Welcome to a post to brighten your day during the darkest time of the year. You can enjoy the displays, lights, and special events that make the holidays bright! Lee and I will share with you several of our favorites. We encourage you to cherish your own home traditions and nearby displays.
“SIGNS OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON: SPREADING HOLIDAY JOY” Read More »
During this mid-summer season, welcome to the mountains to savor a day in a country garden. Through photographs, descriptions and haiku Toni and I will share with you the joy Tim and I experience in Shady Grove garden. After many years living here, Shady Grove is now a second home for us. Paul & Toni now live here, tend the garden and always make us feel at home when we arrive for a few days.
“A SUMMER DAY IN A COUNTRY HOME IN THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS” Read More »
Welcome to SPRING! Lee and Lorelie invite you to join them in celebrating the beauty of the earth. A hymn inspired the photographs taken in varied local settings at different hours of the day. From these panoramic views to intimate closeups, all of us can be grateful for the many visual gifts of the season.
A long time ago what we celebrate at this time of year began as bonfires on all the hills to bring “light” to a dark world and the story of a child, the “light” of the world.
These events are still the center of the way we celebrate the season. The carols, the Christmas trees, traditions, concerts, the gatherings of friends and family, and the quiet times for reading and meditation. All of these harken back to the lighted hills on the darkest night and the birth of Jesus and his message of kindness and hope for the future.
We wish you a joyful Christmas Day!
Lorelie & Tim
Birds have fascinated and inspired humans for centuries. Keith’s & Jerry’s backyard garden has welcomed birds since its beginnings. Feeding stations, birdhouses and birdbaths are included in a natural garden environment. You are invited to experience a variety of birds through the marvelous photos Keith shares with you. Included are poems and quotations that will increase your appreciation while enjoying this post.
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My father had a saying: “Cold hands, warm heart.” On these cold days Tim and I can have warm hands as well as warm hearts if we drink our favorite hot beverages from special mugs. We invite you to join us as we sip and reminisce.
“MEMORABLE MUGS” By Lorelie Olson – Photographs By Toni & Lorelie Olson Read More »
We invite you to share in more Olson family traditions, including some from past years and some recently added. We cherish special memories and restful moments to appreciate the peace and joy of the season.
“A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY SEASON” – text and photos By Paul & Lorelie Olson Read More »
Since this photo was taken in 2012 when Tim & I lived in Ponderosa, near Plain, there have been many changes in our home, “Shady Grove”. These include new residents, home improvements, mature plants and two Golden Retrievers who have replaced our former companion, Lacey.
VISITING HOME – “SHADY GROVE” – By Lorelie Olson Read More »
After a year of dealiing with permits, covenants, delays, construction, deconstruction and inspections our former garage was finally transformed into a first-floor bedroom! We call it our “Harbor Room.” This post celebrates the room’s completion!
THE SAGA OF OUR NEW “HARBOR ROOM” – Photos & Text By Lorelie Olson Read More »
Each December we set up our small Norwegian tree, display festive objects from Norway,
