I woke up last night because I dreamed that my new big fat backrest cushion had fallen over on me and was smothering me. It was quite scary. It is quite heavy as it’s full of clothes. It took me ages to get back to sleep. 

This afternoon I went upstairs and tentatively placed it on my stomach just to reassure myself that it was quite safe. I tried it twice and realised that not only is it not big enough or heavy enough for me not to be able to push it off, but also it’s the wrong shape . I didn’t try it on my head though…..just incase. 

So I was a little distracted when I got up this morning.

It was hair dyeing day. I was thinking that when I first started to dye my hair , then hair dye wasn’t good for hair, but now it improves it. Enjoying my silky, shiny auburn hair…….am not ready to be grey yet.

I’ve booked flights back to Scotland in April. There are direct flights from Bari to Edinburgh then. If I went now I’d have to go via Naples or Milan. I’ll need to stay over in Bari on the way home, but otherwise I should be able to get the airport buses and be independent. 

This afternoon I tidied up the dresser in my gallery. I was hoping that I’d come on the missing photo ….but no sign of it.

An artist I follow said that Artists keep everything as they never know when it will be just what they need. I can believe that.

The pellet stove is burning tonight. And the candles.

I have a vague plan for a still life to paint tomorrow 

I love this vase of flowers against the green wall and the dark wood. I also like the blue light and the books. I’m thinking of rearranging them to make a good composition.

I found another Sandhamm murder on Nordic Noir for tonight.  I know one Swedish word now. I quite like subtitles.

Wine time now.

Cheers🍷🍷