1/26/18

The Shed Notebook: The Beginning


Now that we have The Shed, I hope to spend more time at my writing table composing this new feature on my blog. I will be honest and say I am not out there tonight, but am sitting at another desk in the warm house.
How did The Shed get started? We discovered shortly after we moved to 514 we needed another space. We had driven by many of those shed places around the area.
 We found one in Pinehurst that had been returned. It looked new to us, but it was a better price. The company somehow figured out how to plop it in the backyard right where we wanted it. At first the plan was to use it as a potting shed/greenhouse. I also thought about it being a craft shed. While we were deciding it became a holding spot for all the junk we couldn’t find a place for in the house. It also added beauty to the backyard landscape.


Last fall I got serious about researching sheds. Yes, many thought is should be a “She Shed”. Others thought is should be a “Man Cave”. I found a nice collection of books at the library and relied on Pinterest to inspire me with ideas for what we wanted. 


I knew I wanted a quiet place to read and write. I also knew I wanted a place for serving meals, since we took the table out of the house. JEJ was in agreement. I think his “Man Cave” is the garage right now. I moved the craft mess to the basement and am working on creating the craft room. We didn’t want to invest a huge amount of money We found a crew of two guys that installed electricity, painted the walls, and made it much more comfortable. We had all the furniture and some decor ready to move out there. When the weather warms up, plants may be added to The Shed. Certainly the books to inspire me about gardening will be housed there. It is finally finding a purpose. Oh... and it is a dog hangout also! 

Now that we have The Shed fixed in a way to use, I hope to spend more time at my writing table composing this new feature on my blog. I will be honest and say I am not out there tonight, but am sitting at another desk in the warm house.






11/6/17

This is What I Know, November 6, 2017

I know that it is hard to beat the beauty of northern Idaho. Whether I am driving in my town, driving around the county, or taking trips further away I am always in awe of the beauty that surrounds me. I try to find beauty in all four seasons. I think on my last trip I saw weather from almost all four seasons. It was still full of beauty. I love the place I call home.





10/29/17

This is What I Know: October 28,2017

This is what I know. Today is my dad's birthday . He would have been 87 years old. I am sure Mom baked him his favorite cake in heaven today.

10/24/17

This is What I Know, October 24,2017



This is what I know. Our puppy Riley has brought our household new energy, joy, laughter, puppy kisses, a floor full of treasures he has found here and there, and a happy big brother dog Tucker.  We love life with Riley!

10/23/17

This Is What I Know: October 23,2017



I know that fallen autumn leaves arranged naturally on the ground can create a beautiful painting by Mother Nature.




This Is What I Know: October 22, 2017


I know the trees of Kellogg are beautiful in October.


October is a symphony of permanence and change.    Bonaro W. Overstreet