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This Summer has been crazy. . .Seems there's been something popping up every day to keep me from my blogging. . .I wanted to reveal the final touches on the bedroom next but can't seem to find a day when the sun is shining for some good photos. . .So I decided to go ahead with the FARMHOUSE BATH instead. As I've noted many times before, our home was built by my Grandfather Magers ca. 1930 for his first FARM MANAGER. . .He had bought the 600+ acres that year from the Widners. . .It would be the fourth farm operation that he owned. . .He immediately started building barns, houses, a farm shop and other buildings necessary for the FARM COMPLEX . . . The manager's bungalow was fairly large for that time and more comfortable than the tenant houses. . .Yet, from the 1930s to the 1960s there was no bathroom indoors. . .An outhouse served the need for a potty. . .the #3 washtub in the KITCHEN worked for Saturday night baths. . . Sometime in the 60s, the bathroom came indoors. . .almost. . .It was actually on the back porch, which had been enclosed. . .A room was built on one side of it for the bath. . .with all the conveniences. . .This was "HIGH COTTON". . . I've already shown you how we took down those walls at BEFORE & AFTER SERIES: The Farmhouse Keeping Room. . .At that point we were right back in the 1930s--no indoor bathroom. . .but not for long. . . I had dreamed of a bathroom as big as a bedroom for years--place to lay back in the tub and relax--place that was open and inviting. . .So that was what I did. . .I took one of the three bedrooms for all of our necessaries. . .No jacuzzi, though. . .This bath had to be VINTAGE FARMHOUSE. . . We stripped the sheetrock off three of the four walls. . .It was so badly damaged. . .As we stripped it clean, we found the original cypress walls. . .What a great FARMHOUSE look!! . . .A coat of paint would do. . . Dental molding was added to hide the huge gap between the wall and the ceiling. . .I did something totally out of the box on that ceiling. . .I decided I'd like to lay back in the tub and watch the clouds. . .The ceiling was painted a Sky Blue and I came right behind and painted the clouds. . .Adding a touch of elegance with the chandelier. . . A closet was built along one side of the room for the washer and dryer. . .They hide behind Southern style shutter doors. . . On that same wall our shower is located. . .John is particularly proud of that shower. . .It was the first tile work he'd ever done. . . Have you noticed that we find John in this position a lot? (grin) All kidding aside, I think he did a SUPER JOB. . . Perhaps it was John's Little Helper that kept him inspired? To cover holes in the fourth sheetrock wall, we added bead board and painted it the same soft blue. . .It added interesting texture to a plain wall and kept with the FARMHOUSE THEME. . .I picked up the architectural piece on a curbside. . .Someone had discarded it for garbage pick-up. . .John added the shelf top from an old piece of cypress found in the barn. . . A dresser was fitted with the sink. . .No telling how many coats of paint I put on it before I found the combination I wanted. . .I'd paint a little. . .then sand a little. . .then paint more. . .sand more. . .Took weeks until I was satisfied. . . Then I decoupaged a 1938 page from my Granddaddy's calendar. . .You can't see it in the photos but he had made a note: 'Irene's birthday' on August 6. . .That was my Mom. . .She would turn 11 that year. . .One of his envelopes was decoupaged above it. . . The first thing people notice when they walk in is the cast-iron tub. . .It's a beauty---now. . .A friend found this tub buried in the ground and planted with flowers. . .It had to be dug up, cleaned, and resurfaced. . .another of those 'John tasks'. . .He did an amazing job in restoring it. . .The date on the bottom is December 24, 1925. . .A piece of whitewashed cypress barn wood from the Simmons Plantation holds needed items while bathing. . . More shutters at the windows allow loads of sunlight in, as you can see. . .My ladies came from the bedroom to the bath some time ago. . .They seem to fit well. . .changing clothing with the seasons. . .I must say that I like this look the best. . .denim and lace. . .tying in the living room denim accents. . .The lady on the right is MISS MAMIE. . .the one on the left is MISS ALICE. . .Having such a large room gives me many opportunities for utilizing larger pieces such as these. . . Our FARMHOUSE BATH has gone through many changes as I experimented with the look I liked the most. . .Also had to add the layers as I found them. . .I thought it would be fun to look back over a few previous years. . . Let's begin with the oldest first, so you can see how the room evolved. . . I learned many lessons and developed my Plain and Simple Style over the years. . .It's been GOOD. . We only have one more room to explore at this time. . .There are others but they are not finished and certainly no inspiration to anyone. . .As with the rest of the house, I have many ideas. . .only need the time and energy to do them. . .Still to come, though, is one of the bedrooms. . .The one I'll let you see. . .The others are 'beauty in the making'. . .Til then. . .(Don't miss the added note below) NOTE: We're in a documentary on AETN, the local PBS Station!!!! It's entitled BACK ROAD BARNS. . .There's an interview with John and me, along with shots of our barns and grounds. We are one of several properties showcased--all amazing. It first aired last night (August 25) at 6:30, but it will be shown several times. Check your TV Guide for the details or go to aetn.org for a full schedule. See you there!
