So it begins … La Casita

Posted on May 30, 2020July 11, 2020 by patrice

So after so much time we are finally going to finish our building process. This past Monday they started our Casita - exciting!! Roberto & crew worked on the main house so we have inside track to plumbing and everything - woohoo for us. Great team to complete the project can't wait. They tell me three months more or less. May 25, 2020 we started.

: front view

: side view

: floor plan

: new construction bodgea

: old bodega is now down, we will remove the raised beds too for now

: outline of the la casita, we will re landscape once its finished

Where have we been?

Posted on July 4, 2019September 10, 2019 by patrice

Changing things up with paint – wow love it!

Posted on August 25, 2018September 3, 2018 by patrice

Its been 4 years since our home was completed – so why not paint? While we are at it, lets show off some of the fabulous features that Ramiro incorporated into our exterior!!

: entry finished

: a pop of color

: view from the street

: this should pull people to the front door

: another view of the entrance

: loving the blue

: looks good

: arch and bench

: moon wall

: little trim in the back

: looking through the arch towards the street

: pizza oven

: had to add just a little more

: color pop

: master window trimmed

: the tiaras

: another angle

: eyebrow master closet and bottle window master bath

: Front of the house

: front wall in progress

: almost there

: finished front wall

: another view of the front of the hosue

: front herb spiral

: back herb spiral

: gas tank closet and hot water tanks

: water treatment generator and water softener

Casa 12

Posted on June 1, 2018September 3, 2018 by patrice

: House

: entry – lights

: entry no lights

: foyer – indoor patio

: entry hall – looking towards foyer

: guest wing entry

: living room (front door in the rear)

: master wing entry

: outdoor kitchen, bread oven

: view from guest wing to foyer

: guest wing hallway to second office / bedroom

: entry to guest wing hall to second office / bedroom

: master bedroom

: master bedroom

: master bedroom – lovely view to Mt Imbabura

: Master Bath, double shower heads walk in shower

: 4 person soaker tub

: kitchen breakfast room

: kitchen

: master bath double vanities

Let me help you plan your next adventure

Posted on February 23, 2018February 23, 2018 by patrice

So last year I became a travel agent, it made sense to us as I am always planning things for others! Expedia offered excellent training and I was certified within a very short time. Now the fun begins. Planning, which as you know I am very good at, budget travel, oh yes! And working on how to get from here to there by ship – why not?

I surprise myself about the knowledge I have acquired about the many places we have visited around the world and I love to share things to do and see.

Deals of the week

My Facebook Page

Viking River or Ocean Cruises

House & Yard October

Posted on October 30, 2016July 20, 2017 by patrice

The yard has grown up considerably in such a short time – here is how our home & yard look today. I was able to fix the enlarging problem on the photos.