tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post458853757467500850..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: theTerrace up closefor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-70645091584524213482015-05-19T13:33:51.134-04:002015-05-19T13:33:51.134-04:00hi Tineka, the crushed stone (aka gravel) came fro...hi Tineka, the crushed stone (aka gravel) came from Pike Industries in Wilton. It had the best grey color we could find. But stone colors change depending on what they are crushing. Good luck finding your stone.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67260603764043333002015-05-17T10:21:00.306-04:002015-05-17T10:21:00.306-04:00I live in Southern NH as well and was wondering if...I live in Southern NH as well and was wondering if you would be willing to share with me the source for your "gravel" on the terrace- it is exactly what I am looking for!!Tinekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336773780765364189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-16222852700267652712013-06-07T11:28:33.786-04:002013-06-07T11:28:33.786-04:00Yes, the lightening rod is attached to a round, co...Yes, the lightening rod is attached to a round, concrete stepping stone. (You can see it if you look closely in the photos.) I found an old-looking grey one. It has a hole in the center which I believe Dan drilled out so the center rod could go through. Each of the three support legs is then attached with concrete screws to the outside (as opposed to the top surface) of the stone. <br />How lucky to have one from your own house!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-53484023919042053782013-06-06T16:58:00.884-04:002013-06-06T16:58:00.884-04:00Could you tell me is the lightening rod attached t...Could you tell me is the lightening rod attached to something heavy in order to keep it upright? I have one off of my 94 year old house that I would like to use as yard art, but I can't figure out how to keep it in/on the ground so that I don't risk it falling over and breaking the glass globe. Can you advise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-52168448069334582602012-09-15T12:06:09.555-04:002012-09-15T12:06:09.555-04:00hi Elizabeth- Of course! You can contact me at fo...hi Elizabeth- Of course! You can contact me at fortheloveofahouse@comcast.netfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-78592301535282819942012-09-14T23:02:52.642-04:002012-09-14T23:02:52.642-04:00I love the terrace! I am a landscape architect in...I love the terrace! I am a landscape architect in the Boston area and was asked to do a design for a farmhouse in NH. The have a great deal of old granite slabs that I would love to reuse on the property. I had thought of a gravel terrace surrounded by the stone walls. Is it possible to talk with you about the construction of the terrace? <br />thank you! elizabeth ahmgem@gmail.comelizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74506865877420209492012-08-29T07:02:27.118-04:002012-08-29T07:02:27.118-04:00EVery detail perfect, Joan, right down to sweet El...EVery detail perfect, Joan, right down to sweet Ella! I love the soft rush, too and use it as often as possible in my containers. Beautiful space, thank you so much for sharing!<br />xo HeidiHeidi @ Decor & Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-4825562977689844122012-08-19T23:28:44.063-04:002012-08-19T23:28:44.063-04:00wow - i remember when there was nothing there! u...wow - i remember when there was nothing there! unbelievable. it is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! love the gravel. just fabulous!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-25785043953943616532012-08-19T01:05:03.181-04:002012-08-19T01:05:03.181-04:00As is everything you do, the patio is an absolute ...As is everything you do, the patio is an absolute masterpiece. It's perfection. <br />xoTrina Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-64934891567332280712012-08-17T14:11:17.151-04:002012-08-17T14:11:17.151-04:00your attention to detail really keeps me on my toe...your attention to detail really keeps me on my toes joan. wow. this is such a beautiful space. i hope one day to sit there and sip a glass of wine with you:) xo janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-20772270897652083162012-08-17T09:42:46.128-04:002012-08-17T09:42:46.128-04:00Joan, Dan, and Ella: I have looked at this post s...Joan, Dan, and Ella: I have looked at this post several times and have yet to comment. I am speechless (and that never happens) over the beauty of the area. CindyCindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-12951246607228326722012-08-14T20:47:41.083-04:002012-08-14T20:47:41.083-04:00Joan,
You are so talented...because you make every...Joan,<br />You are so talented...because you make everything seem so relaxed, easy and evolved. Had to laugh about the "trash carrier" find from Dallas! Love that you have rescued and saved so many things and found new homes and uses for them. I need to purge a little less, I think!<br /><br />Your vinca minor made me smile. I have it growing in between stepping stones at my new side entrance and everyone loves it. I need to photograph and share that, I think. It's such a nice change from just having grass grow in between.<br /><br />The Japanese floats reminded me of the Chihuly exhibit we just saw in Dallas at the Arboretum. He was inspired by them and created an installation in a boat that overlooks White Rock Lake. One of my favorite in the exhibit.<br /><br />And, gotta love that photographer's assistant!!