tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post6198903885775742916..comments2023-11-05T06:43:49.592-05:00Comments on Row homes and Cobblestones: The embrace of home...Row homes and Cobblestoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-54026123544025279592015-05-20T15:00:11.162-04:002015-05-20T15:00:11.162-04:00I am such a homebody and always feel my very best ...I am such a homebody and always feel my very best in my own haven…for me, home truly is where the heart is…happy Wednesday, Vera!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-62065812121501112062015-05-20T12:26:57.899-04:002015-05-20T12:26:57.899-04:00Thank you Vera, it felt good to have a bit of sinu...Thank you Vera, it felt good to have a bit of sinus releif answering your 7 questions, as for a post I already had stored in my file pictures and the final news of a dear friends move was just the nudge to do a quick post of what we have to look forward to. The good hour and 35-40 minute drive will be a wonderful drive for visits, a resting place to breathe in that salted air, a healing place to clear ones head of all the crazy health issues.<br /><br />I am feeling a bit better again today, back to the doctors today, another test plan and will see what's up with these added sinus issues.<br /><br />Thank you for your most eloquent of comments left at my place, it's always good for my heart, spirit, and mind to receive such beauty from you, it's a real pick me up. I am going to steam my sinuses and make some tea.<br />Thank you my dear friend for everything.<br /><br />Xoxo<br />Dore<br /><br />Ps. I have another dear friend who is making a trip up to see Hannah and I who also lives at the beach in Redondo, and Manhattan her private condo view, is of the sand at the edge and the rush of the waves in and dragging out, it's what she gets to wake up to every morning the view from her front room sliding doors that open to the infinity of ocean view, her morning tea on her upper level patio is all one needs to calm the nerves.<br /><br />Much like your days spent with family at the beach, it's such a place of renewal, breathing in salted air medicine. For the mind body, and spirit.<br /><br />Xoxo<br />DoreBurlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-80164936208728541042015-05-20T07:48:07.990-04:002015-05-20T07:48:07.990-04:00You and Shakespeare are right-
I am happiest at ho...You and Shakespeare are right-<br />I am happiest at home.<br />You have put your heart and soul into your forever home.<br />I look forward to reading more and I am anew follower.<br /><br />Laura<br />White Spray PaintLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-23524363570611997402015-05-17T14:48:33.348-04:002015-05-17T14:48:33.348-04:00Vera - love this post. The poem is great and I lo...Vera - love this post. The poem is great and I love the term "forever home". I didn't think this would be our forever home but after 47 years, I think it probably will be. Plus, there's so many memories here I would hate to leave behind. Thanks for a delightful read.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-56019168982372654342015-05-17T04:35:42.728-04:002015-05-17T04:35:42.728-04:00Lovely poem, your home is your sanctuary isn't...Lovely poem, your home is your sanctuary isn't it? I love turning the key in that door in the evenings. You're having lots of work done at the moment, looking forward to the big reveal! That's so nice that Max left his pawprints in the cement. I hope he remains well and pain free for as long as possible. Jen xSweet Auburn Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500998127522554277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-9855039982521736762015-05-15T09:26:11.772-04:002015-05-15T09:26:11.772-04:00I'm so happy to have found your post via Art a...I'm so happy to have found your post via Art and Sand. Your forever home is certainly a labour of love. Years ago we lived near Paoli and spent every spare minute in Philadelphia. Lovely memories. <br />I look forward to following your posts. Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-12449690792836612312015-05-14T15:15:16.121-04:002015-05-14T15:15:16.121-04:00I myself, have dreamed of living in all the ways y...I myself, have dreamed of living in all the ways you described. You two made a great choice! It sounds like there is a lot going on there too. I love the beams you plain to add to an already wonderful place. Just down the road from me is a place that specializes in reclaimed beams. I drive by hugs stacks of old beams daily and think of what their next life will be.<br />I always love reading your writing---beautiful!<br />sending hugs from here...Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-24966317595606253552015-05-13T23:59:19.704-04:002015-05-13T23:59:19.704-04:00I so enjoyed this post Vera, I love reading about ...I so enjoyed this post Vera, I love reading about all the renovations you are doing and I can't wait to see pictures of all the rooms when they're done. Mademoiselle Oink is just delightful and for a split second I thought she was real. I had to do a double-take to realize that she is just a cute prop. I loved this week's poem, it's so spot on. I have always thought that we never really own a house, we are simply the caretakers who tend to it until it's time to turn it over to the next caretakers. I'm so glad to hear that Max is doing better and is enjoying sweet treats and kisses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-49013923551008472402015-05-12T16:21:35.133-04:002015-05-12T16:21:35.133-04:00I read this earlier and am not sure why I did not ...I read this earlier and am not sure why I did not comment. My only guess is that my hand was bothering me and I could not write all that I wanted to. <br /><br />First, I love the term "Forever Home". This is the third and final house we have owned. We liked each of our other houses and I made them homes, but this is truly the house that speaks to us and we never plan to leave.<br /><br />Second, I love pigs so your Piggy Bank is totally fun in addition to helpful in saving money.<br /><br />Just so you know, I have your post open on two different tabs so I can go back and forth and not miss something I want to comment on.<br /><br />Third, my favorite idea is the Buck's County bee and lavender farm.<br /><br />Fourth, I love that "home is where the heart is" goes all the way back to Pliny the Elder. Things change, but then again, they don't! Check out this beer http://russianriverbrewing.com/brews/pliny-the-elder/<br /><br />Fifth, the beams are amazing. Steve is reading The Goldfinch and he has been commenting about using and restoring the old.<br /><br />Sixth, I love that you talk about the curves in your walls. Our living room ceiling is curved and we love it. We have some of the original 1927 windows - wavy and blurry in spots, but we treasure them. One former owner replaced some of the bedroom panes with plexiglass. We need to swap them back for real glass, but it won't be old and wavy.<br /><br />Seventh. your poem hits home right now as our son is being married. Joshua and Aylin want to save to buy a house, but I was checking the listings in Santa Barbara just for fun yesterday. A fixer upper (which they want) is close to $1 million. I don't know if they will ever be able to set their roots down. They want an old house, with wood floors, oozing with charm and it might just be out of their price range.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me about the beams.<br /><br />Hope Max is doing well.<br /><br /><br /><br />Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-55889103144295026732015-05-11T14:00:58.329-04:002015-05-11T14:00:58.329-04:00Hello Vera,
I have been MIA for a while here, just...Hello Vera,<br />I have been MIA for a while here, just because of life's busy-ness, but I wanted you to know I came by for a visit!!! I enjoyed your sharing of your home and your dreams and your current project! {LOVE those beams!}<br /><br />We have built 5 new homes over the years of our marriage, and lo and behold we are now buying an older home on a large lot with a park-like setting and a pond!!!!! The house doesn't need much to begin with (but oh the future projects!!!) But we will begin with a master bath/bedroom remodel.<br /><br />Now, I must get our home ready to sell. Fortunately, we are going to move and THEN put it on the market.<br /><br />We had to say goodbye to our 13 year old Afghan Hound last week. His health was declining and he seemed to be very uncomfortable. Just 4 months ago we said goodbye to our younger Afghan Hound who got Lymphoma. That was the hardest one, because we thought she'd be around a few more years. That's when we got 2 new puppies, knowing our other dog would not be with us much longer. That made the transition much easier, not having an empty dog-less house that would have left me ever so sad. Our dear pets bring such love and companionship to our lives, don't they? Your sweet kitty.....<br /><br />Well, I will be here waiting to see your renovations, and will be sharing my own. May we all survive it and know it will be worth it all!!!!<br />~ Violet"Create Beauty"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13351220132065841813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-21865699691679013682015-05-11T11:33:10.877-04:002015-05-11T11:33:10.877-04:00A labor of love....
