A New Beginning

Coming back from school and finding out a room entirely transformed, used to uplift my mood like nothing else.

My mom was big on home decor, and she still is. I loved it when she used to play around with different elements in a room, be it rearranging furniture, getting a new plant, or installing a new lamp. I used to love "the change". It excited me.

Little did I know, years later, I would hate doing this for my own home...

In my defense, I also didn't know I had to do it more frequently, and that too not because of out of passion but out of necessity/obligation.

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As some of you know, due to my husband's job nature, we move quite often. Hence, my frequent rambling about packing and moving in the past.

We moved to another small town a couple of months ago (which reunited me with dear @soulfuldreamer after 5 years). We have been living in a very small accommodation since then. It's been only a few days since we moved to a slightly bigger place because we are expecting my parents-in-law to come live with us. The new place still doesn't meet our needs but that's all we got for now.

The last few days went like a whirlwind. I have been setting up the place half-heartedly. But I'm tired of living like a nomad (feels so) for more than half a year. Even if it's temporary(hopefully), I have been trying to make it comfortable, functional, and practical. I want it to look feel like a home.

We didn't unpack most of our belongings when we moved to this city. Now that we have a slightly bigger place, we unpacked some stuff. My heart broke seeing corners of my brand new sofa set worn out in the big move, a dozen scratches on my favourite chester, paint smudging on an expensive oil painting that I bought from an artist right before "the move" and thought to frame it after settling down.

Every piece of furniture I own is chipped but a coat of wood polish and varnish brought out some fresh look.

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Coming to better things now...

I was badly missing my books so it was a delight opening book boxes. Arranging my prized collection on the bookshelf was extremely therapeutic. I have already picked out a book for this week. 😊

^{My good old friend - the bookshelf}

I got this bookshelf custom-made at home by a carpenter 7 years ago. But now half my books are stuffed in my closet because there's no more space. I'm looking for another shelf that would also look good next to it. Any design suggestions?

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I am extremely motivated and unpacked my painting supplies too. During my time away from Steem, I got crazy and started painting almost every other day for a few months. But then I discontinued. Although very amateur me and kids loved looking at the masterpieces I created. 🤣

Let's just hope I make time for it again.

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I have set up most of the space, only one room is left. Hopefully, it will be ready soon.

I just wish to have a nice and memorable stay while it lasts. With a whole bed of garlic (my favourite) crop in our backyard, we are off to a good start. 😁

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🥂 "Morning-tea toast" to the new beginning...