A Tour of the Party Palace

We are firmly settled into our new digs in a super secret and awesome location in Rossland. We are one block from the main street, meaning we're one block from everything and a mere stone's throw from the thrift store. There's a view of the [currently snowless] ski hill out the window and we're all pretty thrilled about our super sexy (and fully furnished!) three bedroom bungalow. 

The only amenity that's a couple blocks away is the pub. However, this trek is nearly all uphill, and with the right amount of planning I figure we can toboggan most of the way home in the winter. This hill-of-post-bar-possibilities is right out front of the house and is host to the Rossland Winter Carnival bobsled race...a special event where the locals race modified skidoos, canoes, and home-welded contraptions down a freshly iced road. Here is a video of one of the competitions. 

My favourite parts of the house:

The stylish and recently renovated washroom. Normally Roxanne bathes with her clothes off - a treat she refused to demonstrate for this photo.
 

A wood stove in the basement heats the house. Perfect place to wax skis, store gear, and make on-demand s'mores. There are also baseboard heaters in most of the rooms. In Rossland, it doesn't seem to get cold enough to necessitate a furnace. A quick look at wikipedia shows Rossland's record January low to be -25°C...which beats the hell out of Edmonton's January low of -44°C. I remember spending one ice cold December evening in Edmonton's -48°C last year and I'm thrilled to know that won't even be possible in this town!

Our only fridge magnet.

Our six-person dining room table allows for two to eat at opposite ends like high-class royalty, or at the very least dine so we don't have to talk/look at each other. Perfect for early mornings and/or family feuds!

Spacious and well-stocked kitchen for all our culinary desires.

A well constructed box by the front door to store blankets and winter gear. Cushioned top is perfect for resting on while putting on shoes. Also functions as our guest room.

The food network. Conveniently viewable from the island in the kitchen, fulfilling my guilty luxury of preparing food with my friends Nigella, Giada, Bobby, Gordon, and Jamie.