We installed hardwood floor in our dining room, and I also repainted its wall, changed it from burgundy to light cream to contrast our new floor.
 
On the table, those Portuguese clay pots and dishes were carried by me from Fall River, MA in my last visit to there in August. I packed that bean pot in my camera bag, the rest of those pots and dishes went into my carry on. Oh mine.. it was super heavy, and I had to lift the carry over my head several times before got on board just to make sure I could lift and push it into the overhead bin in the airplane. Sometimes, being a physically strong woman is a real bless.

They built a very nice mall five minutes away from our home on the Bruce B. Downs (Tampa, FL). I am not a devoted shopper, and most of time I shop in Marshalls or Amazon. But it is very nice to walk around in that mall, neat, clean, upscale, convenient... lots of cute stores to look around, and lots of nice restaurants and cafes to relax in. I can say I love this mall...it is the best walk-around place in our area. I hope it survives this economy downturn.
 
More information of this mall:
The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
 
website: http://www.theshopsatwiregrass.com/

Woke up this morning, it had rained, the neighborhood of our friends' home was quiet, the air was super fresh, could almost touch the moisture in the air.