tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post1642074326336030978..comments2024-03-08T01:45:59.972-08:00Comments on simply vintageous...by Suzan: I WANNA live there # 29Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-26213916625215958782013-03-15T06:47:20.178-07:002013-03-15T06:47:20.178-07:00I would like to be wealthy enough to own a city ap...I would like to be wealthy enough to own a city apartment like Charlotte had in Sex in The City , I loved her molding in her dining room ( I think i'm a Charlotte) of all the gals in that show LOL<br /><br />I could live in either apartment you showed us, of course I would add my own touches, to modern looking for me , I had the mid century furniture once <br /><br />your ideas of what to do to the little farm house is perfectCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-60741865584807920762013-03-12T17:32:55.390-07:002013-03-12T17:32:55.390-07:00All are lovely, but when I saw the last one, I had...All are lovely, but when I saw the last one, I had to do a double and triple take. It looks soooo much like our home in Wisconsin; I just couldn't believe it!Nancy @ The Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-22448573321381602712013-03-09T01:54:57.692-08:002013-03-09T01:54:57.692-08:00I have no idea lol - I'm so fickle it's ri...I have no idea lol - I'm so fickle it's ridiculous - all I know is that I would love to get out there and restore it - and if I felt I couldn't live there - well I'd sell and come back!<br />Thanks so much for your input - I really do appreciate hearing everyone's thoughts on this matter - it's a major step for me.................<br />Hugs,<br />SuzanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-67898007807885711842013-03-07T12:50:15.195-08:002013-03-07T12:50:15.195-08:00Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but if they...Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but if they have forgive the double opinion stated. I guess my point here will be how far out in the country is this home, it would be quite beautiful the way your mind has it laid out here - go see it!!! And my friend recently did something like this to a home that need much love....brought back that Grandmaw's charm to an old farm house. But she was already use to country living, and actually moved further out...contractors had already starting making their way into her quiet country neighborhood of 3 acre lots. Have you given thought, to maybe trying out renting a place out in the country to see if you would even like it first? When I moved to So. Dakota, from Houston, TX., it was what I expected, but there was alot more to it than my initial thoughts. The distance to drive to get your favorite (whatever), the land that needs attention, there are many things you may not think about, or maybe you have, and think oh it won't be that bad. Just a thought...I know it's this house or nothing probably, so renting seems like a waste of time....but, we had several people from Cali., in SD, that had rented homes of snowbirds, and it gave them a taste of what the winters in SD were actually like, this coming from Southern Cali people who never even have Fall, much less Winter...so they indeed needed to know what to expect. I know this isn't your concern perhaps. I'm mainly speaking on distances, and the conveniences of city or suburb living vs. actual country living. If you're older, than heck yeah maybe it's time, your tired of the city life...as am I, now...13 yrs ago, I wasn't ready, and came back to Houston, I needed to make a living still and couldn't do it there, where people have to have a minimum of two jobs, some three just to make ends meet. But, if it were to retire, heck I'm back there in a heartbeat!! The beauty of the Blackhills, is spectacular!! Good luck in your decision making, you'll do fine which ever way you decide to steer your wheels....cajuncutiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480851399271048815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-21773309649270290332013-03-07T09:34:54.793-08:002013-03-07T09:34:54.793-08:00Oh my gosh - a hammock sounds divine! Now why didn...Oh my gosh - a hammock sounds divine! Now why didn't I think of that - too busy thinking of painting like usual lol<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-43324159271175172972013-03-07T09:32:07.433-08:002013-03-07T09:32:07.433-08:00Thanks Deirdra - it wouldn't have to be foreve...Thanks Deirdra - it wouldn't have to be forever - it could really be a " flip " if I found out it wasn't for me<br />Hugs,<br />SuzanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-26653897801873679102013-03-07T09:23:24.137-08:002013-03-07T09:23:24.137-08:00Well part of the reason for the makeover in the be...Well part of the reason for the makeover in the bedroom was to make it more appealing in case we do sell!!!<br />Glad to hear from someone who did and who hasn't looked back!<br />Thanks Heather<br />Hugs,<br />MoiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-64568401556564240472013-03-07T04:58:41.646-08:002013-03-07T04:58:41.646-08:00After years in Toronto and surrounding areas, we m...After years in Toronto and surrounding areas, we moved to a small town 1 1/2 ago. I've never looked back!! Love the quieter life - even though we live "in town", we're steps away from nature, farmland and serenity. Go look at that house!!! If it's haunting you that much, you need to see if it's doable.<br /><br />I can't imagine what John is saying about this after all the work you just put into the bedroom - lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-80877645788284311232013-03-06T22:38:02.860-08:002013-03-06T22:38:02.860-08:00I have lived in the country for 40 years..it is a ...I have lived in the country for 40 years..it is a different world. Can take a little getting use to. You can feel lonley untill you get use to it. But I love the fresh air...and it is home now. realize it is an ajustment truly....lovely farm house. Deirdra Doanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432420824463446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-4372740787719302852013-03-06T18:40:13.226-08:002013-03-06T18:40:13.226-08:00Wow Suzan,
That is a true piece of Heaven and I th...Wow Suzan,<br />That is a true piece of Heaven and I think if I had the chance I would jump on that little beauty. All your wonderful ideas would have that place so special in no time. You could really make it your own. I say go for it. That little art studio alone would have me there!!!!! It is a beautiful piece of property. Go have a look before someone else's dreams come true.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-60890474109095400922013-03-06T17:54:42.864-08:002013-03-06T17:54:42.864-08:00I don't even live in the city, but I am consta...I don't even live in the city, but I am constantly thinking of how wonderful it would be to live in a place like this out in the country. I, however, have no prospects for even considering such a thing. If you do, you should by all means at least give it a look in person and consider it, right?<br />LizLiz @ Quirky Vistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619479131117781394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-75216598649374355642013-03-06T17:45:41.682-08:002013-03-06T17:45:41.682-08:00Hi Suzan!!!!!
