Check Out the New Sliding Door

Well it seems that the hours of HGTV watching and endless fantasizing while thumbing the pages of Dwell, Oregon Home, etc. have paid off. My honey's vision for a simple update to the cabin paid off big time.

In my humble opinion, it adds a contemporary touch while maintaining the integrity of the original design. Plus, functionally, it adds privacy for those who are vacationing with another couple.

We're going to test-drive it this weekend. Look for full reports after the weekend.

Happy New Year from the Beija Flor!

The winds are howling, but we're snug and warm by the wood stove after a long, albeit wet, hike to a hidden cove within Oswald West State Park. A pot of my love's potato soup, along with some crusty bread we picked up at Mother Nature's Natural Foods a few minutes down the road in Manzanita, chase away the memory of the chill. The glass of red wine doesn't hurt either.

We turned the iPod to Ray LaMontagne, and let his plaintive tunes marry with the sound of the rain coming down on the roof and muffled ocean's roar. A perfect symphony for the soul.

How does the Cove Beach do this to me every time? So protective. So nurturing.