The Little House I See In My Head
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There is a little house I see in my head that is small and rectangular. I prefer houses that were built in the 20s, 30s, and 40s. The house would have a front and a back porch.
There would be shade trees in both the front and back yard shading the little house. I like oaks and maples and cypress trees. A privacy fence would skirt the back yard.
There would be a sidewalk from the street to the front door. The heavy wooden front door would be refinished after years of being exposed to the elements. Made during a time when doors were sturdy and formidable.
I picture gleaming wood floors. The sun would lay puddles of light across the floors in the morning. There would be lots of windows providing plentiful light for house plants perched here and there.
There might be a fireplace in the living room, one with beautifully detailed architecture. Corbels and pretty crown molding where the walls meet the ceiling.
The Kitchen:
It would have a nice sized kitchen, an eat-in kitchen that would accommodate a table and chairs.
This kitchen has both my greens and reds. I like this shade of green. It’s very close to the shade of green I painted 3-4 pieces of furniture years ago. I’ve never grown tired of it.
The kitchen would have solid surface countertops because they’re more economical. Either white or black, I think. I don’t require quartz, marble, or granite.
A kitchen needs a window so you can look out over the yard while you wash dishes and ponder things.
I imagine a vintage hutch with glass doors where I could display my dishes and decorate seasonally.
A Home Library:
I would create a home library in the dining room, perhaps, with tall shelves of books and several comfortable chairs. Or in the second bedroom.
There would be a small table between the chairs for coffee or iced tea while browsing books. Plants would be dotted about to bring nature inside. I would have a chair next to a window so I could hear the birds singing and watch them fly among the tree branches.
The Bedrooms:
There would be two bedrooms. I would have my bed in one, and most likely a desk and a comfy chair in the other.
There would be floral paintings on the walls, full of vibrant color. They would be arranged gallery style, so no matter where you looked, you’d see something of interest.
The doorknobs would be made of glass, the kind of knobs that were seen on doors long ago.
The Yard:
I’d have various-sized plant pots staggered in groupings. There would be fillers, thrillers, and spillers among the plants and flowers. That way, everywhere you look, you’d see flowers and plants.
There would be a small pond or water feature in the backyard. And winding flagstone pathways leading to flower, vegetable, or herb gardens. Clumps of ornamental grass would be scattered about with feathery plumes waving in the breeze.
Birdhouses and bird feeders would be dotted throughout the yard. There would also be several bird baths for my bird friends.
I would sit on a front porch and enjoy all this—a lovely little house for Ivy and me to call home.
I love what you described, Brenda. It sounds cozy and perfect for you. If it’s out there, Kendra will find it, and you will live happily ever after!
Sounds like your former Condo that you enjoyed until no repairs were being made. It was lovely with your enclosed Patio area and sun streaming into your living room.
Okay, so we are kindred spirits. Small homes are cozy and have oodles of character. People tend to decorate them without the trend, which is why I use Zillow and small sq footage to find decorating ideas. I have a big house. Never loved it. It just is… 2400 feet of bore. No kitchen table in the kitchen butted up against a window to look out, no character. Living room that is yuck. I hate that room. Never liked it. I have a family room that houses my puzzle table and wall of bookshelves stacked with books. A room I love, but honestly, nowhere to sit. Yard too big, nothing cozy. Again, no character. And a home must, must, must be bright with many windows to open and have cross-breezes! I absolutely adore the 20’s – 40’s homes. I covet…those. Cute little in wall cutouts, no soaring ceilings. Just charm. Small yard and a white picket fence for adorableness. I guess I’ll have to wait and see what you come up with. There’s just something about a smaller home, the older ones where they actually had windows.
Oh!!! And scallops. I absolutely adore scallops! Bestill my heart. LOL
Lovely. You will find it.
BRENDA, when will you be moving? I’m so anxious to see what you will choose. Our house sounds very much like what you want, 1000 square feet, 2 bedrooms, front and back porches, 3 3/4 acres, built in 1942. lots of trees of various kinds, lots of birds, etc,etc, And we are less than 25 miles from the Atlantic Ocean! COME VISIT ME
Just a little cottage…sounds wonderful!!
Hope your dreams come true!
Brenda, I believe your dream will come true. Someway…Somehow…It will.
My dream as well Brenda…only I live in Ct. don’t know how possible it is here. My prayers you get your dream home 🙏🏻
I know you will make your home this amazing and can’t wait to see and hear all about it. It sounds perfect.
Brenda, I love the picture you’ve created for your little home. Not to throw a monkey wrench into your vision, but that wonderful yard would need to be maintained. I have a very small yard in a manufactured home park. I love my yard. Ground is too rocky, so all my beautiful plants are in giant and small pots. I have oak trees and a wild cherry tree and a blue spruce tree. I’m 78 and cannot afford a yard maintenance to take care of my little yard so I have to do it myself. Raking those mountains of leaves every year is back breaking. Hauling the yard debris can to the curb has to be done is spurts. I would love a water feature to enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. I had a bird bath given to me, but it was light weight plastic and the wind kept blowing it over. No birds ever used it. So disappointed. I can close my eyes and your little house. I hope you get something just like that. Sandra
Richard Bach, the author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull, made two quotes that stick in my mind. One, (paraphrased) before you own anything in life, you own it on paper. I think of the brochure for my first new car, and a realtor’s flyer for my new home, and even a want ad for a wished-for job. Secondly, he wrote: “You’re never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true.”
The anonymous posting was from me, Brenda.
What a lovely picture you’ve envisioned for your ‘new home”. Adorable add and cute!!
The home you described sounds so beautiful and cozy . I hope you find one just like that for your forever home.
What areas of Tulsa and suburbs are those that Kendra would consider for you?
I hope the house you find looks like the one pictured. That would be ideal. Whatever you find you will make it a beautiful home as you always do.
I can just picture this perfect little home for you and Ivy. I’m sure you will find the perfect home, maybe it might need some tweeks,but your family is so talented. A place of peace after all you’ve been thru …. sending you postive thoughts to find your perfect home……
What a beautiful picture you paint of your little dream house! It sounds so comfy and pleasing. I do hope you can find the perfect one very soon. Good Luck with your search!