The Sun Shines on HGTV Dream Home
We’re nearing the completion of HGTV Dream Home 2012. Our interior designer Linda Woodrum is presently at the home, putting her finishing touches on interior and exterior spaces. Today, I’d like to share a series of photos sent from house planner Jack Thomasson. In dramatic fashion, skies cleared just as delivery trucks arrived with furnishings. At the end of “load-in day”, clouds rolled back in, casting a gorgeous glow on our modern rustic-style ranch home.
Wondering when we’ll reveal pics and videos of the finished interior? Mark your calendars for December 1 when our online virtual tour launches. Then on December 29, at 9 a.m. ET, our giveaway entry period begins. Remember: You can enter twice daily for your chance to win HGTV Dream Home 2012!
This is a great Dream Home. I love the pictures Mary, can't wait for the tour. I wonder whats in the trucks and in the house? What will the decor be????
Love the house picture would love to win this Dream home, it would be a great place for friends and family. Lots of room for grand kids to come…..
We wanted to pay tribute to one of the greatest pianist of all time Roger Williams. Love your music and may you rest in peace. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y17mkrCB4bw&fe…
I didn't know of his passing. That song was special, I wonder if you were thinking that the Dream Home will be someone's "impossible dream?" Thank you so much for all the youtube vid's, Alice and Soney, I enjoy them each and every one.
Soney and I love you!
Likewise and goodnight, Seattle. Over and out… 10-4 from Midway. xo and "woof" from Nikki
Is Nikki your dog? What kind?
Nikki belongs to our son. She's a 4 year old blue heeler. They are a herding breed, originally from Australia/NZ area. Very high energy.
Wondering, could it be located in Pennsylvania, or maybe Georgia. Well, either place is very pretty and I'd like to win, so I'll be entering when the time comes.
Exelent job !!!!! Thank you for the job well done ! is a real DREAM HOME, HGTV only knows the perfect way the house of my enchantment.
The new photos look great! This is still my favorite home ever built.
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and all is well at the 2012 Dream Home! But there is nothing wrong with a rainy day every now and again. Two of the photos look quite dark and cloudy. Not to worry…..this Dream Home is perfect no matter what the weather brings. I love it!!!!!!
I long for a rainy day, Summer. We've had a long dry spell in the valley. I love snow, too!
Every day is beautiful to me.
Summer, don't forget the bees are buzzing while you've got those chirping birds!
This home takes my breath away. Utah, I hope here I come in 2012!
AZSonny, what kind of dog do you have? I can't tell if it's a small or big breed. Love the color.
SweetLiz, he's a Royal Poodle, the largest of the poodle breeds, I think. We love the deep red color too. We have two large poodles(Standard and the new Royal (about 5 months old) and the rest are rescues.
Is it true that poodles don't shed? My husband and I like large breed dogs. We've been thinking about a rescue Dane or a Lab. We've had one Dane and three Labs in the past. Not sure how he would feel about a poodle. I think he would imagine a little yippie dog, but the not shedding appeals to me if it's true.
It is true and there is a lab/poodle mix. The lab would not shed if the father was the poodle. The poodles are pretty much like any other large dog I think. They’re mischievous, need a yard for running, good with other animals and kids, etc. The Royal will be pretty big but not sure he’ll be as big a a Dane. I love those two breeds too.
Coop mentioned the landscaping.I've been wondering about this part of the dream home from the beginning since it is always a spectacular part of the home. I'm thinking something soft near the house both to deliniate it from the surrounding yard of high grasses but also a contrast to the rugged river and mountains.
What will create that look, I have no idea….that 's what designers are for, thatk God, but I see color and softness for contrast in things close to the house.
Hope we get to see Woodrum's interior soon, well…soonest! Best luck to everyone.
This is a clip of the TV show Home Improvement. Thought you might enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T3xTAJZiNc&fe…
I've never been to Utah. What a wonderful way to see a new state!!!! Oh LORD, as you listen to all on this earth, it would be a dream to take over a dream home like this. My first guest would be "BEEHIVESTATE" since she could show me around and show me the ropes. I'd cherish the home and the new friendship!
I was wondering how they would work on the front of the house since it appears a bit tired. With a snap & a click from the talent here and BANG….. It will be a beautiful sight indeed. ^_^
Hi StellaF, that is a go. If you win, we will do the grand tour of the Wasatch and Heber Valley and Park City in your new SUV and you will invite me over for coffee and I will bring a pie or something! Isn't the house gorgeous?! When you drive by on River Road and look over there, I always tell my DH to slow down so I can see it. HGTV has done an outstanding home for this year's contest. I'm pinching myself how lucky I am to live here and see it every day.
She would be my first pick too Stella!
She knows her way around there like no one else! She would take you to places you never dreamed of! 
Speaking of dreaming, I'd love to have an overnight in the guest suite just so I could say I've slept in the Dream Home!
You and your DH can stay in my DH anytime you want!!
You are always welcome!
That's a great idea! Maybe we can convince them to offer a few "weekend stays" prior to giving it away. Since only "one person" can actually see this grand home/property….. Why not spread the beauty & dream home by giving away a tiny piece here and there before it totally belongs to one person??? How difficult could that be?? So maybe they have to hire a service to come in afterwards to double check everything after the winners clean up. We sign away our life if anything is missing or damaged, yada, yada. OK HGTV……. What do you think??? Won't ya' consider sharing this dream with some of we little folks??? Pretty please?<3
Mary has given us a hint as to Linda W.'s color palette for the GH! Being Mary, she hasn't revealed much, but among the options she shows there isn't a green shade to be found! All of the colors are attractive and meant to complement each other, though, so even if Linda uses all 20 the house will still look great! xD
Thank you for the NO GREEN!
What a day I had! Started out by breaking a glass jar of peanut butter at the grocery store this morning; then the baby wouldn't nap and was super cranky; I thought my son had to have a biopsy and it turned out to be his employee (so I needlessly worried for 2 hours); my DH stepped in dog poop on the kids' lawn and HE was cranky, the furnace wouldn't switch on this morning and we need a service call… ended up good, though, b/c in the mail I got an unexpected large check for overage escrow. Whew!
Thank God for unexpected blessings!!!
Sorry you had a bad first part of the day. Hugs!!
After the windfall check came, my DH said "let's go out to dinner!" We thought of Sundance, which is our favorite place, but then we remembered that a waiter up there once told us that Robert Redford goes to the bowling alley in Heber City for his favorite cheeseburgers! We ended up staying home so we wouldn't bother Robert Redford!!