<br />xoxo ElizabethAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395215787881578608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-47506814448376919232012-08-14T10:48:33.604-04:002012-08-14T10:48:33.604-04:00So gorgeous! I love how you put everything togeth...So gorgeous! I love how you put everything together and it looks so effortless. Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217081495339138075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66045026911799904872012-08-14T10:36:47.425-04:002012-08-14T10:36:47.425-04:00Love the console table. It looks wonderful outside...Love the console table. It looks wonderful outside and I would love it inside also.Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654179547882975006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-59734976160412130722012-08-14T09:03:49.401-04:002012-08-14T09:03:49.401-04:00Marisa- Grazie mille!!Marisa- Grazie mille!!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-13453113251108133912012-08-14T08:28:40.985-04:002012-08-14T08:28:40.985-04:00Sir P, You're not late at all! I don't fi...Sir P, You're not late at all! I don't find any staining with either the iron or copper (I've not seen copper stain honestly). And the only time I've had the iron stain is leaning an iron peice on the painted white wood shingles of the farmhouse. In Dallas, where I would leave all my outdoor things out all year long, I would once a year coat all my iron table bases (all the iron tables now reside on the covered porches) with WD-40 to prevent rust and corrosion. You simply spray it on and wipe the excess off with a paper towel. It was a tip I learned from a metal artist when I was in college and it does a great job.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-4234641099529830112012-08-14T08:18:31.378-04:002012-08-14T08:18:31.378-04:00thank you sweet laney. I will swing the door open...thank you sweet laney. I will swing the door open wide as soon as I can, I promise! xxfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-60577743250183127512012-08-14T08:17:26.364-04:002012-08-14T08:17:26.364-04:00Thank you Wenda! No iron baskets in the barn room...Thank you Wenda! No iron baskets in the barn room- they all made it out to the terrace;)for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54840661404652048502012-08-14T06:52:55.161-04:002012-08-14T06:52:55.161-04:00Sorry for the late comment, but I wanted time to p...Sorry for the late comment, but I wanted time to properly appreciate this post. Every photo and idea is magnificent. One question--I love all the weathered metal, but don't you have problems with staining from all that iron and copper?<br />--Road to ParnassusParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-1970985948407210222012-08-13T22:11:01.757-04:002012-08-13T22:11:01.757-04:00An umbrella finial?!?! Now THAT is special! And I ...An umbrella finial?!?! Now THAT is special! And I adore birds, so I love it even more because it's a bird. I think when I see finials I will always think of you! <br /><br />The more I see of your house, the more I love it. So well done at every turn.<br /><br />xo,<br />LinseyBravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065147598634454504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74190952259005105532012-08-13T19:26:26.906-04:002012-08-13T19:26:26.906-04:00I will wonder now if there are also "iron bas...I will wonder now if there are also "iron baskets" on the table in the barn room, but i can be patient. Your talent is amazing. Of all the decore things you can find on the internet, yours is always my favorite down to every last detail. Have a wonderful evening on this lovely terrace. WendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-59751697950689096992012-08-13T16:51:54.021-04:002012-08-13T16:51:54.021-04:00Joan, every detail is wonderful and I love them al...Joan, every detail is wonderful and I love them all. But I do have two clear favorites. For some reason, the dovecote really grabbed me - I laughed out loud with delight when I saw it. Then there was that last photo of your sweet Ella. I can't think of a more perfect finishing touch for your lovely terrace.seablueleehttp://seabluelens.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-35448771478709105292012-08-13T16:07:22.926-04:002012-08-13T16:07:22.926-04:00hi Wenda! Go to the commentary above the second ph...hi Wenda! Go to the commentary above the second photo and click the highlighted "an industrial wire-container found here in New Hampshire" (there is also a small one on the table with the asparagus fern) and it will take you to the story of those iron baskets! Good eye!<br /><br />for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-58392754949966862042012-08-13T13:38:24.148-04:002012-08-13T13:38:24.148-04:00Everything is so beautiful and I love your details...Everything is so beautiful and I love your details post. I absolutely love the lighting rod. I wondered about the iron "baskets" by the chairs. One is larger that the other and it looks like they hold a candle. are there any details about them. they also look very interesting. best regards, wenda Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-52269225101822354112012-08-13T11:44:02.527-04:002012-08-13T11:44:02.527-04:00Joan,
The space is lovely. I really like the natu...Joan,<br />The space is lovely. I really like the natural stone walls you have in various places on the property. Your collection of wonderful, old rusty items is always my favorite part of this post. The weather vane is fabulous.<br />KarenGarden, Home and Partyhttp://gardenhomeandparty.comnoreply@blogger.com