Haven't used this blogspot site for some time now life has changed a bit over the last two years. I'm going to try and fill this site and soon a Facebook page sharing my jewelry and interior furniture transformations!

Monday Morning Sunrise!

Just a few photos of our latest trip to the beach house.  The sunrises are absolutely gorgeous here and it's always so peaceful whether rain or sun!

Flowers from my garden are finally in bloom.  I'd love to add more perinnials, but the deer like many of my favorites.  Soon we'll add a small fence and many more colors to our jardin.

I'm inspired by old barns and farm equipment, and countryside flowers.

Olympic Peninsula Farms

Photos from the Olympic Peninsula....wonderful area for any photography, experienced or not!

Spring isn't here yet, but bring it on!

A few photos that I took a couple of years ago.  I'm patiently waiting for Spring in the Pacific Northwest! 

Cottage Surroundings...always a wonderful photo to be taken...

I've been playing with Picasa 3 and for a free download application, you can truly do some great work on your photos.  Some are touched up and others I felt didn't need any work at all, but these are a few of my Cottage On the Bay Photos I wanted to share.  I Love Hydrangea.

This beautiful scene was taken while patiently waiting on the Hood Canal Bridge on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.  Perfect, don't you think???

One of my all time favorite photos I took was at Crescent Beach.  No work needed on this photo.  It's beautiful just the way it was taken!

An now for the finale...La Push, La Push...

Shelves Using Old Ceiling Tin

I love finding old things and turning them into something new, beautiful and useful.  We picked up a 4 ft. piece of ceiling tin awhile ago and I knew just what I wanted to do with it, but life often gets in the way of my creative side and fun projects.  Well, with the help of my wonderfully skilled husband who does the main construction, I was able to do all the finish work to complete this long overdue project. 

I love it!  We cut old wood shelves made from heavy-duty plywood, used a good wood filler for open spaces and the sides and with a little time spent on sanding and painting....

Waaa...Laa!!!  My beautiful creation that accompanies the flat-screen TV.....It all looks so much nicer than you're typical shelf or TV stand.....I don't care much for that look!  Now I need to find some additional pieces so I can make a few more shelves with this old ceiling tin stuff. 

So What Do You Think???

When you observe the sights and sounds of nature, it isn't difficult to see that God truly does exist, and much more obvious through nature.  Watch this incredible video.  It's called a Murmuration!


Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Decorating Styling: Best Conservatory Dimensions

My husband and I have been thinking about building a greenhouse out of old windows and doors.  This is a beautiful example of what you can do by using old things to make them new, or at least creatively.  Wonderful conservatory!



LANDSCAPE DESIGN Decorating Styling: Best Conservatory Dimensions

Reflections of the Day!

Today Michelle and I attended a wonderful flea market located on Camano Island called, Retreat.  The location was a farm site where vendors selling country cottage interiors, vintage home decor and furnishings, antiques and other wonderful gifts were perfectly displayed.  Michelle took photographs while my husband and I chatted about the unique items for sale. 


Once we completed our walk through the displays, we went to lunch and then headed back to our home in Fall City.  We stopped to visit with a wonderfully creative lady who owns Heritage Garden Farm.  She has so many beautiful and elegant treasures.  You must stop by her home in Fall City or visit her blog at:
www.thepassiondesignerblogspot.com
You'll love what you see!

Almost TGIF Day!

As I'm creating my new blog, I am still deciding what to add and how I might generate interest in Cottage On The Bay.

My plan is to incorporate more of my creations into my blog, sharing some of how you might go about creating  these designs for your home, your inspirational place, or as a gift for someone special in your life.

Thinking ahead to Friday, I'll pick-up at the end of my workday by sitting down at home and creating some wonderful pillows for my Cottage On The Bay!

So what do you have planned for your weekend?  I'd like to hear more...