I love the ugly soap....sounds...A labor of love....<br />I love the ugly soap....sounds like it does the job of many soaps.<br />You are right, Vera....you poured your heart and soul into this post.<br />I love it.<br />Beautiful poem.<br />Debbie<br />xoDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-79641532049837897152015-05-09T17:55:48.324-04:002015-05-09T17:55:48.324-04:00I love the barn beams and the ugly soap. It's ...I love the barn beams and the ugly soap. It's all beautiful to me. Hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day weekend.Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-559908143594712212015-05-07T22:36:40.174-04:002015-05-07T22:36:40.174-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, dear friend...Thank you so much for your kind words, dear friend..<br />Sending you a warm hug.<br />Penny<br />Angelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-78244302108662761562015-05-07T14:52:16.650-04:002015-05-07T14:52:16.650-04:00Vera,
We are on the same wavelength.... thinking o...Vera,<br />We are on the same wavelength.... thinking of homes and the people (pets included) who are the heart. Of course, I love your brick wall, curved plaster walls, and authentic wooden beams. I am looking forward to the full reveal. <br /><br />JudithBotanic Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16785345862310221087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-38847010511885275902015-05-07T14:47:44.973-04:002015-05-07T14:47:44.973-04:00Vera,
We are on the same wavelength.... thinking o...Vera,<br />We are on the same wavelength.... thinking of homes and the people (pets included) who are the heart. Of course, I love your brick wall, curved plaster walls, and authentic wooden beams. I am looking forward to the full reveal. <br /><br />JudithBotanic Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16785345862310221087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-27505393329202374312015-05-07T14:09:03.165-04:002015-05-07T14:09:03.165-04:00I love a project!
From the time the first shimmer...I love a project! <br />From the time the first shimmering of an idea sparks in my brain to everything that happens until the end result!<br />Flicking through magazines for inspiration, sourcing whatever is needed and finally tying it all together.<br />My project planning is a lengthey procedure - needless to say!<br />Like your magnificent 100 year old beams Vera, there is always one particular idea or piece that sets the ball rolling for me!<br />I imagine it is quite lovely to be living in a row home - I have always admired them in the movies - they're full of character!<br />Wishing you a lifetime of happiness in your special nest!<br />Thank you for popping in to say hello!<br />Shane xxxRoses, Lace and Brocantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11821168025062104166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-5300498252070125962015-05-07T12:41:42.580-04:002015-05-07T12:41:42.580-04:00Dear Vera,
Well, have I completely lost my mind? ...Dear Vera,<br />Well, have I completely lost my mind? I was sure I had left a comment here because I remember thinking how wonderful the beams are.. Pardon me dear friend.. You have such attention to every detail, and your home really does express who you are... I can't wait to see it all completed... <br />Thank you for your visit... As you were leaving a comment today, I was putting up a new post.. <br />Take care, dear friend,<br />blessings,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-68654080736388420012015-05-06T11:46:17.598-04:002015-05-06T11:46:17.598-04:00A lovely post, Vera. Thirty-six years in one home ...A lovely post, Vera. Thirty-six years in one home is a long time. I've never lived anywhere more than 12 years. Not even as a child. Consequently, I have no emotional ties to any home or place. I don't think that's a good thing, and would much prefer to have all the memories you have in your precious home. But that is just the way it is. :) All this to say that I deeply appreciate your posts and poems. I enjoy them very much. xo ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-4359733021659850552015-05-06T04:09:23.988-04:002015-05-06T04:09:23.988-04:00Vera as always your words are warm and inspiring. ...Vera as always your words are warm and inspiring. Home really is all you describe with such poetry and soul. I'm so glad you don't take it all for granted.Pura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-80510745721161097472015-05-05T21:12:26.782-04:002015-05-05T21:12:26.782-04:00Oh Vera....I'm so sorry to hear that your swee...Oh Vera....I'm so sorry to hear that your sweet Max isn't feeling well. Amidst all of the fun of renovating your beautiful