Well, everyone—after six years of living in our small but beloved sliver of Manhattan, the time has come for a newer, better and far more beautiful chapter in our lives, and if you'll join us, in yours as well! If ten years in the magazine business and a short six months of blogging have taught me anything about what it takes to create pretty things, day in and day out, that (I hope!) inspire and delight you—furniture and table settings, flowers and food, glittered webs and ornament wreaths—it's space. And I mean S-P-A-C-E. For us New Yorkers, it's everywhere and nowhere. While we do have access to great restaurants, shopping, theater and, for the designers among us, an incredible selection of fabric and furniture, right at our fingertips, truth is—most of us sacrifice the luxury of space for the proximity to all things Fabulous. But after six years, I'm over Fabulous, at least the kind that requires waiting two hours for a table on a Friday night. Now I just want to be able to cook, craft, garden, decorate, and entertain in a way that's my own version of Fabulous. With silverware, china and linens. Hydrangeas, lilacs, and clematis. I want to have garden parties and dinners by the fire. A butler's pantry and a linen closet. A room for guests (frequent) and a room for Jaithan when we're at odds (infrequent). I want a washer. I want a dryer. I want a letter box on the street. I want a dog. I want five dogs! But most of all, I want to be able to share it all with you! So guess what? In a modest, 1760s farmhouse in Millerton, New York, nestled on a 70-acre working farm with horses and sheep, cows and ponies, we found it all. Here's a picture of our new home shortly after it was built.
And here it is today. The road's been built up, the porch modified and every side is clad in shingles. When Jaithan and I first saw the house from the road, we thought it looked so classic and charming.
Even before entering, I was smitten with the door knob, beautiful and old, like so much inside.
On entry, there's the original brick of the fireplace with a shaker peg rail for hanging coats and umbrellas.
Here's the view looking into the living room with the original wood beams and wide plank floors. The bones I think are so beautiful, the perfect beginning to a mix of modern and country, a farmhouse with an edgy, sophisticated style.
Here's the antique cooking fireplace in the dining room with a swing-arm cauldron and original beehive oven. Can't you just see the fire going with a great big pot of hearty winter stew?
Check out the details on the door of the beehive oven. I smell a wood-fired pizza party in the making.
From the kitchen window, this is the view out back. I could polish silver here for hours.
And off the kitchen, here's a small room we're going to use as a butler's pantry and office. Finally, a proper place for all that ironstone, glass, and jadeite, right? I can't wait to show you what we do in here!
This is the view into the downstairs bathroom. How charming is that clawfoot tub?
Here's a view going up the stairs. A striped runner like this one from my friend Annie Selke of Dash & Albert would look so great!
The upstairs bathroom has a beautiful, old sink and fixtures.
Here's the closet off the upstairs hallway, perfect for all those antique linens from the flea market. Wait until I paint the inside, then line the shelves with a pretty paper!
This is the master bedroom with plenty of room for a seating group. From the window...
this is the view out back to the barn, owned and operated by our new (and friendly!) neighbors.
And from the guest room...
the view to the horse fields beyond.
Down at the barn, how cute are the miniature horses Luna and Hal?
And the cows grazing on hay.
Here's Obo, the llama.
And finally, our favorite—a beautiful pair of prize-winning Cotswold sheep. Don't you just love their matching bells?
There are great things ahead, everyone! Greener pastures with bigger and better posts to inspire and delight you! I hope you'll join us...
Oh my gosh! I had tears in my eyes when I looked at the photos of your new home! It is my DREAM home! Alas, I am stuck in my rental here in Nebraska! I can't wait to see what you do with it -- I shall live vicariously through you! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Kristina | January 29, 2009 at 12:09 PM
I'm so happy for you and Jaithan! That's one of my dreams is to own a farm out here in the Hill Country of Texas, outside of Austin. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Please keep us posted Eddie!
Posted by: Elizabeth Haig | January 29, 2009 at 12:08 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! The sheep are beautiful and oh my god those floorboards....
Posted by: Steele | January 29, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Can't wait to see what you guys do with the place!
Posted by: Becky | January 29, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Eddie,
Kudos and happiness to you in this new chapter in your book of life!!
