A heavy bookcase in my studio collapsed last week. Nothing was damaged but the case was a write-off. The studio was a mess with piles of books and tchotchkes everywhere!

This necessitated an emergency trip to IKEA. Five short Billy bookcases, a chest of thin drawers for paint and a WONDERFUL worktable later the studio is better than ever, feels bigger and is looking grand.

I've gained wall space: surprisingly, floorspace too! The studio feels more joyful. Can't wait to see what comes out of it.