Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Start the day with...Thriftiness

Last night was the last night in my house. Today the movers are coming to finish packing and whisk away my bed. Yesterday was bittersweet watching the contents of my house slowly being packed and put on a truck. My house will be happier I think. It needs a family to fill it with laughter and memories.

This morning I wanted to share this utility barn with you. I think it is so clever the way they used part of an old metal sign to cover the front and the door. How thrifty is that? True recycling going on here. When I stumbled upon this barn I realized the old cliche of "thinking outside the box" for a solution was alive and well!
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8 comments:

  1. Terri KahrsNovember 9, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Don't look back, Elizabeth, the future is bright and right in front of you! I'll be thinking about you today and will send good thoughts.

    BTW - I LOVE this utility barn. I once mentioned to my husband that someone should ride around the country, take pics of the old outbuildings and write a book on them. They are fabulous with wonderful stories to tell.

    Good luck today, My Dear Friend! Hugs, Terri xoxoxo

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  2. joyNovember 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Truly a "green" solution for that little barn. Good wishes to you for your new life's adventures!

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  3. elleNovember 9, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    You are wise, Elizabeth. There is a time for everything, even for a house. What a lovely thought- the house will be happier with a large family to fill it! I appreciate your blog! Bless you on your next chapter.

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  4. Patti Edmon ArtistNovember 9, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Oh I LOVE IT!!! I'm sorry to say that I'm probably too far away for you to come and stay, though I'd welcome you any time. Best of luck on this part of the journey!!!
    xo

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  5. heather noyeNovember 9, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Love it!!! I've always wanted to buy property and stumble upon cool outbuildings like this.

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  6. Penny WessenauerNovember 9, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    What a bittersweet time you must have had last night Elizabeth.. Good and safe journey to your new home! Great shot of the utility barn too..

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  7. DebNovember 11, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    You are so smart to know when a change is due, Elizabeth. Blessings on your new home.
    Deborah
    glisteninthesunshine.blogspot.com

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  8. susiNovember 12, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    good luck to you on your new adventure! the packing is always the hardest for me, and of coarse unpacking too. love the barn!

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