Monday, April 1, 2013

A Lovely Tribute To Our Old House

As a lot of you know J. and I live in an old farmhouse that we bought 39 years ago, basically because it had barns attached to the house that we could use as studios. [Link here]  Renovations started with turning the barns into studios, then we started the work on the house. And then we ran out of time, energy and money, as everyone who has renovated or built tends to do, so things went on hold until the next urgent repair was needed. In 1995 we tore down the barns and rebuilt the studios as a berm, earth on 3 sides. The house has become more functional for our lives over the years and continues to change as money and circumstances dictate. It has been such a kind house to us. People have been born here, married here, died here, and we feel so lucky that for this space of time we get to call it ours. Esther did this wonderful article on the house for Houzz, thanks so much Esther.





And just in case the link doesn't work here is another link

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  1. Thank you so much for sharing this, Liz. Wonderful to "get to know you" ...

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    1. Thanks so much Steven, it's really fun to see the house with someone else's eyes. And Zoe followed Esty around trying to get into every shot!

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  2. Wow - what an amazing article and such a recognition of your accomplishments. Your home looks warm and wonderful and very 'you'! Of course, we all love your studios....thanks for sharing - it makes Quebec feel much closer today.

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    1. Thanks Fiona, It's interesting to see decisions made so long ago, ie to live in the country play out in your lives. We both knew that having studios was the most important thing and we knew we could never afford city living. probably the best decision we ever made. So glad Quebec feels closer.

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  3. Your home is so lovely. Thanks for sharing a bit about your lives with us. It is so interesting how different it looks on the outside!

    Finally someone with more books than me!

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    1. Thanks so much Roberta, we love the fact that the studios are mostly a berm. I thought it was a brilliant idea as it they would have overwhelmed the house part. And I got a great place to plant the studio garden. As for books, well it's a bit of a contentious issue around here, but I have figured out a couple more places for more book shelves! A future project.

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  4. Saw the article on "Houzz" as I get their digest emails and wondered if it was the same artist I follow on fb. Nice piece with great photos. What a wonderful space you have created. Another work of art!

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    1. Thanks so much Zen Dot, so very kind of you to say and Esty did a great job.

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  5. Yes, I agree, your home is a fabulous work of art. I enjoyed the article very much.

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    1. Thanks you Leslie, as anyone with an old house knows it's an on going project. So glad you enjoyed the article.

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  6. WOW! You've done wonders with that house. I envy your strength of will to divest yourself of unnecessary clutter, and only have around you pieces that you treasure. Your individual workspaces are to die for.

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    1. Thanks Jo, my darling is VERY minimalist in his approach to life, which is really a good thing for me as I tend not to throw anything away. But the really great lesson for me is what's important, what do I really need for my life, and we are both people that need a lot of space.

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  7. Hi Liz, I saw this come through my Houzz emails and it was such a nice surprise to recognize one of the beautiful spaces they feature. Congrats to you and John for having made a house your home -- one that feels warm and lived in!
    Doris (Lise's friend who looks at Caritas everyday)

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    1. Thanks so much Doris, and I am so glad you are enjoying Caritas!

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