Evening Glow.

Before my surgery, we did do some early

Christmas decorating while the weather

has been so good. We hung up wreaths

on our windows on the exterior. I am

now loving the glow from the evening

lights and the moonlight as well. Homey.

I love this lamp in our great room. It's a

perfect size for this table under the big

window. And it has it's own lovely glow

that lights our space with just enough hue.

~ Chy

Soft Light.

Evening sun coming in from the west

and softly lighting the guest bedroom.

One of my favorite spots in our little

cottage, especially when the sun hits it.

~ Chy

Finally Home.

The sun shining thru the window late

that is in the nook. These visual shots

truly make me feel like we're finally

home in our tiny cottage. Life is here!

~ Chy

Under the Light.

I captured this shot the other night when

we were watching a movie. I glanced at

the sofa table under our big window in

the great room and realized how happy

the tiny plants in this pot must feel. All

under the light on a very dark and cloudy

night. I imagine they felt like they were

still back in the greenhouse with lights

helping them grow and thrive. The tiny

micro plants can be finicky and I'm so

relieved these one seems to be doing well

in this spot. The light truly is helping.

Do you have a tiny garden inside your home?

~ Chy

Sun Shadows.

Early morning and the kitchen is filled with what
I call "sun shadows" ~ bits of sun that hit different

parts of the space, and move, as the warm sun moves

across the sky. A quiet house with light and love ....

~ Chy

Morning Lights.

Different views of the morning light

that fell on the cottage early today.

~ Chy

From My Window.

The forest behind our cottage. Vibrant.

The forest in front of our cottage. Amazing.

~ Chy

Lamp and Light.

We found new lamps for our Master Bedroom last week. Actually not NEW but new to us. A lovely lady on Marketplace was selling both for $30. The bottom is ornate and I love the little hanging beads. The color is perfect and we have better light now when we crawl in to bed to read. Very happy with this purchase and thankful for someone who took great care of an item and then passes it along.

Walked past the upper balcony last night and had to take this shot of the late day sun hitting the window and the wall. Yesterday was quite gloomy but then just before sunset, the sun appeared! We were told it would rain all day today but we've woken up to pure blue skies so we'll see if that changes. Painting the board and batten on our lower level this morning then this afternoon we're heading in to the Big City to pick up a miniature kit (potting bench) and a mini weathervane from a fellow dollhouse maker. Then back to our little hamlet to go car shopping for a bit. Dh's lease on his vehicle is up at the end of the year so we want to start figuring out his next move. He leases because his payment is a 100% write off on his taxes due to the nature of his job. Gas is 100% as well as maintenance so it's a win win for us. He's looking at a more sporty model instead of an SUV. Should be fun to look! We'll narrow down our list so we're ready in December when we have to make a deal. No test driving though until we're vaccinated. Not risking our lives over a car. Busy day but good stuff. No other plans yet. 

Wishing you a beautiful 

sun filled day! Namaste.

~ Chy

Morning Light.

The sun hits our bedroom in so many cool ways each day. I love the shadows that are cast on the walls when we open the blinds up. Our room, like the rest of the house, is painted in a soft lavender. But with the sunlight, the color changes from wall to wall, from super light to dark. I wish I could capture that but it's a really neat effect. This morning, we noticed the chandelier that hangs over the bed made crystal lights on the wall in the first picture. In a short time, as the sun had moved, the second picture shows the height difference and the movement from right to left. But no crystals in this photo. Love seeing this, on sunny days!

Today we're off to skate again. We also have a partner's meeting with our co-founders of the radio station the five of us started last Summer. Then a board meeting for our music festival, which we truly hope we get to present this Summer in person again. If not, we'll do another virtual version, which turned out to be way less stressful, more cost effective and everyone loved it! We even had four times the number of people "attend" but we are all still hopeful for an in person event for 2021. That's our goal, if Covid will be under control then. A good goal to work towards.