That is so funny Mrs. Bee sounds so much like our life. We did not read your post until just now. Wow you are talking about Sundance too. Thanks for sharing.
If you see Robert Redford at dinner, you should sit by yourself and look forlorn — apparently, he doesn't like to see people eating alone and will ask them to join him
OMG! That is a great tip!! I wonder if I had a cute baby with me, would he invite me over to his table?!
I love to bowl! But haven't for quite a while. I was on a team 25 years ago. We will need to go sometime!
Done deal! And here's a review of the Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley, notice everybody mentions the food!! I think I'd like it better than escargot and it's bound to be not as pricey! http://local.yahoo.com/info-19875960-holiday-lane…
That's so funny, Beehive ! Who knew that poop 'n' peanut butter spills would portend a windfall ?? <3
My DH was seriously put out about having the clean his shoes, otherwise the day turned out okay. The next morning I started out first thing by knocking over a full glass of water on my nightstand in the dark. And now I have a cold. I think there's a bad moon rising so I'm staying away from the DH (dream home, not dear husband!) for awhile.
You better stay home and take care of yourself. Thought you would enjoy this just might make you feel a little better and there is just something about that good ol chicken soup. With all your DH's tender loving care, you will be up and running shortly. See ya from your friends in Seattle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H06_0ApzkzY&fe…
The chicken soup was primo, thank you very much!
beehive, wishes for speedy recoup along with alice's chicken soup ! I think Dghawk has been having quite the week in VA, with earthquake tremors and storms…sometimes a bad moon does rise for a few days…Feel better soon !
TY, LL, I think tomorrow will be a better day. It's really boring sitting around all day doing nothing!
This film was in the documentary competition at Sundance 2011. Really enjoyed watching this clip and want to see the movie. Reminds us of C&E and her beautiful horses. Have to tell you a quick little story. Today was my Creative Workshop at the VA. It is for disabled veterans. There are only two women in the group plus two women counselors one that is an Iraq Veteran. The other woman was in the Navy and what a character. We made Native American Indian drums. Today we decorated them. She is quite an artist and painted a picture of her first pony on the drum. How beautiful that was. Anyway wanted to share the story and this great film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCMm5uoZtXw&fe… p.s. forgot to tell you the teacher of the class is a Native American Indian named Bear.
I saw the trailer for this movie also; I really want to see it, and I usually do not watch too many movies any more. I remember being a little kid and seeing films of someone breaking horses. It really upset me, and I was completely sure that there was another way to train a horse.
Thank you for sharing your workshop experience. <3 to the veterans in your class.
What a treat to wake up early this morning, get up in the dark, and find your wonderful post, Alice.
In case everyone is experiencing contest sadness, the Travel Channel contest this month is for a trip to Rome. Thenk you Scripps……
Thanks, I'm going to look for that one. My DH has always wanted to go to Italy (where his "people" are from).
Thank you, Nebraska !
Thank you for telling us…..but who would I take???
ME?????
how about your dear and soon-to-be-best-friend, beehivestate? I would be happy to leave my DH for a week, I think he could manage the babysitting for that long.
Decisions….decisions……
I suppose I will worry about it when they call me.
Brenda, hey by all means if you win, take Nebraska. My DH would never forgive me if I went to Italy without him!! Good luck.
Oh for goodness sake, I didn't know you were going to win both contests! That would be awesome and I will gladly caretake the Dream Home while you are away. If I should win both, I will have enough extra cash to spring for you to come with us! We can dream, it's free.
I think I would rather win our house! I can always go to Italy later.
Do both!!
If I win the DH, I will take you and your DH to Italy!!! How does that sound? lol Watch me win this!!!
How cool would that be???
Said by you on October 16th… okay, everyone, she's on record!!!
lol!!!! Oh, you make me laugh! ^_^
Not cool at ALL!
LOL!
I know how to share!!! :$
Rome is beautiful really want to put another coin in the fountain.
I've never been there but if you go, put an extra coin in for me.
Yeah I hear you. I lived 13 years in Denver and I know snow!
The majority of the land in Utah is owned by the Federal Government…….about 65%. And, I just learned another fun fact……Alaska was bought from Russia for about 2 cents an acre. Talk about cheap land!!!!
Hi Summer, actually it's 57.4% and that is mostly the wide open spaces and all of our national parks… Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Arches, Grand Circle, National Monuments, Grand Canyon.
Hi we went by the Dream Home just now and there are many many cars out front again and the security truck , too. I think they are filming, just a guess, I won't go look at the back again until there are fewer people around. It is gorgeous here today, low 70's and sunny, and the mountains are all sparkly with snow. I can see the DH a little better now when we drive by because the grasses are bent over from the change to cooler weather.
Neat!!
Beehive, last year they had a "meet and greet" gathering at the DH so maybe that's coming up,
too. Everyone that attended wore blue booties to protect the floors while they were being enter-
tained and touring the home. Thanks for all your reporting!
Oh! That was probably for all the sponsors, builders, and like that. I wish I could be invited!
Or it could have been just a sleep-over/campout by the folks from HGTV in order to try out the place. What better way to ensure that everything is in working order. I wonder if Mary was able to make it?
My suggestion would be for HGTV to arrange a bloggers sleep-over, or at the very least, a bloggers party. Just think of all the great reveiws we could post online. That's bound to generate even more interest and a record-setting number of entries for this year's home.
Dream Home 2012 — More Than Midway to Paradise!
Good plan. We can bring sleeping bags and camp out in the great room, make pancakes in the morning, outside on the grill, and everyone can choose their favorite furniture to write about. I wonder if she'll have anything like those chairs in the Green Home? I'm most curious about the configuration of the bunk room and whether it's two rooms or one. The chef from Chez Betty might want to come by and cook breakfast for us.
If the chef from Chez Betty is cooking breakfast for us, save me a place, although I'm afraid it'll have to be later in November. I'm booked for Thailand over the next month, and will therefore be forced to eat a delightful variety of freshly prepared, absolutely delicious and amazingly inexpensive Thai dishes. Somebody's got to do it, and apparently I've been nominated for yet another year of indulgence. So, out of the goodness of my heart, and with everyone's best interests in mind, I'll make the sacrifice. On the bright side, I've never gained weight during my visits there, so the demands of giving myself over to a month in paradise are never too onerous.
That sounds wonderful. Lucky you! I must confess I don't know very much about traditional Thai food. Isn't it a lot of vegetables and noodles? It's always sounded very healthy. Sorry for my ignorance. Guess I should get out more.
