Last April, Luke and I put an offer on a farm that checked all the boxes for us. It was in the right location, had quite a few more acres than our previous homestead, a year round creek and a gorgeous build spot.
I shared quite a bit more about our “why” for leaving our old homestead, and pursuing this new adventure in this video on my Youtube channel. It was definitely a bittersweet decision, but now that it is made, we are confidently charging forth in designing and planning what will likely be our forever farmhouse.
Building a house is always a daunting undertaking, but this is not only our FIRST time, but also hopefully our ONLY time. Therefore, I have given an exorbitant about of creative energy and thought to the design.
Though I can always (and likely will through the years) change paint colors, furniture, hardware, light fixtures, etc. I really want to get at least the bones right the first time. I enlisted the help of historic preservation expert and designer, Brent Hull, of Hull Homes.
We want it to feel like it has been sitting on the property since the late 19th century, loved and cared for by generations of farmers and families! We want it to have historically accurate details, but all the modern conveniences.
Since marrying in 2007, Luke and I have owned and loved three historic homes. Even though our farm is perfect for our family, I resisted the idea of building on it for a long time, because I love old homes so much. When it became clear this was the path we would take, I started studying old home details and became convinced we could create a new “old” house. I read books like New Old House and started collecting architectural salvage.
I can’t wait to finally watch this vision come to life this summer and fall. We will hopefully be in our house before winter 2025.
I am super proud to partner with companies that are able to craft these old house details, and help us achieve the timeless feel we desire.
Kennebec Cabinetry– hand crafted cabinets for our farmhouse kitchen
100 Year Window– windows with historic authenticity and charm
Chadsworth Columns– historically accurate porch columns for our “turn of the century” porch
WindsorONE– for adding detail and craftsmanship through bead board, v-groove paneling and shiplap throughout the home
Thornhill Range Cooker– So excited to use this wood cooker this winter!
Stay tuned for many more sources, pictures and progress coming to this page throughout the year. Get more real-time updates on Instagram and Youtube!
