Hope House Home for Boys

The cards that I sell here in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico benefit the dental program for the boys at Hope House in the nearby village of Ixlahuacan. There are close to 30 boys at the home and many of them come to the home having received no dental treatment. If you live here at Lakeside and would like to order a quality, hand crafted card for a special occasion and help me contribute to this worthy cause, please e-mail me at bettyinchapala@yahoo.com Card price is 50 pesos; the entire sales price is donated to Hope House.

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Interesting Things


Back again to show you a few interesting things that add to the charm of my rental house.
** in the upper left, you will see a concrete built in mirror with a piece of art with a marble base (the art piece is moveable, but my gosh, it is heavy -- I'd hate to drop it on my toe!)
** the upper middle picture is a decorative tile scene, which is built in to the brick.
** upper right, lower right and middle photos are of the fireplace. It is concrete with carved flowers, stems, and leaves. Stone surrounds the fireplace and goes all the way to the ceiling with a beautiful piece of art work above the concrete mantle.
** middle left and lower left show the tile work in the kitchen. The same tile work on the range hood goes around the top of the cabinets. The circular tile piece is above the microwave. A unique kitchen, to be sure!
** lower middle -- same theme as the kitchen; three small tiles built into the cobblestone door stoop.
Anybody want to come for a visit?? Just let me know!
Betty

15 comments:

Patti J said...

How gorgeous! My DH built a job in Puerto Rico in '99-2000. I was able to go out for a week after my mother passed away. His place was very much like yours - there was personality and history everyplace you looked. ZERO plain white walls! It looks so beautiful! Thanks for sharing (and after that first snow/ice storm hits here, I may take you up on the visit...lol)!

craftieodmae said...

WOW! Those are all gorgeous!!! So colorful and bright. You can't find rentals around here that pretty!

dee marie said...

Hi Betty! Thanks so much for sharing all of these details with us! I love that tile work in the kitchen - simply stunning! Take care :)

Amanda J said...

I WANT TO!!!! Visit, that is! :) Love you and miss you bunches and bunches! Posted your blog on my Facebook page and several people have been checking it out.

Selma said...

Beautiful. I am so excited for you that you found such a beautiful rental. Thanks for sharing. And yes, I would love to go visit.

Kerrie said...

If only your were a hop, skip and a jump, I would be there in a flash, just look so unique! miss you x

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

What an amazing rental, Betty! It just oozes the culture! I love it! Thanks for the tour. Hugs!

Theresa's Studio said...

Great rental place....so much ambiance and charm....and unique. Enjoy and continue to feel better. Thanks for all your comments on my blog and STV.

Molly {Molly Dolly} said...

I have really enjoyed reading about your "home away from home" and looking at the pictures. I wanna come for a visit!

Barbara H. said...

Hey Betty, the place looks really amazing. how have you been feeling? I got my passport, when will be a good time to come?

Laura Kirste Campbell said...

Charming indeed! Sending you prayers for rest and health, Betty! Thanks for coming by today and being such a bright and cheerful ray of sunshine!

redwasher1 said...

Oh! I just love seeing all the photo's you have been sharing!! Thanks for sharing!!

Janice M said...

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi! I've enjoyed reading back over your adventure so far. Love all the pictures. Hoping your health continues to improve.

Melisa Waldorf said...

Me!!!!!!! If I gas up Maggie May the Matrix with a full tank, can I make it?? You are right, leave the art work in it's place til DH arrives. If you break a toe, you can't walk to Domino's. Priorities my dear!!

Lagene said...

Hello Betty, so glad you are in your new place! Lookd gorgeous & so interesting. I bet you introduce a lot of ladies down there to Stv & so many other crafty places on the internet while you are there. How is your asthma?