Deer, Deer, everywhere... we must keep them out..

Tim's has been working for quite a few weekends now on deer proofing our half acre. We happen to live in deer central and if we want flowers of any kind we need to put up a very tall fence.

Tim originally built the fence in the back thinking we weren't going to try to keep the deer out of the back yard - the purpose was to keep the dog in.. Well, after weeks of thinking about it we decided instead of splitting the yard in half we would build up the back fence so that the back and one side would be deer proof.

This was taken when they first cleared our lot. The deer were here before we were.


Some pictures of the deck and pergola in progress.... The roof isn't finished yet. Tim has one more cross beam to put up and then another sheet of lattice and then the fiberglass goes on top to keep the rain out. Having a solid cover on this pergola will be great. Once we get an outside heater we will be able to sit outside in the evening and really enjoy the outdoors.

The next few pictures are the beginnings of my garden.. The deer did find the garden since this picture was taken and have munched on a few plants... bring on the fence....
Don't you just love the color this time of year. Cheers me up everyday when I walk around the corner.

The garden beds will be rustic looking to go with the property. The next few pictures show the great fence Tim has been building. It is 7 feet high... Tim the tool man standing in front of his masterpiece. ha ha

New Blinds for Kitchen

About a month ago - when the sun started to come out on occasion I realized that I had a bit of a problem in the kitchen.

The window over the sink is 8 feet long and 4 feet high. The sun of course has circled around over the winter which means by the afternoon it is shining directly into that kitchen window. And let me tell you - a heck of a lot of sun can shine through a window that big. It is blinding and it shines in the window till it sets at night.

So a decision had to be made - not only was I blinded while I was making dinner but I know that it will be very hot in the summer with no coverings.

I was so unsure what to get to cover the window - so when the lady came out to the house to measure she made the suggestion to get these ones. I was so so happy with the decision.

Thought I would give you a few more views... lol

Life is good in the Comox Valley. It is really so beautiful here. I am finally starting to feel settled and like it is home here. I have made quite a few new friends which helps.

The deer are really starting to come out now after hiding all winter. Tim is busy busy trying to get the deer fence so I can have a garden.. What a good husband he is. I appreciate him so much.

Tim's Den and new Chair

Hey everyone... I am sorry I am not very consistent with the posts these days. I keep thinking everyday that I need to put something new up and then the day just gets away on me.

These first pictures are of the wall that has the "BIG SCREEN". This is what makes this the man room. Well, the television and the sound together. It is a perfect place to sit and flick channels.. Isn't that what every man does

We ordered a new chair for the den (The Man Room) lol. We only had sitting which made it difficult if we had company to watch a movie. We were so pleased with the new chair because it has all the colors in it that are in the area rug.

We didn't have the rug with us so we really were just hoping we had made the right decision as we ordered the chair to be made and picked the fabric we thought would work the best.

Check out those colors... Did we do good or what! haha. I love the warm colours.

This last picture gives you a look at the sitting arrangement in the room.

And of course the nice woodsy look out the windows is so very pleasant.

Stewie Livingroom...

Hey everyone - long time no post.. My shoulder has been acting up again which makes sitting at the computer not too much fun.

A few people have commented about not seeing more of the house so I thought I would post some pics of the living room tonite.

This first picture shows the fireplace on - it is a gas fireplace but instead of logs in it - it has pieces of coal. Makes it look quite old fashioned. We like it very much.

The sign above the mantel says "Keep it Simple". I bought it this summer and decided it was going to be our new motto on the island. Every morning when I come downstairs and turn the corner into the living room I get a smile on my face.

All my work to find those green tiles really paid off. And the way the builder build the whole fireplace surround it makes the fireplace look much taller which is another feature that reminds me of older homes. It really just draws you in.

This picture shows you most of the fireplace wall - with the little windows on each side and the shelves. You can see some of our furniture here. I was so worried when we ordered the couch that the color wouldn't be right - and when it was delivered I was so pleased. It fits just perfect. The chair on the left side is really nice but it takes bad pictures. It looks purple but really it is a shade of brown but the fabric just looks purple in pictures for some reason.

Here is a picture of our big recliners - this style was very popular in the bungalow houses - they were called Morris Chairs. They frames of the original ones were all oak and lovely but very expensive to have made or buy now. They are chocolate brown leather. Pretty comfortable too.

This picture is looking thru the middle of the dining room at the french doors leading to Tim's den (the man room). hahaha
This picture shows the wall opposite the fireplace and looking into the front entrance.

Happy Easter to everyone. Will try to post sooner next time.