The best part of commencing studies has been creating my study area at home. We have moved our guest bedroom downstairs to a bigger space, and I have moved myself into what was the guest room upstairs.
A trip to Freedom ensued and the following purchases were made...
White linen curtains with a subtle stripe to cover the wooden venetians and give extra privacy:

Office chair, though mine is red (white was out of stock and I'd been fighting myself over red or white):


