03rd March 2008
Far into the mountains of Northern Idaho, above the rivers and streams that flow in the lower valleys lies a small little alpine lake that could have possibly been sent down from Heaven. Crystal clear water with native brook trout abundant in it's waters...
25th February 2008
Years of building furniture of many different styles has given me much insight into what people like and dislike in the decorating world. One thing that is often common in many of my clients is that people seem to long for the simple life and cabin livin...
28th January 2008
A lamp out of rocks?...Am I crazy? Actually, I have been doing this for a few years now and when done correctly, the final product is beautiful and extremely unique. If you decide to take this venture on, be prepared for your family and friends to be in...
23rd January 2008
Have you ever tried to smoke a fish? (I know, it is hard to get them lit!) Anyway, I have here a great recipe for smoking salmon and trout that is simple but very tasty. In a minute, I will give you the recipe but first a little story about how this re...
21st January 2008
She talked about it; she dreamed about it, she never let it go. This was how a friend of mine regarded her fear of coming across a bear when we would go hiking in the wilderness areas of Idaho. Her character is strong in all other ways. She is kind, ha...
21st January 2008
I have to tell you, I wish that someday I had enough money to never apply for a loan again. I know, I am dreaming. Applying for a loan is certainly something we have all done and will do repeatedly throughout our life time. If you are considering getti...
16th January 2008
Sometimes I long for the days of old, the days when we could trust the people we deal with and never question their integrity. Unfortunately, if we choose to use the internet consistently, we must be prepared to be extremely careful when we deal with any...