Heading to the beach for a wonderful
Our House Picnic.
It was such a beautiful drive to Cannon Beach.
I took way too many photos to share here.
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| Not a deer in sight. |
We finally arrived, time to settle in and get ready for the guests on Saturday. Numbering 38 in total, this has been a wonderful experience in fond raising for
Our House of Portland's Dinner at my house for Our house. Bob and Allen are such gracious hosts and this is a yearly event. Those that have been know it is not to be missed.
A walk on the beach to Haystack rock before dinner onThursday.
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A basket of flowers greet you at the front gate.
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Nasturtiums grace the front foyer with vintage paintings
and finds from Mexico.
The next six images are of the warmingly rustic den.
I did not get every incredible collection here,
but this a small sampling as you go around the room.
Pots of coral geraniums flank each corner of the upstairs terrace, adding a splash of color that mixes well with the teak furniture.
While back inside this is a tour around the upstairs living areas.
I managed to miss the Kitchen...It was in the throws of industry, creating all the salads entrees and a vast number of desserts.
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| Even the writing desk received a note of floral. |
Back outside on the lower terrace, that is a sunny respite
from the wind, and place to lounge and enjoy the multitudes of different plantings. Japanese fish windsocks were part of the theme,
placed though out the garden.
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| The brilliant tapestry of color! |
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| Friday afternoon. |
Bob created this dinning room center piece and all the others from the incredible selection of flowers in the garden. The beds are so full not a bloom was missed outside, the colorful display inside made for such a cheery afternoon.
And here the serving pieces set out for each items placement. The table was covered with dishes of food. It was a sight to behold and tasted just as wonderful. Allen and Bill are very talents cooks.
Saturday is here!
Guests have arrived, after many of them had a long hot drive. Seems everyone in Portland had the same idea, lets go to the beach! Normally a two hour drive was three and a half for many.
There moods where lifted as they entered this oasis at the beach, with a libation in hand and delightful food soon to come!
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| Guests and friends enjoying themselves and the great weather. |
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| It's a wrap for this year! |
Bill and I are heading home to reconnect with our corgi, Chloe.
We have missed her so. Andy our housesitter takes such good care of her, but I is wonderful to be back in our own digs.
Just a moment to thank Bob and Allen, for everything!
They are wonderful friends.
The time that we share with them is truely memorable.