continuing on with my list of foods that i plan to stock in our freezer for my maternity leave, i have to share this soup with you that is the best kept secret of the upper midwest. knoephla soup is right up with tater tot hotdish as my favorite new food that i’ve learned about since moving here. knoephla (neh-fla) are little chewy dumplings that made their way to this area with german immigrants and are most commonly enjoyed in creamy potato soup, but can also be sautéed with sauerkraut and sausage or put into hotdish. they are kind of like plumper smoother spaetzle and the frozen store-bought ones look a lot like mochi bits. knoephla soup is traditionally made without meat, just potatoes, vegetables, a bit of cream, and my favorite (from dakota harvest, r.i.p.) had the most warming hit of nutmeg. the texture of the dumplings and the pure comfort of it all makes this the kind of soup that i just shovel into my mouth with abandon. we had it at our wedding and for years now i’ve wondered why it hasn’t seemed to pick up that much popularity outside of the upper midwest.
Nigerian Dwarf goats are perfect for any homestead. Get tips on selecting the right goats and taking the best care of them possible.
Earlier this week, I shared a newly expanded list of my top DO’s and DON’Ts when it comes to starting seeds. Today I thought I’d highlight a few of my favorite hardy annual flowers that can be sown early inside to get a jump start on the growing season. Among the many other benefits of transplanting plants […]
With our food system the way it currently is, there are many reasons to be angry about industrialized animal agriculture. Check out the slideshow to get informed about the issues surrounding factory farming and learn how to get involved.
When we allow our fear to choose when our bodies and souls know there is a much better way to go, we end up on paths that are not aligned with who we truly are - just like when I walked down the aisle over two decades ago. My body was telling me. My insides were screaming at me and I ignored all of it.
Since arriving just in time for Christmas two years ago, Jeremy Langmead and Simon Rayner have transformed their 17th-century Cumbrian farmhouse into an inviting rural bolthole, which strikes the perfect balance between artful restraint and festive cheer
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Hello, dears! I’m super excited for this post! (How unusual. :P ) One of my readers recently requested I write about pen pal questions, so here we are. Asking/answering questions in letters (…
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The quintissential Australian treat Lamingtons are a delicious cake to snack on. Soft and airy sponge squares dipped in a chocolate coating and rolled in dessiccated coconut.
When visiting a new city, taking a food tour is a great way to explore and sample different foods. Yet to really get a sense of the area’s food culture, you should visit local farms and artisanal factories. Visitors to Quebec City can travel just 15 minutes northeast of the city and experience the rich […]
Get rid of splinters, slivers, stingers, and more from the skin by learning how to make a homemade herbal drawing salve with this simple recipe.
I would venture to say… The vast majority of homesteaders got their start by strolling the aisles of the feed store and happening upon those tubs of fluffy, chirping chicks. They’re hard to resist, y’all. And as we all know, chickens are the gateway drug to the more hardcore forms of homesteading– goats, cattle, hogs… you […]
Appalachia has a long history of self-reliant family farms producing fresh, homegrown produce. So why is such a bountiful region struggling to get healthy food onto dinner tables?
