just a little message ...
OnePlan
4 years ago
Hi everyone !
Just a quick personal message to all you lovely Houzz people ...
We are all going through a tough time currently - so I’m sending best wishes to you all ... hang on in there !
I still have a few jobs booked in, so as long as this virus doesn’t catch me, I’ll be carrying on as usual. .... if things change either I’ll update or I’ll ask MrOnePlan or one of the girls to update in my absence !
Stay strong, keep laughing, help others if you can, and stay safe !
Looking forward to normal times ahead !
Kindest regards
Karen
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