Our country house dream...

People who know us know we are not afraid of a challenge. we have done Reno's both small and large. We have even taken on a renovation that the real estate agent and even the home inspector said to run from.

We are in the process of finding our next home. Will it be a project? Of course! Will it need a little work or a lot of work? That is yet to be seen since we haven't decided on a home yet.

We have a laundry list of must haves, likes, wants and needs to put out to the universe to deliver at it's discretion. Starting with but not limited to good bones, solid structure and lots of land. I tend to love my privacy.

Imagine a two storey farm house with either a wrap around or many porches. White trim surrounds the house and porches, some screened areas and some open. A place to sit in the late afternoon/evening and read a book or engage in conversation with someone or just relaxing enjoying the clean country air and tranquility.


The white farmhouse family kitchen will be a gathering place, a baking place, a canning place and a loving space. It will nourish and comfort you.

Maybe something like these..

The family room and dining room allow for multi- generational family gatherings at all the holidays. These are welcoming spaces. Warm and cosy, with lots of natural light and wood floors.

There are 3 or 4 bedrooms upstairs and even though our family is getting older, almost ready to leave home, we want space for them and their children to have a bed to sleep in when they visit. Our youngest will be with us for some time yet, it will be a while before the house becomes too quiet. Oh, who am I trying to kid. Our house will never be quiet, never mind too quiet.

There have been requests for multiple garages, a barn or outbuildings, lots of storage, beautiful views and my own personal request... a place for chickens.

That's right I want some really cool layers like these.

Self sustainability is my dream. I believe we should go back to a system less reliant on consumerism and more self reliance. Grow what you can, use what you have, trade, barter and buy only what you can't get otherwise.

Possibilities for gardens

My husband and I are looking for somewhere to start our furniture refinishing/repurposing business. We plan on working together from home in the years to come.