FO Friday - the lagoon in my living room

I'm not really one for decorating - I generally have a minimalist aesthetic, where I aim for my house to look like a cross between a hotel room and an operating theatre. But pandemic times are weird, and I find I have themed my living room. What happened was this:

I always shower more than I should - between Crossfit and riding I tend to shower twice a day, but they are quick showers. During the pandemic, Leon and I noticed our showers are getting longer, and I'm taking more baths. We like the wet world. It's warm and safe and somewhere different to be.

The we needed a new rug, because ours had faded and we have three cats and I won't get in to it, and I found rug with a lake on it and tropical birds.

And you know how I love a theme, so I bought this dress to float about in the lagoon.

Some new cushion covers to ensure there are enough birds at the lake. And I'm sure you know that there are waterfalls available on YouTube. I also got a themed case for my new Kindle.

Leon won't let me get a little monstera for the coffee table (which is also my stash box). I agree that it would be annoying, but I would go that far for the theme. I'm also thinking a plant would go very well in the corner near the chair.

So there it is, winter in stage four lockdown in Melbourne, or a tropical lagoon with birds, a waterfall, a good book, loads of birds and a couple of cats. I know where I'm going to be!

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