#redecoration

(Part -1)

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Sherlock was staring out of the car window of his side. When he felt John's head resting on his shoulder, Sherlock turned to have a look him.

John was staring ahead, looking pensive. John's soft, grey-blond hair falling over his forehead made Sherlock's heart flutter.

Their flat at Baker Street was officially behind them. They had exchanged goodbyes with Mrs Hudson-- which had been a tough task on its own-- and they were now a few minutes away from their new cottage in Sussex. Their luggage had already been transported, and now one of Mycroft's people was driving them to their house.

Sherlock tore his gaze off John's face and was staring ahead too. It felt as though he was leaving a part of himself behind in Westminster. Mrs Hudson, his home, his memories with John Watson-- the one person because of whom that place felt like a home; everything was in the past. All of it.

Sherlock knew that technically, it was only a change of location; good for his health, now that he had decided to retire. More space and everything. But he would be lying to himself if he said that he was never going to miss any part of his life in the past.

At least, there was something to look forward to. Building a new life in the countryside, and that too, with John- the love of his life. Sherlock would not change anything, now. He looked out of the window again with a smile.

John then shifted a bit in his seat to sit straight. He turned to face Sherlock. "You 𝘢𝘳𝘦 going to miss our old flat. In fact you're missing it already. Admit it," said with what looked like an attempt at a teasing smile. The smile turned out to have some ruefulness to it, however.

"Not at all," said Sherlock, trying to keep a solemn face. "It's only a change in the residential area."

John snorted. "Keep telling that to yourself."

"John, are you happy with our decision?" Sherlock asked, taking John's hand in his own.

"Yeah, 'course I am. Still, it won't be easy for me to just forget that place. You're here, so I've got something to hold onto." John gave a squeeze to Sherlock's hand.

"More space. Redecoration of the contents from our boxes is going to be easier."

John huffed out a laugh. "Your bees. No need to worry about the neighbours, now."

Sherlock instinctively looked in the direction of the boot of the car, where his Mason jar was carefully placed. "Yes, you're right."

They were not just going to redecorate their things in the new house. Their whole life was going to be redecorated. A permanent change of place and lifestyle had marked the beginning of the same.

John wrapped his arm around Sherlock's waist and kissed him on his cheek. Sherlock pressed a kiss on John's head, as he awaited the arrival of their new home.

He was going to miss 221 B, Baker Street, undoubtedly so, but with John on his side, this new place was going to be worth it.

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Prompt Redecorating by @calaisreno

Thanks for the tag, @calaisreno and @gaylilsherlock!

Art Wall Redecoration

My mind's filled with clutter lately, and so is my room. And I feel like the art prints and photographs I placed on my wall seem more like clutter to me as time passes by. I'm not saying that I don't appreciate them, it's that I think I kind of got used to the decor and I just want to mix things up a bit. I need change.

Statement Pieces [Interior] 

Erin Shakoor is the owner of Shakoor Interiors, an interior design and renovation firm specializing in exclusive residences, boutique commercial spaces and historic & vintage properties.

Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom are the founders of Ishka designs, an interior design firm that creates efficiently beautiful interior experiences that lean towards minimalism.

Nile Johnson is the owner of Nile Johnson Interior Design, a boutique design firm that specializes in comfortable, curated, and elevated spaces.

Michel Smith Boyd’s breadth of influence includes residential and commercial interior design as well as curated collections of luxe rugs, fabrics and trims.

Kesha Franklin, Halden Interiors, is defined by a commitment to a highly-personalized service for luxury interiors.

Darryl Carter is an internationally-known interior decorator, furniture designer, lighting designer, published author, and has an eponymous home boutique.

Oloro Interiors is a full service space curation firm specializing in residential & commercial interiors and hospitality design.

Nicole Gibbons runs Nicole Gibbons Studio, a full-service design company specializing in high-style residential and commercial interiors that combine timeless sophistication with a fresh, modern edge.

Danielle Colding is founder of Danielle Colding Design, inc., a full-service interior design firm has taken on a wide variety of projects from high-end residential to distinctive commercial design projects both in the United States and abroad.