JanBeek

Touring Homes

Today was the annual parade of homes
in Ennis, Montana.
It was a fundraiser for our local Madison Valley Med Center.
As a MVMC volunteer, I was hostess
all morning at one of the homes.
I lucked out because this was a marvelous,
gorgeous place to spend the morning.
Let me share some of the views with you.
Maybe you will get some decorting ideas.

The design from the outside is quite square and modern. But once you step inside the front door, you see an early 1800s chair – inherited from the owner’s great-grandparents – and brought here in the early 1900’s from Germany.

You know you’re in for a treat when you see the art work on the walls and the other family heirlooms dotted throughout.

The owners’ almost life-sized painting in the entry gives you a clue to their vibrant personalities. And the dog by the hearth shows you their hearts of warmth and love.

Keep going, and look out. The house seems to be floating on Lake Ennis. There are no guard rails on the deck to interrupt your view of the lake.

The window to the right of this continues the spectacular view.

Step outside and dream awhile.

Sit in the hammock and read a good book.

Choose a chair and we’ll tell each other tales of the last 24″ trout we caught in that lake.

Wait for the next fisherman to drift by.

Back out the front door, join me for a swim in the exercise pool in the guest house. You can rent it for a couple of nights and really enjoy this Montana wonderland.

To your right is the bedroom with a small kitchenette and the bathroom. Do you feel like you could stay here awhile – no problem?

I hated to leave, but life must go on. Hope you enjoyed the house tour. Oh, can’t leave wihout going back into the main house to thank the owners for their hospitality. Don’t you love this kitchen?

All this – and nice people, too.
What a great way to spend a day, huh?

Thanks for visiting with me.

See ya tomorrow.