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Actually, we are not in the middle of a field of wild flowers......nor are we here.....


floating in the middle of this beautiful lake.........we are here....


Hope, Idaho.....population 78......the views of  wildflowers and the lake are everywhere as you drive along the highway....incredible..
aren't they??

A little more local color........




Cute funky little cottages.....looking out on a potager garden...


Inside the main store, which is the first photo of this little community, there is a restaurant, gallery, lending library and a little local meeting area  situation (I think)...

gotta love that purple door.....


I would love to live in a community where I could paint my house ANY color I wanted.....
Perhaps next time around....eh??  LOL

Hugs from this little artist community.

Jo

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  1. mxtodis123August 15, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Oh, I love that little community. Those little cottages are so bright and inviting. I love it.
    Mary

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksAugust 15, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    What charming, whimsical little cottages!

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  3. joanneAugust 15, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    how sweet is that?! I would love to live in a place called Hope...where abouts in Idaho is she?

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  4. Jane and Lance HattattAugust 15, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Hello Jo:
    This looks to be absolutely glorious. And to be in a spot with so few people - wonderful!!

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  5. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Population 78...

    I wonder if everyone in the town is from the same family?
    I kind of like the purple door, very unique and they have picked
    a wonderful name for their town.

    The one cottage looks like it is becoming a part of the forest.
    I like that too.

    Thanks for sharing this Jo.
    hugs Sharon

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  6. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    What a darling place! :) I lve the beauty of nature here! :D

    Hugs,

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  7. Richard GoodeAugust 16, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    I love the colours and the vibrancy, but I love even more the name! Dum spiro, spero - while I breathe, I hope.

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  8. Jim and SandieAugust 16, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    You do find the most beautiful colors no matter where you are. Enjoy Hope.

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  9. It's Just DottieAugust 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Just wonderful to look at and it looks cool there.
    I love traveling with you.
    Smiles, Dottie

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  10. SandyAugust 16, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    What an eclectic little community. I adore it! I need to put it on my list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing those beautiful photos.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Simply love the little cottages! So colorful! Beautiful flowers and the lake..well what's not to love there? Big hugs to you....xoxo

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  12. RosemaryAugust 16, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I love your introduction to the little community of Hope - it looks a colourful and pretty place to be.

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  13. Queenie BelieveAugust 16, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Hope looks like a wonderful place to be, enjoy!
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  14. Blessed SerendipityAugust 16, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    So colorful, pretty and cheery. I love it!

    xo
    Danielle

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  15. the wild magnoliaAugust 17, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    lovely where you are, Hope Idaho, and i do love the purple door.
    gorgeous colors all over the land, natures and man's, very good pics.

    we are staying right across the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa. Scenic Park Campground, South Sioux City, Nebraska.

    we plan to return one day and see the south dakota black hills. September 3rd we will be in Fillmore, Illinois for a family reunion.

    be safe and have some fun today.

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  16. Jennifer RoseAugust 17, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    i want a bright orange house now lol

    hmm don't think the council would like it too much if i even painted the door orange :p

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  17. BonnieAugust 17, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Jo, Thank you so much for visiting and joining me over at Living Life. You have a lovely blog. I look forward to browsing a bit more.

    Hope is adorable. I am in love with the purple door as well. Bonnie

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  18. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)August 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Hi Jo,
    Oh, I want to go to Hope, Idaho!!!! I have been to Idaho but not there! :(
    Love that little cottage! I want one like that one. :)But with a Red Door!
    I would love to live in a place where I could paint my home like that.
    I agree with you, "Maybe next time around!" :)
    Hugs

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