Life has been a little bit crazy lately as you can probably tell by the lack of posting around here. Isn't that kind of the norm for this time of year? We've got two weeks left of school before we jump into summer so our days have been a whirlwind of year-end activities, conferences and work trips, getting the cottage ready, and working hard at getting BlogPodium organized before the lazy days of summer take hold. I thought I'd share some of what I've been up to lately...

I attended a conference in Niagara On The Lake and came upon this stunning inn. I love the Dutch Colonial architecture and the cedar shingles. It's so perfectly suited for a city by the lake. Although, from the interior, the angled roof lines would probably drive me nuts. I like my ceilings straight, please.


We attend the Shaw Festival while at the conference and I came upon this very tranquil scene outside. This would be great inspiration for a sunroom overlooking an outdoor pond or pool. It reminds me of HandyMan's childhood home.