Here you see the home of Miss Ida Nutkin.
It's fairly small, but big enough for one. Miss Ida, for I feel I can call her that, having worked with her so closely for the past several months, finds it cosy and more than adequate for her needs.
On the ground floor you'll find what she likes to call her nut cellar. This is the main storage area for her winter viands. At present it contains primarily peanuts, peanuts being the easiest nut to obtain in summer months. In fall, as tree nuts ripen, she will be able to gather acorns and fine walnuts from the grove at the edge of her home forest. Goodness, Miss N must have been in a hurry. She's usually so neat and tidy.
The second floor contains her living area, a sort of bed-sitting room and kitchen. It's exceptionaly cozy in winter when the snow piles up around the trees and the bitter winds blow outside. Miss N is preparing tea, which she will serve in her apple inspired tea set.
Finally there is her attic. There she keeps primarily her seeds, though at present she still has a few of last fall's acorns, the harvest having been exceptionally plentiful. In addition, this space holds guest sleeping quarters. Her occasional overnight guests enjoy the comfort of having a midnight snack so close at hand.
Here we see Miss Nutkin at her door luxiuriating in the morning sun.
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