Bumble bee and 9 other hot air balloons in snowy Winthrop!!

I was driving in the countryside when I first spotted the balloons. What a great idea, I thought, ballooning over the snow.
That night four balloons filled the streets of the small town and people appeared in throngs to enjoy the hot breathe of the balloons and the bright designs and colors they offered. 

In the morning there were again seen in the early morning sky. And at the time I had been dreaming of ballooning myself. I've always wanted to balloon.. And snow, tulip fields and safari seem like the best choices.

I hope I'll get to go, I've wished it since college when I received a letter from the clouds saying they had waited for me to join them via balloon. One of my imaginative friends.

Other than balloons, the snow was lovely, and the stars were big and beautiful. A treat for me. I had a great time and now I'm thinking I'd like a hot air balloon to take me back to Winthrop and drop me off for dinner and I'll get a room and stay for a few days until someone comes to pick me up ;-)

.... maybe another balloon?

Sorry my photos aren't close enough to see the balloons, but I'll post links below the photos..

Colorful balloons:

http://www.winthropwashington.com/balloon.html

http://www.methowvalleynews.com/story.php?id=5305

Balloons fixed in the sky like ornaments. Unmoving. One is a bumblebee!!

Winthrop Washington. Snow country.

Notice there are deer amongst the horses. 

They are mule deer, very large, with big furry ears.

 Beautiful creatures.

The Columbia River

The Columbia River on the way to Winthrop to go Snow shoeing.

Near Leavenworth

The Rug Store. Langley WA. On Whidbey Island

I love this store, but too many choices, and very pricey.

 I get better deals on rugs. I'd love to have this store as mine though.

Prices would be less, and I'd sell online, too, and travel to buy rugs, which they do.

I took quick shots, my phone was dying, so no more photos of Langley, sorry.

The have jewelry, beads, rugs, yurt accessories, camel bags, hats, slippers, pillows, robes of many colors..

It just overwhelms me.

Coming soon daffodil fields.

My tulips, the pink and purple ones are in one of my ceramic pieces that I make.

Good night valentines!!

Mararoni's grill tonight. Illy coffee. Umm, good to the last drop

Dinner is served.

Pillivuyt Shell Dish - Serving Dish

The classic creamer, The Pillivuyt cow

Pillivuyt 2-Cup Porcelain Lion's Head Tureen with Lid

Happy hearts day!!!

I love china, I guess it springs from childhood where i had my very own china dishes.

This plate is Luminsov, which is Russian. See how my love for China grew to encompass so much in the way of dishes?

 I have Pillivuyt from France, and have had Noritake. I gave the china to my daughter. I had 12 of everything and 14 of many. But I like the classic gourmet white of Pillivuyt, and the tea sets of Luminsov.

My pattern is Queen Anne, but Plisse here is also very nice and easier to find. 

Sancerre is really nice in that it has a very ample size pasta/soup bowl.

 Here are some nice children's tea sets to get a child started on the road to collecting china.

Paul Cardew, Alice in Wonderland Round Cups/Saucers 8oz. Set/2

Pillivuyt Plisse 8-1/2-Inch Plate

Pillivuyt Porcelain 9-1/2-by-5-1/2-Inch Oval-Eared Dish

Pillivuyt Sancerre Chocolate Cup, 8-Ounce

Pillivuyt Plisse Espresso Cup, 3-Ounce

And I want this soup Tureen Next

Pillivuyt Lion's Head Tureen with Lid, 3.5 Quart

It's the classic soup Tureen.

And ok, I love these glasses, they're made in Frances oldest glassworks, La Rochere.

They're the bees knees!

La Rochere Bee Décor 12 Ounce Glass Set of 6

La Rochere Bee 8 oz. Wine Goblet, Single Glass

Lunch is launched

San Diego for Gerson Workshop

Michael and I, together 4 ever..

         Snohomish years, The farm on 5 acres where we lived for years but were hardly ever there. Once Mike came home and found me siting in the pasture with May, the new pony sitting in my lap. He couldn't believe it. and we did it all the time, May just curled up in my lap. One day he said she would hurt me she was getting too big and he chased her away, and she never sat in my lap again.

               The Elwha where I made a moss bed to lie on..Favorite Places:::
Elwha, Lake Crescent Lodge, Lake Quinault Lodge, Mt. Baker, Mt.Rainier, so many places, we have been everywhere here 2 dozen times at least. Favorite beaches , mountains.. so many hikes and back pack trips.. he is such a loving and faithful partner. I still feel he's as smitten as first day we met....

A foggy morn.

The fog is so soothing, near water where it forms it keeps temperatures more even. For years I have used a humidifier in my bedroom, even living in this moist clime. I find that I feel better sleeping with moist air, it's not stuffy. Some people thought I was a nut, but as it turns out, now they have found that it actually defends physically against germs, which cling to moisture and fall to the ground quickly.( A very physical explanation).

 I don't get colds either, at least rarely. I use a humidifier air filter so it also clean the air.

I think i'm going to get a whole house one next.

 Here are a few products I have found so far.

Honeywell HAW500 HydraPure Air Washer 2-in-1 Air Purifier and HumidifierSPT SU-4010 Ultrasonic Dual-Mist Warm/Cool Humidifier with Ion Exchange FilterEssick Air 4D7 300 Whole-House Console-Style Evaporative Humidifier, Lith Oak

This is from the Quinault at Christmas. The tiny lights along the trail sparkle from the sun on ice. Frozen miniature lights.

Read about my BnB service below, visit airbnb and say hi, give me a heart. ok?


  
You have to look very very carefully!!

Now, here is my listing on www.airbnb.com
http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/68051
airbnb is a site where you can find rooms, bnb's etc to stay while on vacation or away from home for work or other travel. I have two rooms available. Only one is listed at the moment. But read about both here.

I hope you will come stay with me!!
At least, visit and give me a heart!!

Happy birthday to me. Yesterday. 29 lol

Yikes, the cake had wheat in it!!
Yes I ate some.
Yes, I'm paying today.
I'll be trying some new cake recipes too.
And using that cute mold I got after Christmas. :-)