SHOPPING AND DECIDING

Some help!

I have been trying to decide on the light 

fixtures for kitchen and dining room.

I keep going back and forth with my thinking

on what I like, what will work and whats on sale

I like these. They have a very modern clean look. Not sure modern would be the look I am going for.

I

 I also like these.  Not quite as modern looking

Still very clean looking.

Both light sets are LED. 

For the dining room!

Of coarse I fell in love with

the crystals and sparkles. Lets face it

those would not work.

Maybe one of these?

At first I was thinking small and

searching for  three lights

because of the space. This is a five light

vintage tuscan.

This is a five light Allen Roth

I think it has more weight to it.

I don't think it would over whelm it's space,

Five light French. I almost think this one might

be my favorite.  I like the look of the small 

shades on the bulbs.

I also think, because of the location 

I would like to add a dimmer. Not sure 

about that either!

 So, I do have some decision to make. If there is

something you like please share 

your thoughts.

TUCKED AWAY

Then there is this!

I will come right to the point. Sitting all

by itself, on a mountain highway

You will spot!

They make their own fudge!!

Did I tell you, they make it?

It is so yummy, so fudgie. 

I made that last word up because

there are no words!

 The back yard is a roaring river.

All around this wonderful place

with such wonderful fudge

Is the beauty of the mountains 

Who could resist a trip to the forest

to sample some fudge.

TAKING IT INSIDE

Fall and time to go inside.

This post is very hard for me, but

I feel I really need to share.

I need to come to grips!

We moved to this mobile home community

after Steve had his heart attack and five way

by pass.  There was just so  much to be done

to keep up our home and that was no

longer possible, without hiring help.

Mobile homes are hard to find, we

were lucky and found this one by

word of mouth. So far all the homes

in this area go before ever going on the market.

With that said! it was not in the best shape,

But we dug in.  Not long after we moved in,I

got pneumonia and spent several weeks in the hospital.

The next big thing to happen Steve had

a stroke! 

Now!! it is time to dig in and turn this place into

a home, I can be proud of.

This is the dining room. 

I want to do something to the cabinets, 

not sure what!

They are dark holes at night

This is the ugly dining room light. 

I think a small chandelier, would look nice.

What do you think?  

The next thing that has to go is the ugly

kitchen lights.

That is probably enough ugly for one post.

besides it is a bit embarrassing.  

COMING TO GRIPS WITH FALL

I will be honest, I have never liked fall.

I know I need to at least see the beauty.

I am a summer person, it never gets to hot!

The super long days just fill me with

all the energy I need to keep going, way

into the night.

Suddenly, the days get short, the air turns cold.

This is just a pre-view of what is to come.

Something called winter.

So, I decided I would try to see

what everyone else was talking about.

As the nights cool, the trees bust forth 

 putting on their show of color.

Mums bloom!

 So pretty

 Pumpkins get dressed up

 Samantha, loves fall

The burning bushes put on a show

We also get some fun holidays

so I guess fall is not so bad!

MY PEACEFUL PLACE

Peace

I am so blessed to live by the mighty Columbia

river.  

I am blessed that we are able to own a boat and

float down the river.

I am blessed to live in paradise!

Some days you just have to take a deep 

breath and remember to keep

breathing.

To just be 

THE LAST TWO FROM MY FIX!!

Now,  for the last two

when you get your fix, you get five items to

add to your wardrobe.   If you are anything

like me, to rebuild your wardrobe.

These are the tops they sent.

Look at how cute the cuffs are.  Oh and it is so soft and goes with everything.

Not only cute cuffs but!! These tops are bat winged

sleeves and that is perfect for me.

They add the fullness, some of us need

to hide those imperfections  without

looking like I am wearing one

size to large.

Both tops can fit over a blouse, so you have a collar. Look wonderful with a necklace too.

I am super happy. I would never have 

chosen these on my own.

If they were in a store I would have walked right

by them.   

Yes, I am waiting for my next fix!

 

I DID NOT KNOW THIS!

I had no clue

Not sure if I should have known. Now, I am amazed to learn, that 7 major leaders own 182 brands of cosmetics.

https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-beauty-brands-connected-2017-7


My quest started when I was curious about IT make up and where did it come from, who makes it.  Well, it comes from China!  As do many other cosmetics.

Then I wondered who makes Lancome, love it but it cost a fortune, well L'Oreal is the same company.  
My curiosity grew and I found this web page, it is very interesting and sure opened my eyes.
So when they say, models use the drug store brands, of coarse they do, it basically is the same product.