As the Seasons Change . . .

The Canadian Geese arrived this Sunday morning, for only a short visit on their journey south. The baby geese we saw nurtured on the lake this spring are as big as mom and dad now, and just as graceful. They aren't the only ones who have undergone a beautiful transformation during this last six months . . . Here are a few before and after photos of our home, as it has been given a new life, every room having received a beautiful transformation. First are photos from last winter, after we first moved in, and now, with all new windows, new exterior, and new decks going up just before the first snows.

Our Living Room went from 80's cabin to 21st Century, Modern-Contemporary. I remember the contractor, plumber and others making under-their-breath comments about our design ideas, and the bold paint colors we were throwing on the walls. I don't think McCall has seen a home like this, before. Now that the details are coming together, everyone can see the vision we saw when we first found the house.

The master bath did have a jetted tub, and separate his/hers shower. But everything was so dated and fiberglass!

Now, our travertine and glass bathroom boasts separate his/hers vanities with a two-way fireplace that warms both the bath and the master suite.

Speaking of the master suite; the blue and white paisley wallpaper with matching curtains had to go, along with the old furniture that came with the home. We love our new master bedroom, with bamboo floors, fireplace, custom walk-in closet, and most of all . . .the breathtaking views of the lake.

The Kitchen has been a long time in coming . . . you have seen previous posts of our make-shift camp kitchen that allowed us to survive most of the summer. Now we have lighted glass cabinets, wood and stainless steel, and a very modern look. More photos to come, because the best part is that we took out the whole wall facing the lake and put in 16 foot sliding glass doors that open up to the deck. We now can literally push our kitchen table out to the lake on a summer day!

This is the view from our decks, of one of the homes on the other side of the lake. The days are definitely getting shorter and cooler. The first couple of days of snowfall have come and melted. It won't be long till we can pull out the snowboards and skis! For now, the Rio Vista Lake is very peaceful and quiet. A different flock of birds drop by each day or so, on their way to warmer climates.

Today may be the last day I can do yoga on the dock with the dragonflies and the ducks. I spotted a spider building an intricate web on the cattails next to the dock as I finished my meditation. I love it here . . .