Actually, we’ve more-or-less finished it, and that was a couple of weeks ago.
The attic is done! Look how pretty it is:

It’s a proper sanctuary and we LOVE it
We absolutely love it. It’s restful and beautiful and waking up with the sun is delightful.
Here’s how we’ve decorated it…
- The rug and lights are from Bailey’s near Ross-on-Wye. Their shop is a massive barn showroom filled with stunning things, including lots of recycled and upcycled beauties. It’s a delight just to visit.
- The large trunk came from Joe’s sister (thank you!).
- The small trunk came from the fabulous and extremely friendly Salvaged in Leominster.
- The lampshades and cushions were designed and hand-made by my beautiful and talented friend Katherine Wibmer.
- All our bedding is always from Cologne & Cotton because it’s lush.
Also, you need to see the extravagant and gorgeous lampshade Joe bought me for my 40th birthday. I’d put a deposit on it, and he surprised me with it.
You need to see it because it’s extravagant and gorgeous, but also because putting it up was a horrifying experience. Here’s why:
- Erecting the DangerScaffolding around, through, and over the staircase.
- Starting an unstoppable oscillation atop said DangerScaffolding and unable to relax even with Joe shrieking “RELAX RELAX AND IT’LL STOP” at me. (Helpful)
- The shade is extremely fragile.
- Also extremely heavy.
- Also awkward to get your hands in and out of.
Good job it’s 1,000,000% worth it. It’s never, ever coming down though…

The Amaze-Lamp. It’s a bit like a spaceship.
Yes, that is daylight you can see in the background, through the wall. We’re on the case.
Things still to do in the attic bedroom:
- Fit skirting board to the panels either side of the staircase.
- Fit glass over the triangle timbers on either side and above the doorway.
- Have a door made with a big window so we can see the lamp.
- Fill the gaps between the walls and the floor with new plaster so the room is sealed.
But it’s basically done.
Next stop: replacing all the brick wall panels in the front of the house, putting a new oak sole plate in (well, Ken is), then cracking on with turning our old bedroom into a posh bathroom.
I can’t tell you how good it feels to have finished a room. It feels like real progress, when sometimes we just think we’re getting nowhere.
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