Good friends, good times

 Imagine the beautiful Virginia countryside, a long winding drive past a few large beautiful homes and sleek, well fed horses.  At the end of the drive a welcoming, gracious Southern home and just beyond that a calm and peaceful lake.
Sigh, I have to admit I did a little happy dance when I saw my friends home and where I would be staying for a few nights.
Lynn, The Vintage Nest, came out to greet me.  I was sooo happy to see her. After "knowing" her via the internet for over 3 years it was good to meet her "up close and personal".
We went inside and I met her husband, a gentleman

 with a temperament similar to my Sweeties....calm, quiet, gracious and smart. I met Ben, a beautiful and very well mannered golden retriever and Mouse the sweetest cat.
   We had supper and I found out that Lynn is a great cook... who knew !!!  So now my little happy dance is a full out jubilee :) .





I could write a book about their hospitality and Lynn's beautiful home.  She has decorated in what I call  "restrained elegance".  It's a bit eclectic, French Country, cottage and, even though it is large, cozy.  There is a view of the lake from every room.  My bedroom had two skylights as well as the beautiful view.                                                                  

No wonder she has such a precious hen house, she just has great taste and an eye for lovely things.

 Gentle Ben ... a reflection of his owners temperaments and a very sweet companion.

 Sweet little Mouse...she is a tiny thing and I was told she wasn't all that sweet :)) but she was on her best behavior while I was there.

 The EAT sign is in the kitchen looking to the dining room and then to the screened in side porch.  There is also a wonderful deck on the back of the house. The living room has a view of the lake and the swimming pool.   I decided not to take/show many photos of her lovely home to respect her privacy and to allow her to show what she wants ya'll to see.  You'll just have to trust me when I say it is a wonderful home.

Lynn and I spent a night at a B & B in Leesburg and did a little shopping.  That's for another post with photos. I just had a wonderful time and thank Lynn and her Sweetie for welcoming me to their beautiful home. (())