The Kitchen Lights

Now for the kitchen

The new light were installed the same day

as the dining lights and

boy do I love them.

Don't look at my mess on the counter.

concentrate on the light!

Really hard to get a picture of the ceiling! 

They are the nickel finish flush mount.

No bulbs!  this is so new to me, but others are

already using these fixtures.

I can say, I love them.  the no bulbs is a huge

factor!  The best part is the light!

Very bright light, very easy on the eyes.

As it is also a very soft light.

I do love them!

Again-do not judge me about the counters!

KEEPING ON

I remember one of my favorite sermons from Paster Lund

was Keep on Keeping on. 

Still today, many years after that service, when

things get tough I remember to keep on keeping on.

This had been one of those weeks.

Steve, has not been feeling well so it has

left a lot of everything up to me.

I do not mind, just get tired and sometimes

very cranky. When I am really cranky

I go out and rake and bundle leaves. I love that

job!  don't think I am crazy.  Being out side

even on my tiny space, the cold making you feel cold and the raking making you warm.

I still have ton's to do, and the  wind

came along and blew my bags over 

but I am keeping on!

 This is my tiny back yard, even though it actually is a side yard.

That's how things work around here!

When it comes time to organize

Drusilla is right there, ready to help.

MAKING SOME HEADWAY

The lights

  Lights have been a sore spot to me for a long time.

Finally, some changes are being made.

I also added a few flowers

I think flowers are always needed.

 

For the dining room, I chose a five light.

I had all sorts of fixture in my search but

practical and easy to clean won

I think for this space, it is the perfect

solution.  Just a soft light and doesn't demand attention.

 

I then added lights to the cabinets as was 

suggested by Marty

decorating and changing the cabinets 

out will be so much fun.

SAVING TUNNELING CANDLES

Candle time again

I love burning candles, but way to often

I lose my candles to what is called tunneling.

When the wax burns just in the center,

leaving a hole around the wick 

and the candle no longer burns.

Kind of like this:

 

 There are different reasons why candles tunnel.

The main reason given is, it is not burned long enough

the first time it is lit.

On pier 1, web site, they recommend burning

the first time for a total of three hours.

Candle in bad shape. Deeply tunneled

These candles came from pier1 and really

do need to be replaced. But!  I wanted to

know about tunneling and if you could fix it.

The remedy I chose, was to 

use my old hair dryer. If you had a heat gun

it would work even better.

The other method i read about

used fire.  So I went with non fire.

The idea is, to melt the wax build up

around the wick, and make the top

of the candle level again.

There was a lot of melting, digging

melting, digging, going on.

I chose to dig with a spoon, just in case! 

I also saved my wax scraps, that I will put

in a cute holder to help make the 

bathroom smell better.

So this is what I have now, I just need a 

few hours to burn them and see

if they will burn evenly.

With all of this, I am still in need of new candles.

I just hope I take better care of them.

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.

My FIX IS IN!

My Fix!

I didn't get to this sooner as I am having eye problems. Staying off the computer or at least limiting

the time I spend here will help my

eye heal a bit.

I love, loved my fix from Stitch fix.

I read a lot of reviews and was not sure

what to think.  I was both nervous and excited. 

Knowing I could send everything back, helped.

That meant I was not suck with anything.

I have a code if you want to try it. 

This would cover your styling fees

Also helps me out a bit as this is

my way to shop for clothes.

They send you a style card, so you can 

see what will mix with your choice.

 My great love is the cardigan my stylist picked for me.

Would I have picked it? No, I would have missed

out on a great piece.

There are five items, the next was the pants! Only the item in the middle of the picture, is the item sent.

The pants were the one thing I was most worried about
both with size and style.  Not to worry, they fit perfect and
I love the style.  Again a style card, with suggestions.


Okay just one more!  I did get and kept five, but I need to save something for another post.

My super favorite is the plaid shirt. I told my stylist I love red
and she came through with this red plaid shirt. Love, love it.

who would not love this cardigan. 

MY FALLISH GARDEN

My Fallish garden and---

Two days until my fix. I can hardly wait!

My endless summer Bloomstruck

has decided to bloom once more.

I love this hydrangea, it is the

best performer.

 

 Of coarse I had to add a few things

The rain we had yesterday made 

everything very happy.

He needs a name, but he is so happy.

Real pumpkins are not in our stores

yet, but i just love this one. 

What fun this has been, fall isn't so bad.

Did I tell you it's only two more days?

WILL THIS HAVE A HAPPY ENDING?

Remaking me!

My daughter Janel, surprised me with a

gift for my birthday ---

A gift card for Stitch fix!

I know?  Who knew she thought I 

needed a make over?

I am wondering how this will go.

You, put in your style, and they give you

a personal stylist. ($20.00 fee)

There is a questionnaire on their page,

you pick styles from pictures and tell them

thumbs up or down if this is something 

you would wear. Also a very detailed forum you fill

out telling them about yourself.

Now, my daughter got her box and

loved everything in it and kept all of it.

My gift

She sat with me and walked me through how

it all works so--

We will see.

My box will be delivered Friday the 13th!

Like oh my! could we not have picked

a better day?? 

Will this be a thumbs up? or 

Thumbs down?