This video clip was done by a time-lapse photographer. Beautiful pictures of Utah and Arizona. We thought you would enjoy it. http://mashable.com/2011/10/08/time-lapse-landsca…
O.K. Cami we are back in Hawaii on Gilligan's Island. This clip reminds us of you and Mrs. Bee. The theater curtains would make nice looking quilts and the Honey Bees are buzzing all over the place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EgE6PbBEIc&fe…
I think I had some clothes like that in the 70's. Wished I'd saved them for quilts. Okay, Bee Happy!
My DH went over to the new Walmart today, just to see. It's on the far south end of town as you turn to go to Provo. The lady at the counter told him they've been open since August and for the grand opening they had one of the Osmond's in the parking lot and they were throwing twinkies all over the place. Makes me laugh just to visualize that! Flying Twinkies… only in Heber City, UT. I'm kinda sorry we missed it lol Between that and Alice and Soney with their Honey Bees, I'm about ready for treatment.
Yikes, not Twinkies — makes me think of the movie "Zombieland"! Don't watch it if you don't care for horror movies, but Woody Harrelson is hilarious in this movie and his character has a thing for Twinkies, to put it mildly! And I don't even like zombie movies. Although they do remind me that when "Night of the Living Dead" was being filmed in Pittsburgh oh so many years ago, the movie people came to the office building where my dad worked to ask if anyone wanted to play the part of a zombie in the movie. Thankfully, my dad declined. I don't think I would have cared to see him immortalized as a zombie for his one and only movie role! And then they filmed the sequel in my home town — seemed like I just couldn't get from those pesky zombies!
o.0xD
All I really know about Twinkies is their shelf-life is about forever! One word… chemicals.
yuck.
I once worked at a place where we put a package of Twinkies up on the shelf and forgot about it. Two years later we found it and it was "good as new." Needless to say, I did not ever eat another Twinkie!
I thought this was funny. And remember the "twinkie defense?" And when Archie Bunker called them "white man's sould food?" http://www.snopes.com/food/ingredient/twinkies.as…
Hope Linda W is watching. When the DH lands in Hawaii this is the way to decorate. How beautiful! And what a beautiful person! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFNTaVqrXFM
Chez Betty in the Copper Bottom Inn off Park Avenue in Park City, Utah, reports that HGTV filmed
their award winning restaurant for the HGTV Dream Home promotion. The restaurant's "warm
and unique ambiance" combined with Chef Jerry Garcia's diverse menu which ranges from
Sauteed French Burgundy Escargot to Country Ham earned the restaurant the title of not only
"Best in Park City" but "Best in the State" as well.
I've never been there and I've never even SEEN that restaurant. Sauteed French Burgundy Escargot? Give me a nice bison burger and fries any day. Try the Wasatch Brew Pub at the top of Main Street across from the Treasure Mountain Inn. Or the Foundry Grill at Sundance Resort.
DeerSpring, have you ever eaten at the Copper Bottom Inn? I just looked it up, apparently it's been there 20 years so it must be pretty good. http://www.chezbetty.com/ It's right behind Jan's.
Beehive, the escargot is served with a puff pastry with garlic, tomatoes, red peppers, & country ham.
So maybe you can work on the sides! There's also a grilled beef tenderloin served with a crispy potato pancake (w/spinach, smoked onion demi-glace and Haystack onions). I think I would be willing to
give it a try if I find myself in Park City in the future!
I've never been all that much of a gourmet, DeerSpring. I'll stick to my basics and leave the puff pastry au escargot to the more adventurous. If you try it, LMK what you think. On the other hand, I don't eat Twinkies either. I have a bad cold this weekend and my DH is making me homemade chicken soup… now that's devotion!
There's another high-end restaurant at Park City that we really do like, it's called "The Cabin" and it's at the Canyon's Resort. They do a wonderful breakfast buffet and their dinner menu is more traditional and very delicious.
"The Cabin" sounds good to me. I am in no way limited to gourmet cooking.
My only requirement is that it tastes good! I'm glad your DH is taking care of our
"daily reporter". Take care. Hope you feel better!
Awwww…..I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Wish I was near you to make you some red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles!
I will just take them "virtual" cupcakes, Brenda! Thank you, they are delicious and I'm not sharing!
As soon as I can get rid of this cold, I have an idea for a photo session for you.
Can't wait for your ideas!!
Did you ever find out what the blue box was on the front porch?
No I didn't, what do you think? Maybe it's for the milkman! Make mine chocolate!!
Brenda, hey, maybe it's the doggie dream house?
Do they still deliver fresh milk? It would be neat if they did. I think I was born in the wrong era. I like the 40's and 50's. Big Band music! My grandparents were part of a band. My grandma played the piano and my grandpa played the cornet, trumpet, clarinet, and saxaphone. I think it was just a few of his friends, but every time we went to visit, when I was younger, they always played something for us! I miss them both.
My grandma at Christmas always made sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles! Maybe that's why I love to bake.
You know, I think there are some dairys that still deliver to home. I'd sign on for a quart of chocolate milk a week.
Dropping by to say I think the 2012 Dream Home will be fantastic, (I've been lurking on DIY blog), & to see who all received their new HGTV magazine in the mail yet ?? I got mine & loved the cover page, in fact, I've already read every page in it !!
Hi gremol, I've been waiting and waiting for my mailman to bring the new HGTV mag. Nothing yet. I know it's coming because they already charged my credit card but where oh where is my mag? I feel so left out. I can't even find it on the news stand in the grocery store.
I haven't signed up yet. Better do that today!
I did see the new Design Star winner's show this week. It was beautiful – she really listens to her clients needs/wants. I fell in love with these three dimensional flowers froma couple of episodes ago. Trying to find them.
If didn't see the flowers either, if you find pics or a web site, please post it, I'd love to see them. I do not have a green thumb, I don't do house plants very well, they die on me !! So I settle for silk & life-like artificial plants & flowers for my home. I've found some that are so real looking, you can't tell they are fake; only problem is they catch dust !!
Get at that dust with some canned air. It works like a charm on the silk flowers.
But they are for walls – at least thats what was shown. These are obviously oversized and brightly colored. The episode of HGTV Great Rooms is going to be rebroadcast 11/12 at 9 PM and 12 AM – Divalicious Kitchen is the name and the episode code is H2DSW- 103H. They just say local artist and I didn't catch the name from the episode.
That makes it even more interesting !!
It's only $15 for 10 issues, I think well worth the money and i don't subscribe to very many magazines at all.
