bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things
Some people think bathtubs in bedrooms are weird. But I don’t.
If this was my bedroom, I’d pretty much never leave. John Bray Estates has the best listings. My favorite are the ones in Port Isaac. Oh, and the kitchen? It has an AGA stove.
I need to go back.
It’s hard to believe that in less than 60 days it will be time to garden again. The storm barriers will come down, the burlap will come off plants and everyone will be down on the beach again for their daily walks.
It’s crazy how fast winter has gone by this year.
Now what?
I wonder how much lettuce you could buy for $549. Oh wait. You have to buy the plants, pay for the lighting and keep the water fresh too.
I’m pretty sure Burt would not approve.
And last but not least… What’s in your nightstand drawer? Curious minds want to know. 😉
Have a good one,
~Mavis
Nancy Settel says
Well to be honest Burt’s Bees sounds a heck of a lot better than Clorox P.J.’S!!!! I was so upset when they sold to them and it just isn’t the same.
Kath says
“A good day is when no one shows up, and you don’t have to go anywhere.” Perfect! Thanks for the link!
Sue says
One person’s dream is another person’s nightmare. A tub in the bedroom? Never.
I wouldn’t tolerate it even if it came with a full-time housekeeper to keep it cleaned and polished. Out it goes.
My nightstand drawer has ibuprofen, acetominophen, aspirin, cough drops, lip balm, earrings (because I forget to take them out until my head hits the pillow), nail nipper, emery boards, pen & paper pad. Nothing nearly as interesting as strips of wool!
I love that Burt’s Bees clip! “A good day is when no one shows up, and you don’t have to go anywhere.” I feel you, Burt…
Lesley says
Can you wedge a cork up into that socket enough to grip the metal and start turning it? Or a potato? I’ve heard of both solutions. Good luck! Best bedside table drawer ever.
Virginia says
Thanks for the link to the Burt’s Bees movie trailer. I had no idea about the company’s history. Now I need to see if I can find the movie — looks like a good one.
I’m guessing that’s a photo of a broken bulb in a socket? If you have not figured it out yet, I think the solution is to cut the power to the socket first, then use needle nose pliers to grab the metal edge, then turn to release.
sam says
Clearly I need to clean out my nightstand drawer as something is jammed and I can’t open it! Is that the Port Isaac, UK? I had a morning-lunch there on route to St Ives. Magical even int he cold and drizzly November. I didn’t get to see the bathtub in a room though.
suzanne says
Omg. that’s a beautiful tub. It wouldn’t bother me at all either if it was well designed the room was warm and it had a view of our acreage. My husband pops in to sit and chat anyway while I’m soaking so the location of the tub would be fine. You’ve probably fixed the broken bulb but if you turn the power off you can unscrew it with needle nose or any plier. Love the night stand and your priorities.
Nancy says
I’ve used needle nosed pliers before to get that portion of a lightbulb out. You can grip the metal and kind of unscrew it.
James Doolittle says
Ditto :).
Carla says
Since my nightstand drawer is pretty personal, I will tell you what is NOT in it…. a bunch of wool strips.
You GO lady!
Laura says
You use wood to remove broken pieces in a socket. No shock no mess. Works every time.
Brianna says
My nightstand drawer has chapstick, a bible, and a holster.
Linda Sand says
Nightstand? You have a nightstand? I simply have a dresser (a.k.a. chest of drawers) beside my bed so it holds clothes.
Mrs. M says
Turn the electricity off to the socket, insert a potato that’s slightly larger than the socket size and unscrew.
Unconventional… but it has worked for me.
Tracie says
I’ve used a piece of potato to unscrew a broken bulb before.