The Albatross in my Bedroom

I bought this wonderful large pull at Anthropology a few years ago, I wasn't sure what I would do with it, who knew it would be inspiration piece for this project.

I will have to admit leaving my bedroom at the Depot House for this bedroom at our little Barn House, well let's just say it came with it's challenges. Yes, this is the back of the brick chimney from the fireplace in the living room, strange, I know. Some man designed this on the back of a napkin over a few beers no doubt, wait a minute I have drawn out many ideas on the back of a napkin, hopefully that is where the similarities stop.

I knew I had to paint it, to try and make it disappear, I love this color, Mary Carol's Sugar Cookie from her designer paint line at Nell Hill's, walls and brick all the same color, trim and ceiling Garrity Cream. I loved the final results but it still needs something, the opening looked strange, I do need storage, how about a floor to ceiling cabinet? I really like this idea, the perfect finishing touch!

I drew out the design and  called my friend Randy, after a few changes it was ready, my son Grant gave it a beautiful spray finish.  Ready for installation.

Bob and Randy make a great team.

Fitting perfectly!

Installing the doors!

My Glass knob was perfect, a trip back to Anthropology resulted in square matching pulls.

So what do you think?  Before

After!

I love my cozy eclectic bedroom...

My question to you... are your afraid to paint brick?

Don't be!

Blessings, Julie

                        

                                   Fire Lake Camp’s 

                           Hands in the Dirt Series

Planting an Herb Garden

Herb gardens bring exciting tastes to our meals and can bring comfort and healing to our bodies. Fresh herbs are the best tasting and most nutritious. Anyone with a small patch of sunny space can have an herb garden. Learn how to get started during this hands on class and  have an herb garden of your own. After class we will stroll through the gardens  tour  Fire Lake Camp and enjoy a beautiful lunch severed alfresco on our long tables created just for you by our guest chef. 


Date April 21st. class starts at10:00 , lunch served at Noon. 
Designs will be available as well as the highest quality herb selection for you to purchase for your own garden. Your garden experience $40.00 per person. Space is very limited.

Note: Our Asparagus Patch will be open for picking during your visit.

Planting a Potager Garden

A Potager Garden is a Kitchen garden which is a beautiful ornamental vegetable garden where vegetables, herbs and flowers are chosen according to their aesthetic value as well as their edible value and are mixed together in one or more vegetable garden beds. After class we will stroll through the gardens  tour  Fire Lake Camp and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and local wine selection  created  just for you by our guest chef. 
 Date :April 21st. Class starts at 3:00.
 Designs will be available as well as the highest quality herb, vegetable and flower selection for you to purchase for your own garden. Your garden experience $40.00 per person. Space is very limited.
Note: Our Asparagus Patch will be open for picking during your visit.

Planting a Container Garden

Just as stylish accessories bring a room to life, gorgeous planted containers are the finishing touch for every garden  Flower gardening in container gardens is truly a joy of mine. So whether it's space issues as the motive...or, if you're like me, the shear beauty of a well done container always catches your eye, we hope you find many ideas for container gardening through this hands on class.  After class we will stroll through the gardens  tour  Fire Lake Camp enjoy a beautiful lunch severed alfresco on our long tables created just for you by our guest chef.


 Date: May 5th, class starts at 10:00, lunch served at Noon.
 Design list, and the highest quality plants will be available for your purchase,  if you would like to plant your container garden after our lunch we will assist you in planting your container. Containers, plants and soil will be available, you can also bring your own favorite container.
Note:  Our Asparagus Patch will be open for picking during your visit.

Classes taught by Julie Zoller ~ 

We are so excited to have you as a visitor to Fire Lake Camp!


See you soon!


Julie

Yoga at the Lake

Yogi Brenda Wrischnik brings her love of yoga and nature to Fire Lake Camp.

The perfect combination, yoga, water and nature.

Saturday, September 17th 

Yoga session starts 10:30

on the banks of Fire Lake.

$30.00 per person includes 1 1/4 hour of yoga lake side and a healthy colorful kebab food experience. 

The yoga class is a mixed-level Hatha flow - beginners welcome! Wear comfortable, layered clothing, mats will be available if  needed. Bring a large towel and water.

Meet Yogi Brenda

Brenda has 27 years in the fitness business as a certified instructor and personal trainer, Brenda's gift of  compassion  for people helps to create the perfect yoga experience.

