I shared with my sister who was nearly six years older than I. It was a great insight into the life of someone so much older, and my sister was weird and wild and I used to marvel at her ability to be that very grown up person, who could be tolerant of my inexperienced naivety and immaturity. She never made me feel weaker, duller or immature and she was always especially patient with me. I think that I learnt compassion from her because I could see how, unlike my elder brother, who took advantage of my immaturity and smaller stature she allowed me just to be me at my own pace. It was a great way to learn tolerance.

Ziplock bags I - when travelling put, each charger etc cord in a ziplock bag, toss in suitcase and retrieve as needed to avoid suitcase spaghetti Ziplock bags II - use to keep small veg and cheese fresh longer. Pick the size of bag that is closest to the size of the food, put in the food (if it's veg, like cucumber, radish, green beans, chillis, throw in a paper towel as well) and roll it up to the opening to squeeze out as much air as poss, then run your finger across top line to seal. For steaks, I put one in, fold it, add another, fold it the other way (like a concertina) and so on and then into the freezer. That way you can take one or two out at a time because they won't be frozen stuck together. Clothes pegs - for dried food in plastic packets (ie nuts, rice, bread crumbs), twist, secure with a clothes peg then into the dried goods basket in the pantry. Saves having to move it all to containers. Perspex display stands - these are square U-shaped clear plastic display stands meant for shop windows. I put them on the desk and on the bathroom vanity to get an extra layer to put stuff.

I know my Dad would just appreciate the back shed with the corry rusted out, a radio blaring on the wooden bench and a ton of oil stains all over the floor. He can then sit in his ripped old recliner and read his paper in peace and quiet, after he has tinkered with the old bomb car he dragged home out of a paddock. So none of these would suit him!

Hi Jayrees, I totally agree with what Kat had to offer, I would suggest a non geometric pattern on the rug as the floor is already geometric, a light colour and subtle pattern if you prefer a pattern. The mirror should definitely be moved and I would consider a large light print to compliment the new rug and and drapes. It's a pity that the window screen blocks the view (it's a nice view) but the heavy screen is a necessity these days, I would remove the stickers from the glass to help with the openness. Just noticed that you have an air con in the room so you may be able to remove the screen.