6.27.2010

~ in the 'hood.....



Seeing how other people live has always been a fascination of mine. I know, sort of strange, huh? But if you are reading my blog, you probably have the same fascination.....

Of course, I love to see the inside of people's homes. Sometimes when I meet someone I try to guess how they decorate the inside of their home. Are they someone that cares, like me? Or do they take a more "functional" approach?

Because we have moved around a fair amount, I am always interested in finding great neighborhoods, the kinds where neighbors really look out for one another, where there are garden clubs that prune and care for neighborhood streets and people are always out walking their dogs and kids are riding their bikes - my kind of place!

Finding out about where you live and looking at beautiful pictures of the insides of your homes is one of the reasons I read blogs!


Thought I would share a bit about the neighborhood I live in today, 'cause for as much complaining I do about the Minnesota winters, summer is really idyllic here in Cottagewood on the shores of Lake Minnetonka!

Our neighborhood sits on a peninsula so we are surrounded by water on two sides (duh?). We have three neighborhood beaches. Our favorite beach is Sandy Beach where a life guard sits on duty so, if you (not me, of course) are so inclined to skip playing in the water with your kiddos (cause I am always in the lake with the kids playing marco polo)and perhaps would rather enjoy reading a nice book or flipping through a design magazine - or even checking out the blogs on your iPhone.....I am just saying....YOU CAN!

This is my little girl yesterday....



She's doing alot of jumping off the dock lately!



And when I am not playing marco polo (or reading my book, or flipping through design magazines, or checking blogs on my iPhone) I like to watch the sailboats go by.



So....tell me a bit about what I might find going on in your neighborhood this summer?
10 comments on "~ in the 'hood....."
  1. Hi there, I just found your blog and read this post thinking how I am the same way when it comes to knowing how people live and decorate. I thought I was the only one and it's great to know that I am not alone. We just returned back from Florida today and from Oklahoma to Florida there were so many homes and towns that made my mind wonder how people live and decorate their life. It's funny to come across your post knowing I have been thinking the same thing for over 1000 miles. Love your blog and will be reading more.

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  2. Hello over there Jill....!!

    THANKS so much for your note....! Your home town sounds idyllic....LOVE the pics of the girls having fun off the dock....If I weren't yearning for summer I am NOW....hahahahaha....At least I'll get to experience a piece of Minnesota magic come September.... :o) !!

    Cheers from Oz,
    Tamarah :o)

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  3. So, so jealous! I have a pond? Does that count? Looks like a fantastic place!

    Lani

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  4. maybe i will get to experience it in a few weeks....
    hmmm.

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  5. Sounds divine and the water looks so pretty where you live Jill. let's see our neighborhood is filled to the brim with kids, our cul-de-sac has lots of kids, so there is always water fights and slip in slides and popsicles and all the fun summer stuff, it is nice for my son to just step outside and feel the magic of summer!

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  6. Hi Jill, I just stopped by for a visit and was thrilled to find a blog with your chic decorating style. Your cottage is too cute. Your girls are very lucky. See you soon..

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  7. Hello Jill,

    I'm heading to Minnesota this weekend to visit my dad in Alexandria. I plan on doing a lot of visiting and swimming at the lakes. There is nothing better than to go swimming in Minnesota in July. I can't wait. Thanks for your post.

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  8. Hi,

    I just found your blog by bouncing around the blog world this afternoon. I love Minnesota - and know exactly where you live because my brother-in-law lived there for a few years a long time ago!

    It's quiet in my neighborhood here in Maryland - I live between Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC in a lovely little community with a small town feel.

    My kids are at camp, my hubby is away on a military trip and I'm enjoying "me" time!

    I'll definitely visit your blog again!

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  9. Hi,

    I just found your blog by bouncing around the blog world this afternoon. I love Minnesota - and know exactly where you live because my brother-in-law lived there for a few years a long time ago!

    It's quiet in my neighborhood here in Maryland - I live between Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC in a lovely little community with a small town feel.

    My kids are at camp, my hubby is away on a military trip and I'm enjoying "me" time!

    I'll definitely visit your blog again!

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  10. I grew up in Minnesota and love coming home to visit.

    Ashlyn

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