Home Sweet Home
No matter where I land

When I'm not slaving away at work, I'm relaxing at Chez Sheila. Last year, I purchased a new house in the same town I've been mliving in for the last 11 years. My original home was a 100 yr old twin, in town, and with a small backyard. My new home is a rancher on a 1/2acre of land, so it's been quite the change. My danes and I LOVE the country setting and the fascinating outdoors (although I lvoe gazing at the outdoors from a comfy chair on the deck!). You'll notice that I am not afraid of color--my goal was to have deep dusky jewelry box for of room colors that made you feel warm and cozy. See the house>>

The house is constantly in need of costly repairs, which I usually manage to just squeeze in to the total chaos that is my budget. And, of course, there are small and large projects ongoing. Stay tuned for details and pictures, provided I am motivated :-) Check out my household projects>>

I like to relax at home, curling up on the couch for a cozy read with the pups. I also like to watch movies, although I don't watch too much TV. In the last few weeks of 2004, I discovered Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the TV show), and collected the DVDs from all 7 seasons. Good stuff! This year, I've discovered NCIS, so am catching up on past seasons of that, and Burn Notice, which is a slightly quirky, modern take on MacGuyver for spies. Do we like the same movies? Find out>>

When I go away, I try to maintain a certain comfort level--I'm none too fond of roughing it! I have a biennial week at a timeshare in Sedona, AZ. Because I adore the region so much and feel a real connection to it, I typically don't trade it in for a week at another location. There's so much to see and do, and it's all so very lovely. I always come back more in tune with myself and the world around me. How great is Sedona? Find out>>

I also travel to Annapolis several times a year. I love the docks and the ambience of the town, where old world charm and the sea combine to make for a relaxing break. I meet friends for dinner and lunch, shop and take in the sights. It's a nice way to get away for a weekend.

Other destinations beckon too, and I go as I'm able to depending on work, dogs and friends.