Winter Wonderland

1/4/2014

The snow started falling around 4 PM, not the rain they were calling for that was supposed to turn to snow later in the evening. And it began sticking immediately - not one flake that I watched melted away. By the time the sun rose into a clear blue sky our yard and neighborhood were transformed into a winter wonderland.

The air was so cold that what little snow melted in the direct sunlight froze again mid-drip forming long chains of ice sickles that fringed the eaves.

Transforming a neighbor’s home into a gingerbread cottage.

My Hero got his exercise clearing paths and walkways….

While Willow impatiently reminded him that she would much rather be playing ball.

Bird House Party!!!!

Fun and funky in summer, I really love the way our “flower bed” looks with its blankets of white.

Time to go….

Willow is waiting….

Stay snuggly warm and safe.

HUGS!

Cindy

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Welcome!

I’m Cindy, thank you so much for visiting The Quirky Nest.

The Quirky Nest derives its name from our Realtor's query, "What are you looking for in a home?" to which my Hero responded, "Something quirky, no cookie cutter houses." And so this little house became ours. The fact that it came with no less than five birdhouses plus one vine-wrapped bird condo kinda underscores the whole nest thing

We share our home with one large Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Willow, and two kitty boys named Finneus and Barley. AKA, the kids.

I'm a recently transplanted Southerner. We're not really all that far north of the Mason Dixon Line, but there are moments when I feel a strong kindred spirit with Dorothy.

I'm the mom of three grown sons and the grand-momma of two beautiful granddaughters. Two fabulous daughters-in-law are an added bonus.

I qualify for most, but not quite all, senior discounts. It’s sort of a blessing with a curse.

I'm a hunter-gatherer. Antique shops, flea markets, dusty old junk shops and architectural salvage yards are my perfect playgrounds. Finding that unexpected something that I didn't know I was looking for makes me absolutely giddy.

But mostly, I find my greatest joy in helping others, nurturing my family, creating a warm inviting home, and adding a little of my history to the things I touch.

My Hero and I have a very long list of projects that we are undertaking around our home. Old houses, with their lath and plaster walls and less than level or straight anything, bring a whole different set of issues to the table and I can’t wait to share our challenges and solutions with you.

In 2020 our little house will be a century old. We, my Hero and I, are working hard to make sure she is ready for the next 100 years and would love for you to join us on the adventure.

Joy to all!

Cindy

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