A few of you noticed the new picture light hung above my Manet copy of Berte Morisot and I shared it on my Instagram stories last week.  I actually bought the picture light for the cow painting above my fireplace (Eulalie), but running the cord wasn’t going to work.  It’s a small shame that there isn’t an outlet on that wall for either a picture light, sconces, or a TV.  So, I decided to use the light over Berthe and it really is perfect. When shopping for picture lights, I learned that they can be very pricey!  I didn’t want to spend a lot, so I just kept an eye for one on and , and finally, one surfaced for $25.  It was the right size, style, and finish, so it was a win! Hanging the light started about an hour of decorative play…  bringing in plants from the deck,

A couple of weeks ago, I drove over to the local paint store to pick up an order.  They are only serving customers curb-side, so I waited outside as they collected my paint cans.  As I was waiting, a pile of wallpaper sample books leaned up against the wall under a sign that read “free” caught my eye.  Hmmm…well, don’t mind if I do.  I figured the books would be filled with dated papers that would be of no interest, but I actually found two books with a lot of great patterns. One of them is filled with stripes.  I was particularly drawn to the grain sack stripes.  Aren’t they so cool? The second book is the real treasure, though.  It’s filled with grasscloth and paper weaves! I’m sure some of you can guess why I collected the books and put them in my van, but others might wonder what