Simple!

Elle Decor Celebrity Style 

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 Hilary Swank's Manhattan Retreat 

 Photo: Simon Upton

Ski-In / Ski-Out

This Friday before Christmas I am dreaming of a ski trip to Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.

The Elevations Resort & Spa is a ski-in/ski-out property that blends the feel of a cozy ski lodge with hip, urban decor.

Some guest rooms have kitchenettes for us with families that prefer to dine in. This is a pet friendly hotel with a $30 fee per night for your well behaved pets(not sure if the cost is friendly).

The hotel offers complimentary yoga classes & shuttle service to town. 

Elevations you had me at ski-in/ski-out......

Crested Butte Mountain

Elevation -12,162 ft.

Vertical Drop - 2,775 ft.

Skiable Acres - 1,167

Lifts - 16

and a Superpipe..

Believe!!

Ryan 11, Santa, Avery 13

My boys visit with Santa.

We have been going Downtown Portland to see Santa since Avery's 1st Christmas in 1998. 

We had a wonderful day enjoying all the Holiday Decorations, eating some lunch at the food carts and seeing the big guy!!!

They Believe!!!

Santa, I want this...

The Nest

 The Learning Thermostat

I had seen this new smart programmable thermostat on HGTV. This idea seems so simple, especially since most of us with a programmable thermostat never program them (including me). I added The Nest to my Christmas List, but it's sold out for this year. 

The Nest sells for $249. If you go to http://www.nest.com you can give the store your name & email address and they will update you when the store opens again.

Meet the only thermostat that improves with time

No more programming, no more constantly changing the temperature. The Nest™ Learning Thermostat™ programs itself in a week to keep you comfortable and save energy. 

Ski Dream...

Good Friday to you...

Today I am dreaming about the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada. 

One of Canada’s most scenic ski resort, the Lake Louise Ski Resort, offers 139 marked ski runs and back bowls on four mountain faces.

Someday I will Ski here!!!!

2012 Pond Hockey Classic to be held February 24th - 26th.

Next Remodel Project??

This classic Mid-Century Modern Home for sale in Lake Oswego needs a major renovation. It is on the market for $1,098,000 and being sold AS-IS. The home sits on 1.29 acres with a view of Mt. Hood and valley (love that view). It was built in 1958 has 3,696 square feet includes 4 fireplaces and it looks like it has never been updated

How much money do you think it would take to remodel this home?

Listed with Realty Trust Group

Back on Market

 Our wonderful remodeled ranch home is back on the market. Last week we got a great offer on the house from a couple moving to Vancouver. We were pending for 3 days until the buyers agent calls and says her clients transfer has been cancelled.

So this wonderful ranch home with 2,500 sf. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths is back on the market. If you want to see more photos go onto my website www.yournwlifestyle.com.

Listed for $369,000…  

Dreaming....

Happy Friday!

Today I am dreaming of ski trip to the 

Amangani Resort

 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

I can see myself here with a hot tottie after a day of skiing.
Love it!!! 

 

Made in the USA!

Tonight I starting my Christmas shopping on Etsy.com.

Doing my part and trying to buy gifts

 Made in the USA.  

Here are a few that I like...

Hand Stamped Necklace $44

 Hockey Puck Soap $5

 Mini Note Card Set: Blue Bird Hello $3.50

 Purple Lace Stitch Infinity Scarf $45

Frank Lloyd Wright - Laurent House Up for Auction

The Kenneth Laurent House and Furnishings by Frank Lloyd Wright
In 1948 Kenneth Laurent commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to build a home that integrated his needs as a wheelchair-bound disabled veteran with Wright's signature open plan designs.

Interior: Approximately 2,500 square feet. The single-story structure with three bedrooms and two bathrooms features numerous built-in desks and cabinets. 

 Auction in Rockford, Illinois on Dec. 15, 2011. 

Estimated at $500,000 - $700,000.

all images courtesy of wright