Take care and enjoy the journey!!
Mary Jo
Posted by: Mary Jo Gallagher | January 29, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I hear you girl....That's exactly why I'm down South now..WAY over Fabulous and sacrifices one makes to get it--
Very happy for you and Jaithan..Can't wait to see it when you work your magic!
Posted by: Jeffery McCullough | January 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I CAN'T BELIEVE I MIS-SPELLED A WORD ON MY FIRST COMMENT!!
(WHITNESS) I WAS CAUGHT UP IN ALL THE EXCITEMENT!
CONGRATS AGAIN!
PATRICK
Posted by: PATRICK MELE | January 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM
WOW!!!!
I AM SOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU - I CAN'T WAIT TO WHITNESS THE TRANSFORMATION!
YOU BETTER HAVE ME UP FOR A SPRING GARDEN PARTY - I'LL HELP CUT,CLEAN,TRIM,SPRUCE,SPLICE,DIG,EDGE,
PLANT WHATEVER YOU WANT!
ALL THE BEST,
PATRICK
Posted by: PATRICK MELE | January 29, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Congrats! My husband and I made the jump to the country from the city 10 years ago. Our 200 year old home is the original home to a 150 acre apple farm in upstate New York. I will never get tired of the view out of our kitchen window...there is nothing like it. To watch the fields turn the colors of the seasons is the best! We now have a mini horse, four goats, 12 hens and a rooster! Farm fresh eggs...yum! All the best!
Posted by: Nancy | January 29, 2009 at 11:43 AM
SO EXCITED for you! Can't wait to see it all Eddie'd up! It will be your own slice of Fabulous!
Posted by: Lazy Mom Leslie | January 29, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations to you both! I'm so excited for you! I didn't know homes that authentic on the inside still existed, that they haven't all been renovated by now. I can't wait to see what you do to the house - I know it'll be Fabulous! :)
Best!
Diana
Posted by: Diana | January 29, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Eddie and Jaithan be sure to check my nomination for this contest..you!
http://artbykarena.blogspot.com/2009/01/pay-it-forward-and-share-luv.html
Posted by: Karena | January 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Wow! What a lovely place! I can't wait to see what you do with the place.
Posted by: Alaina | January 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Eddie,
Congratulations to you and Jaithan, its beauty is astounding! I can only imagine your excitment and the emotions you experienced as you signed the closing documents and traveled to Millerton knowing the very next time you set foot into the home it would be yours.
I commend you and Jaithan for your passion, patience, perseverance, and ingenuity, and I look forward of all the exciting stories to come as you make it your own. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Vanessa
Posted by: casafroggy | January 29, 2009 at 11:07 AM
I can see by the response, 190 at this point, that you have made an impact on all of us.
To me it looks like Utopia!!! Enjoy all the fun in turning such a treasure into "your treasure". Can't wait to follow along. You East Coast folks have such great stock of historical homes with such character...the midwest we are not as lucky.
I think your star is definately on the rise as you make your EVOLUTION :)
Janet
Posted by: Janet Doherty | January 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I want to know if there are any ghosts! Looks like a lot of history under that roof and in those floors. Yowza.
pve
Posted by: patricia | January 29, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations Eddie and Jaithan on your new home! I cannot wait to see the projects you have in store. Best of luck on this amazing journey.
xoxo,
Brit
Posted by: Brittny | January 29, 2009 at 10:53 AM
It's fun to hear about your excitement over your new home and lifestyle. It will be quite a change of pace for you guys! But it sounds like you are ready. I'm looking forward to seeing how you will transform the space to your own and hoping your energy energizes me as well! Enjoy your new home!
Posted by: Denise Ables Belyavsky | January 29, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Eddie and Jaithan,This is beyond just good news this is life changing news.I am grinning from ear to ear.You have so much to look forward too.The love and care you will give this home is going to make it an absolute jewel.I was in awe of the patina of all the wood floors and I noticed on the very bottom of the stairs the first piece of wood was all rough from wear.I love the oven and the old brick on the fireplace and the beams in the living room and.....it is just wonderful.We all will be benefitting from your hard work and imagination.This is going to be a fun new journey and adventure in your lives together.Big Hugs and Congrats to Both of you,Kathysue
Posted by: Kathysue | January 29, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Many many brightest blessings to both of you on your new home and hearth! The transformation of home and garden MUST be carefully documented -- for your future decor book (which I will be pre-buying at amazon.com!) Of course -- your dear house MUST have a name! Hmmmmmm .... perhaps you both could think of some names ... and you could have a contest to name your new home? JUST a thought! Can't wait to see the first party photos (on moving day! LOL!)!!
