Monday Miscellany

I don't have anything earth-shattering to post, at least not yet. Ha. So just a few miscellaneous things:

Early morning down at the swamp, August 13th.

It's move-out day for my neighbours, so exciting for them, I'm sure. I wish them happy, healthy, successful lives in their new home.

 

I popped out to a flooring store on Saturday, was there longer than I anticipated, looking at flooring ("life-proof" vinyl options), as well as carpet options for the stairs (for safety!). I already had a general estimate from them, but the flooring I prefer is more expensive (of course) than what was in the estimate. 

 

 

They will redo their quote to reflect the increased price and a few other things that were omitted from the first one. I have not paid any deposit, but unless the revised estimate is beyond what I'm anticipating, I will proceed. I've been dragging my heels on this because of the mess and work (for me) it will create, but it's not going to happen on its own. And it's not like an HGTV episode, more's the pity, where I leave for "half an hour" and presto! it's all done.

As you can see, I'm going with a taupe-ish colour choice, something that will, I hope, compliment cool or warm decor. There are other (greyer) options that look better with the kitchen floor, but I don't want greys, as my own colour scheme is all warm neutral.

The stairs will be redone in a beige, go with anything, carpet. "Bird bath," it's called, though I have no idea why. Obviously I'm not creative enough to spend my work life coming up with new names for essentially the same colour....

Even if for some bizarre reason I decide not to go with this particular flooring store, my colour choices will remain the same, no matter who does it.

Not my rose, I don't have any!

I'm taking tomorrow afternoon off to return all the samples to the flooring store and then to catch up with a friend over a late lunch. I'm anticipating enjoying a rare glass of wine with my meal!

Have a great week, all, and take care.