The First Month

When I moved into this house I was quite overwhelmed. We closed on January 6, the same day I moved into Boston for ten days of Expressive Therapies class. Needless to say it took me months to get settled - in fact - I still haven't been able to find some of my belongings. Has anyone seen the base to my patio umbrella?

All I could do for the first few months was throw my furniture in rooms and see what happened. Moving into an almost 250 year old home from a more contemporary, clean style was going to be a change. And here was the amazing thing - every time I turned around, I found furniture that completely matched this house!

Thanks to a thrifty and resourceful cousin who has a gift for finding antiques for a song, my home was fully furnished within a few weeks. Here are some of the pictures of the first phase of our move. I enjoy looking at these pictures because they are full of cozy antique charm.

A view into the bar in the tavern. Antique colonial paper adorns the walls.

A mural painted of Sturbridge Village by the former owner Linda.

A look through the family room at the wood stove.

Opposite view of the living room. Sofa on left from my cousin, sofa on right
purchased used. The colors coordinated with the mural and the green and coffee color
of the walls. Wide plank floors add texture and interest.

Family room. Chair $13 at Salvation Army.

Family Room.

Foyer

Better view of the wallpaper

In the bar. The original sign from The Russian Bear.

Russian Bear Sign

Looking through the tavern.

Back of bar looking into tavern.

Front room turned library.

Library

Parlor. Sofa purchased at Salvation Army for $49! Notice the
stenciling on the walls.

Parlor