I love the city life, but sometimes when I spend time in a small town I think I might love that too. At the very least, it inspires me. I spent two nights dog sitting at my parents house alone and has a really lovely time. I did some real estalking, wine drinking, running, relaxing and reading. I found an apple orchard and bought apples, cider and gorgeous pumpkins- I really embraced the “country” in me. :) The crisp October weather in New England reminds me of why I live here. (Check back in February though, when I am cursing it).
A perfect country evening- wine, a view and decorating books (and my Blackberry)!
the “new” driveway really does look fabulous
another house my dad designed
my afternoon in Woodstock at the orchard and stalking some old homes…
The Roseland Cottage is a historic landmark- a gothic revival style summer home built in 1846 (note the adorable icehouse too!)
This house has the cutest little guest cottage next to it…
I was up in the barn and saw this brightly wrapped box- inside were bunches of REALLY old photos of my dad’s side of the family. All the way back to my great, great grandfather.
These little photo flipbooks were a trip- my great grandfather typed commentary on the back of each one- that would be my dad in the middle looking scarily like my brothers.
Also up there were “buying logs” and guides from our family clothing store that my grandfather wrote. His notes here about only buying something you are crazy about or you think your mother or sister would be crazy about rings true for decorating your home as well!
A very cool find- my great, great grandmother’s wedding band. I am taking it to be resized so I can wear it.
And just some things I love- this crackled lamp, the mantlescape with an antler my mom found while walking, this little chair caught int he perfect sunlight.
Yay Quiet Corner! As a Northeastern CT girl myself who attended Pomfret, I love to see this part of the state celebrated. Yes, it may not be as popular as other parts of the state, but great job highlighting its natural beauty. Especially during the autumn season.
dreamy! And you got the start of the fall foliage to boot! can even smell the crisp fall air in your photos:-)
What a beautiful home and town. It’s like you enjoyed your weekend and got some well-deserved relaxation in.
I love all the pics.
when I see all this beauty, I so want to move out of LA and to the country…. oh, it just looks so peaceful!
Everything is beautiful, but I loved your grandfather’s “work” journal most of all. What a find!
Sounds like an awesome weekend. I went to college in New England, but I haven’t been back since. Your photos brought back many happy fall memories!
lovely…
I love this post! It looks dreamy- you’re lucky to have a place like this to visit!
I just love all those pics, your parent’s place is to die for. And I about fell over when I saw the old pictures, I have a think for old family pictues. They are so classy compared to ones we take these days. I love how the women always wore dresses. All just beautiful, what a treasure chest you discovered! Have a great week.
This is such a beautiful post. I loved everything about it. Your Dad is very talented and your finds were real treasures. Thanks for taking us along!
do kevin and betsey know you looted their house this weekend?!? that buying log is AMAZING!!
I feel the same way when we visit the countryside. And then Mrs. E. brings me back to earth… . I’d become a hermit, I’m sure.
I used to stay at a cottage on a lake in the U.P. in Michigan where the photos of summers past were tacked to the hallway wall. They dated back to the 1930′s and I never tired of studying them; even the ones from the 70′s… .
You are so lucky to have an essential escape from city life! Your parents have made a beautiful home for themselves, now I see where you get it from!
Love the lamp and the 2 little birdies!
What a beautiful weekend. It sounds like it was quite relaxing, and it also looks like you found some true family treasures while you were there. Thanks for taking us along.
Absolutely gorgeous photos!
Glorious!
Beautiful pictures! What a wonderful way to spend the weekend!
Beautiful post and pics!! I love this time of year!!
What an amazing tour. I’m actually speechless about your parent’s home. Lovely doesn’t even begin to cover it.
What a gorgeous town your parents live in! And what a lovely property; your dad is really talented. I love those photo books, too; what a great heirloom. Glad you got a chance to get away!
Beautiful pictures Erin! I think you should dogsit more often!!
oh, i am STARVED for beautiful old architecture. thank you for these photos. i keep saying this…but I MISS AUTUMN : (
Love New England!! As a Boston girl myself, I love to go home to the country as well.
What a beautiful house!
So beautiful! I am from Dallas, and every year my husband and I say we are going to go up to New England and Boston in the fall, this year I think we will be able to make the time. Can anyone give me any input if you are from the area what the best things to do and see are in a short amount of time – I would greatly appreciate it!
So peaceful and so pretty! you are soooo lucky!
LOOVVE it! So pretty..what a great place to relax!
Oh my, my…so much lovliness! I grew up with family vacations in the Catskill Mountains so I’ll always be a little bit country. Your pictures are outstanding…I could move right in to any of those homes!…and That’s pretty awesome that you found that ring.
Are those the target mocs you have on? I tried the black ones on tonight while there just for sizing and they were soo comfortable! Now I want them in the kelly green!!