I interrupt the regularly-scheduled decorating post to bring you S-N-O-W from Seattle! To any midwesterners out there, thank you for humoring us. While it might only look like a couple of inches to you... To us, it was a winter wonderland!
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Showing posts with label seattle. Show all posts
Monday, December 12, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
A mini escape to the city... (Seattle)
Almost everything about our 24-hour getaway was a departure from our day-to-day life. We were in the city. Just the two of us. We were surrounded by the hotel's warm color palette, with rich autumn hues...
Monday, June 22, 2015
Amazing Places to See (Near Seattle in Summer)...
It's officially summer! I hope yours is off to a great start...
We recently returned from a little getaway to the Olympic Peninsula. The Olympic Peninsula is a spectacular place to visit and take in nature. While we were there, we explored the forest, ocean, rainforest, lavender farms, mountains, hot springs, lake and waterfalls. We saw bald eagles, a herd of elk and deer.
(All this and we were only gone for two days! :)
We ate lunch and spent time here at Crescent Lake Lodge. It feels like stepping back in time in all the best ways.
The water ranges from turquoise to a brilliant shade of blue...
Set against the mountains and trees, you can't help but stop and stare at the beauty!
These sweet little cabins are where we look forward to returning to, just steps from the lodge and lake - a good choice for loud active families like ours. Be sure to book early, as they usually fill up 3-6 months in advance!
Canoes can be rented by the hour...
We went on to the forest where we hiked up to Sol Duc Falls.
Our modest (yet still surprisingly pricey) little cabin and our three amigos, enjoying breakfast.
The guys indulged me in a little stop in Sequim, where we visited a lavender farm. My husband and I had visited Sequim once before our boys were born. They have a lavender festival in July where you can tour all the lavender farms, pick lavender and buy all sorts of lavender products and treats (including lavender lemonade and ice cream ~ yum!)
We did a 3-mile hike on the beach, enjoying the sound of waves crashing and smelling the salty sea air. The boys collected and filled (my) pockets with shiny, smooth stones.
We loved watching our three run free. The joy of childhood summer...
It was a fun family adventure... but it's always nice to come back home!
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Have a wonderful day,
Friday, March 6, 2015
The Charm of Chateau Ste. Michelle
This morning, after taking our boys to school, I found myself a few minutes early in meeting a friend for breakfast. If you know me well, you know this is a rarity! :)
So, I turned into the Chateau Ste. Michelle (about 15 minutes from where we live) to take in a little early spring beauty...
The chateau looked like something out of a fairy tale
as the sun was breaking through the hazy fog.
There is an old-world, European charm to this place.
The trees and flowers are starting to come to life...
An old greenhouse, thick with moss, got me
dreaming about the jewel it could be again...
Many lamp posts line the walkways, adding to the charming setting.
I once enjoyed a private (as in thirty people-private) dinner in the Manor House (above). I have never seen so much stemware at one place setting! This coffee, Diet Coke and water drinker was a little confused. :)
If you're planning a trip to Seattle, you may want to stop off
at the Chateau Ste. Michelle. It is a beautiful place to visit...
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Monday, February 9, 2015
Fun Kids Valentines!
Our house is taking on a "crazy lady's workshop" vibe.
You know those times when you're prepping for a special occasion and it just doesn't make sense to pack-up things when you're going to work on them again tomorrow?
That's where we're at with valentines, valentine boxes and an upcoming birthday party. Thus continues the love/hate relationship with Pinterest. (99% love)
So, bless you for being here and letting me share some cuteness from the mess...You're the best kind of therapy! ;)
Lincoln is excited to pass out these Super Hero valentines to his Pre-K buddies!
Thank you to Little Bit Funky for sharing this adorable DIY and Less Ordinary Designs for the great (free!) printables.
Next up, Minecraft valentines were a no-brainer for our virtual miner, Noah!
I found these cool valentines and creeper candy wrappers on Over The Big Moon. They even have pink versions for girl gamers (anyone?). And again, they are free!
Hudson went with some fun Seahawks football valentines for his friends. Taped to the backs are packs of skittles - Marshawn Lynch style.
I purchased these downloadable printables on Etsy.
It's hard to believe it's this guy's last year to do the Valentine's Day thing at school!
I think he's okay with that. :)
Passing out valentines is such a sweet childhood tradition.
(And perhaps a bit more work than in our mother's day!)
Any projects threatening to take over your house?
Stay calm and craft on. People are counting on you.
Thank you, kindred spirits, for being here.
xo
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Jann Olson
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