Thanks for the advice everyone.

Lulu - If the elements I have sound pretty good, then I'd hate to think where we'd be if we didn't have them!!!!! AARRGGHH!!! Actually, since we put the pond outside only a couple of months ago, a few things have sorted out, so maybe I fluked something there! Thanks for your advice.

Heather72 - I know the Royal Arcade well, I worked in Elizabeth Street for years, so I'll certainly pay the spell shop a visit. Thanks for the tip and for the plant too. I'll see if I can get my hands on one at the nursery.

Marydean - Our front door positioning is at opposite ends with the back sliding doors, but not in direct line, IYKWIM? If you walk in a straight line from front door to back, you'll crash into our buffet and then walk into the wall beside the back door. I knew this tip - my mum's house was frowned upon once because her staircase led straight to her front door. But that's about all I know about Feng Shui! I'll have a hunt for the books though, thanks.

Inanna - I'd love to get someone to have a look, but I doubt DH would go for it (MEN!!!). Even so, our finances right now just won't allow for anything, with no extra income. But I will keep it in mind and down the track I might be able to sneak someone in! Thanks for the suggestion.

One big positive today was that DH's phone started ringing - with three old customers who want him to do some big jobs for him. So maybe, just maybe, this is a start of some good luck! His business might just get off the ground and we won't need other employment! WHOOP!

Thank you so much. I don't know what I'd do without you all on BB.

Corelly x