Inspired by the beautiful garden and patio photos shared by Apartment Therapy readers during their June Outdoor Home month, I thought I’d take you on a tour of my backyard so you can see how I live. Click here to take the little tour.
I lived in Boston for many years and although my parents are still down there and I visit home constantly, my husband and I now live up in New Hampshire about 45 minutes out of the city. The home that you see in this flickr set is an 1875 carriage house bordering a 100+ acre apple orchard and a working farm. Our town is known for horses and apples, and from Spring until late Fall, the smell of sweet corn and apples fill the air. It’s heavenly. I should add that in addition to seeing people out walking their dogs, it’s just as common to see them walking an Appendix Quarter Horse. It’s really beautiful and very green here. I hope you enjoy our little country abode.
See you on Thursday since it’s a holiday here in the states today and most of us are enjoying the day off. :)
(images from holly becker for decor8)
July 4th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
wow!!
You have a beautiful place!
i loved the house too.
July 5th, 2007 at 2:56 am
i feel relaxed just looking at these photos! i love the plants in and around that pond, so serene.
July 5th, 2007 at 5:08 am
Its a blessing to live close to nature. the plants are gorgeous. the bits of blue sky, lush greens, the little pond- perfect! the beauty is it will just better with time- thats nature. bless yr place!
July 5th, 2007 at 8:24 am
So beautiful and restful. I can just imagine sitting outside with a book and glass of wine. It looks like a little piece of heaven.
July 5th, 2007 at 11:52 am
gorgeous photos, a bit o heaven right outside your door. the rhubarb jam looks lovely too. last week at our local farmers market, i bought some “sour cherries” and made jam.
continue to share, inspire and connect!
pve
July 5th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Sounds like the town we lived in when we were in NH, near Hollis. Thank you for sharing your home with us, and all that green!
July 5th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Lovely photos Holly! he peonies are my favorite flower, got a plant in a big pot on my veranda! Unfortunately now it is way past its blooming days…They bloom here from early May till mid June.
July 5th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
You have a wonderful ( and huge ) garden ! Very peaceful spot, looking at the photos. Do you also do “Rhabarber-Gr?tze” from the rhubarbe ? My mom used to it, she’s american, but i think that recipe might come from the german part of my family.
Jany
36metres-carres.com
July 5th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
You have found a beautiful piece of heaven up in NH.
We live in upstate NY and enjoy, and are blessed, waking up to the beauty of nature every day also.
My only question, are there deer up there where you live? Your garden is pristine. In the last few weeks we have had the pleasure to site many newborn fawns walking with their mom’s thru the yard. So I buy gallons of Liquid Fence to stear them away from my gardens of hosta (dessert for them!) etc. But it’s a battle.
Gotta go, a baby groundhog is balancing on my potted plant on the porch!!!
July 5th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
holly your house is beautiful!!
July 5th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
It looks so cool, green and beautiful.. We are in a terrible drought here in Southeast VA. My garden and yard just seem dull and brown.
A
July 5th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
No wonder you left the city! What a spot! In the city, you could probably get a small 1 bedroom condo in the South End for the same price…:)
July 5th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Your place is idyllic! I wish I were so blessed! NH is lovely (I have family in Meredith). I grew up in New Brunswick (Canada, not so far from NH and spent lots of time in NH)and my parents property reminds me of your slice of countryside. Heaven! The only problem with the country is insects!
I would love to see more photos INSIDE your house. I can see with all that country why you would want a little *modern* to spice things up a bit. I am so envious – you live in an awesome location for antiques and flea markets and stuff too. We have so little of that in western canada, a much younger part of the country.
Anyway, thanks for sharing. i love your little pond too.
July 5th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Holly!
I can’t believe this is where you live, it is gorgeous! Now I understand why you are so together and in tune. Congratulations, what a relaxing, beautiful environment.
MarciaZP
xoxoxo
July 5th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Thank you all so much. I’m glad you liked seeing a little part of my world. :)
July 5th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
this looks heavenly!!
July 6th, 2007 at 12:37 am
Holly
Thank you for sharing… your place is just beautiful. I was struck by your comment about modernism, and later found this article about it. You may find it interesting, especially what the author says about how much we now pay for modern pieces in our homes. http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/archives/002710.html. It is written from a graphic design point of view, but I think it has a similar slant to it. I would love to hear more about what you think of the current modern trend. I personally prefer individual taste, like your European bohemian (lovely!). I think mine is kinda colonialist bohemian, just because I grew up in Africa. I think a more eclectic style has a little more soul (although even now and then I do find myself wishing for an Eames chair).
Thank you for showing us your lovely home.
July 6th, 2007 at 12:57 am
You are so very lucky! Your garden is lovely and your photgraphy is too!.
July 6th, 2007 at 5:33 am
hii! wow your garden is lovely! makes me feel like digging a hole in my mum-in-law’s garden to make the pond.. hmm.