Listen to Fred!!! Lol

Coughing dog aw not fun for anyone! Try turning on the shower hot water and see if he’ll/she will sit in there for a bit and breathe the steam. Some meds just don’t work or contradict each other. Maybe just try that and antibiotics in case they have infection. I’m going to google

So well, ask vet first, probably not necessary but up to you, humidity in the air for sure and I read if the dog is over a year old it can have a smidge of honey and or coconut oil. I know the coconut oil is safe. We all use it here and the cats here for so many things topically and ingested. You can put some on his fur where he can lick it off. Not too much to start bc of diarrhea. That would be icing on the cake 🤪 Room air fresheners/scents can cause coughing and dry air or food allergies, or even just air outside allergies that bother us 💗 if it’s gotten cooler and your using your heaters now, the air gets dry. Dust in the house is our problem here in Texas and outside allergies. Or if you changed his food, could be an allergy to that. I love pussy willow branches 😃 some come with a pink mauvy color?

Thanks Alice. I have read many things. She has been on everything from vet and OTC hollistic stuff. Today, after looking it up and finding conflicting info, I gave her aprox 1mg of hydrocodone. So far so good. I was up with her all night because Fred cannot sleep through it. 🫰

So, has anyone heard of V-Mat? i ordered a sample. Vinyl mats.

Poor everyone 😢 I’m hoping that works for her, and ya’ll. Not familiar with vinyl mats. I imagine they are easy to just wipe down vs washing machine and fall apart?

On the bathroom, that’s an excellent point about the reflection. I suspect in situ the medicine cabinet looks fine because what you’re getting in the photograph is the only angle that you can take the photograph from… if you get my drift. In other words, the reflection of the door isn’t a permanent feature. So, let’s forget cabinet removal! Ughhh…

Lola…have fun playing around with the finishing touches! Sorry to hear about your dog. Anything that keeps you up all night? It’s not good news.

That vinyl mat looks interesting and hopefully it's not slippery but it's so nice looking in that space I have a vinyl cat mat it seems to have like a rubberized bottom to it

We will see when i get sample. It looks to be woven. idk. Anyway, liasch Liasch, you mentioned dryed flowers awhile back. Maybe thats something Even I could make work. Just took this irredescent glass vase out of cupboard. Pretty, I think. Could it work in the room some way? With stems?

Yes I think that this would look great with stems. You can buy dried flowers online! Might even be able to get a premade bouquet. You can also get babies breath and statice at a floral shop and it will dry o naturale.

There’s a couple of other things that will also dry nicely… Lavender I think? A florist would be able to tell you what will dry nicely. I’ve even had success drying small baby roses.

That glass vase and tray is a nice combo… Works very well with the tiles.

You could put a little flickering LED candle there beside the vase… could be pretty. They’re usually on timers but they are battery-operated so that may be more than you want to fuss with.

Don’t know if you have linen chest in Las Vegas or not… Quality on LED candles varies greatly in my experience. It’s worth spending the dollars to get a decent one. If you buy from Amazon read the reviews and see if you can find one with a video review to get a sense of the quality.

I'm not a fan of dried flowers, especially in a bathroom. May just be me but all I think is dust and grime and hairs in it.

I would have the tray with a small bowl of some kind on top for jewelry, etc. and that's it. maybe a small candle but do people really light them when in there? Bc something of mine would catch fire I'm sure haha

Thank you liasch. Have been looking at lavender on Amazon. have never seen candles but might consider. ❤️

Pool, YES YES, i hear you about dust and gunk! Although this bathroom never used except toilet and sink, I will almost immediately stop caring about it. ha ha ❤️

Pool, my LED candles are set to come on automatically for six hours in a 24 hour cycle. No candle lighting involved! Lola might not want to bother with them; it is wasteful of batteries. It depends on how often she’s in the room. I like ambient light of candles coming on automatically in the evening…LED candle light would be nice in here because of the reflective tiles and mirrors. I use faux flower bouquets with no problem… however, dried flowers could be a different story, you are right.

I don't see the need to have to fill the vase. Just that on the tray and something small with it such as a bowl or candle might be enough.

Thanks kcooz. yes, agree agree. liasch, I am intrigued with idea of a little subtle light that we would see walking by. No window. looking at little lamps and battery candles. We did receive those little lamps earlier but returned.

Also, remembering that lisalane suggested removing towels and rack to do something different, maybe Art. Appreciate all ideas now that stressful big part done❤️

A small battery lamp or candle would be nice. If you get a candle, make sure it has a timer you can set.

