Faux Light Trick

June 26, 2021

Have you ever wanted to install a light fixture to add more light or detail to a room and ...... you realize there is no electrical outlet! This is what happened in our family room. There is one light/fan on the ceiling but it just isn't enough. The idea of adding sconces in our family room came to me from the previous owner. He had what I thought were mounting blocks for light fixtures on the fireplace wall, but they turned out to be decorative. In my search for a solution I found the blog Nesting With Grace , where she recommends buying a hardwire light fixture and using remote controlled puck light as replacement to the lightbulb! One of her readers recommended using a 3/4-in x 3/4-in diameter adapter PVC fitting to screw the puck light into the socket, which worked amazingly!

This is the Amazon light fixture I purchased. Linked below

I hid the wires inside just incase later down the road I decide

to hire an electrician to hardwire them.

This is the puck light I ordered from Amazon. It is remote controlled and has different light intensity settings. Also, make sure the light is at least 77 Lumens , anything less is barely noticeable. The pvc adapter can be found at any hardware store in the plumbing aisle. It threads perfectly into the light socket. If your light tappers down like mine does, make sure the pvc adapter is the longest available. Using a hot glue gun, add glue to the non-threaded part of the pvc and stick it directly to the back of the puck light. Press down making sure the glue spreads evenly. Give it a few seconds to dry and then you will be ready to install!

This is the final outcome!

Links:

1. Light Fixture - $89.99 for two

2. Puck Lights - $23.99

3. PVC Adapter - $0.55

4. Batteries - $5.73

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Spa like bathroom

June 23, 2021

This weekend I added a small few elements to make our ensuite bathroom feel a bit more luxurious. If you are like me and love to soak , have a glass of wine, and read/watch videos(do not judge) , I highly recommend a bathtub caddy. I also added a small stool with a candle & canisters where I keep my bath-bombs & epsom salt. I got the stool from Bed Bath & Beyond on sale for $37!

I love having some of my toiletries readily available but I also dislike the look of multiple containers on the bathroom countertop. On my Pinterest search for solutions, I saw a few designers use rectangular & circulars trays to store their everyday essentials. So I headed to Target & found a clay tray from Studio McGee and I absolutely love how it keeps everything looking tidy & stylish.

Probably my favorite addition, a vintage(look) rug that's washable! I got this beautiful rug from Amazon Home for less than $45! The underside has a grip material that keeps it in place and it is designed to be washed in the washer! The size we chose is 3x5 which runs along the length of our vanity.

Although our bathroom is fairly large we do not have tons of storage. I was thinking of adding a hutch or cabinet here but didn't want to add bulk so I went with floating shelves. There are many retailers selling these types of shelves but I found these at Marshalls. I love them because they are unfinished which allows you to stain/paint them if you prefer. They are light weight and super easy to install.

The last detail, dry eucalyptus in the shower. The minute you enter the bathroom, it reminds me of a luxurious spa and the scent just gets better when you shower.