A Tad Over-Exposed

Okay, so I have some explaining to do....

I have not been around much and barely taken time to drop by for a visit with any of you...which I plan to rectify on this rainy day....that and a bit of sewing....
but hey, life happens.

And yet after another trip down the coast to my favourite little village in the Charlevoix,
for yet some more lobster and yet some more fun with family around the kitchen table....
well, it has been rather busy.

I know that this image is not a good candidate for one of the Table Top parties out there but
it is good food and the company was great  :) and well....lobster...who can say no to that?!

Perhaps I should submit this photo to a table top party as a reality shot of what goes down most of the time for us.

Sounding cynical?
Sorry, I don't mean to... but the truth is that I want to keep away from the overly fabricated portrayal of life that I see around the blogosphere and keep it more about the reality of
messy tables, dogs on the floor and all that.


I mean I really do love dinner in this lovely old eat-in kitchen with Jack sleeping next to the table and of course.... Rosie trying to escape the noise of laughter coming from the kitchen...
Yes, dear little Rosie likes to find solitude in another part of the house.

 but then put her on the rocks next to the water and she joins the gang for all the laughter and fun...

So this little break has given me great perspective on all that really matters.

I think I just needed a break
but I have now missed  reading my favourite blogs and posting
so I am ready to dive in to a list of my own projects ....
but maybe just a little slower this time.

And perhaps a  tad overexposed!

See you soon

Stop and Start Projects

I have a feeling that at least "some" of you are like me.
You start one project and turn around and find another that is just as interesting.

Meanwhile, the other is not done.

I am sure there is a psychological term for that...
matter of fact I know there is but
I am not going to get bogged down by terminology... not right now.

I know that I need to finish those jobs already started so back to the fireplace I go....
the bathroom is going to take time and may require more patience than I normally demonstrate
but it will get done.



I was really struggling with the choice of ceramic to place in front of the fireplace.
And, since I decided not to ceramic around the fireplace or add any specific detailing I wanted the
hearth to be fairly simple as well.

I played with a few fancy ceramics on the floor and after returning those I ran out and bought...
slate.... yep, charcoal grey-black slate.
And I am lovin' it.

It is a classic, and I figure that I will not tire of it....
Certainly not a jump up and down, wow perhaps.
But I think given the height of the fireplace it fits in perfectly.

And as you can see there is still more to do with that....
painting, painting and more painting.
That will require some warmer weather so we can open up the doors and keep the air circulating.

It is all details now, simple details.
Yikes.

The Web Reality

I happened to see this image floating around the Web and next to it a discussion about where this home might be located and possibly who lives there.

It was a relatively isolated discussion,
given the size of the Web but interesting just the same.
I did not know any of the names of the people involved in the discussion ....
but I certainly knew the home....

I was there for Easter...
It is the family home of my husband.
When we were there the lawn had not yet sprouted these lovely blue flowers...
but the vine was starting to turn green.

and at that point it was the small clumps of snow drop flowers that were taking up residence in the front yard.

It is strange to think that we are not there right now but that I inadvertently have a chance to see what the lawn looks like this year through a complete stranger on the Web.... an admirer that apparently takes photos every year.

Has anything like this happened to you?
no big deal really, just wondering!
Oh and happy weekend. I have something to share with you on Sunday .....in the project department

Road Trip PART FOUR

I know, I know.....2 posts in one day is highly unusual
but
I just want to get you in the door for souper because if you love seafood then you are going to enjoy a nice feast.

Fresh from the Gaspé coast and brought over to the north side of the St. Lawrence,
lobster is at a really good price and soooo delicious.
Oh and some fresh Matane shrimp for an appetizer.

So relax because while we are in Tadoussac we tend to sit around the table awhile....
and chat.

Yes, some of you figured that out pretty quickly.
We were in Tadoussac.
One of my favourite road trips.
Of course heading there means some time with family and friends
which adds in to the whole weekend.

I have posted about the Hotel Tadoussac before.
It was the location for the old movie, Hotel New Hampshire.

It is a definite landmark in the village
and where most people stay unless you are interested in staying at a small gite or auberge.

 And we always treat ourselves to breakfast here....at Café Bohème.

 


The weather was anything but normal with temperatures reaching 27c and Jack took full advantage of our time at the beach cooling off in the St. Laurent.

 Most of the homes are tin roofs with a common slope to allow the snow to run off easily.
The village homes all face the water with breathtaking views.

 And there is a whale theme going on since it is home to a variety of whales....
belugas, fins, blue, minkes....

They will be there all summer and we will be back up for a visit
in another month.

In the meantime.... enjoy the lobster.

Road Trip PART THREE

 Okay, I know that I am no better than most of you when it comes to geography
and really....
I don't expect you to know my part of the world
SO let me help you out...
we left Québec city and we stopped in lovely Baie Saint Paul.
That was what Part Two was all about.

Part 2 is here....

Now if you decide to go to a map and check out the location of Baie Saint Paul then you will see where I am and
where "we" are heading. Remember we are heading away from Quebec city.
OH and we will be having dinner here....

and you will understand that even though it is 26.5 celsuis,
the small lakes are still partly frozen. 
but not the mighty Fleuve St. Laurent. (St. Lawrence River)

To get to where we are going....you need to cross the Saguenay River...
and on the other side is our destination and a lovely dinner.

  
and some beautiful summer homes that are just getting opened up in anticipation of summer...

 Oh and guess what is for dinner...
yep, that time of the year!!
One of you already knows where I am.