The only thing that I found 'wrong' with the mag is some of the prices on the decor products; I sew & do crafts, so I know I can make almost identical items for a fraction of the cost !! One of my favorite things is to visit my local Good Will store & find lightly used drapes, bedspreads, & curtains & make my own throw pillows, chair pads, & such. I even recovered a small armchair with some beautiful brocade drapes I found. I'm hoping that once I get my back surgery done, I'll be able to get back to my "creative side". !!
I know what you mean but not everyone can sew and make things like you and I. When I lived in a bigger city, I used to frequent the Goodwill store fairly often for denim jeans, which I cut up and used in quilt making. I do admire your skill to recover a chair and wish I could do that. Good luck with that back surgery. I know how awful I would feel if I couldn't do my quilting or chase after my baby grandson.
Maybe I will get my magazine this week and we can compare notes again.
My Grandgirls call the GoodWill store the "Redneck Mall"; (they are in to their Southern heritage !!) They love to go & find Aero jeans. We live near an Air Force base, so lots of folks shipping out donate stuff that they can't take with them. I started learning to sew when I was seven years old, on my Grandmas' old treadle Singer. I soon became quite good at making my own patterns just by looking at magazines & catalogs. My Barbie had a very fab wardrobe !! When I got to high school, I could sew as well as the teacher, so I became her assistant. Not to pat my own back, but I've always been at home with creating anything out of fabric. I guess it's in my genes, 'cause my Grandma made suits (from linen flour sacks) for all the doctors & lawyers in our town.
What a good story! I also made doll clothes. And I really learned to sew in HomeEc because my dad would always give me money for patterns and fabric but not for store-bought clothes. I guess it turned out to be a plus because I love sewing. I feel sorry for the younger generation that doesn't get to learn to sew like we did. I don't even know if they have pattern books or where you'd go to find pattern books.
One of our Wal-Marts still has a fabric department, I love the $1.00 a yard table !! They carry patterns too. Other than that, you have to go to one of the few speciality fabric stores in my town. I hate that the schools no longer offer home-ec classes, young people need to learn life skills. Out of my 3 Girls, only my 11 year old has shown an interest in sewing & I'm going to teach her all I can ! Kids need creativity instead of all the 'electronics' offered today !
We have a new Walmart here but I don't think they have fabric. We also have a nice quilt shop in Midway (Seasons of Home) with good quality cottons. We're lucky, otherwise we have to go to Provo or Salt Lake City for supplies.
One week ago or four days witthout a comment. Now we are stretching it out. I thought Mary was
posting often. I have been away six days and I feel that I haven't missed a thing. I was afraid that
I would have way too much to read but you have kind of kept it all in place.
Oops! I commented on the bottom of page one because I thought that was all there was. I now
see I am at the third page so people have been here all along, yeah!!!!!!!!
Seems like bloggers are fleeing like rats from a sinking ship !! The rumors about the winner already being picked is not good for our morale !!
Which winner are you talking about, gremol?
What in the heck? What winner being picked?
I'm confused.
You and me both but I just realized that maybe gremol has been over at the UO blog and that she's talking about that contest. I heard the winner will be notified around the 26th of this month for the UO so maybe they HAVE picked that one.
By the way, gremol doesn't want to go to Italy with you, Brenda, she told me she's over at the Goodwill looking for crafting supplies! Do you feel lucky?!
Have another cupcake and cross your fingers!
Just reading your comment today 10/25. Rumors can be ignored. HGTV would have too much to lose if they were not honest. So therefore, I do not believe the rumor!
Sandy–the Blog Cabin contest is another one people have been following—I missed seeing your comments while you were away.
Hey Sandy, did you by chance see the new pictures I posted on 10/6, my daily buzz? They've had load-in day and everything recently, so lots going on. I bet Mary will give us something new this coming week.
Are you feeling better? Did your DH make you soup?
Yes, better by the day and yes he did make the chicken soup. I am supplementing that with some medicinal chocolate.
I like the way you think!!
Yes, I did see the trucks and experience the excitement of move-in day! You are so fabulous and we are so lucky to have you. You have been doing a full time job! The weather is looking poor and I am starting to be afraid of driving. Nothing has been decided yet.
Sandy, I've found an even better camp spot for you around the corner on the Provo. They have spots for RV's and small cabins. It's about 2 miles or less from the DH.
Yahoo!! Thank you. I have to make plans soon.
LMK and I'll find out the name of the place. It's turning cold here now today but if you have your RV you'll be okay.
We are so happy we stumbled upon this HGTV blog. If we hadn't we would not have known how beautiful the State of Utah is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2dSVuXfh14&fe…
That is the drive up the hill from Salt Lake City toward Park City, it's called Parley's Canyon. The yellow colors have predominated now and the reds have faded out. It's still quite pretty. Thanks for showing it. I wish you could see it in real time, Alice and Soney!
A beutiful HOME in a beutiful place!!! You guys always gave to us the best!!! Lucky winner!!! I hope will be me! hahahahahaha Just faith, and wait……….
From Puerto Rico (US territories)
Borrinquen the Beautiful..I got to live in Santurce for only one year, and then we had to move back to the States. I still miss it, and miss the people !
It;s a crisp autumn day and would be a great time to take a scenic excursion through Heber Valley.
The Strawberry Valley Route, Alpine Loop, Provo Canyon and Wolf Creek promise an explosion of
vibrant golden and red hues. The Adventure Highway Scenic Route sounds like interesting
discoveries will be ahead. Enjoy your day! Today would be a good day for new DH pictures!
http://www.gohebervalley.com/Scenic-Excursions
Great videos, DeerSpring. There are some wonderful pictures of the Heber Valley. We've tried many of those restaurants: Tarahumara Mexican Cantina, The Bear Dance Cafe, Spin Cafe in Heber. All great. The Spicy Lady is no longer in business, it's something else now. This would be a good picture day, maybe I'll get out there with my camera. The Alpine Loop Road will soon be closed due to snow but there's still a window of opportunity. Have a good day, and you take care. xo
Joi Wurbain's story about his world travels and why he chose Heber Valley was great. Did you
see the view from his home! "So much…so close" was a very inviting display of all of the
amenities in Heber Valley and the great views.
Yeah, he owned the Spicy Lady restaurant, sadly didn't survive the recession. His home was apparently in the Red Ledges, which is on the east side of Heber, looking west to the mountains. I loved the pictures of him riding his bike and the story about always wanting to own a dog. I don't know if he still lives here but there's another restaurant where his was, it's called "The Angry Bull."
Wow, DeerSpring, you just "clicked" me over to 100!
Congratulations, Beehive!!!! 100 points!!!! Way to go, girl! 100 for our very
own Dream Home reporter!
