I grew up in New England in a house that dates from the Revolutionary War. When my parents bought the house the former owners gave them this hand lettered motto, misspelling and all. It hung in our living room as long as I can remember. When my father died and the house was sold, I took the quotation home with me and hung it in the front hall. My house may not be old but I still look at this every day and it gives me strength and comfort.
Love pieces of calligraphy....must hunt out one that I did a while ago and take a picture of it..... 365 days are not going to be long enough....so many ideas....so few days!!!
Growing up in an old house, hmm - I've always wanted to live in an old house! They seem to have so much character and this must be why I'm drawn to them ... their walls have seen so much. What a wonderful piece of your family history to share with us!
I adore this, Allison. I live in an old house too (although not as stately as yours!) and I'm sure benevolent ghosts hide in the corners of the rooms, and have tea parties while we sleep upstairs.
I really do believe that houses soak up the emotions that are evoked inside them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. :)
Oh Alli, how have I missed so many days on your site! (I hate it when that happens!) This is lovely...such a moving testament to an old and much loved home. How nice that you carry this piece of your childhood into your adult life...and I hope all the good memories came along with it...
They are wonderful trips to do & I thoroughly agree with you, the people you meet are just wonderful.
I just love this motto - how wonderful, what a history it has.
I like the feel of it as I read it. (like a friendly spirit)
I really do believe that houses soak up the emotions that are evoked inside them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. :)