Small house?

I am spending a couple of months in the Tacoma, WA area doing my annual gig with the seafood industry. It is also a time that I am using to study up on house designs, ideas etc. My mind on the Libby Creek property.

To that end, I have a couple of books to recommend to anyone who is considering small housing and things like 'green' building and just generally being responsible in terms of finances and carbon footprint.

The New Cottage Home (Jim Tolpin)
The Big Book of Small House Design (from the editors of Black Dog & Leventhal Publications)
Little House on a Small Planet, second edition (Shay Salomon)

A lot of evaluating is involved. How much 'stuff' do I really use; how much 'space' do I need to be comfortable; where do I actually spend my time (in front of the computer!) and what did I like best about being over on Libby Creek this summer and fall.

Much to evaluate and a lot of learning along the way. Lots of lists. Like, a list of the 30 plus places that I have lived and what I liked best and least about each one. THAT took some time! What a memory lane!!! But a really constructive project.

So, that's what keeping ME entertained!

Happy Holidays!

R

Lady in Red

Hunting season arrived at Libby Creek and it was REALLY evident that the smart thing to do was to wear red! As much red as possible.

My indestructible travel wardrobe was long on black and beige. One large exception being an over sized red sleep shirt... so....

Neighbors don't even blink at such a getup. It wouldn't have turned a head in the market I think but I didn't test that theory. Ron from up the creek did comment, "They can see you! Good girl!"

First Snow at Libby Creek

I am Sooooooooooo over due for updating this!













































































My almost three months in the Methow Valley ended on October 30th and in the last few days the first snow of the season fell. Very beautiful! I am on record as being 'goofy' for snow and it was a huge treat to be there for the first of the season.

Watching the seasons change was an absolute delight. From the bright bright of mid summer to the colors of fall to the first snow. Just wonderful!

Following are some of my favorite photos from those last few days.