Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Dreaming...

I think all of us in the Pacific Northwest would like to be sitting here right about now...


Or here...


We can always dream...


...now back to reality...


Burrrrrrrrrrrr! 
 It's about 5:00 in the morning and I just snapped this shot of the deck.  It's already starting to melt away but, baby it's cold out there!

I'll be staying in today!

~Joyce

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Shades of Gray...


Today is a dreary cold & rainy day so I thought the color gray was appropriate.  
It's also a great day to stay inside by the fire, make some popcorn and watch one of my all time favorite movies
Somewhere in Time
 with Jane Seymore and Christopher Reeve.  Set in the 1800's and filmed at the Grand Hotel on Lake Michigan.  

Now, back to the movie.

Hope you're having a relaxing day!









~Joyce

Saturday, December 24, 2011

A Beautiful Christmas Eve Day...

What a beautiful day it turned out to be, the day before Christmas.  
I took the first two shots of the field in front of my house.  Coyotes roam this field on a daily basis, along with deer, and Canadian Geese.




This very old apple tree is one of two in our back yard.  
I am surprised that it still has lots of apples this time of year.  
Love the nostalgia about it. 


I know, they are unusual pictures at Christmas time, but I love the beauty of nature and wanted to share them with you anyway.

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!

~Joyce



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Remodeled Bathroom...finally finished!!

Hello everyone!

Finally...as some of you know, I have been waiting a very long time for this bathroom remodel project to be done.  My husband opted to do all the remodeling himself which is why it took a year and half!  Yes, I said a year and a half!!  You see, he didn't feel the need to "hurry up and get er done" since we have two other bathrooms...thank GOD!

I wish I had "before" shots of it but he ripped it all out before I had a chance to take pictures.  It was a very small traditional 60's bathroom with double sinks and yellow formica counter top cabinets. Can you visualize that?

He added three feet to the bathroom by knocking out the closet in the spare bedroom next to it.  I'm going to eventually turn this bedroom into my office, so who needs a closet anyway, right.

I love the way it turned out.  The walls have been textured and the paint color is actually a mocha color.
Recognize the oil painting on the wall, Sue?  I love it! 
(Sorry about the mirror shot!)  


I'm trying to go with an old-world European look.  See the old shutter on the wall?  It's actually being used as a door on a built-in cabinet.  I love this idea instead of your typical cabinet door.  
On the other side, I used an old column for height and more old-world ambiance.


 The shutters in the window are temporary until I find the right ones to fit.  I love using shutters instead of curtains.

A little needlepoint footstool fit perfectly in the corner 

The column has just the right amount of chippy brown paint.
Recognize the marble dish, Vanna?

So whadda ya think? Any other decorating suggestions?

Thanks for stopping by!

~Joyce

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Collections & Vignettes...

Hi Everyone! 
Come on in and look around.
I thought I'd show you some of what I love to collect and display around the house...










Hope you enjoyed your stay.  Thanks for visiting!

~Joyce

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Treasures Arriving...

Thought I'd give you a peek at what I've been working on today. 




These little treasures will be making their way in to Monticello tomorrow. So much more to do before the big show on Friday!


Friday, December 2nd
AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS SHOW
Monticello Antique Marketplace
8600 SE Stark Street
Portland Oregon 97216
503 256-8600

The doors open at 8:00am Friday
This is not your typical show...
It's an event!

Don't miss it!

For details and sneak peeks, go to;

See you there!

~Joyce

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Stormy Stormy Night...

Last night was a very stormy night around here and the wind was howling.  This morning I woke up to this...


Leaves everywhere!



But so pretty in a colorful way



I say...enjoy the colorful Fall season while it last.
It's beau..ti..ful!

~Joyce