Well, my friend, I would say to you...Hi Suzan!!!!!<br /><br />Well, my friend, I would say to you that looking never hurt. It would be great to get out of the city for a day (I know you said Ontario, so hopefully just a day to get there and back)and take a drive.<br /><br />To look at it in person would be great. I've always wanted to go 'look' at houses, but, the mister doesn't.<br /><br />No harm done...Really. You're just looking to get it out (or in, depends how you look at it) of your mind. Now, the BIG question: How would John feel about moving there? Is he a city boy through and through or would he move too, IF, that was THE house?<br /><br />INTERESTING, INTERESTING...We must all wait to find out or do we???!!!<br /><br />You know me and you know where I would live, but, then again, when driving through Ontario last Sept. there were some little towns I would have loved to move to.<br /><br />BTW Love the brick in your selections this week.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of the week!!<br /><br />Pam<br />XOXPamLuvsPinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894521704333998169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-59141900023515187172013-03-06T16:15:27.911-08:002013-03-06T16:15:27.911-08:00Oh my gosh, the neutral clean colors everywhere on...Oh my gosh, the neutral clean colors everywhere on the second house, and the clean look are right up my alley. BUT I married a man who very strongly likes warm and comfy, so I'll never have that look to a house again. And I adjust... daily. ;)<br /><br />I have zero doubt you could make that last home look just the way you want. I moved from big city Palm Beach to a little out in the middle of nowhere town in rural Michigan. I thought I'd never like the country, and there are some things I don't like (well water is the worst, at least to me), but I like it here way better than I did the city, and believe you me, that's something NO ONE ever would have thought. ;)<br /><br />Good luck with whatever you decide to do.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-13850301300161382712013-03-06T15:31:37.158-08:002013-03-06T15:31:37.158-08:00The woodwork and brick in #1 are stunning; however...The woodwork and brick in #1 are stunning; however, the kitchen was strange. I grew up on a farm and I lived in the city when I left home. I'm in a subdivision now and I hate having neighbors so close, although they are nice people. Your little farm house looks adorable. So cozy and inviting. It does look like a friendly, happy little house. You could put a hammock in the yard in summer. Nothing like lying on a hammock in the shade on a warm summer day with some lemonade and listening to the birds chirp. I hope you go see it. betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150123524195333123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-2614803042712535102013-03-06T14:32:06.699-08:002013-03-06T14:32:06.699-08:00LOL - I want to! Just have to find the time now -...LOL - I want to! Just have to find the time now - have a clients dining room set scheduled within the next week or so!<br />XOXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-90773924749499258582013-03-06T14:31:43.664-08:002013-03-06T14:31:43.664-08:00This time I love both of the houses! I don't l...This time I love both of the houses! I don't like the decor in either one but I like that they left all the bones intact and those are some great bones! Exposed brick, yes, please! Gorgeous woodwork, yeah, baby!<br /><br />Now, about your darling cottage...if you truly are a city girl and you like the pace, the culture, the "there is always something to do", think twice about moving to the country. My son and his wife thought they would like small town living until they actually did it. They discovered that having to drive from hither to yon for a gallon of milk or to pick up a new pair of shoes became a pain and not worth the aggravation. I love small town living. I am not a big city girl though I like one fairly nearby. The house is darling and has lots of potential. Wonder why it has been on the market for such a long time. Of course, it could very well be that someone else not have the "vision" that you. You need to go look!Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-27323228250137318562013-03-06T13:41:12.093-08:002013-03-06T13:41:12.093-08:00Love the second one for sale, I could just move in...Love the second one for sale, I could just move in with my suitcase. For goodness sakes girl go see that house in Lancaster before I do! ; ) I need some space too, tired of the city property expectations (ie colours, fencing, etc). But on Vanc Island it is very expensive, especially if you want to stay mid island and south where the weather and land is better. Patty/BCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-58683943294072434572013-03-06T11:43:19.628-08:002013-03-06T11:43:19.628-08:00I can so see the potential in that house! Now, is ...I can so see the potential in that house! Now, is John falling in love with it as well? That would be a plus! You must go and see it... and tell us all about it. I remember a frantic phone call to my dad once: I had found my dream house, all the pictures were perfect, it even had the stone dormer window I so wanted... And when I visited it, the said window looked on the neighbours huge wall and the gaz tank! Seeing the picture of your maybe-future living-room, I'm wondering if you're jealous of my former orange living-room!!!