An online 'tour' of our own houses, and an accompanying artist's book that focuses on an intimate selection of the tour.
We hope that by acknowledging the past, discussing the present and investing in the future we not only develop our own relationship, but aim to raise
an awareness of how we are connected to the places where we live, and to understand the psychology that underpins our furnishings, decor and household adornments.
Our conversations are shown in the comments boxes.
Hi A – maybe a quick natter on the doorstep first...nice door, I'm guessing it's original? although maybe it would have originally had stained or etched glass? The door knocker is unusual - what period?
Ok, sure. The porch door? It's a 'new' front door painted in that particular 'traditional' shade of green. The butterfly knocker, an e-bay find; the screw holes needed to me drilled out to fit modern screws, so I'm guessing it has some age, but have no real idea. I would love a front door with stained glass. My Grandmother lived in a house named Ruby Cottage, it had a piece of ruby coloured glass in the panel above the door. She was named, Ruby. The 'original front door' is behind this one, and is in a bit of a sorry state ...
Intriguing, there is no suggestion that it is a porch door; I love stained glass too – we once bought a house purely because of the stained glass door and windows; and here is a coincidence my Granny was also called Ruby - although she disliked the name so much that she insisted everyone call her Kay - Ruby Cottage sounds idyllic. I'm keen to see the sorry state of original door...
I know P - basically we have two front doors, and it's all Albert's doing ... I'll mention him later. Gosh, you are quite reckless with house-buying on the strength of stained glass ... mind you, we only looked at this place for a total of 8 minutes, then put in an offer the same day.
Wow, I'm amazed - two grandmother Ruby's. I wonder what other similarities there will be as our tour continues?
I think it's time for a new post, going through the green door to the other 'front' door, and explaining the porch scenario ... tomorrow.
Hi A – maybe a quick natter on the doorstep first...nice door, I'm guessing it's original? although maybe it would have originally had stained or etched glass? The door knocker is unusual - what period?
ReplyDeleteOk, sure. The porch door? It's a 'new' front door painted in that particular 'traditional' shade of green. The butterfly knocker, an e-bay find; the screw holes needed to me drilled out to fit modern screws, so I'm guessing it has some age, but have no real idea. I would love a front door with stained glass. My Grandmother lived in a house named Ruby Cottage, it had a piece of ruby coloured glass in the panel above the door. She was named, Ruby. The 'original front door' is behind this one, and is in a bit of a sorry state ...
ReplyDeleteIntriguing, there is no suggestion that it is a porch door; I love stained glass too – we once bought a house purely because of the stained glass door and windows; and here is a coincidence my Granny was also called Ruby - although she disliked the name so much that she insisted everyone call her Kay - Ruby Cottage sounds idyllic. I'm keen to see the sorry state of original door...
ReplyDeleteI know P - basically we have two front doors, and it's all Albert's doing ... I'll mention him later.
ReplyDeleteGosh, you are quite reckless with house-buying on the strength of stained glass ... mind you, we only looked at this place for a total of 8 minutes, then put in an offer the same day.
Wow, I'm amazed - two grandmother Ruby's. I wonder what other similarities there will be as our tour continues?
I think it's time for a new post, going through the green door to the other 'front' door, and explaining the porch scenario ... tomorrow.
great, can't wait... and need to more about Albert!
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