Autumn Porch

Hello everyone,

    I hope you had a lovely weekend. I really enjoyed my 70 mile yard sale on Saturday although the weather was overcast with a bit of drizzle. I did get a few things I was happy to find and there were lots of yardsales and lots of people out looking to buy.It is always a nice drive and we enjoyed going for lunch at Windows on the Water.again this year.I will be showing what I bought later.

 Today,

 I wanted to show you the changes I made on the screened porch to better reflect the autumn season. The beautiful old door is one we have had for awhile but the curtains are a recent thrift shop find. There was something about them that I couldn't resist and at just a few dollars I thought I find a use for them somewhere.
The shutters are still behind the curtains so we are protected from wind and rain.

The mat on the floor was one of my finds yesterday. I liked the gold and rusty colors in it for a cozy autumn look.

I love this angel statue that came home from North Carolina in my carry on bag several years ago.

The hydrangeas are starting to turn their fall colors too.

I spent a very enjoyable sunny Sunday afternoon lounging on this old bed with a book yesterday. I am loving all the beautiful weather we have had this September.

I love this Romamunde Pilcher book September-have you read it? I also love my little dutch windmill birdhouse.

This is the summer look for the veranda.

Just by making a few changes in linens etc. it gives the porch a whole different look.We are still eating out here nearly everyday and hope to do so for awhile yet as the weather is looking good all week and lots of years we get beautiful weather in October as well.

I am joining BNOTP for Metamorphosis Monday and also the house in the roses for Show Off your Cottage Monday.

Thank you for visiting,

Carolyn

Straight life - examine the Lake Washington insiders

One of the places the most unique and wonderful to live in all of Washington, much less Seattle, is no doubt on the shores of Lake Washington. For those lucky enough to be able to afford to waterfront property, it is an opportunity that should not be missed. Even more affordable houses with views of this beautiful body of water should not be overlooked, as Lake Washington provides those who live near it aspects of beauty you would have been hard pressed to find anywhere else.

The second largest lake in the State after the Lake Chelan, Lake Washington has availability for developments of housing along its banks as a whole. Because of its long, thin shape, coastline is considerable and is still open for more opportunities for building. Except for the areas of parks, marinas and airports, the rest of the shores are dedicated to the owners of houses, and giving people some of the most incredible opportunities around. The lake waters are fresh and blue and are extremely specific after the extreme measure have been taken to improve the quality of water in the 1960s.

Houses built along Lake Washington are built to take in the view. Scanning windows are common, with lawns sloping to take advantage of the shoreline. Most homes have docks of the capacity to host 1-3 boats, and a smaller percentage of them have covered boat houses. Even those who are often not docks take advantage of the required buoys just off the coast and can attach the boats off the coast from there. Are less frequent than the houses of waterfront along Lake Washington waterfront condos, but condos are often built on the hills that rise from the water, which means that each floor can admire a view of waterfront. Large snowy Mount Rainier is visible from anywhere on Lake Washington, as it rises above the southern section of the Lake in clear weather. The North-South orientation of the Lake, and this is how skinny, the vast majority of houses are facing is due or due west, making for some more sunset or sunrise views across the State. There is nothing of very similar enjoy your cup of morning coffee that the sun rising Golden forest on the other side and with respect to the light to fire liquid it touches the water.

Lake Washington is home to an abundance of wildlife. Waters teem with fish that are available for fish (in season) which include salmon, low, perch, carp, the longfin smelt, and even sturgeon. Mallards and the Canadian geese are common sights over the water, then the Eagles herons to make the occasional appearance. The river otter is a treat, as there is nothing more adorable than two otters elegant game-catch in your court.

Lakeside living is an opportunity which must not be passed up. It is the ultimate luxury and provides a framework for raising a family among nature. With entertainment without end of the summer it provides with epic seasonal background, Lake Washington is probably one of the largest in the world in places.

The Colors of Autumn

Hello everyone,

    Well,since it is now autumn I have a few collages to that I made from photos taken in previous years that I hope you will enjoy.

These are all shots taken on little drives around the Island.

Even though I am always a little reluctant to say goodbye to summer I do love the autumn as well.

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The above collage is made from photos of homes in Summerside a 45 minute drive from our home.So far our foliage is just starting to show it's autumn colors so all but the second collage are previous autumn photos.

Now,I am off to the 70 mile yard sale so I will see you later!

Please go and visit Hakan for Saturday Show off.

Have a lovely weekend!

Carolyn