Our vintage home has been inspiring me in more ways than one these days.
I've been thinking about these old houses and how through all the changes, all the progress, all the turmoil, they remain a constant.
Think about it....
There is such an honesty to a vintage home.
I've been thinking about these old houses and how through all the changes, all the progress, all the turmoil, they remain a constant.
Think about it....
There is such an honesty to a vintage home.
They don’t put on airs.
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They don’t try to be something they are not.
They don’t want to be like any other house.
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They are the genuine article.
Proud of their age and character.
They embrace their flaws and imperfections.
Never pretentious or assuming, they welcome everyone.
Standing on character and time, they have nothing to prove.
Wouldn't that be an honorable description if I were describing a person?
People can learn a lot from these beautiful old structures, don't you think?
So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove this post..so true!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Can't wait for move in day!
ReplyDeleteI love looking at the pictures while reading about the attributes of an old home. I have always been a fan of the genuine article!
ReplyDeleteThis house is most peoples dream! Love it!! judy
ReplyDeleteHow true! Takes an old home to get the point across. Beautiful!~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd love to be described like that :)
ReplyDeleteOld homes just get better and better over time. I love every photo. It is so perfect! Is that rosemary along the walkway?? Have a great week
You are just giddy arent' you??? Gonna be amazing! I know you are anxious to get inside and start working. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteDenis
Wow, it's always been a dream to own a vintage home! I love it! I also love your booth at Canton, I stop by every time I go...one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, we can learn from an old home! Can't wait to see how this new project takes shape!I'm excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteCarol in GA
Well said!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your new old home is very happy to have a new family that totally appreciates her!
You couldn't have said it any better, Laurie! Just perfectly worded!! I feel the exact same way about our old farmhouse. She is who she is and is very content being who she is ~~ a beautiful old lady with creaking bones and a loving heart. ♥ I don't think I could ever live in a new home....well, maybe...but if I could build one it would look old inside and out. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Great post and I agree, I could look at your home everyday. It's so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy husband & I renovated an old home when we were 1st married but then moved to a home built in 1994 with lots of character. After 7 years we decided we missed an older home & the projects that go with it & just purchased a bank repo - a shabby, gorgeous 5,000 sf circa 1876 home we are turning into a B&B. You just feel more at home in home with so much history. You feel the previous owners in the house with you so you are never alone. Without people who love older home they would fall apart or turn into run-down apt buildings.
ReplyDeleteAwesome post, Laurie! You said it so beautifully! I just love old houses! Patti in TX
ReplyDeleteLovely post my friend! Hey, I'm dying to know - will you guys paint the fence white?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, so true, so true. t. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHee hee! that's soooo me!!! NOT! But wouldn't it be nice if it was true of all of us!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you describe it as the soul of a house! I so agree. your beautiful house has much soul!
ReplyDeleteKaren