Bedspreads and Morning Glories

Here's the new quilt that replaces our old, albeit beloved, quilt that just became too worn and tired.

Here's the Morning Glory watercolor from Donna VanVleet that we had framed. This a shot of the piece on a wall at home but in less than a week it will be hanging on our bedroom wall at Montague Pied A Terre.

Watercolors by Donna

Our bedroom at Pied A Terre is graced with a water color by Donna Heisler Van Vleet. The work is wonderfully brightened by the eastern morning sunrise. This work represents the rolling hills and vineyards in the Leelanau Penninsula. It wiil however be replaced by the water color of morning glories enhanced by the Rockie Mountains in the background. The aforementioned water color will appear in a different place to grace the walls of Pied A Terre. Once the piece is mounted on the walls, it will appear in the blogspot.

Fourth of July - 2009

The fourth of july this year was again a wonderful experience. The visitors were ... Harvey and Phyllis Bratt, David and Ruth Bratt, Jane and David Daining, Mary and Arturo Ragagni along with our all time favorite Giovanni. A good time was had by all.

Harvey and Phyllis brought a marvelous fruit salad. David and Ruth ... the most wonderful cookies and Davids homemade wine. Exquisite! Jane and David ... a great salad and Davids homemade beer ... Smart Son. When he says "I wish I had a smart son" ... why just go to the fridge and there's a Smart Son. Mary brought a wonderful Italian dish enjoyed by all. We even were able to bring some home and marvelled at its exquisitness. Thank you all for you contributions and for your willingness to experience the time with family.

Giovanni and his Uncle Paul spent a bit of time on the Kawasaki Mule. Giovanni is increasing his ability to drive in a responsible and mature behaviour. Way to go Giovanni!!

2009 Changes

There are many changes occuring at Pied A Terre. The new co-owners have added many new wonderful additions to the scene. Changes have occured to the guest bedroom, the co-owner bedroom (of course) , the great room, the library and last but not least, the screened in porch.

Check out the photographs and see what the changes have meant to Pied A Terre.

This summer is rich and full. The renters have all taken a sabbatical and promise to return next year.

The wicker furniture is a wonderful addition and provides for a cozy environment on the marvelous screened in porch. Meals here are the penultimate in the enjoyment of the surrounding dunescape.