Finally got to downloading some pics from the holiday weekend off my camera- more time spent at my parent’s house aka “the ranch”, aka “my country house”. Had to show off Dad’s new purchase- a vintage Ford tractor that was purchased, I’m sure, as a “barn accessory”. True to dad’s aesthetically gifted designer roots, he’s a tad bothered that the red on it doesn’t match the barn. :) I totally understand.
Ingredients for a perfect “man barn”: 1 part vintage convertible, 1 part tractor, 50 parts tools. Mix and hear the grunting begin.
See. Andrew can’t resist.
More eye candy from the weekend:
This place is just HIDEOUS. Hurts my eyes. ;)
This place is just HIDEOUS. Hurts my eyes. ;)
And from the “Why I Love My Family” files- my brother Mike pulled the tablecloth off the table and velcro-ed it around his neck and said “Hey Erin, you should blog this. The “man shawl”. It’s the hottest new thing”- and then jumped for joy for the camera (possibly fueled by 4 or 5 gin and tonics. Possibly.)
It’s nice to have weekends when your abs are sore from laughing, no?
hi. your parents home is gorgeous. i was wondering how and what was used to create the rock wall around the plants in the photo on the left in row four? it is stunning and i would love to create something like this in my own yard. thanks and i love the way you write. too funny.
A family of aesthetes who could probably use a little levity right now. I hope you are okay. Be well.
These are beautiful pictures. Hope you are doing well after your hard weekend. Our thoughts are with you.
What a beautiful home your parents have!! I love your dads barn, its just amazing!!
I am saddened to hear of your recent loss and echo the always spot on sentiments of the Blushing Hostess.
Thanks for all your comments everyone- it was on my husband's side of the family, but still truly heartbreaking for us all.
Gosh your parents truly have a gorgeous home. I absolutely love it.
I am absolutely inspired. Gorgeous. Like a piece of Heaven on Earth. Thanks for sharing. Brother is pretty easy on the eyes as well.
HAHAHA. I am loving that you actually posted the man-shawl.
Wow, what perfect scenery to spend the weekend in.
Everything is gorgeous…right down to the tractor!
Absolutely beautiful. Looks like such a relaxing place to visit.
Great post! Clearly, It's always silliness and humor that makes a great home perfect!!
Lucky girl!
Ahhh, Gin and Tonics are the best on a hot evening. The Ranch looks gorgeous, please let me know if your parents ever turn it into a B&B because I would be there in a heartbeat! Also, what type of dogs were in the picture?
Those are my mom's dogs- Tucker the Schnoodle and Molly the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier! :)
Gorgeous…
The home is beautiful!
I love the mercedes! And the "my country home" is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy it for all of us!
what a perfect place to spend the weekend -i'm so jealous!
The star cut out reminds me of your beach house in GLP. Its got Kev's signature.