When we bought our home I absolutely hated the light fixture in our hallway. It was actually the little globe but for some reason it drove me crazy. It was just round and glass. I think it was slightly tinted and gave the hallway a weird rosey yellow glow. But it worked and if it aint broke dont fix it. I did replace the globe a few times with ones from yard sales and Goodwills but never loved the thing. A few years ago a friend changed our her light fixtures and asked if I wanted one. I jumped on that deal quick.
Once my husband took the fixture down and placed in it my hands I couldnt get rid of it. It had been here since the house was built in the early 1950's. I had done a good job of lighting the way to the bathroom for over 60 years. I would certainly now want anyone to get rid of my after 60 years. Especially now with that age approaching faste every day.
Then one day it hit me. Its a perfect candle holder. A few years ago my sweetie bought me some natural beeswax sheets and wicks and I made lots little rolled candles that can fit perfectly in my little holder.
Some times shiny new things distract us and we overlook old fashioned things and ideas. I recently asked if anyone would like to learn how to make homemade soap and have been blown away by how many people want to learn. Its something so simple that use to be a pretty common thing to do. I was recently driving downtown and saw an outfit on an Urban Outfitter window. It was an outfit I had worn almost 30 years ago. A large flannel shirt with holey jeans. So maybe I will hold on to my candle holder a little longer and put it back in its orginal place in the hallway when it comes back in fashion. For now it will be a useful little light for a candle lit dinner or a warm glow as the nights get colder and longer.
Maybe tomorrow I will show you the last wall we stripped all the paint off of but didnt have to heart to take down the last of the wall paper that was originally in the house.
Lots of Love
Mrs Ladybug
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