Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Flashback to 2008

We got lucky this year and didn't get hit with the deep snow like some.  But I came across these pictures I took in 2008.  It was beautiful but no fun digging out. 
Take a look...

This was the first evening of the big snow...


The next morning, a few inches more...



We ended up with almost 2 feet of snow and no power.

Two days later, it still looked like this...


I stayed home for 3 days waiting for the slow melt.


 Can't wait until the deck looks like this again...


Come on Spring!

Thanks for visiting!

~Joyce


Sunday, January 22, 2012

Somewhere in Time...

Today as I celebrate my 50 something birthday, I celebrate
my other life...


My past life.
I've always wondered what life would have been like for me in Victorian times. I've always been drawn to that period in  time...
...somewhere in time.  

Here's to Victorian style...my style.

~Joyce

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