2540 Old Shell Road

Hello My Love!!! Here are many photos of the property at 2540 Old Shell Road. First of all, you should know that there is a really nice wine shop in the little center right next to this building - the woman working in there is from South Africa. I think you will like her. She did not have any CNdP today, but she was familiar with it and said it was out due to Mardi Gras. So.......

Here are some photos:

First, the approach from the West:

Looking at building from across the street - the studio would be space on the right
A closer look. The windows on the left are in the behind the counter space
You can see the counter to the direct left
Here is a shot through the windows
This section needs to be made into windows -- we need more light
I'd also like to see some cinder block replaced with glass here
Back of the building - these refrigerators will be removed but look at all the parking!
This garage will be part of our space
The west side of the building - this will belong to the restaurant
This is directly across the street
This is to the west
This is directly to the west
"This is directly to the east - there are a whole row of cute and upscale shops like this
Interesting shop - don't know what it is, must look it up.

I'm staying out on Dauphin Island and it is absolutely adorable. I'm certain you will love it here! Also went to the River house with Higbee and she loved it -- she ran around like a maniac and was smiling ear to ear - avoided the water - it was great to see her so happy!!!

I love that house.

I emailed Mani, David Kiser and Joani about rent pricing. Hopefully I'll hear from them soon. I love you Colonel Belvedere!!!

The girl you love....as a child

Isn't she cute?  I have to admit, for a half of a second, I wonder what our child would look like, but then I come to my senses.  

The dress I like - so far

Okay, I'm not a waif like this girl, but I do look pretty good in this dress.  Do you like it?  it's elegant, simple, and the lines are quite nice.  

Wedding Invitation Ideas

Here are the color palates that I like and a sample invitation that I thought about -- what do you think of the images?  I think they are beautiful!!  You are deeply loved Billy Moran!!!

Amazing photos of our mobile home

Selected images from Lucy and Liana Day - you get to see them before I post on the blog!

Hi Bill!!!  

Here are a few photos from the last camera download.  Many are highlights of the Lucy/Liana day:

First, a little out of chronological order, some pictures from the Lucy/Liana day.  We went to the Gap and I found a few jeans I wanted to try on.........

Then (but actually earlier in the day) on our trip to Anthropologie, I saw the following ottoman.  Thought it might look good in your bedroom, so I took a picture to see what you think -- what do you think???

Lunch with Liana - notice my new glasses!!  And my awesome beautiful necklace!  And the great food!!!  And Liana's butt crack!!!  (well, ignore that)  

Took this at the studio a few days ago -- kind of hard to figure out which is the stuffed animal!!

Here's one that we took together before you left.  It's not the best shot of either of us, but I like it very much -- it makes me smile.  You can really see how happy we are and your beautiful blue eyes are especially wonderful.  Thought you'd enjoy seeing it too.  

And finally, I love this shot.  It just makes me want to kiss you.  All over.  The feeling of love that wells up in my heart is palpable.  

A few more ideas

Hello there Bill!!!  

Here are a few more ideas about our home:  

Not entirely brand new, although upgrades are very nice

Lots of light and sunshine

Hardwood floors

High ceilings

Quirky touches

It shouldn't look like every other house on the block.  

We may have to make improvements on our own

Work Shed/space/garage for your tools and "man space"  

Space for animals

Cool neighbors and fun community

Great big water heater for great big baths

Room to grow tomatoes and flowers (did I already mention that?)

Curb appeal, i.e. the front isn't all garage

A beautiful oak tree on the property

Place to store our outdoor gear, bikes, camping stuff, etc.

-- In a community, meaning not a city, not out in the boondocks with no one around, but in a place that's relaxed, diverse, has a little bit of history

-- NOT a gated community

-- With a porch like the one we sat on in the New Orleans B&B - doesn't have to be the same architecture, but it should have a similar feeling - like a sanctuary.  

Here are a few photos of things that might appeal to you - let me know what you think:

This is my most favorite house in Sacramento.  Have never been inside of it, but I love that it's not a box; the architecture is very interesting and I like the Spanish/Art Deco style

I like the Old-world Spanish style of this porch and the grassy slabs make a nice and interesting front

I like the architectural arches and the view....well, that's an easy one.  

This is Judi in Africa's front porch with a view of the Zambezi river.  Look at the glass arches - they are gin bottles in the wall!!!