Mini Getaway!

Mr. Seventies & I spent an enjoyable couple of days with my nephew & his wife (and two pups) in Nova Scotia....their newly built home is beautiful!  So well thought out and decorated...I'll share but a small peek inside their modern farmhouse.   The welcoming exterior in all it's festive glory...

An inviting & cozy front entry.....each window decorated with wreath and candles...

This beautiful setting as you enter the front of the home....the lighted snowmen...are glass jars...with inverted rose bowls for heads....painted white...wearing adorable hat & scarf! (stitched from a dollar store throw).   Inside each jar is a set of led lights.  These were made by my nephew's mother-in-law who has since passed away.  

The floor to vaulted ceiling gorgeous fireplace....they plan to purchase a taller tree after the holidays...I'm crushing on the framed television....what a decorative way to show it...besides big black boxes on the wall!  I am so not a fan of having a television stuck on a cabinet or wall (such as ours is).  I'd love to have Mr. Seventies frame ours....it's an older set....doubtful they even make frames for them.  

Next to the family room....is their amazing kitchen...no detail has been overlooked.  A small pantry is off to the right of the custom kitchen island...there isn't one thing I don't love about this home! (just knock on the oven or refrigerator door....and the insides light up)...and that range hood and light fixtures!!

The glass areas over the cabinets....house my nephew's Mom's china set...

The pantry is well stocked....and such a wonderful room for storage....

To the left of the kitchen is a wonderful dining area....which can seat eight comfortably....

The back of the house....is still a work in progress.  A beautiful spot to relax with in ground pool, hot tub....and pool house complete with 1/4 bath!   Also a covered area with a large patio & propane fire pit.  An outdoor kitchen is in the works for next summer...there's even an outside pizza oven.  Not visible in the photo is a temporary fence....to keep their two Frenchies from wandering away!  This little guy is a first class escape artist. A permanent fence will be installed in the spring....

The main bathroom....with heated tile floors!  Oh so luxurious on the feet!!  

And a sneak peek into the main bedroom ensuite!  With heated floors as well....such a beautiful, relaxing way to wind down or start your day...

Their laundry team....and to the right of the set is a large cabinet storage area....

There are two large guest bedrooms....the main bedroom & my nephew's office on the main floor.  The upper level contains a large office/craft room (complete with 3/4 bath)....his wife's workspace. 

And the French brigade...Harley is the cream...and his brother Dozer is a brindle boy.  We had such a great time with them....they are much larger than a little wire hair dachshund!  But every bit as loved and well cared for...

Dozer's favourite hang out.....a great spot to warm his backside!

We had such a great visit....hanging out & catching up & enjoyed a delicious bar-b-que!  We didn't want to do anything but enjoy their company and home.  They have been nomads while their house was being built...staying with various family members or  at their summer cottage in Maine.  So thankful they are getting settled...we look forward to spending time with them.  After twenty years or more living and working in Ontario....it's wonderful to have them back in the Maritimes!

Sadly each lost their Moms in 2016.....within a few weeks of one another.  I know they are so proud...watching over from heaven.  My beloved sister is mother to my nephew.....she is missed every day.

Liesel had a wonderful time with our dog sitter...and I felt fully at ease that she was in the best of care...and received photos and videos of their time together.  I'm a tad bit attached to Liesel....her care & happiness is extremely important.  She looks pretty happy in this photo!

We're getting a bit of snow today....not a storm and no winds thankfully.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today....I'm so glad you did.  Drop over to Susan's blog https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for   Metamorphosis Monday 

There are some awesome holiday blog tours going on this week at https://www.astrollthrulife.net/ and I'll be sharing on Tuesday with Lyndsey at https://perfectlyimperfect-lwl.com/ for Tell It To Me Tuesday!!

Til next time peeps!