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The story behind the lamp

2025-05-062025-04-30 by Mike
All the petals installed on the frame.

We were curious In our last post, “A different kind of light”, we told you about our experience buying, assembling, and installing a unique light fixture for our dining room. …

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Categories Remodeling, USA Tags Lewiston, Vietnam 5 Comments

A different kind of light

2025-04-18 by Mike
The Plumeria light illuminating our dining room.

We’ve been searching for unique items to furnish our home. Our latest find is a handmade lamp from an artisan in Viet Nam.

Categories Remodeling, USA Tags Lewiston 18 Comments

Book report: “My Life In France” by Julia Child

2025-01-24 by Mike
My slightly used copy of "My Life In France" by Julia Child with Alex Prud'homme.

I recently read Julia Child’s book “My Life In France”. Here’s my review.

Categories Book Reviews Tags France, Lewiston 10 Comments

Persimmon salad…almost

2025-01-242025-01-10 by Mary
A close up photo of a persimmon, halloumi, and walnut salad.

Mary found a great recipe for a salad with persimmons and halloumi cheese – two things we had never tried.

Categories Food, Recipes, USA Tags Lewiston 13 Comments

OhSh*t, It’s Not Gonna Fit!

2024-12-212024-12-20 by Mike
Before - The old refrigerator in place.

We had to make some modifications to our kitchen when we bought a new refrigerator, but we got a big surprise on delivery day.

Categories Remodeling, USA Tags Lewiston 22 Comments

What is a “palouse”?

2024-12-072024-12-06 by admin
The Palouse on a day when storms were threatening. It appears to be grey and tan. In the foreground is one of the bridges that connect Idaho to Washington.

At first we thought the Palouse looked like an alien planet, but now it’s an ever-changing backdrop to where we live.

Categories USA Tags Lewiston 12 Comments

Now we have a project

2024-11-162024-11-16 by Mike
Our property seen from the street. The lot is full of trees with brightly colored leaves.

We are getting settled in Lewiston, Idaho, and have made a couple major decisions, one of which started a major project.

Categories USA Tags Lewiston 25 Comments

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