It's here!!!

Waaaaaay back when I first started blogging, I was very excited to tell you about our first furniture purchase, our sofa (Chaise and Cliches). After being extremely patient for 3 whole months, it arrived today!!!

BUT, you wouldn't believe it, we've noticed a small slit in the left hand arm, so we have to probably send it back! I'll call them tomorrow and see, but for now, we're enjoying it and feeling very proud of ourselves.

Above the sofa is a shelf of photo's, nic-nacs and memories. In case you are interested, this is what is on there: Top shelf: Photo of Tino diving off Blairgowrie Rock, circa 1996 Middle shelf l-r: Photo of Mamma & Pabbi, I think it might have been taken at Idunn's wedding, my very precious Icelandic ceramic bowl given to me as a leaving present by Ari & Ola, the cork from the first bottle of champagne we opened in the house, and a red wooden teapot and cup sent by Ellen. Bottom shelf l-r: Japanese doll and bowls from mum, dad and Ellen, a photo of Lyn & Santino with Marco's kids, and a panorama of Musellaro.

Also arrived this week, 4 of our 6 dining chairs. The table arrived when mum and dad were here, and it looks so nice with the new chairs. They are really comfortable, and we look forward to many long evenings with our friends enjoying good food and good wine.

So, that's everything now. There are a few other bits we will keep an eye out for like wardrobes, coffee tables and bedside tables, but there is no rush when we see what we like we'll buy it.

Our house is becoming our home and we love it!

The next few things we'd like to do is get some art and photo's on the walls, give the lounge, hall and bedroom a fresh coat of paint, pull up the carpet and sand the floors, not much really!! Should keep us busy for a bit!

More photo's and more news soon,

Anna