Jolly little gnomes are seen everywhere this year, tucked into shelves and windows of shops and displayed in homes decorated for the holidays. Join Lee and Roger as they explore shop displays, and tour the Olson collection of nisse at their home. All the gnomes will make you smile!!
LORELIE OLSON & LEE LAGESCHULTE – PHOTOGRAPHERS – “HOLIDAY GNOMES” Read More »
Come with us on a leisurely stroll along our Grand Avenue neighborhood. It is high summer, and many of the traditional homes are framed by mature trees and colorful street side plantings. We hope you enjoy the variety of gardens and and twentieth century architectural house styles, including craftsman cottages, tudor bricks, colonial revivals and even the early “mansions” of the lumber barons.
WHERE WE LIVE – A GRAND AVENUE WALK WITH THE OLSONS – By LORELIE OLSON Read More »
After five months away from Ponderosa we were determined to spend a few days there to enjoy the fresh air, garden, walks, and visits with our friends and neighbors. After a drive over Stevens Pass in a spring snowstorm we were greeted by Paul, Toni, and Spirit, and a garden that was free of snow!
Since high school botany class I have been fascinated by plants, but was not able to indulge my gardening interests until we bought our first home. When winter weather discouraged outdoor gardening I began to see the possibilities of indoor gardens and decorating with tropical plants. Come inside our Everett home and meet my favorites!
OLSON GARDENS XIII – INDOOR GARDENING WITH TROPICAL PLANTS -By Lorelie Olson Read More »
While we were in Maui for the holidays, our friends Carol and Viggo were staying in the Ponderosa guest cabin with their cat Winslow. The snow came early and quickly, prompting Carol to call us long distance with their dilemma: they were marooned by the snow, with no heat or light, and concerned about the heavy snow on all the roofs. We advised them to move into the main cabin with its big wood stove, well-supplied pantry, ample candle supply, and land line.
THE “BIG SNOWS” IN PONDEROSA – By Lorelie Olson Read More »
On Christmas Day, we invite you to pause with us and reflect on the Christmas season and its significance in a our lives at this time of year.
For us, the season began with the decorating of our home, the trimming of the tree, and continued with the music, the stories, the traditions, the gifts that are both given and received, and the gathering of friends and family together to share memories of the past and to create new memories for the future.
We wish you a joyful Christmas Day!
A CHRISTMAS DAY GREETING – From Lorelie & Tim Olson Read More »
My son Karl and I have always been fascinated by miniature scenes and objects. My father’s model railroad, included not only the trains and tracks, but also the town buildings and scenery. At Christmas our love of miniatures expands to include small figurines and objects that represent all aspects of this holiday season. Make yourselves tiny and tour with us!
CHRISTMAS MINIATURES II – 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 »
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 »
We soon found our neighbors friendly, helpful and ready to enjoy spontaneously gathering together for afternoon happy hours, potlucks, and conversations about our community, PONDEROSA. Within a few months we became involved with the PONDEROSA COMMUNITY CLUB and our circle of friends grew to include property owners through out the community. We were on our way to becoming “locals.”
SHADY GROVE VI – CELEBRATIONS & HOLIDAYS WITH NEIGHBORS – by Tim & Lorelie Olson Read More »
