Grand Heron 2010---

We have, as a family, suffered muchly through the last 3 LONG years of getting this ol' gal back on her feet.

Blood, Sweat and MAny ManY tears have been shed.

Today, we came full circle..

When I arrived for the Open House this morning I pulled up across the street from this beautiful historic building and had to take a deep cleansing breath, so not to cry..I just cannot tell you how important this day was for all of my family. I went to bed nervous that no one would show up. I heard in my head things like..

Its been too long...

We have found another great place to shop...

things like that..

But today..

TODAY..

you all made my heart sing. Each and every one of you, with your huge smiles and willing hugs.Your joyful gasps when you opened the door.

righ now, its too much even for me to write about.

We Metkes thank you from the bottom of our little hearts for your support.

We appreciate you beyond words.

Thank you Thank you Thank you.

we are back where we belong.

Will decorate for hugs..

<3 

When one really needs to just FALL ON THE FLOOR..

This is my gal pals lovely website..Julia, or Jules as I call her...She is a house lover, extraordinaire...

She does all things houses, and I mean all things. Hollywood starlets, bad MLS photos, gorgeous one of a kind mansions, you name it, if its about houses, shes done it. Shes big...like ultra..amazing. People come to HER for a house fix..

Imagine my surprise, last week when SHE emailed Lil old ME..yes, people..ME.

"Hi Lisa, I just wanted to tell you I would LOVE to do a feature on your little Coastal Nest Cottage..send me some great before and after photos.."

After, I went to the freezer to fetch an ice pack for my head..you know, because I fell off my chair and hit my noggin on our paper shredder..I went into this crying fit that wouldn't stop. If you know me, you know that I have a bit of a struggle with all things..well, overwhelming.. I guess its probably pre-menopause..I had a big birthday recently that's been bothering the hell out of meUmmm, yes 45, and then these 3 little things..

People say BAD things come in 3s, well, its been good things for me.I am overwhelmed with joy and happiness!!

First it was the one I bow to everyday.. my very favorite writer in the whole world and the one who inspires me to be a great writer..haven't achieved her level yet, but she is hysterical and I can now say we are

just the best of buddies, and I no longer feel like a freaky stalker..Another lovely Pacific Northwest gal,  I love you Mrs G! You make me laugh out loud most everyday!!

See her here at

The Womens Colony
please dont forget to check out mancake, my fave..wa wa wa..

Second, its Miss Karla over at another blog I like very well. She also is another gal from the great state of Washington and has a sweet "decorator gal" blog called

Its the little things that make a house a home

Karla and Kelley came out and spent a girls weekend at the beach house..then went home and raved about it..here

Then, the piece De resistance..

Miss Julia..

I'm not sure if the Coastal Nest gal can take much more! all of this great press is making my head spin, or maybe its from the concussion..Naaa

Anyhow, I just want to thank these 3 delicious gals for all their awesomeness..

I appreciate it beyond words..

ALL the best....

Lisa

Coastal Nest~

and I will file this post under "all things most awesome"



Pip pip cheerio..

This is total awesomeness in my book.

3...painted floor

2..light blue trim

#1..........Union Jack curtain..lordy.

I would have love love love to have a gin and tonic in this room.

with you, of course..

ya Comin?

Hooked on Houses and the Nester....Christmas delight!

Im running late late late, as usual..

I will post more as I go.

I snapped these this morning, before there was really enough nice light to get the jist of my pretty home.

I detest flash photography, so this is what I get!!

xoxo

Lisa

:)

...A big "Thank You" shout out to Miss Hooked on Houses and Miss Nester for getting us all together, again!!

your good, realllll good!

Im sooo hooked on...

Small work spaces...

Wouldnt it be fun to have one of these?your "own" proper little spot....
This black and white floor, delish. I would enjoy this one immensely.Its just....
soooo sweet.

Rustic is waaay cute, too.
which one would you choose?
What are you hooked on today?
join in
here...
Happy weekend, yall~~

....and hey Julia, Thanks for askin me to join in the fun!!