To go with your new light fixtures in that remodeled kitchen!

H/T Yanko Design.

During the torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Tennessee and Kentucky in early May, we had a ceiling leak due to “wind driven rain” (according to our insurance adjuster).  My contractor (and brother) has finally cleared his schedule to come and make the repair.

While he’s working on the ceiling, we’re also adding some drop lights over our kitchen counter.  With hundreds to choose from, we still haven’t quite made up our minds on which ones to get and the debate is on.

My husband’s pick:

And my pick:

The joy of these lights is that you can change the globe as your moods and tastes change!  Will post more about the actual work as we make progress!

An old, dear college friend of mine is one of the most talented artists I know.  Ginny has started a new web page called Fresh Bread and Tire Repair.  Just as quirky as the title of her site is her art.  And this photo of rugs in the yard.

I love this concept for anyone who needs a shaded outdoor space!  And I love that her daughter took the photo.  When she sent me the baby announcement oh-so-many-years-ago, I’ll never ever forget how she described the birth.  But that’s a description for another day and another site!

Thank you, Ginny and Becca.