For a long, long time, I kept a picture of my "dream driveway." It wasn't Bomanite or stone, just a cracked blacktop road, trees on both sides, hemmed in by an unpainted fence.
The road led to a brick Tidewater-style house, a place with a colonial herb garden.
Above Photos: Courtesy of Shutterstock
Of course, these were two separate photos--from two different homes. I didn't think I'd ever find a blacktop driveway that led to a brick house--a house with dormers and lots of trees.
Then one day I wandered up a hill and found a similar driveway.
Then one day I wandered up a hill and found a similar driveway.
It led to a brick house, and the house had a Colonial herb garden.
Let's go down this winding path...
The property is situated on quiet road, lots of trees, a pond, a creek, and plenty of room for our farm animals. The house is well built and lovingly tended. I fell in love with the gardens and the setting.
The house is smaller, too, and since Dr. G and I were hoping to downsize, we decided this farm would be perfect.
The house is smaller, too, and since Dr. G and I were hoping to downsize, we decided this farm would be perfect.
If you've read about the house I loved and lost, then you'll be relieved to know that the new-old house has lavender and roses.
We'll be moving from Bald Hill farm in 2012 after we do a little fencing, interior remodeling,
and decorating. I will be posting pictures of our progress in the coming months, and I hope you'll come along for this new old farm adventure.
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
I can't wait!
Congrats on the new place... how wonderful to find a road that leads you just where you need to go... like magic!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!! I can't wait to follow your dream with you!
ReplyDeleteso happy for you..keep following your heart..and your path.
ReplyDeleteblessings,
rebecca
So excited for you! It sounds lovely! : )
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new place. It is a house I dream of as well . . . but alas, will never have.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your dream!
Congrats, on your new home, i'm so happy for you.....Pat H
ReplyDeleteDream houses exist and dreams really do come true. One day we followed a drive and came to the house by the ponds - we bought it the very next day and have never regretted a moment.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Another chapter of memories are ready to begin....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dream come true. Can't wait for more!♥♫
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I can't wait to see how you decorate the place!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I don't know where you find the time to find a new farm in between all you do!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful new adventure and a plethora of blog posts! :)
So happy for you that you have a new farm house. It is beautiful and I will look forward to seeing how you redo.
ReplyDeleteWe have a farm in S GA but it is a small place, a weekend retreat and a place for our fellas to hunt. We have talked about adding on to it but for now as a weekend retreat it works for us. I have furnished it with lots of antiques and completely redone the floors (replaced it with 100 yr. old heart of pine) but it is still small and I am thinking that we do need to enlarge it. I will look forward to seeing how you have redone your new farm house for inspiration for our farmhouse since I am thinking in that direction as well.
Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook
Hi Michael Lee! Oh, your dream is coming true! I'm so happy for you and can't wait to travel along with you on this new journey! Woo Hoo! Hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. Well, or course you did! ;)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
How exciting for you. I'm looking forward to taking the journey with you. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving... hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely exciting for you...your dream is coming true!!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun following your progress...
Jane
How exciting Michael! Wishing you a wonderful move and much happiness in your new home:@)
ReplyDeleteAll's well that ends well! Congratulations on your new home and farm. I'm sure all of the animals will love their new home too! I hope you show some 'before' and 'after' shots.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to the see the new place, you have exquisite tastes so I am sure it will be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mary L
How exciting! I am really looking forward to seeing your new home. Remember we need lots of pictures of before and after.
ReplyDeleteHey Old Friend - so sad to hear you are leaving your beloved home, but I understand the need to downsize. Hubby and I have been doing a lot of soul-searching on the subject and just recently decided we will stay a few more years, since we have another grandbaby on the way and it appears our family is growing. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you have in store. Sorry its been so long since I have left you a post but I have been sneaking in and out keeping tabs on you. Hopefully soon my life will slow down a bit. :)
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Blessings, Barb
I think I am just as excited as you are ;o) I'm looking forward to making this move with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to sharing this adventure with you. I am so very excited for you.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for you and your hubby! Looking forward to all the photos as you make this house your home!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift, I am excited to go along on this adventure.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes,
Miz Helen
How exciting, Michael Lee! I can't wait to follow along on this journey with you.
ReplyDeleteOh, what exciting news! It looks like a road leading to a home that I would definitely love, too!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! I miss a couple of Foodie Friday postings & now I hear you're MOVING!!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled for you & will look forward to all the fun details of making this new old farm your very own. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Hugs,
Rett
What a wonderful adventure for you. I remember the excitement of finding that almost perfect home. It has only been 3 years for me and I still love it. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Should be fun.
ReplyDelete~ ~Ahrisha~ ~