{"id":1429,"date":"2010-06-27T19:59:40","date_gmt":"2010-06-28T02:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/silenceoftheclams.com\/blog\/?p=1429"},"modified":"2010-06-27T20:55:16","modified_gmt":"2010-06-28T03:55:16","slug":"at-home-with-paul-craig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silenceoftheclams.com\/blog\/2010\/06\/at-home-with-paul-craig\/","title":{"rendered":"At Home With Paul & Craig"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paul and Craig have invited me to come for a visit several times the past couple of years. Apparently they had ulterior motives<\/a> for the invitation. Even so, if you are fortunate enough to receive an invitation, I urge you to accept – it’s an experience to remember.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>After a drive through Sonoma wine country, I found myself amidst a redwood forest and, following the instructions of my handy gps, arrived safely at Craig and Paul’s home on the hill. I was greeted by Paul at the top of the long staircase that leads to their home and introduced to fish that let me pet them. Well, one of the fish lets me pet her. She seems to like it.<\/p>\n

\"\"Paul showed me to my private suite – dubbed “Miss Kitty’s Boudoir<\/em>.” The bathroom was decked out with everything a traveler could want – built in hair dryer, soft bathrobe and slippers, bath\/hair supplies, toothbrush, etc. Paul had called prior to my visit to ask about any dietary requirements, and the fridge was filled with bottled water, fresh fruit and yogurt. More fruit – and hand dipped strawberries graced my private table. What a treat!<\/p>\n

Then I got the tour of their home – which was originally a little cabin (now remodeled into the guest suite). They built their existing home, which connects to the suite through a laundry room. Paul has always been very ‘handy’ and he’s done a beautiful job with the design and construction.<\/p>\n

I especially love the tile with copper flecks in the kitchen – and the unique wall treatments and custom railing Paul designed. Their space is so inviting – and he and Craig are delightful hosts.<\/p>\n

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Look at what a beautiful and comfortable home they’ve created for themselves. Those glass windows look out onto sun dappled, vine covered redwoods and douglas firs. Breathtaking.<\/p>\n

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We’ve been having a wonderful time together, and my next post will feature how we’ve been spending our time (if I survive the night). For now, I must go enjoy what promises to be a fabulous meal that Paul is just placing on the table…..<\/p>\n

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