Off To Ikea We Went

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 26C. It started to rain around 8 pm and it is still raining this morning. The temperature is 18C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with showers. The high is supposed to get to 22C (humidex 29C). 

Lifestyle

After a bunch of texts with daughter-in-law about her washer, I got up and checked mine. Her soap dispenser area was very dirty and mine was very clean. We figure hers is such as it's in a damp basement and mine is upstairs. 

I decided to finish cleaning the dining area. Started off with the windows. I scrubbed it all with a bleach cleaner and two grout brushes. I even did the seal at the bottom of the window as it was dirty. The glass was cleaned and I wiped the window ledges well. 

I next dusted the furniture and moved everything around as I vacuumed and mopped the floors including the hall. I will say that it wasn't filthy but more grungy. I got the area put back together and called it a morning. 

I did 2 loads of laundry and they are waiting for me to fold them. They were done and dry buy just after 1 pm. 

Daughter-in-law came and picked me up and we went to Dartmouth to visit Ikea. We had a lot of fun wandering around the market place. I bought some items I had on my wish list. I did get the containers and a tray for beside my stove. The bright blue object is a silicone trivet. I have since put it into the drawer beside the stove.

I also bought another set of towels and have one more set to buy and that will be done. I picked up two artificial plants and some where along the way, I lost them. I will get them the next time I go in. 

Our next stop was Walmart for groceries. I bought myself something to drink and some strawberries. We were on our way home after that and arrived home about 4 pm. I was tired but I really enjoyed my trip. 

I did not sew yesterday as I was out all afternoon. 

Knitting

I did knit 8 rows on the afghan last night. I did enjoy doing that while I watched TV. 

Thoughts

    I found out a bit more about the plate I researched. It was produced about 1890 and my uncle would have bought it about 1923. It is art deco. It has a piece of tape on the back with CS on it which I am assuming is my great aunt's initials. I am also assuming the plate was bought new and I do know he had 2 or 3 more of them which his friends had in their possession. I will be putting the plate away due to its age. 

    I realized yesterday that I have figured out my style. It is more Nordic home which is minimalism but not stark. I love the simple neutral and calming designs that have a nature or natural look to it. I love the open flow with the less is more approach to decorating. My grey walls and love of blue are perfect for this look. I can add a bit of yellow or soft sage green if I want to. My ideas are now flowing which is wonderful. I have moved items around a bit. 

    The storm last night came with lots of wind. One of my tomato plants was knocked over and my watering can is on the lawn. The wind was really blowing and rain was quite heavy when I got up at 3 am to close windows. We did need the rain and here is hoping it helps revive my lawn. 

Today

I have to fold laundry and clean the bathroom this morning. I want to sew this afternoon and will knit tonight. I am having a quiet day as I was awake a few times last night with the weather. 

Until the next time................................................