Friday, October 8, 2010

I feel like I've been gone forever...

Well friends, I'm back from vacation and everything seems topsy turvey. Unpacking, getting back in the groove, taking swimming lessons, trying to get DH back on our regular schedule of eating good food and well...you know the routine.

I did have time to load some of the pictures I took while out in San Diego.  I stayed at my sister's other house, the one she uses as an art studio and the one that has a beautiful pool.  We had lots of fun and I was very brave and even swam in the deep end of the pool.  Those swimming lessons were money well spent.

Anyway, until I get everything back in order here on the home front, I'll only have time for a few pictures, but she has such a lovely home, I know you'll enjoy this virtual tour.

We start in the hallway, looking toward the foyer.  Take a glance in the living room, dining room, breakfast nook, living room and kitchen.  Later I'll take you outside for a glance at the pool, their beautiful landscaping and maybe even a night shot.

Hope you enjoy this first installment of the photo tour.


 Down the hallway...

Formal living room on the left

On to the breakfast nook...

And then into the kitchen...

Off the kitchen is the den...

I also took several other pictures of the foyer and formal dining area, but blogger with it's newfangled features, wont let me post them because of them being vertical.  Does anyone know how to get past that?

Anyway, that's a start and hopefully in the next day or two I can show you how gorgeous the outside of the house is.

In the mean time, I'll be doing laundry, shopping and generally getting back in my groove.  Yep, it'll all be about how Susan got her groove on.  So until then, let me know what everyone has been doing and remember to stay creative and artsy in your own special way.

11 comments:

Tina said...

Glad you had a wonderful time and I'm so happy you are back and getting back into the swing of things. You keep tempting me with these swimming lessons. I should say that you are inspiring me.
Lovely home your sister has there.
T

Jen said...

Oh my gosh, that house IS gorgeous! One question for you... when can I move in?? ;-)

Oh, and have you stopped by yet to add your city to the LOCATION CENTRAL blog? It's where you can see other bloggers in your area.
www.locationcentral.blogspot.com

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Oh baby, I want that kitchen!

I've been MIA also...in Brownsville Tx. with my fam. I lost my Daddy this week.

Your sis's house is just beautiful.

God bless ya and have a marvelous weekend!!!

Anonymous said...

Susan, I'm so glad you had a wonderful time and got home safely. Your sister's home is just lovely and I can't wait to see more pics.

suze said...

Gorgeous house! Glad to hear you had a good time.Thanks for checking in with me and for your patience.

Artgalcrafts said...

Hi Susan
glad you had such a great vacation.
Did you go from one side of US for it?
I think you are in Virginia and I think San Diago is on the other side is that right.
What a long way you have been then.
lovely to see you here . Must get going on my blog too.
love all the pics.
Bye
Love
E. XXXX

Peri said...

Glad you had a wonderful time! Will be sending you the seascape you did while here so you can post it! Will send one of my pictures as soon as I finish...see, even your readers do art!

Artgalcrafts said...

Hi Susan you are so quick.
I am still here getting ready to put more in here.
That sounds great with your black gesso board ,you are so inovative.
Yes the Gel pen on the vellum is a great look. I love looking at all the things you do too.
Have a lovely day.
Love
E XX

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

I've been tryin' to get to Peri's blog to give a thank you for visitin' my blog but there is no link on the profile. Any help??? Just sayin......

God bless and have a incredible day sweeite!!!

Tricia said...

what a beautiful home! and as for the swimming lessons: way to go, susan! i have always wanted to do that. i'm forever the one sitting in the pool chair, watching everyone else have fun in the water. once again, you are an inspiration. :)

BlueRidgeLady said...

What a beautiful home! Wow! So glad you really got to enjoy the pool! Thanks for sharing the pretty pictures! Welcome home!