A visit...

This afternoon I went to visit a house - actually people at a house - that was almost a hundred years old. Well, the original part of the house was a hundred years old. And the addition that was added 10 years ago was finished to match the older part of the house with heart-pine floors and beautiful wood molding on the doors and windows. There was a wooden stair case and porches and even a 2nd story porch. And a wonderful sun room. The kitchen didn't have traditional cabinets, but rather cabinets built to look like furniture, with no cabinets hung on the walls. I loved the feel of that kitchen. Much of the furniture in the house was antique, but it was not cluttered, but just homey. It was such a warm and cozy, lovely home. I very much enjoyed my tour of the house. The people have a couple of black and white paint horses, and three adorable collie dogs with their narrow faces and long fur. There were some chickens and some cats and sheep that were guarded and herded by their mule. And there was an herb garden with a short wooden fence around it and a larger vegetable garden that was absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had brought my camera so I could have shared some of this beauty with you. The lady has a studio to paint in that was built from a tobacco barn that had been standing elsewhere in the property. I liked its high pitched roof. I liked all of it. It was such a charming little building. The property is 20 acres with trees completely surrounding the animals' land and the house and gardens and out-buildings. It was such a very nice place to spend the afternoon.


Have a beautiful day!