The Spicy Lady Restaurant is now called The Angry Bull Restaurant! That brings
contrasting imagery to my mind. I'm glad the restaurant has a new life.
DeerSpring, if you come up here be sure to try the Spin Cafe, it's on the east side of the street on the north end of Heber. I love the food and it's a fun atmosphere. Have you ever been up to Sundance for lunch? It's an easy drive and the Foundry Grill is cozy on a winter afternoon.
It sounds good! I remember it from the video. Thanks for all of your suggestions.
SLICE OF LIFE IN A SMALL TOWN: Midway UT. The furnace man came back to fix our furnace and we were expecting a big bill. He made some adjustments, said he wouldn't need a new part after all, and only charged $85 even though he's been here twice. He tells my DH that he raises "bucking bulls" for rodeo and that one his bulls would be in the Cowboy Poetry Festival next month in Heber City. And he used to be a bull rider! From Midway all his life, yada yada. Neat story, that's what it's like up here, something connects people in all kinds of ways that you don't find in a big city. People want to share their stories, I like that.
So a college professor would fit in fine?
Sure, why not? We have Utah Valley University right here in Heber. If you like hustle-bustle, and the cosmopolitan lifestyle, maybe it wouldn't be your cup of tea. I'm thinking of a friend who lives on Capital Hill in Seattle and loves city life, this wouldn't be the right place for her, but for us it's a good fit.
I like a mix- calm but different. Loved living on a mountain In WV but liked that a 12 mile mountain drive away was Walmart with concerts and culture the other direction.
Yin and yang. I hear you. Some days I just need to go to the city for shopping or a bookstore trip but more and more I just love the quiet of the valley. Of course with the Dream Home, you will have the best of both, Park City is only 20 minutes away.
BTW, are you a college professor?
On sabatical right now for health issues (I broke my neck) and really want to go back to work.
Sorry to hear that, Nebraska. I hope you get well and get your wish to return to work. It is a sad thing not to be able to do what you love. Best of luck to you in recovery.
Hello Girlfriend!
Haven't been on in a few days. My son's Homecoming weekend. Anywho, I grew up in Baltimore and when I left home I moved into the crazy part of the city where all the action was. I had an apartment on Park Ave and could step over a bag-lady walking to my car, get bumped by a drug addict and watch a Rolls Royce drive passed within a minure or two. I could walk to the Meyerhoff for the Symphony, see a show at Morris Mechanic theatre or ride my bike to the Inner Harbor. IT WAS ALL WONDERFUL!!! Back THEN. Now, I prefer the quiet more rural setting with lots of wild life. Like you I love photography so nature & animals are my usual and prefered subjects. I still like going to fine dining, great shows or concerts or a wonderful party BUT>>>> I'm always ready to come back home. I want to hear birds chirpping, dogs barking or similar. UTAH looks perfect for me and my husband. It is the best of both worlds. The only thing is the house is so huge!!! But, I guess that's what makes it a dream home right??
Hey Stella, it's almost 4,000 sq. ft. but look at it this way. If you couldn't keep it for some reason, you could still fall in love with Midway and use the money to buy or build your own Dream Home your own way. I've never lived in a really large city like Baltimore and I had some bad experiences living in Tacoma WA, so I feel real comfortable here in “Pleasantville,” which is what my next-door neighbor calls our little community. You've got the best of both worlds, Park City is only 20 minutes away and Salt Lake City is under an hour. You will find everything you need without going to Salt Lake City, though. Park City is great and has all the culture and restaurants you could want. Good luck to you.
It really does sound like the best of both worlds. Wait a minute…… It's more than that! It comes with a good friend, tour guide, historian and more. Oh….. that's you!
Sweet dreams, good luck, it's all good!
Wow look at those Ethan Allen trucks going by, and those were the big semi's. Loaded I bet; I can't wait to see Linda's fished interior, December 1st Yeah!!! That's a good sign, it was really cloudy that morning and look at how it cleared up. Utah would be nice, I wasn't as crazy about Vermont, but I can't handle the cold.
It gets cold here too, Terri1, but not anything like VT. Today is breezy, low 60's, and sunny. We have sun here most days, even in wintertime. And our snow is "the greatest snow on earth," although I'm not a skiier.
The only thing I saw them unloading from the EA vans was a huge area rug, rolled up, that I thought must be for the great room. I'm with you, I can't wait to see the interiors a la Linda Woodrum's creativity.
Linda Woodrum always does an excellent job decorating! And, I do love Ethan Allen furniture. I am looking forward to December 1st when the virtual tour begins!
I found just a couple new pictures when I clicked on this link on the DH main page. The one from across the river is great, although it was obviously taken awhile ago. http://www.hgtvremodels.com/dream-home/hgtv-dream…
Be sure and read the comments that go with the pictures, there is some new information. They still don't tell us if/where they used the trestle timber from the Lucin cutoff over Great Salt Lake.
Daily Buzz, please. If you are up to it. Hope you are feeling better. I know that a cold can hang on for several days! I had one a few weeks ago. Took Nyquil and Dayquil for a couple days and it was gone. I like that medicine!!
Maybe tomorrow morning I'll have a brief “buzz” down to see the house. I only went out as far as the new Walmart today b/c Lars needed an outing and he loves the grocery store. I'm sure I'll be over it by the time I wake up tomorrow. I hate all those medicines, they give me bad dreams, but tea with honey and the chicken soups are very restorative.
Feel better beehivestate I take a lot of garlic (capsule form) when I am sick it works and it's natural. It works the best if you feel the cold coming but also works after.
Are you by any chance Italian? lol My DH used to say when he was a little kid, his mother made him and his sister go to school sometimes with garlic bags around their neck under their shirts to ward off germs. I guess it's an “old country” thing, or was. But just like chicken soup, these things do work. My DH used to say yeah, it worked because no one would play with them!Anyway, thanks for the good wishes, I'm already better… and tomorrow I'll be at Scrappy's Timp Freeze for an ice cream! I might even sit outdoors on the tractor seats they made into a bar.
This video reminds us of Utah. The pictures are of the Grand Canyon. Want to share a cute thing that happened on the bus today. You very seldom see anyone in downtown Seattle wearing a cowboy hat. But sure enough a man got on the bus wearing a big black cowboy hat. A little girl sitting with her Mom screamed out Mommy Mommy that man is wearing a cowboy hat. She said it a couple more times. Everyone on the bus started laughing especially the man with the hat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ZMI_vSmHM&fe…
Didn't see this before. All the Dream Homes have terrific views. Especially like the Oregon DH. Mary do you think Jack T. might take a trip up to Washington State to see what we are all about? Just sayin! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4xtv87-UO4
That was fun! I also looked at the past doggie dream homes. If they build a Dream Home in WA state, what would you think about Kingston? Have you been there? Our family owned property on Pt. Gamble Bay back in the day. There's a charming little community at Port Gamble, or there used to be.
