Monday, April 6, 2009

A Balmy Evening

Yes, can you believe it? It was almost 80 degrees today. This was definitely a special treat for the beautiful Northwest. There's a pond and a refreshing waterfall right below my deck and the frogs were singing at the top of their lungs tonight. :)

This evening the sunset created a haunting glow of orange in the living room....


So this was the perfect evening for a dinner like this...

And catching up on these....



With the TV playing A Long Hot Summer.....gotta love Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward....

And then I felt a craft coming on....

So I went into the garage and spray painted a few things to prep. :) Hope you all had a nice evening like me.

20 comments:

Tulip Bliss said...

You are a busy girl. So I read that you are coming home...where is home??? If you are going to be nearby LN, let me know. I will be flying to Idaho to pick up Mel on fri and will be back late sat nite. Have a good nite!!!

Anya said...

Yes you had a wonderful evening :)
I'am glad the sun is shining with you, did you lie in the sun :))
Almost eatern and go are going home :))))))

Tracey said...

I could only hope for 80 degree weather.. I'm officially jealous! It rained and rained here yesterday. I am hoping the sun to come out today or at least by Thursday. I love how you spent your evening.. very relaxed and unhurried. Your home is very beautiful, and serene looking.. Enjoy your day..it's 5;30am here.. couldn't sleep anymore.

Lisa said...

Can you believe it's cold and windy in Dallas! Well, I'm glad somebody's having nice weather. And looks like you had a balanced dinner(: Can't wait to see your projects!

Noodlegirl said...

Ahh yes it was so nice outside but I know better than to think it will last lol!

Oh love your homeeeeeeee

Unknown said...

Glad you had such a nice evening. What is the craft that you are planning to do?

Karen~ said...

Hi Michelle...your cats are beautiful! We love animals also so I enjoy seeing all the pics of your babies.

Are those stickers at the bottom of this post? Cute, where did you get them???

Karen~

Heather said...

ice cream for dinner? Ella would be knocking on your door in the blink of an eye! LOL.

Cat with a Garden said...

What a truly great evening! I can't believe we don't have the Peppermint flavour here - that's not fair: I love peppermint.

Caroline said...

You painted such an evocative picture of a glorious evening, truly blissful. I never knew that Haagen Dasz did a peppermint bark flavour...wonder where I can get that one here in Holland ;).

Hope your Easter break is as lovely as your evening was.

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Man I do love your posts....I just got that issue of B.E. Country Living, I like it so much better than the "other". That first shot of the desk or table is sooo pretty, you just keep them coming girl!!! Talk soon, Chrissy

Melissa said...

It sounds like a perfect evening.

Especially,the dinner.

Anonymous said...

What a perfect evening and I love your idea for dinner :) Aren't magazines the best?! xo

Sue said...

OOOoooo~ What a PERFECT evening! My sweet baby kitty, Lucky, turns 8 years old today. I am going to get him some Hagen Daz to celebrate. He likes the Vanilla Swiss Almond best and lets me eat the almonds. Yes, sometimes I eat Hagen Daz for dinner....or lunch, or breakfast, or.....
Blessings~LillySue

The Blonde Duck said...

Did you really eat ice cream for dinner? I'm so jealous!

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Hi Michelle,
Sounds like a beautiful evening. My idea of a good time too. Have fun visiting your family. It's raining here in No. Ca right now, but I've heard it's supposed to clear by Friday. I love your living room, it's so cozy looking.
xo~Tracie

Zaroga said...

And yesterday we were a bit cold... especially with the wind. A high of 67 expected today.

You evening looked like it was relaxing.

vanillasugarblog said...

almost 80 degrees? whoa! I cannot wait for that temperature to come here.
You are my kind of girl to have ice for dinner. Yes!

Tea Time With Melody said...

I love the pictures of your home, it looks so cozy! I can just imagine myself relaxing with a good book on your couch.

Patti said...

Your evening sounds absolutely perfect...weather included!