Jan at Rosemary Cottage (when we saw this very ordinary suburban house and garden -- the only living thing was a huge bush of rosemary! LOL!)
Posted by: Jan | January 29, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Cannot wait to see the process and progress!
Posted by: Diann | January 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I am so excited that you would think it was my house!! I may never sleep again for fear that I might miss an update.
I wish you both ALL the BEST that life has to offer....
-Marquita Stewart
The Original Black Martha
http://marquitastewart.blogspot.com
Posted by: Marquita Stewart | January 29, 2009 at 10:17 AM
WOW. That is so exciting! I am very happy for you both. I cannot wait to read about your adventures in redecorating, cooking, and entertaining. You are such an inspiration!
In fact, I have a few of your flower arrangements and your beauiful vergetable dip presentation printed out for my engagement brunch party my fiance and I are throwing this weekend. They won't look as professional as yours, but I am so happy to have your goregous projects as inspiration.
Posted by: Kailee | January 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Yay yay yay!! Felicidades! Your description of all the nooks and crannies of your new home exude joy and excitement. Enjoy every moment of the move and building your new home together. (did you pay people to put those mini horses out to pasture, c'mon, it's too fabulous!)
Saludos cordiales!
Posted by: lauren in the tundra | January 29, 2009 at 10:12 AM
I am beyond excited for you and Jaithan. I want to be your neighbor!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | January 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Beautiful house with so much potential! Specially I LOVE the floor. I can't wait to see this house being Eddielized.
Posted by: Anna | January 29, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Congratulations!! I am very happy and excited for you and Jaithan - but perhaps even more excited for myself and the rest of your blog fans!! What fun we will all have!!! Loved all the pictures you posted - I just want to see every detail!!
Posted by: christy | January 29, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Congrats to you both! I can't wait to see what you do with the place.
Posted by: j | January 29, 2009 at 09:51 AM
please read this in a NEW YORK accent --
Dahling, OMG, You're a home-owna-now!
I love it!
pve
Posted by: patricia | January 29, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Eddie and Jaithan, I am so happy for you both. It is a dream come true, I'm sure! It will be exciting to see all that you will do , however even as it is it is a wonder, and when you make it your own it will be heavenly!
Posted by: Karena | January 29, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Congratulations to you and Jaithan! I'm so looking forward to seeing how you transform your new/old abode. Wishing you many years of bliss in your new home.
Cheers,
Inspired Living
Posted by: Margaret Capodanno | January 29, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Eddie,
I'm so excited for the both of you - what a great journey, and now a piece of the pie (and a large piece at that) that you can own! I spend a lot of time in NYC, having uncles who live in Chelsea - but I prefer the landscape pictured in Millerton. I can't wait to read the many blogs of transformations I know you'll have for us! Best of luck to you and Jaithan in this extremely exciting adventure! Let me know when you have a barn-party for us NY fans! :)
Posted by: Artie | January 29, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I couldn't be more thrilled for you! I have butterflies in my stomach even. I love old homes. My husband and I have a little old Victorian house that is over 100 years old. Our whole neighborhood is "historic". There is just something about old homes. Even with its many flaws I wouldn't trade mine for the world. I CANT wait to see what you do with your new home. It is going to be AMAZING! The surroundings look alot like New Zealand where my mother is from and where I have lived. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Natalie | January 29, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Oh, EDDIE! Llamas and sheep and a butler's pantry, oh my! It looks heavenly; I adore all the wonderful details (and I cannot believe that no one muddled them in the 60s--the cauldron and bread oven!!) and I can't wait to see what you do with it. I am constantly torn between wanting to be back in New York and wanting to move out of Cambridge up to the North Shore, near the ocean. Congrats!
