The American Farmhouse
Locasted at the Frontier Museum in Staunton, Viriginia… well worth the trip to see this and many other vintage styles of early American and European homes.
Originally posted 2016-01-24 15:27:47.
A hillside cabin
We live in a world where occasionally white stuff falls out of the sky.
Some light fires and draw close together.
While others grab sleds and brave the cold.
Which are you?
Originally posted 2016-01-22 14:13:42.
After all these years
After all these years, and a fine partial restoration, this cabin still stands proud and straight.
And… she’s mighty attractive I might add.
All she needs is her missing chimney restored, a new front door, and a few windows and then it’s time to move in.
And, oh yeah, a porch on the front would be so nice… you just have to have a porch. 🙂
Originally posted 2016-01-21 15:15:49.
A home made of wood
A house made of wood is still a thing of beauty, as she ages and slowly returns to the earth. Even in such a state of disrepair I find myself admiring this home.
Timeless in her charm.
I doubt if future generations will feel the same about the vinyl and formaldehyde creations that are being left behind for them.
So, what do you say?
How about when we build we choose to use natural products, as much as we can.
And, let’s give plenty of thought to the designs of our homes.
We can try to reinvent the wheel and come up with the next great look… or… we can look around and discover what has been proven to be admired for centuries.
Originally posted 2016-01-21 13:51:35.
A writers cabin is for writing
Eighty one percent of people when asked say that they would like to write a book one day.
But only one percent, ever do.
Maybe, if more people had a special little place in the country there would be more good books for us all to enjoy.
Originally posted 2016-01-20 19:59:31.
A fancy cookstove
Can a cookstove be too fancy?
Originally posted 2016-01-20 16:08:56.
The graceful beauty of simplicity
Originally posted 2016-01-20 16:06:27.
The endurance of a timber frame home
Timber framing, strong, attractive, and proven to last for centuries even when poorly maintained.
Originally posted 2016-01-20 15:59:33.
Historic stone work
Notice how the stonework shows little if any shaping or refinement, and yet it is attractively laid, in a horizontal pattern.
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Stonework does not need to be laid by artists to be appealing to the eyes. A good selection of stone, laid properly, is visually striking and will last for generations.
Originally posted 2016-01-20 15:52:35.
Deep window sills and window seats
A deep window sill… or a window seat… is such a small inexpensive detail, but it turns an ordinary window into a place of wonder.
Originally posted 2016-01-20 15:45:22.