Our little house was built in 1898. You'll notice I said little. We have done much over the years to make it a cozy and welcoming place. Rewiring, re plumbing from time to time, different light fixtures and sink immediately when we moved in. Leonard cut a skylight through the kitchen ceiling and 2 roofs which opened up dark corners which had never seen light. Many things, it's staggering really how much has been done. Each thing that is done is so wonderful. I don't think I could ever leave this house - each thing that he has done just makes it more and more special, whether it's a new switch plate or a needed outlet. Diane
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Living In/With An Old House
Our little house was built in 1898. You'll notice I said little. We have done much over the years to make it a cozy and welcoming place. Rewiring, re plumbing from time to time, different light fixtures and sink immediately when we moved in. Leonard cut a skylight through the kitchen ceiling and 2 roofs which opened up dark corners which had never seen light. Many things, it's staggering really how much has been done. Each thing that is done is so wonderful. I don't think I could ever leave this house - each thing that he has done just makes it more and more special, whether it's a new switch plate or a needed outlet. Diane
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HI Diane, Old houses are built so much better than the newer ones. You are lucky to have an older home ---which you have updated to make it all YOURS. I'm not surprised that you don't want to ever leave it. It's just part of you, isn't it?????
Hugs,
Betsy
Oh, I love old house,they have so much character.The memories held within those walls are priceless.
Blessings,Ruth
Oh I hate being away for so long. I have missed so many great posts Diane.
I lost a couple of dear friends this past week and had memorials to attend and didn't make it around to all my favorite blogs.
I think when we have a lot to do to a house it actually brings us closer to that house. I am one of those that believe homes have a soul.
hugs
I'm with June, Diane, homes do have a soul. And the older ones seem to have so much character, a charm that newer homes have to create over time. Our home is only 12 years old, and needs so much done already before I can really feel homey here. Enjoy your little home.
I love your house! It is sweet and cozy and I always feel at home there. You've both made it very homey. xobean
Wow Diane, if those walls could only talk? Can you imagine the history? :c)
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