HAVE JUST HAD THE CARPET CLEANED...

... in the lounge. Also the settee in the sunroom where the girls lie during the afternoon! It's a bit damp at the moment, but smells lovely and fresh and I'm sure it will be beautiful when it's dried out. Some of our John Lewis purchases arrived this morning. I wasn't sure what n earth they were when they were delivered because the cartons that they are in are huge!! I did have a bit of a panic about this, but on closer inspection the shades themselves, whilst still pretty large, are nowhere near the size of the boxes!! So, I'm currently perched on a stool in the kitchen as the lounge is out of bounds. It's far too hot in here actually as the oven's been on for hours. Have just broken the news to Charles that I've ordered a new TV cabinet. Dont think he's too happy, but hopefully he'll be okay when he sees it!