summer house
My parents just bought a summer/retirement home in the small country village where my mother grew up. It was built in the 1880’s, and has always belonged to a member of our extended family. It’s right across from my grandmother’s house, and just across the road is the long dirt road that leads down a steep hill to the beach.
To call the house rustic would be quite kind. It has one sink in the kitchen, only a toilet in the bathroom and needs a ton of work. However, when that work gets completed it will be such an incredible place, a home I know my parents will be happy and comfortable in, a place I can imagine brining my children during the summers and on holidays.
There is a spot in the house that I thought just begged for photos. I didn’t get near as much cooperation as I was hoping for - but can just picture portraits taken on these steps over the years. Don’t you agree?
They are just devine. Can I come and stay too?
Comment by Nikala O\'Brien — 08.17.07 @ 5:28:02
Beautiful- I really like your conversions, they are so rich.
Comment by Amy (3 Peas) — 08.17.07 @ 6:44:41
Ahhh it looks like a heavenly little spot for photographs. Beaaaautiful shots.
Comment by Amanda — 08.17.07 @ 9:21:34
that last one is magical….
Comment by Kim — 08.17.07 @ 12:30:20
What a great house full of many memories! The images on the stairs are fabulous…wonderful spot for sure!
Comment by tiffani — 08.19.07 @ 4:49:55
I want to sip hot tea in this house and lounge all day with you.
Comment by Leigh — 08.21.07 @ 3:01:28
These are just amazing
Comment by Elizabeth — 08.22.07 @ 1:53:26
Oh my goodness…I would LOVE to have stairs and a banister like that. Love your conversion too. Awesome blacks.
Comment by Lauren — 08.23.07 @ 12:23:44
Eta: love the photos too. Just darling
Comment by Lauren — 08.23.07 @ 12:24:44
Love these images! Surely a family treasure!
Comment by Toni — 08.23.07 @ 4:20:44
Oh I just really love these. They call to me.
Comment by Nadia — 08.23.07 @ 5:17:36
These photos are breathtaking! Your work never ceases to amaze!
Comment by Sarah e. Smith — 08.26.07 @ 2:21:36
Wow! That house is beautiful. I love old houses. I am from Nova Scotia, I live in Yarmouth. I love the way you captured the feel of home in all of your pictures. Wonderful job!
Comment by Jenessa — 08.27.07 @ 7:33:31
I stumbled on your blog somehow and just wanted to pop in an say your pics are simply amazing. I adore your style, your conversions are gorgeous. I have added you to my favs and look forward to being inspired by your work often.
Comment by Karen Moore — 08.28.07 @ 10:32:32
oh i agree. gorgeous location. i am green with envy.
Comment by Autumn Fawn — 09.06.07 @ 6:18:48
Love this summer house photos!!! Quite breath taking and making me want to visit as well!
Cheerio
-Melissa E Earle
Comment by Melissa E Earle — 10.01.07 @ 3:52:44
oh my …. these are simply gorgeous !!!
Comment by Sheri Visakaly — 10.12.07 @ 6:12:44