Tales From My Pen…
Another Rabbit Hole

~Moody Is Better~

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~Moody Is Better~

A Comfort Zone

I’ve been rearranging the room again and missed yesterdays post, so today’s will be a short one.

I’ve realized that I’m much more comfortable in a darker, moodier space. I used to spend most of my time upstairs in the attic where it is darker, but since my open-heart surgery, I’ve found myself spending more time downstairs. I still head up to the attic for my photography, but these days, I seem to start writing the moment I get up, and having a space downstairs that’s ready and waiting makes it so much easier.

Sitting in a stark white room was nice for a while, but it just wasn’t inspiring me when it came to writing. Turning an unused spare room into a space of my own felt like the perfect decision.

Paint… all I really needed was paint.

Interior view of a room undergoing renovation, featuring plastic sheeting draped over furniture, blue painter's tape on walls and door frames, and a monitor mounted on the wall.
Before 1
An indoor room with white walls and natural light coming through multiple windows. Furniture is covered with plastic wrap, and a ladder leans against the wall. Protective tape is used around windows and doors, indicating a renovation or painting project.
Before 2
A room under renovation with furniture covered in plastic sheeting, a partially visible door, and tools and materials scattered around.
Before 3
A stylish interior corner featuring a wooden vanity with an ornate mirror, surrounded by dark floral drapes and a chandelier, with glass doors leading to a garden area.
A Corner For Tee
A cozy office space featuring dark walls, elegant curtains, and wooden furniture, including a large desk with a computer, a smaller desk, and a bookshelf. The room is well-lit with multiple light sources and has decorative elements like a framed mirror and floral accents.
My solid oak dumpster desk on the left and newly painted desk in the background
A cozy corner featuring a wooden cabinet with decorative glass panels, displaying a picturesque scene and surrounded by colorful stacks of books and a black television on the wall.
The old white cupboard refreshed,

My new color: Black Jack.

I like this color so much that I couldn’t resist using it on the desk and wood cupboard, too. The cupboard had a little makeover with some Aubusson fabric I’ve had tucked away for decades. It’s lovely to finally put it to use.

With the walls, desk, and cupboard all refreshed, the room is really starting to come together, and I’m loving the darker, moodier feel.

Most importantly, I’m finally able to sit for a while, take it all in, and simply enjoy my new space. And that feels pretty wonderful. It moves from a grey-blue to almost blackish grey as the day goes on.

Sometimes a little change is just what one needs and I sure did.

…And then sometimes when you have a DIY project, you find where all the balls went.
Benny is now complete.

A small dog wearing a shirt sits on a wooden floor next to a colorful string of lights and a stack of books.

Til Next Time…

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