One of our favorite holiday traditions has been a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Dave and Joyce for a group of long-time friends. We were delighted again this year to enjoy delicious food and Joyce’s miniature collections and miniature village. Just the way we would like Christmas to be!
Join us for a close look at tiny houses and village revelers!
CHRISTMAS IN MINIATURE I -By Lorelie Olson Read More »
Each year as we decorate our trees, our ornaments remind us of the people and experiences in our lives. We think of the family members and friends who gave us many ornaments as gifts, and try to recall when and where we purchased the others. These ornaments are small symbols of our interests, travels, and family heritage, and we invite you to take a close look.
THE ORNAMENTS OF CHRISTMAS – By LORELIE OLSON Read More »
During this Christmas season, Judy posts a second series of beautiful quilts featuring different techniques she uses in her quilting. art.
JUDY STERNBERG – QUILTER – A CHRISTMAS QUILT SHOW II Read More »
Judy is an exceptional quilter. We are delighted to have her return to the NESTER with two posts of her very special Christmas quilts.
JUDY STERNBERG – QUILTER – A CHRISTMAS QUILT SHOW I Read More »
You are invited to enjoy another of Keith Olson’s photographic series accompanied by poems focusing on the end of fall and the beginning of winter.
KEITH OLSON – PHOTOGRAPHER – SERIES VI – FALL TO WINTER IMAGES & SELECTED POEMS Read More »
Thanksgiving 2021 marked a return to gatherings of family and friends for a traditional feast. We were delighted to celebrate at Karl’s and Michelle’s with their family and our long time friends Keith and Kathy who had celebrated so many Thanksgivings with us through the years.
We invite you to join us in this holiday event, and hope that your Thanksgiving was a good one this year.
The traditional Thanksgiving gathering of the Olson clan in homes located from Richmond Beach to North Bend changed in the years prior to 2020. In 2018 we celebrated the day with Michelle’s parents in Port Angeles and in 2019, a dear friend and Standing Rock neighbor, Karen, planned a festive Thanksgiving day at Mary’s Standing Rock home together with Karl’s and Michelle’s family, Paul, Michelle’s parents Jan and Dave, several friends and vizlas and one golden retriever.
Tia, a spirited, beautiful, sensitive Arabian mare, fascinated and challenged me, then became one of my dearest friends during several altogether too short years. This post is a tribute to this marvelous creature that through the generosity of Mary, the support of Lorelie, and the coaching of MegAnn joined the many animals that have been a significant part of my life.
HORSE SEASONS III – TIME WITH TIA – By Tim Olson Read More »
Beneath a northwest stormy sky, Cathy offers us a poem with questions about what the stars might know about us.
Cathy Ross – POET – “QUESTIONS FOR THE STARS” Read More »
We began buying “art” at the beginning of our marriage, for our first small house. At that time, we bought large mass-produced and affordable pieces, just to put something on bare walls. Over time we began to develop our taste and knowledge by attending art museums and galleries, and our homes and budget increased in
HARBOR HOME I – ART AT HOME – By Lorelie Olson Read More »
