Writer’s Nook – complete
I haven’t written a post for a few weeks because the RUC is really keeping me busy (and fit). We’ve been painting walls and ceilings and laying floors in the dining/lounge room. It’s not completely finished yet so I’ll post some before and after shots when it’s done.
My book sales have also spiked in the past few weeks so I’m thinking I should stay quiet more often. I don’t know the reason but it seems to have happened since I posted my book trailers on multiple platforms (or this could just be wishful thinking and a big fat coincidence).
In the meantime, the writer’s nook is looking nice so I thought I’d post a few pics here for your viewing pleasure.
If you get bored, just rest your chin on your hands for 10 seconds and have a snooze while I go through it.
I also added some stained glass lights
After a big night out at a barbecue with friends on Sunday we had a ‘rest day’ yesterday and will be getting back into it this afternoon. Wish me luck (with loads of water)!
Here is the completion of The Big Room
Moving the entire house to the farm
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so beautiful Dianne! Your writers nook is perfect – all that light and air. Just wonderful and very inspiring. All the best ❤
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Thank you so much, Yolanda. It was really worth the effort. Hopefully I can now get back into finishing my novels 😀
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I am soooo jealous Dianne! It looks wonderful! Good on you! 🙂
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Thank you, Jackie. I’ve certainly got callouses on my hands, but now I need to get those fingers tapping on the keyboard 😉
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Your home is looking great Dianne, and you have a fabulous view there too!
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Thank you, John. I’m pretty sure your camera would get a good workout here 😀
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It’s looking wonderful and I want to move in please.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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LOL – thank you David, I’m very flattered! 😀
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It is truly impressive what you’ve done with the place. I am so impressed, and I’m in love with that kitchen. Congrats on the books spikes. Well deserved!
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I read your excerpt this morning and commented on Amazon. WOW! I wish I had the lot because I was getting totally into the story and then it ended! Nooooooo. I want to know what happens! 😀
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Thank you so much, Dianne! I just saw your review. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you taking the time to do that. I know how busy life gets. You’ve put a smile on my face!
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It really is a great story, Carrie and a joy to read! 😀
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Thanks!
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You’ve done such a nice job on it. I especially love the kitchen. Enjoy your rest, your labors, and your aspirations.
And I expect that your trailers have sparked interest in your books. yay!
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The kitchen is a dream, Nancy. I’ve always had crappy kitchens and it’s so nice to have one that I could build myself to suit me 😀
I’m hoping my trailers sparked some interest. It was fun (but hard work) making them 😉
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LOVE IT Dianne. Must be so satisfying, all the hard work – it’s just gorgeous. And I can only imagine what all that air and space does for your creativity, to help empty the mind and let the ideas move around. And yay on the book sales, who cares why! Just that it is I suppose?
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That’s exactly right – who cares why, it just happened YAY! Now that I’ve mentioned it they’ll probably drop off to nil for the next month (lol) 😉
The writer’s nook does wonders for creativity. Fresh air and beautiful views are just what I need. I can’t be cooped up when I write 😀
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I love before and after pix! Looking fantastic!! Is there a door at the end of the kitchen? Is that looking outside? Would love to explore it…
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There is a door at the end of the kitchen to the right that leads into the lounge/dining room. The other door is leading outside to the writer’s nook (where we do most of our casual eating as well). Then there is another door from the writer’s nook to the bedroom which is handy when I feel like getting up in the middle of the night to do some writing 😀
Maybe for my next update I should put in a plan of the house to make it clearer 😉
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The house looks great, Dianne! That nook…wow! I can’t wait to see the final pictures. I’m wondering if any interesting critters have come to check out the nook.
Congratulations on your spike in book sales, but NO, it’s not because you’ve been quiet, so keep posting…when you have time of course. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Jill. The critters have been rather quiet around here lately. I put things around like peppermint oil and tea tree oil and eucalyptus and they don’t really like the smell (lol). It’s ideal! 😀
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A perfect writing/reading nook. The entire home looks so beautiful and full of light. And congrats on the book spike – let me know if you ever figure out why! :-0
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If I ever figure out why I’ll be doing a lot more of it 😀 It’s weird because I haven’t had a load of hits on the trailers, but I seem to have been selling a lot of books – but hey, I’m not one to complain 😉
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Love love love!! It’s just so perfect! Thank you for sharing your adventure and the photos!! 🙂
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No worries, Bonnie. The nook is just what I need. I’ve been sitting here most of the day writing my latest WIP – YAY! 😀
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You have done a fantastic job on your home, and your writing nook is wonderful. I would spend more time staring at the scenery instead of writing, so something like that wouldn’t work for me. And congrats on the spike in sales! 🙂
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That can be a problem, Ruth. The view just seems to attract my attention far too much sometimes! 😉
The spike in sales may end as quickly as it began – but if that happens, it’s been fun while it lasted! 😉
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I love seeing before and after pictures. And the RUC’s transformation is inspiring. We’re back in Sydney after a week or so in the hills of the Mid North Coast and I crave the sort of space you have. The book trailers were very good, so I’m not surprised but regardless I’m pleased for the spike 🙂
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I’m a bit of a ‘space’ person and felt very constricted when I lived in the city. I’m making the most of this place that I can because we all know things never stay the same for a long time (now I’m sounding like a pessimist!) 😉
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Oh my, look at that view. To die for. Keep the doors open so you can see it while you’re cooking. Gorgeous.
