tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post8960778483938307444..comments2020-08-02T08:19:12.330-07:00Comments on Far Above Rubies: My dream house...Anita Diazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10745164844001794566noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-11143480863284539592019-08-26T14:53:33.497-07:002019-08-26T14:53:33.497-07:00Sally, I wasn't born, so I'm only guessing...Sally, I wasn't born, so I'm only guessing after talking to my father, but it was very hard to heat, no insulation, pipes bursting during the cold winters here, and I suspect they didn't want to deal with that, plus my daddy was the last of their three children and they no longer needed a big house. My grandmother certainly had the money to renovate as she had just bought a new home in Florida, but I guess they were not attached to the house in that way. The new house is classic mid-century modern, brick, plaster walls and regular 8-foot ceilings. I guess they were more practical than I would have been!!Anita Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745164844001794566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-50508030468930442162019-08-26T12:23:29.014-07:002019-08-26T12:23:29.014-07:00Can I ask why your grandfather took down the old h...Can I ask why your grandfather took down the old house, and if he built a new one why didn't he use these materials in it?Sally Sobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363168757281932105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-90200119199330644082018-12-24T02:27:27.045-08:002018-12-24T02:27:27.045-08:00Gosh, I love your house! Each and every shot I'...Gosh, I love your house! Each and every shot I'm going to be pinning on my own personal board. We just put our house on the market this week and are transitioning to a little place by the sea. It's so good to be here with you in this season. <a href="https://www.renttobuyspain.com/locations/property-for-sale-moraira/" rel="nofollow">property search</a>JohnEllardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964798549520023731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-86351677715987331502016-04-24T20:47:01.333-07:002016-04-24T20:47:01.333-07:00My dream house is sitting on the beach. I do not r...My dream house is sitting on the beach. I do not really care what it looks like so much, just the location. I would like to be on a white sand beach somewhere. I have even thought about another country. My family thinks that is a bit extreme but I would like to see some beautiful locations around the world.<br /><br /><a href="https://tjlamb.wordpress.com/2016/03/30/homes-for-sale-looking-for-houses-with-functional-and-trendy-kitchens/" rel="nofollow">Jefferson @ T.J. Lamb Real Estate</a>T.J. Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334966056026113698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-17554538082293724282014-01-03T17:55:23.757-08:002014-01-03T17:55:23.757-08:00Love cottage style. About to move from a 3000 sf h...Love cottage style. About to move from a 3000 sf house in the city, to a little 1920's farmhouse half that size, in the country. I have been trying to figure out where everything will go. But, I look forward to working on our little house and living in the quiet of the country.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867366487070449305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-77267755398472423462014-01-03T11:51:53.457-08:002014-01-03T11:51:53.457-08:00Such a sweet post! My dream house has always inclu...Such a sweet post! My dream house has always included a room with a wall of 4 beds (2 bunks) behind cupboards. Each bed has a little window and a shelf for books and a cup of tea. When you walk into the room all you see is a big overstuffed chair and ottoman in front of a large fireplace. The cupboards are closed until bedtime. Just a dream, but a cozy one.lauraelizabeth4@outlook.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863583206288923023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-53663535562549336522014-01-03T06:17:36.369-08:002014-01-03T06:17:36.369-08:00Actually... my dream home would look pretty much &...Actually... my dream home would look pretty much "exactly" like the one you presently live in!! I began following your blog because of a picture I saw on someone else's blog of your front porch!! lol.... since my children are grown... there would be perfect space for the occasional overnight visits from the grands' right??!! Cottage / farmhouse!!! Love ... Love!!!!!!! Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320503906564783587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-2317425811187283362014-01-02T21:07:27.023-08:002014-01-02T21:07:27.023-08:00That would be a wonderful dream home Anita! So fun...That would be a wonderful dream home Anita! So funny we both were thinking the same thing today! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and heres to a wonderful New year!!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283260830637529760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-38627632928740759692014-01-02T19:41:36.018-08:002014-01-02T19:41:36.018-08:00I think back a lot about my Grandmother's old ...I think back a lot about my Grandmother's old house. Only 4 rooms, but spotless, and comfortable. We hear the old house still stands, and have plans to go see it again soon. Can't wait! Love your beautiful home, and your dream home!