While this is not an “almost” it is a house that I have thought of since having seen it during one of our trips to the safari tent. How she is begging to be loved and how rightfully she deserves such attentions.
I love the proportions, so similar to those lopsided crayon drawings of what a house could be from our youth.
And yet there are elegant touches, such as this wrought iron railing…
…and a trellis hanging abundant with vines despite relying solely on self-care for who knows how long.
At the base of the house, a fountain of cool spring water pours continuously…
…an echo of the brook that hiccups unabashedly…
…while bringing a jewel-toned garden to life.
And while there are many homes in this tiny village that stand waiting…
…and I am reassured by the treatment of a Front National poster…
…that perhaps a foreigner like myself would be welcome…
…to find my way amidst these winding back roads to something like home…
…for now I will simply sit and dream.
In my mind, I will strip the walls of the scarred stucco and replace it with a slick of lime-wash instead. I can sand the wood, condition it and paint it something simple, pure white perhaps, for this would be a happy house. And finally I would open up the windows, sweep the floors and let in the mountain air to kiss it clean.
Do you see what I see?
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What a dear house. I'd buy it for the spring and currants alone. Would love to see the interior!
I agree Eleonora! But it is just a dream. 🙂 Thank you for the visit and have a great weekend!!
Bisous,
H
Questa casa è bella anche così abbandonata, pensa a cosa diventerebbe…!
Just a wonderful dream! Sending a big hug from Rome Italy
Oooh! J'adore! I see white shutters too.
Clare x
Oooh! J'adore! I see pretty white shutter too.
Clare x
Hello Sissy! You should be receiving email notifications from me via Mail Chimp – I double checked to make sure that your email is on the list. Take a look in your spam folder. Hopefully they are in there.
LOVELY AND WELL WRITTEN AS ALWAYS !
STILL AM `NOT ` RECEIVING ANY POST FROM YOU ?
JUST RAN INTO THE POST BY CHANCE
HOPE IS WELL ?
SISSY
YES, got MAIL CHIMP notice!Hopefully, we are connected again!
I have sent you a few e-mails over the past month with no word from you……I figured you weren't receiving!
XXX
Isn't that something? Perhaps I am wrong Janey and someone else is taking care of the house but trust me there is NO other sign of life…it is a mystery!