Yes Kingston is beautiful. But have to say Stop the Music you are at 100 Congratulations. Everyone around the world is celebrating at Scrappy's Timp Freeze. There is a party going on and it is just for you. You are the greatest. Keep buzzing Mrs. Bee we love you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M
Love love love that song! I can't believe it was from 1980. I am emboldened to go by the Dream House tomorrow for more pictures, now that I've crossed into the triple digits! What can they do to me?! I might even take Lars and let him look over the fence into the back yard. So there, Leroy!!Thanks, that was really fun, Alice and Soney! I'll buzz off for now and catch a few zzzz's so I'm ready for the great big “sting” tomorrow! lol
LOL ….. That's our theme song at church!!!
Thank you beehivestate thanks for taking us down memory lane again! Have been to Port Gamble and it is beautiful. There are so many wonderful places to visit on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsula. This video is a bit long but it is worth watching. We really enjoyed it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzZwgRyzoEQ
Thanks, Alice and Soney. As soon as i get Larson down for his morning nap I'll watch that video. I've been on the Edmonds-Kingston ferry at least a thousand times!
Ever wonder what's going on at Dream Home 2011 in Stowe, Vermont? Seems that it's a popular spot for a variety of special events these days. http://www.stowemountainlodge.com/blog/events-in-the-hgt...
I don't know if I would want people taking a bread making class in my house. wine tasting maybe, but its a home not a activity building or space!
Well when I think about it, it is a way to make more money.
How enterprising of them. I think it's a great idea. Maybe they could even use it for weddings or a reception.
Hey, when we were blogging about the VT DH last year, DBCoop joked about opening a "pancake palace" there, and I said I would turn the downstairs dorm into doggie overnight and grooming facilities(those showers would have been perfect for bathing dogs). If you want to know what Coop said he would do with the dogs while the owners were upstairs , you will have to go back and read those blogs. It had to do with sled rides…LOL. There were some great skiing tales in the blogs also…
We sure do remember this LLColeman. I think Soney was a waiter at the Pancake Palace. But the pancakes didn't make it to the customers. That was so funny. When we have time we will go back and read those blogs. BTW haven't seen or heard from our fearless leader probably off galavanting around the country. Thanks LLColeman for reminding us about how much fun we had making up stories and acting silly.
I wonder who will do the cleaning up after the guests have gone?
I know who we can get, no problem.
I would like to apply.
Okay by me and you can bake some while you're there. I will wear my red apron that says "I'd rather quilt than cook" while I supervise.
Thanks for sharing that link! I must admit Linda had me in love & very attached to the inside of that home. It was so beautiful and she used all my favorite colors. Also, I always thought it might be more suited towards a "lodge" as oppose to a family home. I assume the gentleman that won {the stay at home lucky dad} took the money & ran!
This home looks really nice in the morning sun. Especially in that time-lapse picture! I wish that they would post more pictures of the inside. Hey Beehive, whats Halloween like in Midway?
Halloween is HUGE in Midway, fdteam. People decorate and have parties for the children and lots of trick or treaters come around. It's fun. I hope the weather is good.
I thought Mary was posting often. I've checked the Blog Cabin, Urban Oasis and nothing. Even the Dream home blog.
Maybe she's out here in Midway, although I haven't seen her. Maybe she's helping arrange things indoors, helping Linda, or filming with Superfan Gail.
Woo-Hoo! You're a Centenarian, Midway! Congrats!!!
Superfan Gail stated on her FB page that a vlog is on the way. She had a phone conversation
with "genius" Linda Woodrum who told her the house was amazing several times during
the phone call.
Great info, thanks for being the sleuth. I never think to look on FB, I doubt if I'm on there even a few times a year.
You're welcome, Beehive. "On its way" doesn't exactly pinpoint when but it let us know they're working on some new info. I'm not on FB but try to check it out for any blog news.
Behivestate: I have a question concerning winter weather in your location. You said Park City is 20 minutes from Midway. You also stated that you have a new Walmart in Park City. My question is: During the winter months and you're deep in snow, how hard is it to get to Park City? I have a close friend who is a manager of Walmart here in Mason, Ohio (suburb of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area). We get lots of snow in the winter time, but we have lots of highway crews who keep our roads salted so we can trave safely. Do you have good road service or because you're in the rural areas, do you have to wait until the big city get their roads cleaned first? I'm curious because I'm a senior citizen who has to walk on a walker, and when it snows I become a hermit. You said you loved nature and animals. I'm not too swift on nature, but I do love animals. Do you have good facilities for medical issues close by or do you have to go to SLC for good mendical care?
Hi cincylady58, Regarding the snow, yes we have great road crews in Utah because they get lots of experience! There are days we just stay home because it's more common sense than driving but mostly you can get where you need to go. We have a small hospital in Heber City which is good for emergencies but mostly you would go to Park City for doctors and they have a brand new hospital there. We have the best orthopedic surgeons in the country in Park City because of the athletes here. Many Olympians live and train in Park City, so we have the medical facilities. And, of course, Salt Lake City is accessible for more doctors and specialties. We have our doctors here in the area and in SLC both.
I personally wouldn't go to Park City on a day that was icy or a snow storm. I think the walker would make it harder for you in winter but if you have a good, big car with the right tires, you can get around. Most of us drive SUV's or trucks. This is no place for a little car. Of course the Dream Home comes with a big SUV that will be perfect for snowy days or summer adventures.
This area (Heber Valley) can be a little isolated if we have a big snow so we store food and supplies for just in case and we help each other. The new Walmart is less than 10 miles from the Dream Home and the Walmart in Park City is 20 miles the other direction. We have Costco and Target in Provo but that is 30 minutes down Provo Canyon and on a snowy winter's day I wouldn't go there.
Hope this answers your questions. Don't be a hermit! I'll come visit you even if I have to walk down on snowshoes!
P.S. Behive: I love reading your blogs and seeing the latest pictures of the DH. If I win the DH I would love to invite you over for coffee and dessert or maybe a full meal. You sound like a wonderful person. You stated in one of your old blogs you had some bad experiences in Tacoma, WA. I was born in Tacoma and lived all of my childhood and graduated from high school in Bremerton, WA. I moved to Ohio when my husband was discharged from the Navy where we lived ever since.
