As I sat in my sun-soaked carriage house this morning, looking out on several inches of the season’s first snow, I thought to myself “Thank goodness we have all these wonderful windows that allow the sun to stream in”. If you live anywhere in the northeast you understand my thinking as the late fall and…
When I first saw pictures of this home, there was just something about it that looked familiar. When I discovered where it was located, everything fell into place; I knew this area like the back of my hand. This home is located just a stone’s throw away from my old stomping grounds. The post and…
I don’t know what it is about Connecticut and gorgeous scenery, but it’s an undeniable fact; the state certainly has it! If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on a great piece of property, no matter where it might be, you’ll be certain to think long and hard about the type of structure that best…
Nestled in the rolling hills of Connecticut is a barn and silo with spectacular views; a bucolic New England scene to be sure. Our for-bearer’s really knew what they were doing when they built these places hundreds of years ago. While all this is true in theory, it’s not the truth for this particular home. Nothing…
For those of you who may not have heard me mention it about a ga-zillion times in past posts, my daughter, husband and I have written a book titled POST & BEAM DREAMS. It is specifically geared for those of you who are building, adding on, dreaming, or updating a post and beam home, but need a…
The post and beam kitchens of today are as unique as the owners who design them. While I often write about decor styles and color schemes, today’s post will not focus on either of those things. My intention here is to get you to see past the decorating style to the semantics, if you will; to think…
I’ve actually had quite a bit of first hand experience with this particular Yankee Barn Homes timber frame farmhouse. It’s located in the countryside of Pennsylvania and I often stayed in this house while visiting the greater Philadelphia region. To say it’s special would be grossly understating the obvious. The house sits on a hill…
This Downeast Maine bay side retreat is meant for fun and a relaxing good time. Nothing fussy here, from the design of the structure to the interior decor, everything melds beautifully toward one unifying theme: relaxed enjoyment. Upon approaching this unassuming structure, you get the sense it may not be revealing all it’s secrets at first sight.…
This post and beam farmhouse by Yankee Barn Homes is the latest surprise here at Post and Beam Living. I would have sworn is was an eighteenth century building remodeled, except I happen to know when it was built – two years ago! The exterior of the home is beautifully landscaped. Rock retaining walls and gardens are…
Having written this blog for over two years now, I’m pleased to share with you the five posts which have become top favorites of readers by receiving the most views since the beginning of this blog. They appear here in the same order as they do on Post and Beam Living’s Stats page. Once I’ve listed the top five posts,…
If you’ve ever been one of those people, like me, who sees a house while driving by and thinks “I’d love to see the inside of that place”, then here is your chance! A rare peek inside a gorgeous East Hampton’s barn home built by Yankee Barn Homes is possible the weekend of April 30-May 1, 2011…
Like houses, kitchens come in all sizes, and like houses, I’ve seen some spectacular large kitchens and some spectacular small kitchens. You see, when it comes to kitchens, size only matters in the cook’s eyes. I myself own and LOVE a smaller kitchen. I have plenty of storage space thanks to excellent help I received…