My Workspace Blog Hop

Welcome to the My Workspace Blog Hop. When the lovely Teagan asked me if I’d like to be tagged for this, I was happy to agree. I love the space where I work, and I’m delighted to share it with you.

I have a long, narrow room, which was originally part of Douglas Bland Artist’s studio. My mother had it converted into a cottage about ten years ago; she couldn’t bear to go into it as it brought back so many memories of my dad. I feel privileged to be enjoying the space and trust that his spirit approves.

This is what the cottage looks like from the main house.

Come through the door guarded by Sophie Cat. The fresco on the outside wall, a copy of Botticelli’s Madonna with the Book, was originally painting by my father.

Inside, on the left, there’s a Chinese cabinet given to us by Victor’s mum. Through the door next to it, you’ll find our bedroom and a bathroom. Upstairs, we have a large sitting-room, a loo, and a store-room. Downstairs, there’s a kitchen, a shower-room, and a utility room. Super-cozy and plenty big enough for the two of us. When guests visit, we put them up in the main house.

On the right, there’s a chair where the cats like to sit and supervise me while I’m writing.

In winter, my wood-burning stove keeps me toasty-warm.

Here’s my desk.

I’m not in any danger of getting “writers’ bum” when the weather is cooler and the garden door is closed; the cats expect their “slave” to get up and let them in and out.

Opposite the garden door, a window overlooks the valley below. There’s an ancient church, Santa Giustina, which dates back to the 12th Century. Monte Grappa rises up behind and generally has a dusting of snow in the winter months.

There was a gorgeous sunset the other night.

I love my workspace, especially looking through the door at the cherry blossom in spring and the lush garden in summer. Not to mention the deer that sometimes come down to graze on the bank behind.

Hope you enjoyed the visit, and, if anyone would like to pick up the batten and continue the tour, then please consider yourself tagged!