READY FOR SOME SUNSHINE and a new bathroom

The subject in watercolour class last week was "trees".  The sun was shining (briefly) and this palm tree seemed like the right thing to paint.

This week I am back in the UK for some errands.  Mixed weather is expected but I feel as though we have turned the corner and winter is on its way out.

Meanwhile, Nick is tackling a job we've been meaning to do for years.  Refreshing the en-suite bathroom.  It’s tired and dismal but the biggest challenge has been in deciding how far to go with the changes.  A bathroom is a Big Job and can be very expensive so we compromised.  

Nick is doing it while I'm away so that I can’t grumble about the mess and disruption - which is another major challenge!  He’s completed the demolition phase.  Now all he has to do is fit the new items.  Fingers crossed it will be finished by the time I get back!