In November I will have owned my mini medieval manor for a couple years. And by that milestone, I am determined one room will be ‘done’ in the scheme of my restoration work. It’s good to have goals. So the focus is my kitchen, though my mind and time doesContinue Reading
My father was a collector of antique tools, alongside my mother’s collection of antique kitchen utensils. I love both types of tools for their often quirky, try to figure out what they initially are for, yet always quality craftsmanship. Antique Tools for the Workshop My Dad’s collection of antique toolsContinue Reading
My eventual kitchen is getting much closer to being my actual kitchen. What do I mean by that? It means I may have a functioning kitchen, complete with hot water, by end of the month. Or at least the next month. Milestones are meant to be celebrated. And I amContinue Reading
My wee French house is medieval in origin. It’s rather a guess without dendrochronology (dating via wood/tree rings), but there are a few factors that give some insight. The age of the village and the predominance of similar aged houses around mine. The thickness of the houses’ stone walls, andContinue Reading
Living in a restoration home has its drawbacks, but also some surprising bonuses. Its definitely a world of pluses and minuses, with an ever moving end in sight. But then life is like that anyway. So maybe deadlines, although helpful, ought not to be the ultimate goal. Rather I haveContinue Reading
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