The Stone House Primitives: New Light Fixture

Monday, January 21, 2013

New Light Fixture

I have been wanting a new light for our front hallway since we bought our house in 2001 (secretly hoping that the existing one would get broke when ever we were moving things in and out the front door!). I finally decided what I wanted about a year ago and have been waiting for the right time to get it. The other day I went into The Geneva Country Store to see if they had the light in yet (they had the smaller version the last three times I was in, but not the one I wanted) and I saw one in the display window from the parking lot!

Of course before I started carrying a light around with me I decided I best go check out the sale room and guess what was there? "My" light on clearance!!!

The old light

The new light

It was darn cold here today in Northern Illinois! I opened the door for the ducks at about 11- and by 3- this is all the farther anyone had gotten:

Neiva laying by the door.

The days prior have been warmer so there was a lot of mud. Duck lesson #527: white ducks do not stay white if they don't have to.

I apologize for not keeping up with my blog as I had hoped to in the new year...usual excuses: wrestling, working on a rental...

J had a great day of competition on Saturday coming home with a third place. After two different matches where he was down by 6 and 7 points he managed to turn his opponent and pin him earning the nickname Possum from a coach from Jene and my home town. I think it is going to stick...Possum lol!

I hope you all have a blessed week!

Kendra

PS I have been trying to get Tammy's old giveaway off of

here but the computer or something will not let me!!!

7 comments:

DorothyJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:47 AM
great job on the new light!!
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Primitive StarsJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:16 AM
Morning Kendra, love the new light fixture, way to go, on sale yet, looks great.......Oh so cold here to, hope Spring comes early around these parts......The ducks are so smart not to come out.....Congrats to Possum, way to go!!!!! Oh don`t go there with me, computers, love them, hate them......Keep Warm, Francine.
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BumbleBeeLaneJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:50 AM
So glad you found just what you wanted on clearance!I was thinking of you the other day when I put my heart from you out for Valentines..smile..Hugs!~Amy
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Carmen and the PrimcatsJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:06 AM
Oh your new light is beautiful!!!! and Yay it was on clearance!

LOL at ducky... NOT. GOING. OUT. I'm staying in to. It's 5 here today in Ohio. BRRRR!

Carmen and the Primcats
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earleneJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:14 AM
Love the new light Kendra!
Hugs
Earlene
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jennifer768January 22, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Love the new light! I have one on my wish list,someday it will happen.Hugs,Jen
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CindiJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM
I don't blame your ducks, if I didn't have to go out I wouldn't either! Oh man with you and Michelle talking about that Geneva store I so want to go there. I love the light and how cool that you got it on clearance!
I like the nickname Possum, great for a wrestler.
Have a good one Kendra!
Be blessed,
Cindi
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.