This inglenook of ours still needs work and we want to restore it to its former glory. When we viewed our house there was no sign of an inglenook or its beam above. It was all covered in plaster, filled in with rubble and all you could see was a white wall. There was a small cupboard to the right hand side and at the back of it I saw the small oak seat that is so typical of a inglenook. One Sunday afternoon, my husband and my father-in-law thought it might be a good idea to find out what was behind the wall. Well. about one and a half tonnes of rubble later ( which went out of sitting room window!) we revealed our inglenook. The original pothook is also still in place
Cherry's latest post on her Blog Tales from Pixie Wood talks about traditional values and I was interested to read the responses to her post. So many people feel the same way and incorporate tradition and traditional values into their lives in lots of different ways. What a relief! My way of 'doing my bit' for tradition is to try to restore the original part of the farmhouse back to it's former glory. I wouldn't say that it is completely back to the original, we have had a lot of damp to contend with so had to compromise with the flooring but we are doing the best we can....
Thank you for stopping by my blog! You know, my hubby and I have always wanted to live in England, and we used to make yearly treks there (until we started a big family, that is)!
Everything about your photos I love! The old farmhouse, the INGLENOOK ESPECIALLY! These are like the photos my hubby and I dream about when we read our English magazines each month! Right down to your precious kitty by the old farm door!
I also collect blue and white (it was one of the first posts I made to my blog). You have a beautiful collection! I will be back often!
Posted by: Beachy | March 10, 2007 at 03:37 PM
I have just stumbled across your blog on my merry way through blogland, and I'm just so glad I did. What a find! How could anyone want to cover it up? It reminds me of the inglenook we had at school (very old crusty school), us sixth formers used to sit in it and eat sweets - lovely days.
I think that it is wonderful that you are 'doing your bit for tradition', the fireplace looks beautiful already, and so cosy.
Posted by: Victoria May Plum | March 12, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Wow, what a find - how exciting. It looks really big too. We once had a house and found a beautiful Victorian fireplace behind some plasterboard but nothing like yours! Lucky you!
Posted by: OhSoVintage | March 12, 2007 at 09:43 PM
What a coincidence! We uncovered our inglenook in recent years and it looks very similar to yours! No body knew it was there but my husband was convinced we would find something, and we did, a huge inglenook! Ours had been bricked in during the Victorian years and the builders took out 6 tons of rubble - through our living room window!! We found all the original brickwork in place, including an arched seat, the pot hooks and a Victorian kettle! It has made an amazing difference to the room - thanks for sharing your photos! Clare x
Posted by: Clare | March 14, 2007 at 10:11 PM
What a lovely blog! And that inglenook is divine - what a find! Do you have a fruit farm business as well? Oh for the countryside......
Posted by: Sew Recycled! | March 15, 2007 at 07:01 AM
Hi Emma - The place where we live was once a working hop and fruit farm. We have the old farmhouse and some land. Must confess I only grow a little soft fruit in the summer in the veggie patch. Just popped along to your blog - have you ever made Raspberry Vodka? Just trying to find a good recipe..if you know of one?
Thanks
Jane
x
Posted by: Rose Vintage | March 16, 2007 at 01:18 PM