After a cool down take part in a gathering of food.

Kebab Bar

A Colorful Healthy Kebab Bar will allow guests to choose their own meats and veggies creating an eye catching custom kabob. After assembling them, each kabob will be cooked on an open fire pit and grilled to perfection. Lunch will be served with salad and specialty teas on long tables lakeside.

Join us, won't you for this wonderful fall morning in the country.   

Reserve your space, call 913-544-9260

Blessing, Julie

Tapas on the Farm with a Flick

For those craving the ultimate foodie experience,  join  us at Fire Lake Camp for "Tapas on the Farm with a  Flick".                 
Movie night was never like this!!!

"Tapas on the Farm" at Fire Lake Camp will be serving a 

wonderful collection of fresh local foods from local growers and producers served with a delightful sangria.  

Meet the growers, experience the passion that goes into growing fresh local foods. Our chef for the evening will be Donna Nagle from Molly's Table an amazing local chef with a heart for the local farmer.

   

The Event is:    August, 13th,  6:30 

Enjoy a delicious all-local  cooked fresh  Tapas Dinners-at-the-Farm while taking in a movie on the banks of Fire Lake. Between your meal and the movie, kayak, fish or just relax in the country is recommended.  The movie starts around 8:30 under the stars with a Sky Lantern release and gourmet  s'mores around the fire-pit at the close of the evening. 

 Reservations are required...913-544-9260

 $60 per person, plus tax. $110 per couple

A Good Year - Trailer

starring Russell Crowe, Freddie Highmore, Albert Finney directed by Ridley Scott
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGmXc7zqr7g

So What's A Girl To DO

So what's a girl with serious chair love to do?  

When I see a chair, an old chair, I first see what it is, then what it could be. This old chair I found street side as I went  to visit my Mom, as I drove by I only saw the legs, "kinda sexy", I thought.

The chair was covered with old boxes full of trash, I stopped, thought for a second, I couldn't really go back and go through someones trash....could I? The romantic little chair stirred me up enough to turn around and stop next to the pile of rubble.  I quickly looked from side to side to make sure no one was watching me, jumped out of my car, uncovered the chair and gasped....yes, that is what happens when you have chair love you gasp. 

I quickly grabbed the chair, threw it in the back of my car and quickly drove off to my mother's house. I was so excited to show my Mom my new treasure, yes my Mom has chair love too, so does my daughter Jaclyn...I am convinced it is hereditary.

I love the legs, the curvy angles. I couldn't wait to get started on the makeover.

A quick whip with Restor-a Finish and the wood begins to glow.

Briwax is my secret weapon, it is simply wonderful on all wood finishes, it gives a perfect handed rubbed finish.

Whip on the Briwax, and buff.....perfect! Next a trip to the upholstery shop.

I bought this beautiful fabric on sale at Calico Corner, it has the popular burlap look with a more refined classic finish.

I love, love how it turned out....

I found this $10 foot stool at an estate sale and thought it would make the perfect companion piece... Do you have serious chair love? I would love to see your chair collection. 

I will be showing my collection soon....Happy Chair Treasure Hunting....

Blessing, Julie

Getting Ready For Summer

With spring and summer just around the corner, It's time to think about creating outdoor living space, places to entertain family and friends. Our life here at  Fire Lake Camp involves spending a lot of time outside, in the next few weeks I will show you what we are doing to create special little spots to kick back and relax. When the weather begins to warm up where will you go to relax.

Adirondack Chairs are a great look for any outdoor decor, I love the slanted seats and back support making these a very comfortable and stylish choice. Our Adirondack chairs needed a new and fresh look, we started with a quick sanding and sprayed with primer. 

I love the finish of Valspar spray paint it goes on smooth and easy.

I wanted this beach chairs to have a real camp feel so I painted FLC on the backs of the chairs. I could of stenciled the letters but I was going for the little campers painted it look.

I traced these letters on the back with a pen and filled in with paint.

                                                I think it gives them a little personality

A quick spray with a clear coat and the chairs are ready for  a relaxing afternoon at the beach

The leaves are starting to come out the temps are in the 70's and the beach is almost ready for a little entertaining.

I love the little touches that make a space special and inviting, Bob and I love sitting here in the evenings, taking in all the sites and sounds of nature...aaahhhhh it's so relaxing after a day at work...
Are you creating an outdoor space? I would love to see it....enjoy your summer.

Blessing, Julie