Parade of Homes Spring Lane

There was a Parade of Homes that we walked through. Their credit card machine was down so we toured the only one we wanted to see for free. Perfect.

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This painting was from the designer Robert McArthur.

The exposed brick walls , with three pendant lights, and large crown on the cupboards was done really well. I'm not sure I'm sold on painting trim the same color of the walls.

What I'm really taken with is everything they repurposed and reused in this house. It started with this bench. Love the distressed colors.

Wallpaper is so fun! Love this silverware wallpaper in the dining room.

Stained paneled ceiling, lit up by this funky steal punk light. I appreciate the unexpected.

The transoms in this house I believe we're all original and reused. The doors were weathered and superb.

Crazy about the wood and stain on this island. The large shaker panels worked well.

This art could easily be a DIY. It's subway art with names of near by streets and places. I'm not sure if there was deeper significance to the specific names, but they could easily make this custom for you.

This large tile mosaic was really neat. So we're Drewpy's shoe covers.

Exposed brick wall in the mudroom. The paint on the trim was perfect for this room.

What is better than wallpaper? Wallpaper in unexpected places. This wallpaper is on the ceiling in a bathroom and is vintage postal notes, totally adorable. And the huge crown moulding. Brilliant.

More transoms.

Brass plumbing fixtures...

This penny tile wasn't laid very well, I'm sure it's not an easy task, but I love the idea.

I want Drew to build this for me. It's a small little end table that looks like some weathered 4x4's.

Wainscot....

Mason jar light love.

Windmill wallapaper in the laundry room. I am so crazy about grey cabinets.

This twin bed built into the nook of the room to increase size of room. I think I'm crazy about it. But don't know if it would just end up driving the sleeper crazy. The built in bookshelf is terrific.

Oh my.... The trim in this room.... The built in seat with the window above, is charming.

Track lighting in a bedroom? It works in this little nook perfectly! Love this use of space in the home.

It was such a charming home. Love seeing how people can make old things new.

Doors of Europe

Oh the doors..... The details, the patina.... Love!

The ones on the water make me especially jealous.... Can't beat that. I want to go to there.... Liz Lemon.

The metal work is phenomenal, the wood work exceptional.

Brick work above is so pretty, and such a subtle elegance.

There are no words....

Windows of Europe

Do you have those childhood friends who you spent so much time with you might as well have been part of the family? Did you then end up marrying their cousin? I did. My friend/cousins traveled to Europe this summer.... I followed along via instagram and it was vicariously lovely. Megan posted pictures of windows and doors.... I died.... I begged and she graciously agreed to send me her pictures. Now I will pass them along. I want to print these and put them in my office.... Today the windows...

One of Drew's biggest pet peeves on a house are those cheap shutters, that are clearly not real, and clearly have no purpose. Houses have these enormous windows, with itty bitty shutters screwed to the wall next to them. And it's true, if you were to shut those shutters you would cover the outside 1/8th of your window. Why? Anyway... Look how amazing these functioning shutters are?

Total win...

the detail on the grates blows me away. Love love love.... Wouldn't these collages look so good framed? And tomorrow the doors!

Echo Reservoir...

We are always looking for pooch friendly activities. Most places that have reservoir on the end of the name I assumed were off limit to dogs. Thanks to social media my friend Laura let us in on a little golden nugget of pooch paradise. We decided to spend a Saturday up at Echo Reservoir.

We're were talking about letting Cleo relax at home and just taking the Springers. Cleo likes to be lazy and have a soft place to sleep and we were worried she would be uncomfortable. As we were in and out of the house loading up the truck, Cleo usually lays on the couch and watches the action. When we were finished loading up I looked in the cab of the truck and look who I spied. She was not about to be left out of this adventure. Silly pooch.

And an adventure it was. 40 minutes later, some chairs, towels and a tennis ball, we had the best afternoon. We swam, relaxed and played fetch with Mac.

It was pretty crazy how low the water levels were. It was such an easy cheap afternoon. Next time we are bringing some floats or a paddle board.

Love me some Utah adventures.

Big Cottonwood Lakes Mary, Martha and Katherine

I am in love with this John Muir quote. It speaks to me if you will... I made this print on the app Phoster. I went on a hike last week up Big Cottonwood Canyon. This hike was beautiful, I can't wait to take Drew. To get to the trailhead you just drive up to the Brighton Ski Resort and start hiking underneath the Majestic ski lift. The first part of the hike is a steeper incline that may be harder for little ones, but after that once you hike into the trees it evens out more.

I stopped at Dog Lake first. A different Dog Lake than the one up Millcreek. Just so we are all clear. The picture below makes it look so far away, but on the other end of the lake, which was probably 40 yards away were two moose. They were close enough that I could see them chew and turned when I cleared my throat. It was a much better encounter than last time. Miss that Caesar Bear.

I am crazy about hiking. The exercise, the air, the scenery, the isolation.... It all adds to perfection. I love to hike by myself. It drives Drew nuts. I have gotten better at letting him know where I am going.... Kind of....

After Dog Lake is Lake Mary, beautiful.

The water is incredible, mountains are breath taking, and as soon as we can find a dog sitter to take our pack we are going to camp up here. I can't imagine a better morning than waking up here.

Around Lake Mary, and up the trail you get to the smallest of the three lakes and arrive at Lake Martha. Just to the left behind the bushes was a third moose. Scary....

Something about being in the mountains helps put life into perspective. Almost a slap in the face how insignificant people and their drama can be. Up here it's just bigger than all that. Mountain freedom is bigger than judgement, meanness, stress and worry. I need that freedom, I crave it.

If you're still with me after that little journal moment lets see some pretty nature.

I love how the fallen trees have twisted trunks like this. How does that happen I wonder. I want to paint an office in this color.

A view from above of Lake Martha and a peek of Lake Mary.

After some winding I came to Lake Katherine.

Worth it.

I walked around the shore and found some huge moose prints, and grass spots where you could see a moose had spent the night.

As I said on instagram.... You can't take me out of Utah. I'm crazy about this place. Can you blame me?

Twisted trunks.

And on the descent a view of Mickey Mouse rock... Just to make this adventure that much more amazing.

Shower Stall Window....

I love the look of these transom windows in showers. In fact I love all of these glass showers.

These glass stalls and windows do come at a price. A price we weren't looking to pay.

Some tried to add the look for less. I wanted a window in the shower stall to help our small bathroom not feel any tighter than it had too.

Drew built a frame from some extra wood that we always seem to have laying around.

My very own Girl With a Pearl Earring.... This guy.... I'm crazy about him.

Drew?

Safety first second..... Beauty first.

 

I got this seeded glass on sale from Hobby Lobby.

Wood in a shower? Have no fear.. After some extensive research I found some porch and patio paint to use on the window. And this window sits so far back it is never in direct contact with water. Maybe just a rogue splash. I still have some touch ups to do, but it is in and I love it. This project was always looming over my head because I knew it would be a process.... But it was so worth it. We are going to continue the crown moulding all the way over the top of the window.

Now to fill the screw holes and touch up paint, and wipe off the excess grout.... That step probably should have been done a month ago.... Whatevs.... Look at that window!

 

 

 

 

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