In the next couple days I’ll share more about why my December work schedule has slowed to a crawl (one big hint = I’m hiring!). But have to admit, I’m really enjoying this slower pace. Well, not that it’s really that much slower because I still have 3 very active kids, Christmas shopping season is officially here, there’s a ton of school / friend / family events and activities to prepare for…the list goes on. The slow down, however, has given me a bit more time to get it all done, blog (which is my heart and passion) and knock out a few important home improvements. A few weeks ago I installed a much-needed kitchen sink. Then I pulled the trigger on a new entry table. And yesterday a huge improvement was completed over the kitchen dining table.

Took me 2 years to make this decision, but am glad I waited because these beauties are on sale and shipped for free! Yes, my Christmas gifts arrived early…

Can you even believe this?! To truly appreciate, take a look at the before…

Yep. Those were the lights over the table for the last two years. Classy, huh?

In a nutshell, it took me a couple years to make a decision because choosing lights or any design element in my home tends to take me a while. Believe it or not, design and decor aren’t my strong points. Also, this area is smack dab in the middle of the common area. A big monstrosity of a light fixture would definitely block the view…no matter where someone may be standing. Hence the clear glass option I fell for. Trust me, I’ve kept my eyes open and stumbled upon many-a-beautiful option…but so glad I ended up right here!

They add the perfect amount of light without blocking the view. The views into the living room, playroom, patio and pool in the backyard are still totally visible…

 

 

Waiting also paid off because my sweet neighbor was visiting one day a few months ago and suggested adding another light fixture over the kitchen counter bar. There’s a dark area between the actual kitchen and dining table…

I may still add a small table lamp on the buffet you see, but this spot over the kitchen counter bar was perfect for an additional pendant light. It’s such an awkward space because the cabinet above keeps me from thinking about hanging lights up there. By why not add just one? I never thought about it!…

Thank you for the idea, Blake! Gotta love those neighbors! 😉

The pendant lights over the table are the large size (purchased as a set of 2) and the small pendant was purchased as a single…

Love love this so much! The space feels new and transformed, simply by (finally) adding 3 beautiful lights!

The lights were purchased from Pottery Barn (here and here) and it’s your lucky day if you’re reading this blog post today – all lighting is 25% off and free shipping!

Have a great day everyone!