Dinner in the dining room then while my family watches the hockey game, I'm going to putter around with either the miniature project I'm working on or tidy up the paperwork that seems to pile up daily. I have a nice filing system but need to get December and January stuff tucked away. Next week, I'll gather everything we need for our accountant and drop that off so we can get our tax stuff filed for the year. Not due until April 30th but I don't like leaving it until then. 

I'm off to check to see how chilly it is outside. Hoping we can be outside a lot.Wishing you a wonderful day and hope you have sunny blue skies like we do here today! Namaste.

~ Chy

Office Art.

Our grief centre and office is almost

complete for paint, furnishings and art.

This piece was the starting point for the

colors we chose. Soft, light and calming.

~ Chy

Late Afternoon.

As much as I'm loving the sunshine in

the morning and the later sunset, I'm

also still loving the muted late afternoon

sun in the living and dining rooms. Cozy.

~ Chy

Cozy Pantry.

Our rainiest Summer ever will not stop!

It is making our evenings feel like Fall.

However, we love our cozy home and

this shot of our Butler's Pantry shows

just how little light we're having in the

early evening. Cozy, sweet and warm.

~ Chy

Morning Light.

 

Just a few weeks ago, it was dark when we'd wake

up in the early mornings on the days we'd be working.

But now the mornings are getting lighter and lighter.

I'm sure this week, I won't even have to turn the lamp on.

I always love how the sunrise finds ways to dance on all

our walls. Moving and changing as it filters thru the house.

~ Chy

Dining Room Glow.

Our dining room is fast becoming a

favorite spot for me. A room full of

good food, laughter and fine china. A

room that holds and creates new memories.

Island Scene.

Different perspective of the last few shots ....

the spicy chair candle, quilt in the laundry

room, the cabinet in the kitchen nook and

the tiny tree on the big island. All cast in

soft and glowing light. It's a warm and cozy

feeling when I'm sitting in the Great Room.

Fall Light.

I personally love Fall and the softer light is one of the many things on my "I love Fall" list. Lamps are on in the morning and then later in the day as the sun sets earlier and earlier each day. Sometimes, like this past week with all the mist and rain we endured, the lamps may be on throughout the day. On this particularly gloomy, rainy day, I was in the Art Studio and had both lamps on for the day as I worked on organizing the dollhouse stash. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying any duplicates prior to attending the Dollhouse Show (big blog post coming up for that one). The light was dim, my eyes were struggling so on went the lamps. It immediately made the studio feel warm and cosy. I love these days where staying inside and working on projects makes me feel homey and cheery.

Early Morning.

The end of the day, with the sun streaming in through

all our windows, is a favorite time for me. But lately,

the early morning light has become a second favorite.

My dh captured this shot yesterday after he made up

our bed. I love the soft light, the quietness of the pic

and the warmth that is present. Our favorite room.

Do you love the evening light or the morning light?

Do you have a favorite room in your own home?

Before Sunrise ....

.... out our bedroom window. Peaceful

but so chilly in the early morning light.

The August Break #1: Morning Light.

I hate to think about it but in just a

few short months, this is what our

morning light will look like. Not

very bright. Makes for a cozy sight.

Just for Fun ....

.... I decided it was time to shift my mind from
the negative back to the positive and looked
for something to amuse myself. I've been
mulling over my blog, truly trying to figure out
it's purpose and why I love having a blog. During
that process, I decided to look back to see which
post was the most viewed post during the 5 years
I've written my blog in the blog world! Here it is:

February 15, 2013: Tiny Glow Lamp. 

This sweet little lamp generated an astonishing 410 

views. I usually average 40 to 60ish views a day.

Feeling a bit of an accomplishment for such a

tiny lamp creating such a big view count.

We still have our "tiny glow lamp" and it is

still turned on each night at dusk. Love it!!

Have you ever looked to see your most viewed post?

If so, please can you share it with us for fun?