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-49820095502477267632013-03-06T08:30:49.257-08:002013-03-06T08:30:49.257-08:00That was so much fun Suzan! I loved the tours of ...That was so much fun Suzan! I loved the tours of the the houses, thank you so much for sharing, and the country home is very inviting....Mindi@MyLove2Createhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436447612989747237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-86380397866038514092013-03-06T07:16:20.976-08:002013-03-06T07:16:20.976-08:00That farmhouse is wonderful! I live in the country...That farmhouse is wonderful! I live in the country and I love it, but then I am a homebody. The negatives would be that you can't just walk or drive a couple blocks to get paint, groceries or gas, or see a movie or go to dinner. We spend a lot of money on gas, there are no buses or transport of any kind. Also, there is a lot more outdoor work, mowing huge lawns, clearing snow, etc. I do like the space around me, the peacefulness and the wild animals and stars at night!Julie @ followyourheartwoodworkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12186806888262891917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-39560161637118449522013-03-06T06:29:57.968-08:002013-03-06T06:29:57.968-08:00First up the houses: Great open floor plans on bo...First up the houses: Great open floor plans on both of them...and while they are beautiful the 2nd one has a "cold" feel to it to me. And, not crazy about some of the furniture in either house-but that's just me.<br /><br />Home in the country- I say GO FOR IT. How far would John have to drive to work? I can absolutely see you out there working at that place to make it beautiful. I know it could me a small "country manor" when you are done with it. The bones are there-they just need to be aligned. It is a big change to move from city to country or vice-versa. I grew up in the country and moved to town. I love the convenience of town but not the distractions I find there. Right now I live right on the edge of the city and it is a perfect fit....close enough to go to the grocers, etc, but far enough out to enjoy the peace of country, too.<br />AND...guess what? If you hate it you can always sell (and make a few bucks for all your hard work) and moe bacck to the city again. <br />You need to go look at it because if you don't it will haunt you. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-65941629085696804412013-03-06T05:36:43.737-08:002013-03-06T05:36:43.737-08:00I really like all the open space of both houses, t...I really like all the open space of both houses, the staircases and bannisters, but not the Jetson furniture of the first house. I'd like a blank check to purchase new furniture for it. :-) I like the exposed brick too, just enough, not all, to make it interesting.<br /><br />BUT, Suzan, I can't imagine you moving to the countryside. What???! I had an entirely different picture of you from everything you've shown us in the past. I thought you were a ♫'<i>New York is where I'd rather stay; I get allergic smelling hay</i>♪' kind of girl. But that is a darling farmhouse. Love the woodwork, but boy would you have your work cut out for you! Keep us posted.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-13663538109064594662013-03-06T05:22:05.366-08:002013-03-06T05:22:05.366-08:00Well, zippity-do-dah! My daughter would say "...Well, zippity-do-dah! My daughter would say "stay", I would say "go"...just not too far out.<br />I will tell you that this house reminds me of the quaint little houses around here and I just love it. When Barndywine is "done," if it ever is, I want a house in the country. But I don't think my husband would lie it too much, as he loves the 'walkability' of our neighborhood. So we're of two minds.<br />(But projects are good--they keep you out of trouble.)Kirby Carespodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01950841302720270756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-32489895143017404662013-03-06T05:18:52.571-08:002013-03-06T05:18:52.571-08:00I love those brick walls and hardwood floors! Mov...I love those brick walls and hardwood floors! Move to the country Suzan....you'll love it! My big advice....make sure you have a creek a brook a pond...some kind of water! You'll never look back!Danni@SiloHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220897952708626415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-48160217715218924272013-03-06T04:17:57.227-08:002013-03-06T04:17:57.227-08:00Love all the exposed stone and brick walls in hous...Love all the exposed stone and brick walls in house #1. Love the kitchen and baths in #2. Gorgeous tour!!! Love #3...I hope everything goes well as you consider what to do!<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.com