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The doors are always open, Jacqui (except when I go to bed). It’s a wonderful kitchen to cook in – I’ve had some shockers in previous houses, but the good thing about this one was the ability to build it the way I like it and it seems to be working 😀
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The work is lovely. You have taken a rugby club and turned it into a home. Delightful.
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Thank you, Alta 😀 I’m pretty sure the house is much happier being a home than a rugby club! 😉
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Wow. You’ve done so much.
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Thanks, Tim! I’ve had some ‘hair-tearing-out-times’ but it’s all worth it in the end 😀
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Great job.
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I’m impressed. The progress is wonderful. You guys sure are working hard!
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You should see my blisters! LOL I’ve now got the hands of a brick-layer, but I’m pretty sure they’ll soften up with some dedicated writing (which is what I’ve been doing today!) YAY 😀
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Wow! You guys are doing an incredible job!
And the nook looks like a perfect place to write.
Or snooze. 😉
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Exactly – sometimes I can do both at the same time (lol). The front veranda is enormous and great to put a couple of hammocks up on a warm day for a snooze 😀
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The RUC is really taking shape… I love what you’ve done with it… as for the writers nook, won’t be many excuses for not finishing your novels… lol
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I’ve actually been writing all day today, Rob (amazing, I know) – but I’ve still got a bit to go before I finish this latest novel. I’m just so glad this part is finished so I can sit here and relax (I mean write) 😉
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It certainly looks a spot that could be very inspiring and creative…
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This is absolutely gorgeous! This is not just a writer’s nook. This is a paradise. Congrats on all your hard work and your spike in book sales. Yay!!
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Thanks so much, Amy! It’s pretty hard to write while you’re trying to get a huge project like this done, but once it’s over – the sky’s the limit!
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Dianne, this is looking like a right homey home now – like something from a country decor magazine. Well done! I especially like the blue doors leading to the kitchen. 🙂
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I chose that blue colour to match the tiles in the kitchen – at first I thought it was a bit too blue, but now I love the colour and I’m so glad you noticed, Janna 😀
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This is gorgeous! I like the view out of the bedroom and kitchen, but would’ve loved it more if you didn’t need to wall it up!
And, congrats on the book sale spike!
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I guess we need walls to keep the critters out (LOL) – when there were no rails on the writer’s nook people would balk at walking out there (because it’s so high) – now it’s very homey indeed! 😀
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I just want to move in…
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I just love it – it’s been hard work, but I guess if you want something bad enough…
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I have to work on the work bit – I’ve got the wanting down… ha ha
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Looks great, Dianne and congrats on the spike in book sales!
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Thank you so much, Maggie. It’s lovely to see you here! 😀
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That is so pretty, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be writing much because I’d be distracted by the view 🙂 Congrats on the increased book sales. That’s exciting, too!
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Sometimes the view does take my concentration away, but what a nice way to have it taken! 😀
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It looks fabulous, Dianne! Amazing what hard work and a bit of imagination can achieve. I can just picture you sitting there scribbling 🙂
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Thanks so much, Jo. I’m sitting here now! 😀
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Absolutely Fabulous, Darling!
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Thank you, my dear! 😀
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Looking fantastic, all that hard work has really paid off, well done you 😀
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Thanks so much, Paula! Lovely to see you here 😀
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Your hard work is paying off, how proud you must be, looking at the en and now. I think you have chosen the perfect sanctuary for your writing and whoot on your book sales! Hugs xxx
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I hope all is good in your neck of the woods, Jen. Thanks so much for the congrats (the book sales are probably just fleeting – though I hope not!) 😉
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Fingers crossed it’s not, I’m sure it won’t be. I’m ok chook, just tired still MEH constant state of affairs now lol stop moaning Jen xx
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Dianne you have done a wonderful job. It is beautiful and I hope you have many happy years living here.
