Where the river bends, a few beautiful homes sit on the bank of the winding river. Hydrangeas of all kinds paint a kaleidoscope of colors along the meticulously arranged terraces leading from the dock to the house, where fountains and bronze statues of sea lions and mermaid dot the lawn. White smoke rises slowly from the chimney, filling the air with scents of apple and moss. The setting sun coats everything with a soft, shimmering blanket the color of French rosé. The whole place feels touched by magic—as if we are characters in the scene of a Studio Ghibli film.
July 25, 2025 at home in Bothell, WA