Posted by: Kate F. | January 29, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Congratulations!
I can't wait to see the transformation. I think this house breathed a sigh of relief, excitement and happiness when you two became the owners; it'll be so well taken care of. What more could a house want?! :)
Posted by: Ruth | January 29, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Eddie & Jaithan-congrats to both of you! I am so happy for you & can't wait to see your dreams unfold. Your new place has been waiting for you. Enjoy every minute of making it your own and thanks for sharing with all that love you.
Posted by: rdick | January 29, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Hi Eddie -
Lovely place! I'm so jealous! My husband's family runs a dairy farm in the next town up Rt 22 - (Copake) called Walt's Dairy. You will love Millerton. Great Antiques Center and one of my favorite bookstores in the world is in Millerton (Oblong Books). I lived in Copake for a little more than two years after getting married. My husband is the farm boy and I grew up in NYC! So I can relate to both sides of your life. Well, enough of me babbling - Enjoy your wonderful place and post pic after pic.
- Lynda
Posted by: Lynda K (people call me Grover) | January 29, 2009 at 09:18 AM
Congratulations to you both. What a wonderful bit of news to start my day!
Posted by: lucinda | January 29, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Congratulations! This place is so charming! I can't wait to see what you do there!! Definitely keep us posted.
Posted by: Cynthia | January 29, 2009 at 09:06 AM
I'm so jealous! Me and my husband would LOVE to find a house like that (and with a yard like that!)
I am excited to see how you transform it from a beautiful house to a beautiful home!
Congrats!!
Posted by: Shauna | January 29, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Glorious! And what an adventure for you both!! Best wishes!
Sally Williams
Posted by: Sally Williams | January 29, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Dear Eddie, I know there MUST be a flea market close by !!! I know you'll start one if their isn't !!!
Mazel Tov !!!
Michele
Bethesda, Maryland
Posted by: michele miller | January 29, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Congratulations its perfect!
Posted by: Tom Mahaney | January 29, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Congrats!!! You are going to love it!!!
It looks so peaceful!!! Good luck on you new home.
Posted by: Vicki | January 29, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Oh wow - watching the transformation will be better than sitting with my favorite shelter magazine! Won't this "project" make for good TV? Or at least a nice, lengthy magazine spread? Congrats and let the good times roll!
Posted by: Virginia | January 29, 2009 at 08:18 AM
WOW!! How Exciting:) Congratulations to you and Jaithan. I am looking forward to seeing every decorating detail of your new home.
Posted by: Shelly | January 29, 2009 at 08:07 AM
What a find! I just know you will be so happy in Millerton. I grew up in Litchfield, CT and we would hop over to Millerton to buy beer on Sunday's. Shssh, don't tell anyone. Your home is charming and I know it will be come fabulous and chic. We are neighbors, almost, if you take the 30 minute drive! Congratulations Eddie and Jaithin, may your home always be filled with love and friends!
Posted by: Lucien | January 29, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Congratulations! Its charming!
Posted by: Jill Turner | January 29, 2009 at 07:46 AM
The oven door is beautiful. And those floors.......they are lovely.
Enjoy your new home.
Posted by: jenni | January 29, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Congratulations I am so excited for you guys. I can not wait to see what you do to the place. Enjoy every moment.
Caroline
Posted by: caroline Hanley | January 29, 2009 at 06:34 AM
I've been following you for awhile now (and through you found more fabulous people out there in blogland) but now I have to jump in to add my congratulations.
"Beautiful bones" is right. And now you'll have room for all of us to visit!
Posted by: jane b | January 29, 2009 at 05:57 AM
How beautiful! The floors are just stunning! And all those original features :) Have you gone to heaven or what?? Am really excited to see what you make of it.
Posted by: Beautiful Living | January 29, 2009 at 05:14 AM
Are those shetlands??? You guys are moving into my dream...
Congratulations! I cant wait to see the great things you will do with this place! So so jealous right now!
Posted by: Bo | January 29, 2009 at 04:55 AM
The SNOW!!! Look at the snow!!!! The temperature got to 44 degrees here yesterday (about 111 in your temp) so I could just run out and lie in the snow right now!!!!!!