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098902223786529522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-76780252169778717222014-01-02T19:09:49.809-08:002014-01-02T19:09:49.809-08:00Evidently I had my dream house and didn't know...Evidently I had my dream house and didn't know it. I had all the holidays at the old house, all the paties, all the celebrations. Now it is all at my daughters and I MISS IT!!!!! BUT, I have to say that we are entertaining our new neighbors alot now so that makes me happy. I just love to be surrounded by family and friends. Your home is so wonderful, I love seeing everything you do and cherish the fact that you have and use so much history. The farm where my Husbands Mother grew up is a mile from where we live now. We went there and asked the present owner (who is letting the home fall down around him) for a piece of wood from the barn for a mantle. He greeted us with a shot gun and would not give us anything. So sad. Keep on dreaming. It NEVER hurts to dream. XOPinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-25174587347421969342014-01-02T15:49:23.842-08:002014-01-02T15:49:23.842-08:00Your grandparents old house must have been a beaut...Your grandparents old house must have been a beauty in it's day and it's wonderful that you still have some of the old boards, flooring etc. from it to use. It's great to dream. We've lived in the same 3 bedroom (now 2) bungalow for 36 years and there are times I'd love to have a brand new house. This one was already 5 when we bought it so the dream of a new house is still in my mind even though I know we won't be getting one. Our next house will be a big downsize for old age or heaven - which ever one comes first. Besides, we do love where we live in the country and only 20 minutes to town. It's really quite perfect. Happy New Year blessings to you and your family, Anita. PamelaPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-64793559457118857492014-01-02T14:09:50.837-08:002014-01-02T14:09:50.837-08:00I love your dream Anita. and yes, I think God puts...I love your dream Anita. and yes, I think God puts those dreams inside of us. So funny...when I saw the photo of the thumbnail of this post, it looked just like the house I grew up in, sadly it's gone, but the front porch and white clapboard were exactly the same. I remember every square inch of that old house. Hope you're having a great start to the New Year!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-70520996847298695882014-01-02T14:08:06.420-08:002014-01-02T14:08:06.420-08:00There's absolutely nothing wrong with dreaming...There's absolutely nothing wrong with dreaming. And as lovely as those first few photos are, my dream house is the place where my family learns together, eats together, laughs together, and just lives together. Love the old photos and memories you shared.<br /><br />Just a note to tell you that I've brought my Fridays Unfolded party back for 2014, and I'd love to have you stop by and link up!<br /><br />AlisonAlison Agnewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225278673520387577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-8338424589933064872014-01-02T13:57:46.876-08:002014-01-02T13:57:46.876-08:00Oh, Anita love this walk down memory lane. Yes, m...Oh, Anita love this walk down memory lane. Yes, many of the dreams I have are from the houses I grew up in. So much of an influence came form these. One was a Victorian farmhouse and the other a Southern farmhouse. Love these pictures they are priceless! So glad you have all of the "pieces" of it! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home and Happy New Year!~ The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-66828617354794219282014-01-02T13:17:46.124-08:002014-01-02T13:17:46.124-08:00Your home is charming indeed - and love how you...Your home is charming indeed - and love how you're making it work and feeling bless even with the space challenges. We live in a small home too - but we are a small family. So it's good and I love small. But the old photos and especially the snow house? Beautiful! Neat post.Joyce - Quilted Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-82177687645970743542014-01-02T13:16:58.056-08:002014-01-02T13:16:58.056-08:00Nancy, it's funny you mention a cozy style bec...Nancy, it's funny you mention a cozy style because my grandparents had a little cottage they stayed in next door during the first few winters, and my dad says those were some of his favorite memories:-) Anita Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745164844001794566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86840151648374849.post-36515816190100858612014-01-02T13:12:39.116-08:002014-01-02T13:12:39.116-08:00I love your posts about your family, and your gran...I love your posts about your family, and your grandparents' home, Anita. My dream house is an English cottage. We live in an apartment in the Pacific Northwest now as we search for our new home. I'd settle for a bungalow or cottage. Cozy is my style. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854211710203164265noreply@blogger.com