Planning & Dreaming of Summer!

While it's chilly & windy outside...and since winter is slipping away....our thoughts have turned to warmer days, flowers blooming and being able to spend time outdoors...without warm jackets, knitted hats & mitts!  

Next week a technician from an Eco Energy Solutions company is coming to discuss the installation of a mini split heat pump.  If you are unfamiliar with heat pumps...they are also known as zoned HVAC systems that don't require any ducts to heat or cool the air in your home.

Ductless units are a great solution for homes, like this seventies split, that don't have existing ductwork. HVAC systems were seldom the norm in most homes in our area....as our weather never warranted having air conditioning.  Summers are hotter. now and most opted for window air conditioners.  Not a great look...but if placed in a window out of sight...it was about the only solution...until the availability of heat pumps...like this one.

The pump is mounted on the exterior of your home...some are held in place with brackets or directly mounted on an exterior wall...and the vent inside is usually a white, rectangle box installed on a wall...with a remote for ease of use.  Placement is key when having the vent installed...to provide the most efficient heat or air conditioning in your home. 

While I am on board investing in a heat pump...as they are extremely energy efficient....I'm not a fan of a large, white vent placed on a kitchen or family room wall.  Just not a great look in my opinion.  If placement can be on the wall at the end of our hallway...and will provide heating and cooling to the main living space...I'm all in.   This seventies split is small...without vaulted ceilings...so we are hoping that option is a good one for us.

Larger homes can sometimes require two or three heat pumps to have consistent heating or cooling in all areas of the home.  As well, our province provides a $1200 rebate for new installations...to cut down on the use of oil and electricity consumption as ways of heating & cooling homes.  So we shall see what the technician from the company recommends.  Since our lower level is below grade...it remains cool there in the summer...and if we chose to spend time there during the colder months...there is the propane stove for warmth...or simply run the furnace to provide heat. 

And what would dreaming of summer be without a couple of new wardrobe pieces!  This flowy dress speaks to me as a great cover up while hanging out on the deck....and it has pockets!!

And this little wrap dress...(won't be so tightly wrapped on me)...is perfect for zipping about town, running errands...and appointments.  I ordered it in the colour shown.....and a little dressier than shorts & a tee shirt!

This this piece can be worn as a dress or over a pair of long shorts or capris....it will depend on the length on me how I chose to wear it...but an easy piece to pull on with a cute pair of sandals...

And look who has completed her recovery and is now "x pen free"!  The difficult task now is to prevent jumping on & off furniture...a herculean feat!  We've begun taking her on short walks as well.   She requires a second x-ray of her chest & shoulder area...and her left leg...I'll schedule that appointment this week.  Nothing like a soft blanket, warm fire and a few toys to make this girl happy.....

I received word the bedroom curtain panels.will be shipped later this week!  They are coming from quite a distance...but I will be able to track their progress once they are mailed.

After a very windy day yesterday with wind gusts of 165 km/hr clocked on the Confederation Bridge...today is much calmer...and the week is promising warmer temps and sunny days.  With the rain we had...and the winds...sidewalks have dried up & are great for walking now.  

Thanks so much for sharing a bit of your time with me & have an amazing day!