We have a new bed ready for collection for when we get the keys and we have two new settees on order from DFS a three and a two seater which we have bought on their current deal of interest free credit nothing to pay for the first year guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas which Helen ordered a few weeks a go.

I don't know at what stage we will start packing . we will have to buy bits and pieces and will need lots more candles and candle sticks and various oil and incense burners and other artifacts and decorative items both oriental , ancient as well as shabby chic items .

we will need a lot more wooden photo frames of different sizes for a selection of sepia and black and white photos of us and other family members some that lived in a different era which we will have scattered throughout the house on various walls shelves i would one of me and Helen for over the mantle piece or wall opposite we will also have hallways and landings to decorate.