Category: The Seattle Times

A visitor to our yard.

When we moved, we went from a house with TWO mudrooms to a house that opens straight into the living room. One of the first things I did was get a boot tray (we keep it tucked under the sofa) and hooks for the stairway leading down to the basement. If you’re a person who…

I never would have in a million years picked out these doorknobs (they came with the house), but they are SO pretty when the light catches it just right.

A step up from our usual bowl of cereal — documented to prove that it happened!

It’s back to the grindstone tomorrow, but first, some pretty sunsets! We caught lots of sunsets over winter break because the sun sets around 4:30 p.m.

Some ideas for fun for the new year, including this impressive but easy ice decoration.

Balloons, and a visit from the tooth fairy, for the new year!

Big night out for us at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.

When Seattle children want to play in the snow, we drive an hour up into the mountains. We went to Hyak today and it was so fun! $20 for the day or $80 for a season pass. The big hill is closed but the little hill was perfect for us. Heated restrooms available. The sno…

Not minimalists when it comes to gingerbread house decorating.