Shopping in the Twin Cities

Over my birthday weekend we went to the Twin Cities to attend the first decoy show of the season. While there I intruduced Rick to the Pottery Barn experience. I had a lot of little things I was shopping for to make the guest suites more comfortable and that is the place. We met a great gal there that helped us and by the time we were finished we felt like we had known her for years. I didn't buy this bowl on this trip but wanted to share what I had done with it and how fun it can be to change it out when ever the mood strikes. PB is the best.

While shopping in Minneapolis we found the bathroom vanity stool. We hadn't spent a lot of time looking for one since we moved in but time we did spend told us that we weren't going to find it around here. We made a point to visit the Stool Store while in the cities and there it was!

During our trip a few weeks ago to Minneapolis Rick insisted on buying this life size golden retriever puppy. He thought Zoey needed it to snuggle with. Well- the picture says it all! She grabbed it and is getting ready to let her know that there's only one puppy in this house! Shortly after the picture was taken the "puppy" had to be put up out of reach. Grrrrrrr

Zoey is telling us as she only can that the idea of having a twin is not appreciated. In other words she's sulking (while on my bed).

Here is a favorite rooster of mine that stands proudly in the kitchen. I bought it several years ago while on vacation in Wisconsin. It was purchased with only a dream in mind of what our new home could and would be!

Here us the stain glass polar bear that hangs in the window in the laundry room.

Zoey walks the fenceline to check on the ducks. She really likes watching them take off and land in the creek.

Winter & Wildlife

Friday after work I took pictures of the deer walking near the creek. It was snowing so if you're seeing spots it's not your eyesight.