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Thank you so much. This will the the last place I live (I hope) – it’s great to finally settle down after all the trails of the past 😉
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I am very jealous! Look at that space! I could very happily write in a place like that, rather than stuffed inside 😀
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Loads of sky and fresh air – my muse LOVES it! 😀
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Looks beautiful! And so happy your book sales are doing well.
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Thank you so much, my dear. I’m hoping the sales keep up, but this can be an odd business sometimes 😉
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Dianne this is amazing, it just goes to show there is beauty in the things that might get ‘lost’ along the way. Giving the RUC a new lease of life was so much better than another new building and I hope you’ll all spend many happy years there.
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Thank you so much. There was a demolition order on the place before we moved it (which I should probably mention in one of my posts). I have the official ‘dilapidation order’. I can’t wait till it’s completely finished so I can post that! 😀
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The RUC is looking awesome! Lots of hard work paying off! 🙂 Love it. Love the spike in book sales too! Best!
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Thanks, Elisa! I’m hoping the book sales keep going up – but now that I’ve mentioned it they’ll probably drop to zero – Do’h! LOL 😀
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haha, isn’t that how things go? Good luck, hopefully that isn’t the case.
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It’s wonderful! Hard work pays off. Enjoy, looks like a great spot for writing. 🙂
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It’s a beautiful spot for writing, Lily. In fact, I spent all day yesterday working on my novel (I haven’t done that in a long time!) 😀
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Love all the transformations the RUC’s taken on! You guys have done wonders!
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Thanks, Char! It’s been (hell on earth) wonderful! LOL 😀
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It is such fun to see the changes. It must be incredibly satisfying to you. Kind of like finishing a book? Or more like selling a book?
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Your home is looking really beautiful. I can see it’s been a lot of work but certainly worth it!
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It certainly has been a lot of work, but when I sit back of the end of the day it all seems worth it! 😀
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It’s beautiful Dianne.
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Thank you, my dear! 🙂
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The ‘before and after’ shots must be great encouragement to keep going Dianne. The stained glass is a neat touch among the pastels.
I wonder if it will still be a home – maybe still in your family – in 100 years time?
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I hope so, Roy (and believe me, I often think of that!) 🙂
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You’re doing an amazing job with the RUC. I can only try to imagine how hard the work is but also how rewarding to see the results. And that’s fantastic news about the book sales. I hope the new readers will enjoy them as much as I did!
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Awww – thanks so much, JM! 😀
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Color me jealous! That looks amazing! Every writer needs a space all their own, and it looks like you have a nice one. 🙂
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It’s a great one, Dex. I’ve actually started writing again! YAY 😀
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Great photos! You and yours building a ‘beauty’ – so happy for you! Great news re book sales – No surprise from me! Beautiful writing! xo
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Awww – thanks Billy Ray. You’re always so kind 🙂
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Your creativity speaks volumes and will overflow with abundance onto your pages with such an inspiring view of life! Stay hydrated, my friend!!!
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What magnificent words you speak. Thank you so much, my dear! 😀
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Your writer’s nook is beyond gorgeous, Dianne. Your views from the RUC, must be so inspiring. You’ve certainly made a beautiful job of creating the perfect home. So much painstaking work and lots of effort, but so worthwhile and rewarding. I could happily move in tomorrow. 🙂
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Thank you, Sylvia! 😀 If you end up with the house you’re thinking of getting you may have your own project to share with us! 😉
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Yes, Dianne. We’re still holding thumbs. The bank is really taking its time. 😦
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*drinking a glass of champers to the book sales* 😀
The makeover of the RUC is just marvellous – a job extremely well done, and it must be so rewarding to know that’s it’s been your work. And to write with that view – sigh!
I am smiling at your nod to retro kitsch in the form of flying ducks 😉
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LOL! You’re the first one to notice the flying ducks! Hubby has asked me every day ‘has anyone noticed the flying ducks yet?’ I keep saying ‘no’…. He’ll be pretty happy when I tell him you did 😀 I actually broke one before we put them up and had to superglue it back together again (oops!)
I love the mention of champers and hope that I haven’t jinxed myself by saying the book sales are up because they may drop to zero just as quickly! 😉
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I sat and stared for a while just so I could pretend I was there in your nook. 🙂 What a great place for dreaming! I can’t wait to read the stories you come up with while sitting and dreaming out there.
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I was writing a scene yesterday about a nightscape with stars and the fingernail moon and strangely enough I looked out last night and there was my scene! The fingernail moon appeared and I was pretty happy with the entire thing 😀
This place is certainly very good for the muse – after not writing for a few months I’ve been at it for a couple of days now and have nearly finished a novel. YAY! 😀
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This looks absolutely gorgeous! Can I come stay with you? 😉 I really hope when I finally own a house of my own that I have a little nook like that.
