Showing posts with label craftsman bungalow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craftsman bungalow. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

*Sigh*
Sad to see a house sit lonely.
Especially when the house is a wonderful example of a Craftsman Bungalow.
Oak woodwork, never bothered by a paint brush.  Working fireplace flanked by glass front bookcases.  Dining room window seat that spans the trio of large windows. French Doors separating Living and Dining room.  Wood floors under the carpet.  All the unique features that make a Craftsman, a Craftsman.
And it is once again, lonely and empty.

Ever since Lovely Lisa the Neighbor headed to the joys of the country, has any of her line of renters, truly appreciated the beauty of this cozy, comfortable home.
I remember sitting with LLN one evening long ago, while she recuperated from a complicated surgery, and looking around in awe of the details and workmanship of this quality '20's home.  And LLN made it a haven. And did I mention that I still miss her neighborliness?

As is the way of tenants, people tend to come and go and vacillate and ponder and promise and then move on.  Commitment can be sketchy and dedication to the quality, gets lost in translation.  And so it is with complete understanding, LLN and her Hubby are listing this little gem with an official realtor with hopes of a real buyer with an appreciation for the little house's outstanding features.

And so is it's neighbor.
I can be a wonderful neighbor.  I'll feed your cat when you're out of town.  I"ll water your plants, cover your dead dog, check if coffee makers are left on, refinish you steps, babysit, and keep my property reasonably clean.  I'll make you egg rolls if you let me borrow an egg and I'll call the police when a drunk driver plows into the rear end of your car on the street.  I'll be vigilant without being too nosy.

So if you've ever had a hankerin' to experience Small Town Living in the Midwest, here is a grand opportunity.  Historic type home, good price, slow living, good garden views AND me as a next door neighbor!

Hurry!  Call!  Don't let this pass you by!http://dogwood-realty.com/listings.html MLS#10-14998
(View from the Craftsman Deck)
(But LLN, you will always be my neighbor in my heart....:D)

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Accomodations

Let's just say, for instance, that you are planning a vacation.  You're thinking Italy, New Zealand, Maine, West Coast.....You really can't decide.  Well, let me help you out a bit. Of Course, as a Former Agoraphobic, my range is decidedly small.  But what I lack in travel experience, I do understand, as a Previous Home bound Personage, I do know what makes a home.  You might say I'm a professional on the subject.  Self Proclaimed, mind you.
So here's the deal. If your other dramatic and I'm sure very interesting international travels fall through, I have a back up:  Candle Light Inn in Bedford Indiana.  A gem in the midst in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Indiana.  My Garden Exchange Ladies traveled northerly in the county to take advantage of the Inn's proprietor's offer to host last Monday night.  A delight, to be sure.  The Inn itself was restored to it's former glory six years ago, with careful attention to restoration and updating to our 21rst century needs.  A lovely blend of both.  We enjoyed hearing the history of this 1913 Craftsman and the amazing details involved in the restoration.  Here are a smattering of the group of 15 that joined us that evening. The Inn's broad porches just pleaded with us to come and sit a spell.  The scenery was restful and abundant in scope.  In other words, this normally bustling bunch of gardeners, just sat and was content to just be.  Well, except for one.  She packed her knitting, as most knitters do, for the down time to pick up some stitch time.  A few attendees brought gardening magazines to share so we perused them as well.  And after abundant and very delicious refreshments inside the Inn, we toured the nearby landscaping.Gotta admit, I did feel sorry for these two.  Poor little puckering expectations.  So close, yet so far......

The invitation is set out there.  Intrigued by the remoteness of our rural area, consider Candle Light Inn as a means to the real destination.......ME!! :D   http://candlelightinnbedford.com

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