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Thanks so much for stopping by! I believe that everyone can have a beautiful home without spending a fortune! One of my favorite things to do is find creative ways to re-purpose things I already have on hand, or have picked up at yard sales and thrift stores. Join me as I share with you some of my favorite ideas for crafting and decorating, as well as travel adventures, and fun things that I pick up on my treasure hunts! Much of my work is influenced by my love all things French, nature, and of course shabby chic! I have gotten so many creative ideas from you very talented bloggers out there, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to you as well!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Sunset on the Sound

Hello, hope you are having a wonderful week!  It really has been flying by, hasn't it?
Last night, we had the most amazing sunset, and I thought you'd like to see some of the photos that hubby and I snapped.
 Believe it or not, these are unretouched photos!  The sky was just gorgeous, and the sunset just kept getting prettier and prettier!
 What a tranquil spot we live in!  As tough as it was to leave our home state of Michigan, there is not a day that goes by out here that I don't marvel at our beautiful surroundings!
 I really love the way the Olympic Mountains look at dusk. It's amazing how they change thru out the day, depending on the lighting.
We feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful place!  Eagle sightings are a daily occurrence, and an occasional whale sighting is beyond thrilling!

 I hope that where ever you live, and whatever you are doing, you take some time out of your day and just enjoy nature!
Have a great day!

13 comments:

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Beautiful and glad you are enjoying your new home!

Musings from Kim K. said...

You really are blessed to have found a new setting that is so beautiful and tranquil. As much as I love MI, those mountains are pretty amazing. Beautiful sunset, Donna.

NanaDiana said...

How funny, Donna. Just as I opened your blog I looked out the window and we have one of the most beautiful sunsets of the year. You are blessed to have that beautiful state to call your own for a few months! xo Diana

Tete said...

Awesome- love that you are enjoying your stay there and taking it all in. Eagles and whales sound so weird- LOL. I have a hawk here, but that would be so different. Love the mountains and the water there.

Leo said...

Donna - BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing. What an amazing opportunity you have to live in such a beautiful place. I hope to visit Seattle some day! Enjoy your sunsets. XOX

BECKY said...

Wow Donna! Absolutely fabulous photos! I love when the sky looks lavender, and here the water does, too! What beauty to behold!

I take in every bit of nature I can. God's handiwork cannot be outdone by anything!

Have a lovely weekend!
Becky

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh my gosh, Donna, this is totally breathtaking! What a magnificent view-such an inspiration for creativity too!!! No wonder you make such beautiful items!!!

XO
Cindy

Sherry@Back2Vintage said...

Thanks for letting us enjoy your beautiful sunset!!!

Sue said...

Your picture explains why we Washingtonians put up with the rain most of the year!

Ido said...

What a gorgeous sunset, and I envy the cool weather sooo much!
Have a fantastic weekend!
XXX Ido

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Oooooo, that sunset, and cool weather. Lovely. Thanks so much for your wonderful compliment on my blog.

Lindsay Elizabeth said...

these are absolutely beautiful!

i'm your newest follower. i hope you can take the time to stop by my blog and maybe follow me back! :)

lindsay @ http://lindsayelizabethm.blogspot.com

Angela said...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I'm so happy to "meet" you! Your photos are absolutely fantastic! I would love to have your view...unfortunately I am landlocked!
Right, I'm off to visit your Etsy shop!
Have a super weekend!
Angela