WEnt off to the Sally Ann and got two "harps" for the two lamps for the LR but the shade I bought at the thrift shop is too small. Will continue to explore the solutions for that problem. Also got a very nice wool winter jacket with hood in grey/purple/turquoise. Like it better than the one which needs zipper. And a cosy pair of gloves for R who never has too many pairs - he loses them regularly. I keep threatening the string method...

Wondering when I will get back to the country since we have totally missed this week. Guess I will go administer the slight rearranging of LR for a slightly less cluttered appearance, she says hopefully.