I started painting the light fixture in my “office” this week.
I’ve been wanting to paint it black for several months but I kept putting it off because I could never find enough time to do it. I finally just decided that was never going to happen and that I should just paint a little bit at a time and deal with a partially painted fixture for a while instead. Hence the not-totally-done-yet paint job in the photo above. I’ve worked on it for about 15 minutes the last three days in a row and just seeing it changing keeps me motivated to climb back up there and work on it for a bit when I can.
Still need to mount another corbel in the other corner of that wide doorway there too. That project is harder to little by little, and involves wrangling my busy husband. Did I tell you he decided to go back to school? Yep. He sent in his application to Liberty University in December and starts his first class on January 14th. He’s initially working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion with a specialization in Apologetics. He’s been passionately studying those things, day in and day out, here at home for the past several years, so it’s incredibly fun to know he’s going to have the chance to connect with other people who share the same passion too!
And what a trip to know so many people who are connected to Liberty University in some way! I mentioned that Kevin was going to school there in my Insta-stories a couple of weeks ago and my inbox was flooded with direct messages from people who had either gone there, are going there, or have children who are going there. Good to know it’s such a popular school!
Like 94,000 of the 110,000 students, he’ll be taking his classes online from the comfort of our home here in Alabama, but Kevin sure would like to catch a Liberty Flames football game in Virginia later this year.
Anybody else out there attend Liberty? Or live near Lynchburg? I love searching real estate listings, so I had some fun snooping around online to see what was on the market in middle Virginia. Again, not because we’re moving, but just because I love historic houses….and look at this beauty I found!
The home, which was built c. 1749, is located in Howardsville, a small village with a strong sense of history and community, at the confluence of the James and Rockfish rivers.
Looks like the river is across the road in front of the house:
It’s listed for $285,900 and features wide pine floors, exposed brick walls, fireplaces with original mantels, clapboard siding and a standing-seam metal roof.
The kitchen reminds me of my friend @WhiteFlowerFarmhouse’s:
Which, by the way, used to look like this before they renovated it:
Here are a few more photos of the space today:
Isn’t it lovely?
Anywho…off to paint a little more of that light fixture before I jump on a conference call. Hope you have a fun and refreshing weekend!
Layla
White and raw looking wood is so dreamy, isn’t it.
Yes! 😀
My son also graduated from Liberty and is now a missionary in Japan.
How awesome! 😀
What paint are you using on your light fixture? Want to paint a couple of light fixtures that we are not removing from the ceiling (otherwise I would spray paint). I am so hesitant as I am just so unsure!!
Hi! I’m using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint! 🙂
That kitchen transformation is incredible, to say the least. WOW! I miss seeing projects that you’re working on in your home. Your home is so beautiful and you have/do such great projects to make it more cozy. Congrats to Kevin on going back to school!
It always just blows my skirt up when I see such a dramatic change from one resident to another…of the same room. That kitchen is so pretty now.
Where is the ‘switch up’? I was hoping to see you working in a DYI or something. Miss all of your projects.
The color of the light fixture is what I’m switching up and you’re welcome to come over and DIY for me if you have the time- LOL! 😉
That is fantastic. Everyone needs their own path. I think you should go into real estate. You would be fantastic. Your family is adorable. I love your simplicity. Congrats Mr Palmer.
I live in Roanoke, VA which is about an hour from Lynchburg. You should stop through. It has a lot of hostoric charm. ☺️
My daughter went to Lynchburg College and had friends there along with those she met at Liberty. Old houses?? I fell in love with the city and the beautiful old houses there, even met architects/refurbishers who were working on a particular house I was interested in. Lovely town, people and central Virginia certainly has the best of everything when it comes to history and a nice place to live.
My parents live in Lynchburg and my brother in laws used to coach basketball at LU!! It’s a gorgeous area with lots of historical places to visit.
How fun! 😀 We’ll definitely make the trip up there at some point!
My daughter just graduated from LU, a semester early! We attended several games there…they are so much fun! Tons of people, so can definitely be a bit overwhelming but with the stadium renovations increasing seating it is much more comfortable. Definitely worth experiencing!
Where is the shade on your door from? I need one and I have been look at different options and love that one!
Hi Leigh!
Here’s a link: Select Blinds
The color we have is Jute Wheat.
Use the code TRANSFORM at check out for an additional discount!
Lots of people from my church go there. Our Minister of middle school and his wife both went there. Do you read any of the Karen Kingsbury books? (In your spare time 😏). Great books. Some of her kids go there plus I think she is on staff. Wonderful school. I live in VA Beach, VA. So enjoy your blog and your adoption story.
I’m Julie from the Caribbean. My son attended LU in 2011 enrolled in the second AMTS (Aircraft Maintenance Technician School) Course. Lynchburg is such a beautiful and peaceful environment. I love the place when I visited. All the best to your husband in his studies.
I love the new “look” of your blog.
Thanks, Karen! It was fun to get an update after all these years! 😀
I live in Salem, Va as well. I’ts just an hour away. It’s a cute little city!
Your post about Liberty University hit several points in my life…on our last road trip to Maryland to visit our son & family, we had planned to spend the night in Lynchburg. We wanted to visit Woodruff’s Store and Pie Shop in nearby Monroe, VA, that was featured in the PBS show, A Few Great Pie Places. Sadly, it was closed the week we were visiting, so we changed our travel plans. We will try again this summer! And, just this past weekend…Liberty University Singers from Lynchburg, Virginia performed at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City Saturday night and during services Sunday morning. Great musicians! Small world!
My daughter is taking classes from LU also!! Her husband,Chase, his brother Trey, sister in law Cat, mother and father in law April & Bill all graduated from LU in 2017! We drove up there to see them all graduate! I’ve been to Lynchburg several times and it’s gorgeous! Y’all have to visit! So historical!! I’m so proud of my daughter for seeking her history degree, while teaching, having a 1 year old and another on the way! That’s awesome that Kevin is going after his hearts desire!! Bless him and your sweet family!! 😊😊😊😊
My husband and his sister graduated from Liberty in 1981, They have such fond memories. It has really
changed and grown exponentially since then. Good for Kevin for tackling his dreams!