here we go again folks! boy do wednesdays sneak up fast! today we will take a little journey outside the walls of my home to give you a view of the "big picture"! and here we go...
i had made mention in the last "corner of my world" that our house was based on an authentic farmhouse blueprint. i found a plan out of an early 1900's builder book and modified it to make sense for modern living. it had the elements i was looking for to start with...some of which are...
* covered porch...check!
* dormer - you bet!
* steep pitch roof with great lines - bingo!
* bump out window with a "hip" roof - right on!
my high school drafting background provided the basic knowledge i needed to work with a local lumberyard perfecting the layout + adding the non-existant attached garage. a little blood, sweat and alot of tears (those being of the patient subcontractors working with me!) = what you see {below}!
textures play as big as role in creating the outdoor spaces as much as the indoors which is why you will see shakes paired with lap siding and a standing seam metal roof mixed with the asphalt shingles! these small details made a big difference in making the vintage "farmhouse" our unique "home".
lighting details ~ nothing quite like the mixture of industrial galvanized and elegant crystals!
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= urban country!
since we live in the country i wanted a driveway that was reminiscent of a road less traveled. which is why I had stamped concrete paths framing crushed rock {below}
trotting around to the back you will find an attached pergola. someday i hope to have vines dripping and weaving their way around the wood beams. right now my vision has been put to rest this year thanks to a hungry pair of deer fawns that found them more irrestitible than i!
i must show you my patio set {below} that resides on the pergola covered deck...i have to say i think it is beyond fabulous! a nice spot to enjoy a backyard bbq!
and moving along to the side is another view of the covered porch...you can see the details of our porch HERE. i believe my four legged friend lucy & her grandma marian do enjoy this spot the most! it is a wonderful spot on a warm, sunny day!
and what would a porch be without the good ol' red white and blue waving in the breeze? {below}
well there you have it folks! now you've seen the "big picture" of a quaint place we love to call home. there are a couple more stops on the tour so we'll be looking for you again next week to continue on! i'd like to end today with a few more pretty pics of garden delights...enjoy!
and what would a garden be without at least {1} crusty & rusty star ? {below}
again, thank you for your continued interest and have a most wonderful day!
Beth, I love, love, love your home. You had me at "wrap around porch"!!! Now, if I could duplicate that in crazy Southern CA....I doubt it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 12, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Such a lovely home, Beth... charming features inside and out. Love your Wednesday tours.
Posted by: Sandy said | August 12, 2009 at 05:30 PM
greetings cheryl! thank you kindly for visiting and your sweet words! that porch is pretty well what sealed the deal on finding the "right" plan! i have to imagine farmhouses are few and far between in so cal!
:) happy day!
beth
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | August 12, 2009 at 06:51 PM
the pleasure is mine too sandy! i am just tickled that you all are tagging along with me on my journey and ramblings! :)
have a great one!
beth
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | August 12, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Your house is just lovely. I have enjoyed the tours!!
Sue E.
Posted by: Sue | August 13, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Oh my gosh I just found your blog and I'm loving you and your house...I can't stop looking at everything. you belong in one of the magazines..they need to do a feature on you. Anyways...if they won't I will. I would love to feature your blog on my blog if that is ok with you? I love your style~
Posted by: Gabrielle Mader | March 09, 2010 at 09:55 PM
greetings gabrielle! wow! what a wonderful way to start my day! thank you so much for your note! i would be honored if you mention my little world on your blog! :) thank you so much for stopping and when i have a bit more time i look forward to visiting you too!
have a great day new friend!
beth :)
Posted by: show & TELL . . . | March 10, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Your home is beautiful.....
I love home comfy and inviting it is!
I do love them big ole farmhouses!
Have fun,
Hugz, Dolly
come visit
Posted by: dolly | March 17, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I don't usually spend a lot of time online reading blogs or article unless the are about football or cycling. So this quite the unexpected bonus to come across this post.
Posted by: Bike Glove | March 06, 2011 at 11:35 PM
The rabbit fooled me for a second there. Hahaha! It looks like your home is all good now. Good thing you got a contractor who cooperatively worked with you. Now you have every part of your home looking great. :)
Posted by: Tiffany Larsen | October 20, 2011 at 01:37 PM
Your home is so sweet and very lovely country house. Enjoyed your tours and Love your concrete pathway.
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