Blessed to Be Here

This is my world: nearly one acre of suburban ground with a 1938 brick colonial in the center. We began restoring this home in June of 2008, amid a shaky economy. The decision was quickly made to work week by week, avoid taking on debt, and salvage whatever was able to be re-used tastefully. The entire design for the kitchen was thrown out (it had been based on our previous tract home). This house will be returned to its former glory, minus some wallpaper and plus some 21st century conveniences.

Between evicting squirrels from the attic, repairing the roof, gutters, plumbing, furnace--oh, just name anything--the kitchen is nearly complete. The spacious yard and its fertile loam have distracted us many days from the inside projects. A significant portion of the yard has been transformed into a garden space which requires a great deal of attention. But the rewards of raspberries, strawberries, lettuces, peppers and just sitting around the firepit planning our next move are part of the journey.

Stay tuned for before and after photos of the house and garden.