I did have many good times in Tacoma but over the years it was becoming more of a high crime area and I did not feel safe to go out walking even in my neighborhood sometimes. I lived in Lakewood, which was a suburb to the south, and near Ft. Lewis and McCord AFB. Tacoma has many beautiful areas, it's just too crowded for me now. Give me clean fresh air and no traffic congestion any day.
Has there been a hard freeze yet in Midway? The weather folks think we will get one this week. That is my clue that I may have to turn on the furnace.
Speaking of furnace, I turned it on this morning and it didn't light so we have to have the repair man/bull rider back out. We didn't have a hard freeze but it was cold last night and there was frost this morning. I'm bringing in my hanging basket from the porch at night. I think one more week good like this and that will be pretty much "it."
OMG you guys! It is probably the most beautiful day I've ever seen here! I went out to get a coffee and drive by the Dream Home but I never made it past Midway Main Street. I got out of my car, walked up and down, and took pictures for you, then I drove home and kept stopping for picture-taking. I never made it to the Coffee Station but once I get Lars down for his nap, DH can watch him and I can go back out there. It's pretty amazing, the colors today are softened as if in a tapestry of blue, green, red, gold and it is crisp and cool. Really I wish I could bring you all out here somehow (don't move here, though, I like it rural!!)
How about if one of us wins the house?
YES! Move here by all means if you win the house, Nebraska! And any bloggers, you all can move here anytime.
Are you coming around, Nebraska? I felt that Utah wasn't your top-choice when this started, but the home and the town of Midway are incredible, aren't they?
Speaking of views. We really like Pella windows. We have done lots of research and if we replace our windows we would choose Pella. If you have already read this disregard. The sun is out so Soney and I are going to do some gardening and baseball practice. We still need to plant the rest of our Spring bulbs. Oh well it seems we are always a day late and a dollar short or something like that. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/creating-a-bette…
Alicesoneysmom, I came to the blog with this link <a href="http://(http://www.kctv5.com/story/15720348/creating-a-better-view-in-the-hgtv-dream-home-2012)” target=”_blank”>(http://www.kctv5.com/story/15720348/creating-a-better-view-in-the-hgtv-dream-home-2012) and said what a coincidence Alice is talking about
Pella windows. It looks like the same article! I love all the info especially the architect's statement,
"It's all about the view". Every window frame is an art frame. Thank you for posting this!
That is really a coincidence. It seems like it happens alot on this blog. We think alike. That is why it is so much fun being here. Really enjoy reading all your posts DeerSpring we learn so much. Soney and I are throwing hugs your way from beautiful sunny Seattle (at least today anyway).
Thanks, Alice. It's a beautiful day here today. I enjoy your videos.
Alice, our windows are all Pella and they are the best windows we've ever had in a home. A few months after we'd been living here, the Pella rep came and knocked on the door and asked if we were satisfied with our windows and he even came and changed out a couple screens for us.
Behive:
How big is Midway, population wise? Although I love the Greater Cincinnati area, it is becoming a dangerous area to live in some places. Our Downtown shopping district has been rebuilt and is very beautiful. So, I guess I have some of the same feelings for Cincinnati that you have for Tacoma, WA. I do miss the mountain scenery. My mother's dining room window looked straight out to Mt. Rainier in the distance. I could get used to the dry summer air in Utah and eliminate the humidity that Ohio has. Talk to you later.
Get a look at the pictures I just posted in my DAILY BUZZ this morning. I'll find out the pop. for you asap. It's a small town, I know that much.
http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv7897.php
http://www.city-data.com/picfilesv/picv30940.php
Population of about 4,000 as of 2009 July. Hope you like the pictures. That "beehive" hill is Memorial Hill.
DAILY BUZZ. MIDWAY MORNING. 10/18/11. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67137540@N05/sets/72…
I went by the Dream Home but the security guy is still there and I only got one good picture of the DH from far back. I'll do better later. Not so many cars on site today but the garage door was open. The house looks so "finished," it is really incredible! Somebody better get ready because when you win this place, you won't want to give it up!!
It was a cool morning, I just waked up and down Main Street and took these pictures. Run it on "slideshow" then go back and look at the captions.
And Brenda, there's a picture or two I took specifically for you.
I have a feeling I know which ones they are!!! And it's not the donkey! :p Or is it?
No it's the Midway Country Corner bakery. Of course it's not the cute little donkey!
I KNEW it!!!! Thank you!!! I also like MIdway Cannery and Seasons of Home! Can't wait to see them in person!
I love the ones of the horses!
Thank you!! for taking time out of your day to spend thinking of us!!
Wow, Bee ! I feel like I have already seen one of the Dream Home specials–we were only missing Jack T and his shiny dome, LOL. The location crew should have consulted with YOU about the most atmospheric places to take photos….did you do all this with Lars along ? IMO you should be included in the HGTV reveal show, but I guess it was already filmed by now.
You have your OWN show, anyway, and we love it. I see that Seasons of Home sells quilts…do you like to go browse there ? I loved that "SPAA" sign with the old, rustic 'diving lady figure', your 'Designed to Sell" caption, but the fave was the 'crib' house…I am tempted to buy and renovate it, LOL–it has great views !! By the time this Heber Valley home is given away, you will have enough great photos to do a small exhibit at the 'Galleria' there !! It is a really charming community; i can see why you love it.
You may not be paid monetarily for all the photos and reporting, but you have made a lot of friends on this blog–beyond any price. <3
Hi LL, Seasons sells some quilts but they mostly are a wonderful gift shop and a place to get fabric and supplies for quilt making. It started out owned by 20 “stakeholders” but that didn't work too well and now they are just one owner and I think 3 minority stakeholders. It's a lovely shop, right at the end of Main Street and the Midway Country Corner cakes is right there across the street. BTW, the woman who owns the bakery was on “cake wars” on that Food Network show a couple years ago. And yes, Seasons of Home really IS my very most favorite get-away place in Midway. There's also a fun used book place called “Re-book” but I could not get a good picture of it yesterday d/t the light conditions.Since I've fallen in love with HGTV, now when I drive around I find captions going in my head for various houses up here. I love taking the pictures, it's like I've discovered a new treasure every time I get a good picture and I have learned so much. The “crib” house was a rare find. One day I was driving home from the gym and had to detour d/t road work. Voila! There is was. I keep my little camera in my purse all the time now, just in case. Yesterday when we were driving Lars to Walmart (he loves riding in the cart), I saw an incredible barn and I made my husband stop, back up, and let me jump out and get the shot!!Larson wasn't in the car when I did this batch of pictures because I don't think it's safe to stop and start, in and out, with him back there at this age, if I'm by myself. I really wanted to get more pictures of our Dream Home but I'm a little shy of Leroy Brown. The house is fabulous, just fabulous. I can't say enough how great HGTV has done.
