Surprise!

 I bet you are as surprised as I am to see me here! When last we spoke I told you that I had an appointment today. What I didn't tell you is that it was a doctor's appointment-just a regular check-up but, those of you who know me know how much I dread anything "medical". It goes way back to my childhood and is too long a story-nor would you probably be interested in hearing it-to get into but to say I have white coat syndrome would be a total understatement.

And, honestly, at my age, it still surprises me too. It's not that I am afraid of anything going on or that I have a low threshold of pain-I just don't like going to any medical appointment. I guess I'm really lucky to be as healthy as I am for my old age. Lol

AND, we all know how much I "love" change. This appointment was going to be a double doozy! Not only was it a doctor's appointment but it was to meet my new doctor. My doctor whom I loved and treated both my husband and I for many, many years decided to retire from the office and take a position higher up in the practice that didn't require as much time. I knew it was coming but when he gave me the official word on my last visit I was sad. He knew me well and the things that other nurses and doctors saw as issues, he did not-like the spike in my blood pressure the minute I arrived at the office. He knew that by the time he and I were done chit chatting and going over my updates-not only health but family as well-it would be right back down where it needs to be-and it always was!

Before this gets way too long, let me cut to the chase. As I was sitting fully dressed with hair done and make-up on and just waiting to head out the door, the phone rang and it was the doctor's office saying the doctor had just called out for the day and they would need to reschedule! You would think that would have made me happy but I was raring to go at that point and so...here we are. I didn't think I would have all of today so I really am looking for things to do and, looking all "dressed up with nowhere to go" as my mom used to say means that I'm not about to head out into the yard and get all full of mud...and so, I thought of you.

I actually took these photos last night when I was looking at how pretty the house looked all glowing from the "candles" and I realized that except for the family room I might not have shown you some of the other vignettes lit up at night.

This is my favorite! I love this room at night no matter what holiday/season. Sometimes I get so comfy and relaxed in here that I have to force myself to get up and head to bed.

I guess I could have lit the real candles for this picture-I honestly never thought of it because except for my Yankee Candles that are in the glass jars I rarely ever light a "real" one anymore! That kind of stems from me forgetting one that was burning one time. It wasn't a disaster but it could have been. Lol

Usually the coffee table in this room also has the flameless candles but I guess I have less of the yellow and gold color than I have of others so it too is outfitted with the real ones.

There are actually a few other single candles lit in the kitchen and other rooms of the house but I didn't catch them all.

And, believe it or not, I didn't catch this faux pas until just now. Do you see it? I seem to always forget at least one item from the previous decor and I guess this time it was the 4th wreath hanging over the mirror. It's gone now but I didn't want to wait until tonight to catch another picture so just pretend you don't see it. LOL

I guess by now you're getting a bit tired of my loonnnggg post for the day so I will sign off. Not sure what will come next but if it's fun or interesting, you will be the first to know. Stay safe and stay tuned.