Buy this House for $1

Every once in a while I like to share photos of a great 'antique' home that I've visited or read about. This weekend I was visiting my sister and picked up a copy of This Old House Magazine. Amy herself lives in an old house, a charming farmhouse built in the 1880's. If you haven't read the magazine, the last page showcases a home that needs 'saving'. This month, a Greek Revival-style house that pre-dates the Civil War is being sold for $1, but needs to be moved from it's present location outside Indianapolis. I can imagine this  place in a charming beach town with vintage bicycles in the drive next to a hedge of hydrangeas. The staircase alone  is makes me want to research the cost of moving a whole house. Anyone know?

Photos from This Old House Magazine

DESIGN:Friday-Vermont Farmhouse

Today, and going forward, I'll showcase the use of antiques in home design on DESIGN: Friday. The following photos from House Beautiful Magazine are of a farmhouse in southern Vermont. Doesn't this house look modern, comfortable and livable? Antiques add great character when mixed with modern furnishings.

I'm traveling next week and then headed to Mexico for a wedding; congratulations WH and MT! Look for photos and posts from sunny Puerto Vallerta. Until then, have a terrific weekend!

Photos from House Beautiful

Baby Room Decor

I'm invited to a baby shower tomorrow for my dear friend, Lindsay. One of my favorite things to see at showers (besides the pregnant mom-to-be!) are the different styles for nursery decor. When my sister was decorating my nephew's room, she kept in theme with her very cool old farmhouse and incorporated several antiques. She found an old buffet in her basement that was original to the house (over 150 years old) and, after a coat of paint, moved it upstairs to re purpose as a storage cabinet. My dad sandblasted the rusted hardware back to it's original color and condition. The piece really adds character and interest, while still being super functional!

The cabinet is painted to match the trim color. 

The picture hanging is actually a vintage 'Dick & Jane' puzzle.

Photo's from The Chicer Antiquer's sister!