The Devil is in the Air
When life gets chaotic, I turn to houseblogs for some therapeutic distraction.
I stumbled across this blog, The Devils of Loudun, today. I like the name for obvious reasons.
My wife and I have talked about living in France, so this blog gives me the perfect vehicle to vicariously live out my frustrated dreams without much effort. What can I say? I just don't have as much energy as I once did.
This is the kind of adventure I had in mind for myself many years ago. However, I don't know if I am up to the challenge to be honest. Maybe this reflects more on my state of mind than my abilities, but I just don't think I have enough skill and fortitude to restore an old house like this AND undertaking it in a foreign country and language. Just thinking about it long enough to write that last sentence used up my energy reserves for the day. I'm exhausted.
Anyhow, take a look if you have a chance. The house was last "updated" in 1847 and has hand-cut stone tiles (except for the rest of the house with a packed dirt floor). And you thought pulling out that 1970's shag carpet was bad.
I stumbled across this blog, The Devils of Loudun, today. I like the name for obvious reasons.
My wife and I have talked about living in France, so this blog gives me the perfect vehicle to vicariously live out my frustrated dreams without much effort. What can I say? I just don't have as much energy as I once did.
This is the kind of adventure I had in mind for myself many years ago. However, I don't know if I am up to the challenge to be honest. Maybe this reflects more on my state of mind than my abilities, but I just don't think I have enough skill and fortitude to restore an old house like this AND undertaking it in a foreign country and language. Just thinking about it long enough to write that last sentence used up my energy reserves for the day. I'm exhausted.
Anyhow, take a look if you have a chance. The house was last "updated" in 1847 and has hand-cut stone tiles (except for the rest of the house with a packed dirt floor). And you thought pulling out that 1970's shag carpet was bad.
posted by John | 5:42 AM
3 Comments:
OK that has to make you feel REALLY good!!
I love that Loudon house. Now I'll have to find the Huxley book and read it. And I love the light in the exterior photographs. Also thanks for all the photos you've been posting of the DQ, too. That triple-sasher is great.
Kingstreetfarm, absolutely!
Sarah, I had the same thought about finding the Huxley book - not that I'll have the time for in between the house and the other 20 books already in line waiting for my attention.
And, you are welcome for the photos. Hopefully more will get posted tomorrow.
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