Ok, ordered little lamp with fabric shade and little wooden box where charger can go. We will see tomorrow. thanks guys❤️

You could get cute soaps or shells in that vase. Looking good!’

Hi Lola, you still liking your new bathroom vanity area?

You’re inspiring me to actually get my bathroom finished up this fall… I’m sure everybody here will just faint if I finally get my bathroom painted! Congratulations on going through all of this… I know exactly how difficult it is and you’ve done a great job making the decisions. Now, just enjoy it! I wish I could send you some of my fall, dried hydrangeas they would be perfect with the slight touches of maroon on the petals.

I'm looking forward to you getting your bathroom done l i a! Now that you have your shower done

I thought I posted pics earlier. disappeared. more later lamp cute. need rug

Lovely and simple

So sorry guys. I posted message and pics earlier with my explanation for being absent so long. Very upset/outraged about current state of affairs in USA. Worn out now. I like bathroom but being in negative mood colors everything. Need a rug now. Loving beige and cream diamond pattern but dont know if that is best choice. open to opinions. received that V-Mat sample but just smooth vinyl. what did I expect? Anyway……

Liasch, I am honored that I, of all people have inspired you❤️ I must make my way to your thread

Have nowhere to put this but LOVE

Hallway? above sink in kitchen?

lola, we need to live our lives and not let things we can't control affect that. Yes it's hard but try to do that. Concentrate on what you can control like finishing your new beautiful bathroom.

Lola do you have any other light fixtures in the bathroom? You could replace? Love that light too!!!

Cute light. No worries about taking a break. Terrible couple of weeks. Nuf said. Give yourself a break. Bathroom looking amazing and just a perfect reflection of things you love!

The little light looks fabulous, and I know it looks even better than the photograph because it’s very hard to photograph lights. I think your choices are very elegant and simple. I love the green overhead, and it would look great in my house, but I also have no place to put it. Pretty much nothing happening on my thread… A few gnomes have arrived for the autumn equinox. but do drop by I’d love to see you! 🥰

The cute little lamp makes a nice night light instead of turning on the overhead light and it reflects the pretty sink and all the pretty in this there! Brakes are good but sometimes oh gosh the phone spelled that wrong! But then sometimes it's nice to keep going until you're done and then break for rest and reflection

Consider throwing or selling some of your cushions.

You can replace the two carpets with one.

Replace the knobs of your cabinet in the living room with simpler ones

Thanks guys. What about rug? Diamond pattern as above or something else?

Liasch, what colors are you considering for your bathroom? I love looking at paint ads. Share here.

If I remember right you have a tile floor and the diamond pattern might make it look too busy you you could get a plush rug or a flat one in a solid color

Burgundy shag!!!

Some ideas:

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Those burgundy rugs look nice lisalane. Lola,how do you feel about a burgundy rug? Lisa has a nice selection of the light color rugs too.

Oh, just seeing this. Thank you lisalane. Going to look up those rugs❤️

Hi Lola!👋 I trust all is well!😊

Hi Lola! How's it going?

Come to my thread and see my new green front door :)

Hey guys. We ended up sick with flu. Also, I forgot how overwhelmed I get about rugs.

Pool, I was just on your thread. LOVE❤️

Hi Lola! Sorry to hear you’re under the weather with the flu. I had my fingers crossed Canadian thanksgiving that nobody would be sick. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello on my thread!

I’m sorry to learn you all had the flu. So far we neighbors here at our condo have avoided bugs. Especially considering the past two weeks we have been slammed with tourists on”fall break”! Schools in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas have one week fall breaks! This week it’s Indiana! I guess elementary, middle and high schools in the fall, and colleges in the spring. Crazy!

We never had fall break in houston! I didn't even know it was a thing until I got married (15 years ago tomorrow) and my in laws asked if we could schedule it around fall break! :o They are in Indiana.

Our district did just have 2 days off that made a 4-day weekend, but that's the closest to a fall break I've ever seen in Texas.

Lola, bummer you guys got sick! My DD had the flu the first week of school this year. I just got my flu shot recently and need to get the kids done too soon.

Are you feeling better? I HATE rug shopping too! I need a new one in the entry now too. Thinking of something neutral similar to the diamond one you looked at for your bath.

Sorry you guys have been getting these flus! Not fun at all. We’ve been boosting our immune systems and keeping hands sanitized from like everyone and everything. Hopefully everyone is feeling better. Well! Happy Anniversary to you Pool and your main squeeze 💗 good job! 15 years is a great time for all. You’re doing great. Keep up the good work!