Michelle - Australia
Posted by: Michelle Winson | January 29, 2009 at 03:25 AM
What an amazing spread. The floors are gorgeous, and the view out of the kitchen window is wonderful. I love the barn - and all the animals. I can't wait to see what unfolds in the coming months! Congratulations on your new, beautiful place.
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | January 29, 2009 at 03:16 AM
Yea, Congratulations to you both! I'm so excited for you to both be living your dream!
I can't wait to see you both in March and hear all about it!
Posted by: Kari | January 29, 2009 at 03:07 AM
Hi Eddie,
Congratulations to you both on your new House. I am waiting with baited breath for you to unleash your creativity and transform it into you HOME. The 2008 episodes of TOP DESIGN are airing in India now , I am a big fan of the show and of you. On googling I stumbled on your blog. You have Great ideas and have helped me immensely as I transform my House into a welcoming Home for me and my husband. Thanks and keep up the good work.
love
Rashmi
Bangalore,India
Posted by: Rashmi Ramakrishnan | January 29, 2009 at 02:47 AM
How very exciting...looking forward to the adventure
Posted by: Darci | January 29, 2009 at 02:18 AM
congratulations! The house seems to have great potential and I know you will make it more than fabulous. Thanks for letting us join you in your journey!
Posted by: Silja | January 29, 2009 at 02:02 AM
Eddie and Jaithan,
May you spend many happy hours dreaming, scheming, planning and painting your enchanting new home. Old homes tell a story and you will be writing a next chapter. Can't wait to see the progress. Best to you both!
Posted by: Evelyn | January 29, 2009 at 01:51 AM
Congratulations guys!! I'm so happy y'all found a place and it looks AMAZING. I can't wait to see what you guys do when you move in. Woo!!
Posted by: Jessie | January 29, 2009 at 01:42 AM
millerton is great...not the city of course but still very ny. i lived in putnam county for 4 years (pawling). loved it. classy country living at its best. i am 100% sure you will "own" it well.
i can see the country being the new city :) everyone will be moving to the country soon.
seriously, what a great house...awesome. you really found a gem. once you put your name brand on it, it will be amazing. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: thomas | January 29, 2009 at 01:23 AM
How absolutely beautiful --congratulations to you both! You can now join the "old house owners club" wherein you complain about the drafts but will never, ever give the old pile up. Keep us posted and do you get to keep the animals?
P.S. The door on the beehive oven is very special - I'd use it as a mark or monogram for the house, i.e., stationery, match boxes, etc.
Posted by: SuSu | January 29, 2009 at 01:02 AM
Congratulations Eddie and Jaithan!
It is amazing what great shape the house is already in! A well made, well cared for, and well loved, waiting for the perfect couple to let it's patina shine and revitalize and breathe new life into it's bone's. Oh! I am so happy for the two of you it is going to be an amazing blog along journey for us here in blog-land watching and sharing in the transformation.
May your Dreams have solid foundations in which to flourush
Joanny
Posted by: Joanny | January 29, 2009 at 12:57 AM
My Dear....you brought me to tears, when I read "what you want". It's what we all what. I'm so happy for you and Jaithan
that you now have it. It's a house now, but we all know you both will make it a beautiful home, warm, friendly and inviting, just like you !!!!!! Can't wait to see what's coming.
Lolita
Posted by: Lolita | January 29, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Adding my congratulations to both of you, Eddie and Jaithan! Such a warm and cozy feel to the home even before you've added your magical touch. I found your blog recently and have enjoyed it so much. I can only imagine what we have to look forward to with the new house!
Ciao,
Dee
Wake Forest, NC
Posted by: Dee | January 29, 2009 at 12:21 AM
As a scholar once said:
Land spreading out so far and wide!
Keep Manhattan, just give me the countryside.
Fabulous bones. It's going to be so much fun and I'm looking forward to being taken along for the ride via this site. Love to you both
Posted by: Scarlett | January 29, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Congratulations, Eddie and Jaithan! What an exciting chapter you are about to embark on. I cannot wait to see what you do with your new house. I'm sure it will be fabulous once you're done with it. How cute are the mini horses?! How far are you from the city?