What an amazing tour of a beautiful town. No wonder you fell in love with it. It has everything you need on a daily basis (even a Walmart down the road), and you can hit Provo by driving down a beautiful canyon if you want to do more serious shopping. I loved your comments on the photos. I was thinking "Curb Appeal: The Block" about 3 frames before you said it — like minds! I don't know which image is my favorite. I love the stenciling on the outside of the homes, and the views are, of course, first rate. I am with you that the iron work on the balcony is amazing. I think I like best that the architecture has kept that old world charm and the town planners really have done their jobs with ensuring that new businesses, like the grocery store, fit into that idea. You really should get a bonus from the Chamber of Commerce for this awesome photo tour, Bee!
Hi Wyoming, I had so much fun yesterday doing those pictures. I saw so much that I don't normally “see” when I was looking for pictures. I started a separate photo log for Heber Valley Barns. There is so much to like “out west,” as you know. I want to get pictures of The Homestead, Johnson's Mill B&B, and more of the old historic homes they are fixing up. I only had an hour yesterday and it wasn't enough, and the light was not quite right for some of my “must have” photos. I love having these just for me and playing them on my iMac IPhoto with the slide shows. My DH is really impressed lol.
Homestead and Johnson's B&B are 2 of my favorite Midway places! Okay, you are seriously making me want to to move from SLC over the mountain to Midway. I just need a fantastic idea for a business. Beehive — give me a great idea and I'd move in a minute!
Before we moved into our house, we stayed two nights at The Homestead in one of their little cottages. It is such a charming place and the restaurant has a great deck so you can sit outside and watch the golf course and the swans in the duck pond. The grounds at this resort are really beautiful, some of the most gorgeous flowers in Midway are here. And, of course, there is a full-service Spa and I'm told they do the best facials in the whole area.
Sorry I don't have any job scenerio for you, wishingforit, but just move here anyway and see what shakes loose for you! Worse comes to worse, you can always work at Scrappy's or The Store.
Thanks, Beehive. I love the alpine theme throughout the area and of course, the wonderful
views surrounding the town. You're really spoiling us with all your photos and descriptions,
Bee. Love it!
That makes me happy, DeerSpring. Thank you so much.
THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for sharing all of those photos with us.
This DH blog is awfully quiet you can even hear a pin drop. Soney and I need to take a music break. Mr. Smarty Pants would not let me do much gardening. He takes his baseball very seriously. In fact he is going to wear his Mariner's uniform on Halloween. He said it is too bad they didn't pick him to join the team because they might have won alot more games. Anyway this song doesn't have anything to do with baseball just a pretty video and song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3S5lgxJ3Xk&fe…
Well great minds think alike. I wish the Mariners were a good team again, like in 2001 when Ichiro came on board from Japan.
Thanks for the link, Alice and Soney! The first black horse in the slideshow looks somewhat like my riding horse (remember "State Secrets"?). As soon as I get a good picture of him I will use it as my next avatar!
Have been meaning to tell you how beautiful your horse is on your avatar. Everytime we see a horse we think of you. You bring back such great memories of my Grandparents' farm in Montana. Life was so simple then even though it was a lot of hard work. Then at the end of the day my Grandma would play the harmonica for us. Thanks for jogging my memory again C&E.
Checking back in after a few months of disappearing. Can't wait to check the online tour when it comes up December 1st. I'm asking a favor of Mary as I saw other people question it in the past…the rules were vague as to if military stationed overseas can enter or not (and people on here debated back and forth as to their interpretations)…this year, we will be one of those military families overseas– I would love a straight answer. I will be super sad if I miss out on entering this year…not as if I ever win, but there's always the fun in the possibility. Thanks!
O.A. Family–wishing you a great adventure, safety and good health overseas..I would certainly love to see you win one of these contests. Best of luck & fortune !
Thank you!
Beehivestate is AWESOME!!!!
Oh thank you!
You are SOOO welcome!!
Brenda, so true !! <3
What would we do without her ??
back at you, LL!
I know we wouldn't have been blessed with a new friend !!! AND several pictures we wouldn't see if it wasn't for her. <3
DAILY BUZZ. PARK CITY WALK. 10/19/2011. I give you another walk, this time in Park City, to some of my favorite places. Hope you like! http://www.flickr.com/photos/67137540@N05/sets/72…
Play on slideshow then go back if you want to read the captions. I hope it's not too many pictures but it was just so beautiful today and then my DH kept grabbing the camera to "get the shot" as he saw it. This is a typical walk we would take with Lars on a nice day. We stopped at the swings at the end.
Your pictures are just beautiful and your little Lars is such a Cutie Pie. What is so great about your pictures is you tell a story along with them and that makes it extra special. Thank you so much. We enjoy each and every one of them! Can just picture your DH grabbing the camera so funny.
Alice and Soney, my DH wanted to be sure he got "full credit" for the pictures he took! We have both had so much fun today. I actually have exceeded my allowance of 200 photos free on flickr and I had to buy a year's membership for $24.95 so now I can post unlimited pictures. You will be sick of me and my camera before this is over lol !!
Thank you Mr. DH for all of the beaUTiful pictures you took!!!! We appreciate you too!
I'm ready to take walks with you! BEEHIVESTATE I wish I knew your first name. It's a delight having you put so much into introducing & educating all of us on the area. You are very special and I want to formally say "THANK YOU".
Bless you, SellaF. Thank YOU for appreciating! It makes it worthwhile when somebody enjoys the pictures as much as I did taking them.
The day wouldn't be complete unless I saw a post and pictures from you !!!! *HUGS!!*
Thank you for the Park City photos, Beehive! I liked the colors and creativity buzzing around the
town. I think all the awe inspiring scenery of the area brings out a creative streak and in the
case of the S h o e Tree, an outburst of plain giddiness and fun! Thanks to DH for his share,
too.
That Shoe Tree is pretty amazing. There are even ski boots up there. I had a hard time limiting my pictures, there were so many things to look at. Every time I go out to take pictures, I see new things.
I saw the ski boots and laughed because they're heavy and not like tossing sneakers up
there. Beehive, I posted a link on the new blog that shows the DH cabinetry layout.
Thanks, DeerSpring, I saw it and it's great! Here's to great wishes and good luck!! I could live in that home.
Cool pictures!!! Lots to see!