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Thank you so much! 😉 I just love it and it’s been good to be able to set things up from scratch just the way I like them to be 😀
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I absolutely adore seeing your before and after photos. It is so inspiring to see the transformation that is happening. Your writers nook is wonderful. Hoping you spend many a happy hour there. 🙂
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I just love it, Rebecca. For about four days I’ve been writing non-stop (well, I’ve been sleeping in between) and have nearly finished my latest novel. *breathe sigh of relief* 😀
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You are so amazing! Love what you did with the old RUC — you made a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. I only wish I could see it in person. Congrats on the sales, too. I think talent does rise to the top, but hard work is also part of the recipe.
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Thanks so much, Barb. I’m hoping the spike in sales isn’t just a fleeting thing (lol) 😉
The RUC is coming along very nicely – it’s a lot of work, but well worth the effort 😀
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These are great before and after photos. I really LOVE the look of your writer’s nook.
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I’m sitting there right now! 😀 I’ve been trying to write between finishing off the ‘big room’ that’s taking about 6 hours a day. It’ll be finished today and I’ll get some more before and after shots – I think they’ll even surprise me! 😀
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You are a master juggler. I think a lot of us women could be circus performers if we tried.
& I’d love to see more pics. I always love your photos.
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Beautiful nook, beautiful kitchen, beautiful life, my blessed one. Congrats on the spike. I think it might be from all the books you gave away for free. Give and you shall receive. {{{Hugs}}} kozo
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Thank you so much, Kozo! Things are coming along nicely here. I hope you had a great weekend 😀
{{{Hugs}}}
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What a wonderful place to write!
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Thank you, Susi! I’m sitting there right now watching the sunrise 😀
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How lovely… Dark wet cold May evening here … Cold enough to put heating on and it’s supposed to be on the way to summer! Brrrr…..
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I’m feeling a bit cool this morning, but I think it’s about 24C (75F) – living in the tropics makes everything around that temp seem ‘cool’ 😉
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Mmmmmm I remember cools like that… Lovely! Have a great Tuesday
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I am drooling over my keyboard. You have created my absolute ideal haven. And you deserve all the sales you get 😉
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Thank you so much, Gabriela 😀 I’m sitting at my keyboard now and it’s hard not to look around and drool! lol 😀
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Ha! Just as it has started to pour down here! Happy writing. I’m tucking myself in for bed 😉
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Beautiful and inviting. And congrats on the windfall of sales! I downloaded Let Sleeping Gods Lie onto my phone, but am going to have to get the book. I just cannot read without turning real pages – and forget it’s there! (It kept me well enthralled on the one and only day per year I take public transit!)
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Awww – thank you, Suzan! I really hope you enjoy it – you’ve made my day! 😀
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Now I’ve just got to get my library to stock them!
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Yay! The nook looks beautimous!!!! Seriously, I’m giving you guys a standing ovation for all of that. Well done! And congrats on the book sales. : )
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Thanks so much, Britt! I need to give that nook a good workout 😀
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Congrats! You’ve really done so much! And congrats on the sales too. Great book trailers. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Kourtney! I had a heap of fun making the trailers 😀
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Oh my goodness. Dianne, it’s looking so beautiful! You’ve completely transformed this place! I absolutely love it and all those little details – the stained glass is a nice touch.
And congrats on all the sales! 😀
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Thanks so much, Zen! Its great to see you back in the world of the blogging! 😀
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I love your writing space Dianne it is a dream I have often, envious yes it is beautiful.
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Thank you, Kath! It really is a dreamy place to write 😀
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Oh my goodness…too fabulous for words!! Love it. 🙂
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I;m so glad! I’ve just about finished the ‘big room’ and can’t wait to put the before and after shots of that on here 😀
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I had to show my husband, too. We did ours 12 years ago, and now it’s about time to do some remodeling. At least the bath in our bedroom. I spilled red fingernail polish on the carpet, and keep it covered with a rug. I need a new tile bath! At the time I wanted the warmth of carpet. I’m ready to have cold feet again! 🙂
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This sounds very exciting, Marsha. Please take ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots! It’s wonderful to see the changes 😀
Red fingernail polish spill – yikes! xxx
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I have tons of them. Maybe I’ll put them in some About post.
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awww. I want a writers nook now. Yours looks beautiful.
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I’m sitting here right now. *sigh of relief* that it’s finished 😀
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🙂
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