Our house was built in the late 40s. The previous owner, now in her late 80s, had lived there for ~45 years. A bit of math tells us that she and her husband moved in around 1963. We think we are only the third owner.
I believe houses have strong personalities, independent of those that own them. I believe they shape how we live and while we do exercise a considerable amount of influence in the direction and nature of our daily lives we are undeniably influenced by the soul and physical structure of our house.
I am planning on spending some blog time reflecting on our home - the corners, pieces, and character. It was important to us to find an older home with a bit of history and soul. This house fit the bill in many ways. The icing on the cake was the day we took possession and discovered that the previous owner had left us a few goodies. Jewels of a former time, if you will.
Counter Magic. Note the old-school Wegmans price tag. I don’t even remember these tags. The cost? $2.39.
We are scared of the toxic plume that is Counter Magic. But man, did they know how to market a product back then, or what?
(Ben - notice the bib you made in the background?! We love it and use it!)
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i couldnt agree more. we just bought a house in buffalo in september that was built in 1930. it was so important to use to have a home that had character as well (and in this city that isnt too hard - we’ve got such great old housing stock - my last apt was in a house built in 1908).
we recently took down a brick wall in the living room (gotta love the 80’s) and found an old electrical outlet that had been stuffed and covered. i carefully pulled the old newspaper out dated november 29, 1979 - it was so fascinating to read the articles. it was primary season (for the 1980 elections)…funny how some things do not change.
good luck in your new home! and with your new job (very weird i just got a new job too!) yeah to new and exciting jobs!
What a fantastic pants-suit!
Oooh - the pants suit is nice, but I always wanted feathered hair!
Hee hee, I too love the pant suit. My mom had one in seafoam green that she wore all the time.
I’m glad you are getting settled and have found yourselves a nice little house. Can’t wait for more pictures of it! And of you know who, who must be soooo big by now!
Congrats on the new house! I’m jealous!
Congrats on the new house! :o)
Our house was built in the late 1700’s so we find interesting stuff all the time. When we fixed the ceiling in the kitchen, RR pulled a chunk of ceiling down and was hit with a cascade of old toys - green plastic soldiers and marbles mostly (so of course I had to exclaim, “honey! you found your marbles!” heh)
Congratulations on your new house!
I love homes with history - especially when there are places and items to discover within.
Hilarious packaging - look at that Business Woman clean. It makes her deliriously happy.
i did notice the bib!
glad you use it still.
and glad the house is so right for you guys!
Wow. It’s great to see you tickling the chicklets again. In our house I found a closet full of Fuller Brush dustmops, wet mops, and lemon oil furniture polish. I drolly considered their history. Now I’m desperate to find a Fuller Brush supplier. This stuff is outSTANDing. xx-jdr
Finding a treasure like that in your new home is good mojo. And I bet it still works, too