The Sunday Afternoon Nap is a Good Thing

It takes time to learn how to be a big dog and take real naps. We're finally getting there with Zoey.

Sparkles on the Ceiling in Master Bath

We designed transom windows in our master bath. In the afternoon the sunlight comes in and is reflected through the glass on the chandelier onto the ceiling. It is hard to see in the picture but it is very pleasing to see the sunlight dancing around the ceiling in little rainbows.

The Girl Room Gets It's Shutters

My cousin Tom Erger, our cabinet maker from Cabinet Studio, had some very nice doors made that fit inside the window and are very flexible. They are hinged and can be closed partially or completely depending on the need. They are the same pattern and material as all of the other cabinets in the house and fit perfect. It gives "the room" the look and style it deserves! Good progress as we settle into how we live in the landing. Enjoy!

John Creates Our Stools - We're Spoiled for Sure!

It was a nice education for us and we received near perfect kitchen stools. John Schwartzkopf, our furniture maker, took the time to build an adjustable prototype that allowed us to move the pieces to create the perfect fit for Liz. We were able to adjust the seat, backrest and footrest to get the right fit and adjust the size to allow the stool to slide under the counter out of the traffic when not being used. We waited a year to allow the wood to be selected and the prototyping process to mature, but it created the best result and was worth the wait. We use the stools almost every night to sit at the bar and have dinner together. It's a great joy and we feel very fortunate to have made the connection to John over 20 years ago. Check out the new addition and come on over to see for yourself. Something to drink and some good food are waiting on our menu at Sandstrom's Golden Landing!

Beautiful Day for Flying

It was a great day to enjoy some air time and check out a pretty day here in Iowa. The ducks are out in the fields enjoying the left-overs on the ground, pheasants are running around chasing the bugs and the wild turkeys strolling along the lane. The harvest is almost finished and the days are beautiful - no clouds and great sun.