Wisteria Love...

Hello everyone...I'm back!

My first post in a long time...where does the time go!

For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, we are loving this streak of warm weather.  Everything is in full bloom at my house including the Wisteria...my favorite. I wanted to share these pictures of it.

It's so beautiful and fragrant...take a look... 

We have two large pergolas on the deck and it took 2 years for the Wisteria to spread and completely cover them.  We don't have to use umbrellas for shade anymore!

White

&

Lavendar

This is our outdoor living room in the summer, and this year, we're getting an early start!

Time for a glass of wine!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Joyce

Makeover at Monticello...

I can't believe it's been a month since I posted!  I gave my space a little makeover and thought you might like to see it.

I have a thing about dress forms, the more wear & tear & tattered, the better.

I love many things but I'm a Victorian at heart, if you haven't noticed!

Love this torn & tattered french curtain panel. I only use it for display because I can't part with it!

This is a very old 4ft. tall framed canvas screen...gorgeous!

Easter is just around the corner 

and the bunnies are waiting...

Thanks for stopping by!

I'll try not to stay gone so long next time!

~Joyce

My Style at Monticello Antique Marketplace...

Calamity Janes 

What's your style...?

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Joyce

Birthday at The Beach...

When you live in the Pacific Northwest y0u know it's a real treat to go to the Oregon coast in January and find Spring like weather.

We were at Cannon Beach this week where it was clear and sunny and got up to 59 degrees!  I know that doesn't sound very warm but when we left home, it was only 37 degrees.

This shot was taken from the balcony of our room.

These two shots were taken at sunset from our balcony

...beautiful

It was a little foggy one morning but still beautiful.

Me & Sam

We surprised a herd of elk!  I wished I could have gotten the shot of them looking at me before they turned and ran.

We spent 3 great days at the coast...walked the beach, ate great food and wine...Heaven.  We've already booked March reservations for our 30th anniversary!  

Can't wait!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Joyce

Moss Love...

Who doesn't love moss?  One of the benefits of living in the great Pacific Northwest is no shortage of moss.  I love it!

Sure we get more than our fair share of rain but look what comes from it...

And after all, green is my favorite color!

~Joyce

A Bright White New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

My New Years Eve was very uneventful. I've been fighting a cold so it was a short night for me...

two glasses of wine and a shot of Nyquil and I was out by 8:00!  So long 2012.

Hello 2013

We had an unexpected snowfall yesterday so we started off the new year with about 3 inches of snow on the ground.

This morning I took these pictures as the fog settled in...

Sweet pair of doves

As the morning went on, the sun made it's appearance.  I only  love the snow when the sun's shining.  

My handsome son, Sam

It's just so pretty, but I'd much rather have those 80 degree days.

View from my front porch.  The palms look a little out of place with snow on the ground but it's my way of keeping the tropical feel of summer year around!

Enjoy the rest of your New Years Day!

~Joyce