It’s been a long day and I am relatively exhausted… Fortunately I called my clinic when I got home and they can fit me in to the day clinic first thing in the morning tomorrow and I should be able to get a tetanus shot and antibiotics. I’ll be pushing for it. The wounds are healing but I’m not going to let them put me off.

There’s things that can develop in the woman that I made the appointment with on the reception desk said that her sister almost lost her hand due to cat scratches and had to have intravenous antibiotics. So believe me I’ll be looking after this in the morning.

Lia my personal opinion would be just to leave him there at the house and watch his food consumption, perhaps like I had mentioned, get some pumpkin, canned pumpkin and put a little dab in his bowl and if there’s a way to make sure he eats it instead of violet. I know we want to help these fur babies until the cows come home, but in all reality, everything cost so much to find out so little and then there’s more tests to run. You got him up there they looked him over. He’s not wasting away now because he’s plump as far as I can tell lol. Just quietly try to gain his trust back, yes, it may take a couple of weeks, don’t rush it. So much has gone on in just a short period of time and so many changes for him. It’s understandable that he’s not trusting, uncomfortable, and with perhaps a condition. Besides the fact, you’re gonna get attacked again if you even try to get him in the carrier, then he’s gonna be even more stressed going to the vet again and in parallel to that it’s the cost. Blood cell counts can be all over the chart, even just under anxiety. So without further test, there’s no telling. I think he deserves a quiet corner, eats when he wants and to rest and be in your wonderful home with you and his sister. Give it some time 💗 let it be and let him be.

Here we are with cozy and functional room.

Keep the rug, but be sure all furniture legs are on rug for more cohesieve and expensive look.

Add picture lights for warmth and designers look. Keep art you love.

Add texured, muted pillows and throws in green, taupe and cream to bring in warmth, comfort and color.

As for dining area, I would go with drapes and bamboo shades for coziness. I love existing pendants! Keep them high and wide.

Tee hee, Alice. I just smiled. You were wearing your expert hat. And then there are the Silhouette blinds. No need to feel silly. I've done much worse, and it was on FB with a classmate from college. I was so embarrassed.

Thanks for mentioning the possible need for motorization if I can't reach the top. (I think I can.)

Flo, that is funny. I've been thinking about sharing this for quite awhile. I took the photos in August!

Thanks for mentioning the concern about the thickness of the roll. I might need to go back to square one. Hoping not!

Hi Parker! It's great to see you here! I think about you so often, and I pray that your DH is doing as well as possible.

My sister has a Flexsteel, too. She (or someone else) told me that there was a change, and that the quality is not what it was. When did you get yours? Also, would you please remind me of the sofa color you have in your sunroom? I remember the cheerfulness of that room!

Dsimber, the previous performance fabric was a loose weave and came apart. They have a new performance fabric now. I got my new sofa last December. The previous sofa I bought over 7 yrs ago.

Not a pro here. Just want to sat that Emily's suggestion looks most appropriate to me. FWIW. I think it seems to fit the recommendation from Prime Estate Studio:

"I would choose a cleaner, more sculptural pendant rather than another traditional chandelier. A wider fixture in warm brass or matte black would give the dining area a stronger focal point and connect the two styles."

I certainly wouldn't add a third style such as modern or Contemporary. Maybe Prime Estate Studio wouldn't agree, in which case, they may provide one or more examples of light fixtures..

Agree with dsimber. However, if you play games or cards at this table a fixture that spreads light toward at least somewhat will add light where you might need it. It would help if you could post some photos with table top clean and chairs are spread about more. Possibly a chair on each side of the console/buffet.

“Downward” not toward. Sorry. Missed that.

The rug was delivered yesterday! @ DIS thank you SO much for the suggestion to use this rug! It is perfect. I'm continuing to work on the other pieces. I have had 2 estimates for romans, but I did not care for the fabrics offered and for $2500 for 3 small windows, I want something that REALLY like. On Saturday I'm going to a different store to look at cabinets to flank the FP.

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