home, you carry prayers for your little guy in your heart.....as I will, too. I'm looking forward to seeing your big, beautiful reveal, sweets. And I'm praying that you are doing well, too... ♥<br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-16127429768548891172015-05-05T13:49:09.127-04:002015-05-05T13:49:09.127-04:00It was such a lovely tour with photos and stories....It was such a lovely tour with photos and stories. I loved how you mixed the old with new.I loved the poem, and I loved how your kitty made prints in the new cement. This past evening, my spouse was outside painting baseboard on the ground before installing it in my daughter's room, and our Black Kitty walked down one. :) Dore's art and the pig are so interesting. xoxo Su<br /><br />Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-29270968484226398892015-05-05T13:42:37.341-04:002015-05-05T13:42:37.341-04:00Vera don't you just love Mea's comment! Su...Vera don't you just love Mea's comment! Such a beautiful dreamer she is.<br /><br />Of course I follow ever move you make, every inch of your life, and to see it all fall into shape is amazing, worth all the dust, I am sure Kevin agrees lol!<br />The beams what can I say? Other then I wish they were mine, I wish I were kidding but, I'm not!<br /><br />The laundry room is smashing my dear, I see the walls are taped and muddled and ready for there skim coat. It would be cool to plaster them with age matching the feel of your brick and beams.<br />As for your dreams of moving? I bet John won't let that happen for awhile, at least until the newness of all the beauty you have created wears off.<br />I bet any of the homes spaces you talked about would be a great move, the warehouse open space, my dream, a loft also my dream, a farmhouse my dream too! The victorian use to be my dream, yet here the sale of one doesnot hold value only because we have no historical neighborhoods with Victorians others then the trend back in the 80's and early 90's where builders tried to build and push this design style, I will take some pictures here of some and send them to you in email, you will see what I mean and how spread out they are.<br /><br />Well my friend, will wait to see the sub-zero !! Then I will be shouting WHY, Why not me?? Lol !<br /><br />Xoxo<br />Dore Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-39418525037425985392015-05-05T12:33:45.737-04:002015-05-05T12:33:45.737-04:00Heaven!!! This old barn beams and the plastered wa...Heaven!!! This old barn beams and the plastered walls... Well, you know me... I NEED to have this barn beams... Oiiii, and this soap - yesss, it is wonderstuff...<br />Vera, YOU really love your home, and believe me, your home loves you :))<br />Hugs to you, have a bright day! Your friend MéaMéa Straußhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447412627795054085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-186101230324082372015-05-05T11:15:48.428-04:002015-05-05T11:15:48.428-04:00Wow - you certainly have a lot of projects going o...Wow - you certainly have a lot of projects going on, and I enjoyed reading about all the thoughtful work you have put into designing, and creating them. You are right that a home becomes so much more after many memories have been made in that home. Beautiful quotes too! Have a wonderful day! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-17022966949451622782015-05-05T09:52:42.656-04:002015-05-05T09:52:42.656-04:00Such a beautiful post and poem ~ the quotes, the p...Such a beautiful post and poem ~ the quotes, the photos and Max's paw prints equal bliss. I love that angel and the words ~ "listening" is so appropriate for me. I love the fact that you include a bit of new with the old. It's like a treasured collection over time. The beams are going to be spectacular!<br /><br />I'm definitely a champagne lover ~ :) It's so special that you will open your favorite bottle with memories of all the days you've lived in and loved your home. I firmly believe that having Nic in your home and doing so much to enhance its beauty is a special tribute to your son! His spirit will always be with you and around you.<br /><br />I'm glad Max is doing better. My boy is aging and changing rapidly it seems. He's my special best friend and I love him dearly. I massage him every night and thank him for being with me and being the best. Yes, they listen!<br /><br />Can't wait to see the reveal! As a person that loves to cook, your kitchen is going to be paradise. I don't have any Le Creuset but my daughter recently bought a piece in blue. Just beautiful! I'll tell her about the soap.<br /><br />Don't work too hard my friend!<br />xo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212447439580468374noreply@blogger.com