This Is My Town

Last evening I took a leisurely stroll through town and took some pictures. I had so much fun snapping pictures of spots that I admire and talking to old and new friends along the way. I'd like to show you some pieces from my town. ~amy

Shutters With Fabric Inserts

This is what Kurt and I have been working on. I wanted shutters with fabric inserts for my studio. I found out pricing them was not an easy task. I guess there is not a huge demand for shutters with fabric inserts these days, but I have always liked the look. I decided after getting several estimates...that they were way to expensive for someone else to make. I thought I bet I can design these. Actually...constructing them is a different matter though. I am not good with a hammer and nails. I mentioned to my husband what I was planning and he kind of looked at me confused...bewildered and certainly was wondering what I was getting him into. He eventually caved. He made the frames, did all the staining and hinged them together and hinged them on to the window frame...and I like. I also put a shelf above the window for my knick knacks.

Here are the finished shutters. I really liked how they came out. ~amy

Lake Placid Pictures

Here are some pictures I shot of our trip to the Adirondacks last week. We had a wonderful time as usual. The weather on the other hand could of been a little bit more cooperative but it wasn't a complete wash...as you can tell by the pictures. We had more overcast than rain. None the less...you can get a sense of how pretty Lake Placid is. The mountains surrounding the lake are just spectacular. I hope you enjoy the images. So tranquil. Click on to them for a larger view. Have a warm and sunny day! ~amy

A view of Whiteface Mt. from the lake.

Boat houses on the lake.






A beautiful Chris Craft boat. I love those boats. My grandfather used to have one years ago.

Pretty ducks. See how clear the water is.

Outdoor Wednesday & This Is What I Imagine

Thank you Susan from A Southern Day Dreamer for hosting Outdoor Wednesday! Please view the pictures I took from our yard. There is always so much activity going on in our yards and we're not even aware of it at the time. I hope you have a warm and sunny day!

This is how I imagine what this mama robin was thinking....

She was thinking how much she loves this sunrise and how she would love to build a nest that had this particular view. So she looked and looked until she found ...

this Clematis.

She thought...this will do. It is so beautiful and it will be safe. From here...she could see that same sunrise each morning.

So she built a nest and...

lay 2 lovely eggs.

That is right...two very, very, lovely eggs. That is how I imagine how this mama robin found this place to nest. The End. ~amy

Metamorphosis Monday & Giveaway Winner

Thank you Between Naps On The Porch for hosting this Metamorphosis Monday.

I can't believe what a difference a year makes. This was a photo taken of our yard last year.

Now look at the after photo! Thanks to Mother Nature and Jason the landscaper, a much needed private, functional and beautiful space was created. I have to thank my husband Kurt for thinking of taking the before photo. Something we always mean to do before we start a project but never get around to actually doing it. Not this time! Thanks Jason from Showalter's Landscaping for your vision and hard labor!! Click on to the picture for a larger view. ~amy

...And The Winner of the

blanket giveaway is Becky from Sweet Cottage Dreams. Becky...congratulations and I hope you enjoy the blanket! Thank you everyone who entered. It's always so much fun to have giveaways. Have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow. ~amy

Giveaway Update

Thank you everyone that entered the blanket giveaway. I am presently in the front seat of our car outside of the public library in beautiful Keene, NY linking on to their Internet. I will post the winner of the giveaway on Monday the 20th. I hope you are having a warm and sunny day. The high here today is a balmy 59 degrees with off and on rain. Ugh... We are planning on hiking, horseback riding, riding a bobsled at the Lake Placid Olympic Center, visiting the Adirondack Gorge. Mostly all weather permitting. I am keeping my fingers crossed for nice weather. I can't wait to show you all the pictures I've taken next week. See you then..... ~amy