French countryside in Normandy Park, just South of Seattle

"Pigments from France of burnt ochre, Italian green earth, warm saffron drenching joyful surfaces of plaster walls; international assemblies of cultural pieces respectfully orchestrated to ease and enrich their diversity...' Détente'. A patina of textures dominate the exhilarating décor: the influence of stained concrete, tiles, antique Teak floors; heavy beams against delicate Fretwork; blown glass finials. Romance on stage from dawn to sunsets across 222' saltwater. The ingenuity of ‘mélange’."

This is a beautiful one-of-a kind home that's located just South of Seattle in Normandy Park.

Halloween house and yard

Halloween house and yard, a photo by greenwalksblog on Flickr.

I just love the decoration and gear the little guy is wearing in this picture! Fall is in the air and with Halloween coming up, decorations and breathtaking leaves are popping up everywhere. It's just one of the many advantages to living in the beautiful North West!

Jo gets a new home on Beacon Hill

Jo first tried to buy a short sale in Judkins Park, and when that failed, she turned her sights to Beacon Hill and she found this darlng vintage home.

Seattle Neighborhoods

Seattle Neighborhoods, a photo by kmcclaine on Flickr.

Isn't this poster neat? It displays all the major- and some of the smaller- Seattle neighborhoods. My plan is to hang this up in my room so that I can get a better idea of where different businesses and friend's homes are in Seattle. Being aware of the layout of one's city is just the beginning in truly appreciating Seattle!

Dream Park

Next time you're in the Sandpoint area looking for a place to hang out, look no further!Warren G. Magnuson Park has virtually everything: a large off-leash dog area, two swim spots with life guards, lots of beautiful places to sit and much more. There's even a marsh area, which is a great spot to take pictures or just stroll around. Next time you're in the area, be sure to check it out!

Urban Farming

As I'm sure many of you have noted, urban farming has become much more common in recent years. Chickens, pigs, and even goats have been popping up all over the place. One of the advantages to raising one or more goats is that they are excellent landscapers. Goats will eat many plants that tend to be troublesome, such as black berries. If any of you own goats or some other farm animals, leave a comment about your experiences!

Check out this old school picture of Seattle!

Seattle Harbor (Elliot Bay), 1878 (Taken from the foot of Cherry street), a photo by crackdog on Flickr.

Isn't this picture of Elliot Bay taken in 1878 great? Seattlites are fortunate to live in a city with many historical resources. From the many libraries to the Burke Museum, there's plenty available for anyone interested in history. And there's nothing like an old black and white photograph to really remind us of our City's routes!

Outdoors in Seattle!

Seattle, a photo by osbedu on Flickr.

One of my favorite parts of living in Seattle is all the beautiful places for outdoor activites. As a person who loves relaxing outside, I feel I can truly appreciate these places. Gasworks Park is just one of Seattle's many excellent parks. It offers a large grassy hill and open space as well as a breathtaking veiw of Lake Union.

Beautiful Lake Union Houseboats!

Seattle Houseboats Lake Union, a photo by pianowerk on Flickr.

If you've ever spent time around Lake Union, chances are you've notices some houseboats scattered around the lake. These houseboats are so charming, and they really vary from boat to boat. Some of them look like a little cottage while others resemble yachts. If you have any experience living on a houseboat, make sure to tell me about it in the comments!

cool arches on Queen Anne

cool arches on Queen Anne, a photo by zelda~c on Flickr.

These cool arches give this home mere blocks away from the Seattle Center a unique flair. Among many beautiful houses, the use of arches and symmetry help this one to stand out. The home also has a breathtaking view of downtown Seattle nd the stone wall is just lovely.