Color Chic

Little Bug Pouch...

Check out the listing to see Ribbon on the other side : )!

Sweet Lavender!

Taken with iPhone... So color might not be perfect!

Waiting in line....

A Fun Handbag for Self...

I found this fabulous Spring Orange Belted Trench coat at Banana Republic... and decided it was time I made myself a handbag!




This really brightens my otherwise dull winter wardrobe! And since it's colder than... I'm loving it!

Thoughts on Trimming and Removing Trees...

There are some jobs best left to the professional, climbing trees with a chainsaw is one of them!

Now, chipping is something we could handle and did!

We love hearing the positive comments from our neighbors:  "We're so excited someone is finally taking care of the place" "it's going to be beautiful when you're done".

Until yesterday all negative comments were kept private, but then there's always one that feels they should tell you how to do things...  Walking up our driveway, getting in my sons face a woman says "Oh my gosh I can't believe what you're doing!!! Are you destroying the inside too?"

Trust me when I say all trees that come out of the yard were junk or diseased and hadn't been taken care of for years. My mother always said if you don't have something nice to say you best keep it to yourself. Apparently this woman didn't get that lesson in life!

Sunshine & Yellow Dog Project!

The next time you take your dog for a walk on a sunny day... be sure to bring some Yellow Ribbon if necessary!

Are you participating in the Yellow Dog Project?

A Big Project...

Back in December we started a REALLY BIG project.  While I've been wanting to get these photos up I didn't know where to start. So here it is March and you've just had a glimps of what we are working on. My honey took the photos and most of them are still on his computer so I'm going to start with the outside since that is where one starts before they come in the door.

Looking back I forget how beautiful fall can be. As you can see the place needs a lot of love...  I will let the photos speak for themselves, but should you have any questions, just ask.

 

 

You can see progress on here and here...

I'll bring you inside tomorrow!

Leeks & Bok choy

A little something from my garden to use in my potato chowder...

Taking a Break... Silver Falls State Park!

From time to time we need to find balance... 

It was decided we needed time away from our big project so Bambi took us to Silver Falls State Park this weekend! 

A fabulous park close to home, lots of hiking and biking trails. 

My honey found this wonderful trail not far from our campsite.

The view: Moss covered and bare trees...

And a bird watching area...

With delightful views when peering through the windows...

Knowing we'd be spending time inside, I brought flowers to brighten it up our little space.  So glad I did because although we were supposed to be taking a break, I did a little work : )!

Time away does us good... Once again balance found!

Design... Master Bath...