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Housewarming Party



We attended our first barbecue of the season over the weekend that was a housewarming party for our friends who had just moved into their new home 10 days ago! 

Their new home is an old farmhouse built in the early 1900's that is bursting with charm.  Love it!
It's like you walked into an oasis away from all realities of the city.

There are so many things about their house I LOVE, I don't know where to begin.  How about the pool for starters.  It wasn't up and running on this day but it will be soon. Do I smell a pool party?

There will be plenty of room for everybody to park in this long driveway with a turn-around circle - so quaint.
A large, covered, porch with beautiful hardwood floors overlooks the backyard and pool.




The previous owners lived here for 25 years and they were planning to open a bed and breakfast but that never materialized.


The house is perfect for it, however, with all kinds of herbs growing around the grounds

as well as lots of room for some serious vegetable gardens.


Anybody want some rhubarb?


The chicks are comfortably moved in and enjoying their new spread.


Can you believe this place is right in the city of Boise?  Love it!  (How many times have I said that?)

For the barbecue we enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs with some beverages of choice

and lots of delicious salads




including my Asian pasta salad


There were also a couple of birthday celebrations on this evening


with a couple of festive birthday cakes.


"…just a little taste..."

This little guy is going to LOVE his new home.  His bedroom is already adorable.


He will get many delicious meals in this kitchen since his mom and dad are wonderful cooks.


And there will be many warm gatherings of friends and family in this dinning room


complete with the bed and breakfast touch of plates lining the wall in the dinning room.



Walking into the living room, you can't help but love the fireplace with the cute little wooden benches along side it


as well as the beautiful wall decor in the living room.
Off of the front entrance is the delightful sitting room.


I mustn't leave out the front porch.  Nobody can resist sitting out on a big front porch on a warm summer day especially this one.



The rest of the inside of the house is full of charming touches such as these lovely French doors

and decorative ceiling in one of the bedrooms.


And let's not forget the main bathroom where you can rest in more ways than one.

A happy home owner with many future memories to be had gives much reason for smiling.


The night ended with the fire pit going full blast. 

Our first barbecue of the season was a huge success and we are looking so forward to summer ahead…and maybe a pool party?  


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