Wednesday, July 11, 2012

The white house update. Coming.

Most of the tile has been installed in the bathrooms of the house.
The new tile and tub in the master bath.





















Bathroom shower in 2 bedroom bath. Tiny mosaic.






















Very excited about the Godmorgon beech vanity to go with it.






















Painters are there. Yes, cover that monster.






















Deck and divider going up and fence to follow. Painting it what color????




Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Calling all campers.

Can't believe it's that time again. Heading out of town to Vermont. Loaded down with pillows, pillow pet, fishing rod and tennis racket. No telling what else Mj has in her bag.



In hilly Middlebury with old friend Andy (whose son, Hudson, is a first timer at Keewaydin) Taking in the sites and checking out Moonrise Kingdom at the old movie theatre. Awesome camp movie.


These shoes are made for campers. Stripe boots-MJ, flip flops-Andy, orange crocs-Hudson, shiny sneakers- (not camp appropriate, actually) Josh :)



The Kampersville, Vermont chipmunk. A classic.



At Keewaydin, Mose poses with staff man James in Tent 12.



The boats on Lake Dunmore. Mose writes he has been canoeing mucho this year.


On the trail of Wiantenaug.


A goodbye hug for Mose.


Ahhh...A lovely spot for relaxing (or fishing) on the lake.



MJ is psyched for Songa. (She so cutely said in the car on the way, "my heart is beating so fast.")



She is in Nawaiwan. Cabin Kalmia.


The every year, first day, bed shot. Same blanket for 6 years, made just for her, by my grandmother, Gammy. Heart :-D



Goodbye my girl. Summer fun.



Chocolate creamee for me, Maple for Josh. They were so good we got seconds. 




Shelburne Country Store with old fashioned candy jars filled to the brim, like my Dad's drug store.














A hometown visit.

We paid a visit to Welsh on Father's Day. Here is Bob with MJ checking out the old fat buster/shaker/itchy/moving thingy.






















We didn't get any of these this trip, but they do grow them big in the farming towns.






















Speaking of farms, here is a beauty on the highway to Lake Arthur.






















Small town entertainment at Oma's. Mean, mean croquet game.


Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Studio mood board.

The mood board for my new studio/bathroom and kitchenette.

















New studio windows.



Mose plays baseball and tennis.

Mose has been very active this summer.

Playing Carrollton baseball, on the Hammers team.





















And tennis with Coach Jason. Loving it!



Mathilda in horse show.

Wesley is a tough horse to control. MJ had a great time, though!!


Thursday, June 14, 2012

The white house update.

Things are moving along at the white house. Sheet rock up and front windows in. Tile getting started soon. I am excited about all the Ikea coming in.


How the front is shaping up.

That top window will come out. Simplify.






















Dioscuri wall fixture for by front doors. Recognize these? I have them on the pool house.





















House numbers from Chiasso.





















Front yard. Ball box woods of different sizes. Fun! Yes?















Sawyer porch chair.























Porch planter. With ball boxwood?



Tuesday, June 12, 2012

School's out beach trip. 2012

Another school year has gone by and we all headed over to Dune Allen Florida to celebrate the beginning of summer. We love this tradition we seem to have created with some amazing friends. The friendship bracelet factory was in full force. The meals more delicious with each passing day. The Clark boat was rocking. The weather just perfect, with sunny, breezy days and the water temperature...well, just right. 

All was just right! Some spectacular surf.


















Most of the kids on the beach with the magic light. Wow, they are all growing up quite nicely.





































Some twister, sister.






















Nico catches fish food.






















One fish.






















Two fish. (red fish, blue fish?)






















A walk on the beach with my sweetie.



Mathilda tries out the paddle board. Great fun for all!!



Drippy castles and conversation.



Mose is beached.



Hutch and Nico are vintage cute.



Mathilda enjoys the show at the Seaside amphitheater.



Slumming and sunning in Seaside.



Until next year....