Posted by: Paloma of La Dolce Vita | January 29, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Congratulations Eddie and Jaithan! It is beautiful - and it is going to be even more beautiful once you get at it. Thanks for taking us along on this great adventure. Looking forward to meeting you at your Rose Bowl event in March!
Posted by: Michael | January 28, 2009 at 11:59 PM
This is going to be such fun -- watching you and Jaithan transform this marvelous old house into a home. Best to both of you!
Posted by: Sharon in Chicago | January 28, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Wow, let the fun begin! Love the sheep.
Posted by: Nancy | January 28, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Wow - what a change! I understand the need to nest, and have dogs, but I think the city boy within in me is too scared! Good for you guys, and good luck. More than anything, I'm sure it will be a great project to sink your teeth into; but there will be highs and lows in that process too. Hope that spare bedroom doesn't need too much usage, (for each other)!
Posted by: Columnist | January 28, 2009 at 11:33 PM
BE-U-TI-FUL!!!!!
I can only imagine what you will do to transform that place!
Congrats!
Posted by: heather | January 28, 2009 at 11:25 PM
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!!!
You're new home is absolutely gorgeous! I just LOVE everything about it, especially the floors. I can't wait to see it's transformation from house to home and will be eagerly awaiting your updates.
We moved to the country about 18 months ago and though it has taken a bit of adjusting we love this life! We have two alpacas, a couple of sheep and are getting some chickens soon. We also share our property with plenty of native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wombats and echidnae.
I love standing outside on a clear night in the crisp air and seeing a zillion stars!
You'll love it!
Cindy (Country Victoria, Australia)
Posted by: Cindy | January 28, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Jaithan and Eddie, Mazel Tov! I've always wondered what it would be like to live in such a bucolic setting. I am excited to be a part of your adventure. I can't wait to see you transform this house into your home!
Posted by: Cori | January 28, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Ooh--I am SHIVERING with excitement to see what you do with the place! That old farmhouse looks like a dream come true--I was smitten with the porch. No one builds porches anymore! Don't leave us out of anything--we want to see everything you do with the place. I bet you have fun--congratulations on finding such a great, and intact, house in the country.
Posted by: Aubrey | January 28, 2009 at 11:07 PM
How exciting for you both! Congratulations! I am madly in love with the sheep and the llama. The black & white floor in the bathroom is to die for. You've made a great choice!!
Posted by: Lauren A. | January 28, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Congratulations and thanks for sharing pictures of your new home with us! You will love Millerton!! I spent some time in that area as my son went to school in Amenia for two years and sometimes when I would explore, I would wind up in Millerton. We still wander up that way to visit friends from time to time. That whole area is great with lots of exploring to be done and treasures to be found. Enjoy!!
Posted by: Kathy | January 28, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Just found your site recently, and I must say I am addicted!!! Congrats to both of you on your new house, how very exciting to have all of that space. Lots of happy decorating to both of you, can't wait to see pictures of your new adventure.
Posted by: Shelle | January 28, 2009 at 10:57 PM
I CANNOT WAIT to see you transform this wonderful house! You should do a book about it. Congratulations!
Also, thank you, thank you, thank you, for the link to the rugs. It's just what I've been looking for!
Posted by: nodomama | January 28, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Dear Eddie,
B/C you are so flipping fabulous and grateful and adorable and I want to eat you up (and give you a big squeeze hug!), I nominated you here:
http://steelmagnoliainteriors.blogspot.com/2009/01/share-luv.html
Check it out. Share the Luv!
Love that old house by the way.
And, I bet even after 77 comments you will still say thank you to mine. That's why you're the best.
Posted by: Kara | January 28, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Blessings to yall and your new home! It's just beautiful! I love the old beams..and wooden floors...and tub..oh my I just love it all. What I love the most is the idea of watching you two put your awesome touch on it. It will be a house ...home... in the making and you are so sweet to let us share in the dream. Thank you... Im looking forward to many great post to come..
Posted by: Susie Harris | January 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Congratulations!!! How very exciting for you. Can't wait to see what you do. LOVE Luna and Hal, I think Obo has something in his teeth. wink.
