I've mentioned before that I am a slow decorator'. I take time to savour the evolution of my interiors, allowing them to flourish at a sedate and organic pace. With that said, even I am not immune to the lure of a newly decorated room, and I certainly get excited when faced with a blank canvas that needs to be accessorised and styled for a dedicated season or special purpose.
I currently have a guest annexe nearing completion that has been eight years in the making (I told you I was slow). We gathered enough money to complete the shell, then had to wait a few years while family commitments channelled our resources in different directions.
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