@melen here is some
and a cuppa
you are brave painting the hall all by yourself! I tend to insist DH helps with decorating so take care on the stairs as you are only a short arse like me 
@never good decision on going for a smaller size on the leather skirt. Just the incentive needed to drop a few pounds! Enjoy the baby cuddles with DGS even if it’s hectic with the house full
@Talisin I’ll go have a wee look at the Hush site (which I’ve been trying hard to avoid lest I be tempted to buy yet another bargain a la Laska)
Forgot to tell you all my Gudrun Sjoden cardy, skirt and gloves arrived. They are all beautiful and so pleased I grabbed them in the sale. When I compare the fabric quality to Hush I see why Gudrun is even more ££ but so worth it when you bag the right thing and at sale price totally worth every penny. Inner bohemian chick is happy too 
@just Subtropical heat my idea of heaven. Much rather sweat than shiver. Having said that I agree that my skin being shrouded in the British greyness and gloom since my late teens is a lot less lined than my contemporaries at home exposed to lovely sunshine all year round. I guess there has to be some benefit. Your new bed linen sounds fab.
@soups glad the first DD appointment went well. One step at a time 