Posted by: karlene | January 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM
The house is charming but I almost lost it when you got to the critters… adorable. You and Jaithan will be in pastoral bliss!
Posted by: Naomi | January 28, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Oh Eddie, your new home looks so wonderful and so full of possibilities. I look forward to following the Adventures of Eddie And Jaithan In The Country. I know whatever you two do will be grand!
Now you'll excuse me. I'm going to grab my watercolors and get to work on a painting of those sheep, they are too fabulous.
All the best-
Sue
Posted by: Sue | January 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Wow!! This is so exciting!! I cant wait to see the progress as it happens - you gotta share it all with us!!
We live in the country on 26 acres and I wouldnt trade it for anything!! We are in the middle of remodeling and how I wish you could come to Texas and help me!!
Congrats!
Karen
Posted by: Karen McCullough | January 28, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Oh Eddie I am so happy for you both. As was taking the tour of your new home I could see you walking around and doing your special decorating. I can hardly wait to see what you do. You both deserve the best and again I am so happy for you. Hugs.
Posted by: Judy | January 28, 2009 at 09:47 PM
I might be almost (emphasis on almost) as excited as you are (and a bit jealous)! I cannot wait to see what you do with your new home. Congratulations!!!! xoxo
Posted by: Kristin | January 28, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Welcome HOME! And I mean HOME!
Posted by: Tamstyles | January 28, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I cannot wait to see what you do with the place! Congratulations.
Posted by: Beverly | January 28, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Can.not.wait.to.see.what.you.do.with.it!!
Posted by: Sara | January 28, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Eddie you and Jaithan are Fabulous in the city and now you will be Fabulous in the country and that's with a capital "F"..I eagerly wait the evolution of your new space...I know you will have me and my partner reconsidering "city" living,lol you continue to inspire me to live more graciously!!
Posted by: denise | January 28, 2009 at 09:12 PM
How exciting! I'm so jealous that you're starting with such an awesome blank slate--surrounded by such beauty and all the wonderful animals! I can hardly wait to see what kind of posts you come up with. Congrats!
Posted by: Kelli | January 28, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Corgis, you need corgis to make it perfect. Its fabulous, looks like it hasn't been changed much. Will you freeze? Oh well, just think of all that hot chocolate with the corgis at your feet. You need to look at Tasha Tudor's house and garden books and also you need peonies, lots of peonies.
Posted by: cj | January 28, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Oh guys, it is just magical. Thank you for showing us the bare bones of it. The floors are to die for. And I just love your many neighbors. I'm afraid that I would spend too much time with those precious little fellows, especially the sheep. Isn't life beautiful. I'm glad you are taking the time to enjoy it as well as to share it with us. I could feel the love as I looked at the pictures. Barb Nieder
Posted by: Barbara Nieder | January 28, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Very nice post for such wonderful news ...and after 15 years in NYC (and still counting? ...I direct that to my beloved) I do relate. I'm excited for you both!
Congratulations and best wishes in your new home!
Posted by: Kate | January 28, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Congrats! I am so excited for you both! And because I know you two will take us through an amazing change in your wonderful new home!
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | January 28, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Congratulations!
The Dreams have a place to manifest into Joy and Contentment. You'll have so much fun.
Posted by: ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ | January 28, 2009 at 08:56 PM
First and foremost, Congratulations to you both on your beautiful country home. I know it is going to be fabulous. I can't wait to see the daily changes to the home, secondly I'm so sorry. You guys have no idea the long and tiredsome hours you will endure.The sweat the blood and most of all the tears that your new home will offer.
Been there done that. My husband and I have fixed up three homes and he finally threw in the towel and said very firmly "No more!" However, I said how about a 100 year old Victorian home? You will enjoy this adventure so much.
I so happy for you guys. So, the search is on for a beautiful house warming gift. Oh, how about a shovel,rake, hammer, screws, nails crow-bar. I hope you guys get the picture.
I can't wait to meet you guys in Cali. Love, Elsa.
Posted by: Elsa Guzman | January 28, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Congratulations! What a treasure! It's gorgeous! I can't wait to see after photos. :)
Posted by: Roeshel | January 28, 2009 at 08:44 PM