Sharing is good!

You all know how much I love to share prim eye candy with you, and this post is no different.

I recently received an email from a woman that had come across my blog. She stated how much she enjoyed it, and she must have gotten the idea (from somewhere, in this little ole’ blog of mine) that my dream home is most definitely a Saltbox.

I may have mentioned this once or twice.  :)

Her name is Peggy McConnaughay, and she is originally from Orchard Park, New York…which is a suburb of Buffalo. Home of the Buffalo Bills. This area is approximately one hour west of Rochester, where I live, so it was a lovely coincidence to hear that she originates from my neck of the woods. 

Peggy and her husband moved from Western New York to California in 1986…when her husband retired, they then moved to the foothills of the Sierra’s. It was here that they built their dream home in 2001…a replica of a New England Saltbox.

Peggy attached some pictures of her GORGEOUS Saltbox home in her email, and she was gracious enough to allow me to post them here on my blog for all of you to enjoy also.

So without further ado… Here is Peggy’s beautiful New England Saltbox (a few of these pictures appear to be taken during the holiday season).

I absolutely love the exterior colors!

How welcoming is this entrance??? The red door. The fruit swags beneath each window. The bold, fluted trim surrounding the door. Quite an impression!

 

Here is a daytime photo of the west side of her home…The pergola style porch roof with lattice looks so airy and inviting, doesn’t it?

OK everyone…are you ready to step inside?

OK…C’mon into her mouth watering kitchen! The beamed ceiling, the Porringer dining table, wide plank floors, and that island with cooktop and stainless vent!

Now lets mosey on into the dining room shall we? Now check out those long shutters on the window! And that floorcloth!            

(Mine’s still not done! Poly is a special order. Honestly, my back needed a break anyway…Definitely not getting any younger.)

And here is her gathering room…Love the matching upholstery and window fabrics.

Here is another shot with what I am assuming is her most prized possession. Her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bailey. Correct me if I am wrong Peggy… :)

What do you think? Do you think Bailey enjoys living here??? This is after all, the same breed the Windsor’s own, so I guess it’s fitting he/she is living in the lap of luxury in this home.

Look at the height of that mantel….and the built ins. Looks like cabinetry to the left.

Sadly that is all the pictures I have of this beautiful home for now…She said she would be sending me more photos though so after I receive them, I will post those also.

One more thing I wanted to share with all of you about Peggy…She owned a primitive store for 21 years. She no longer operates out of a brick and mortar, but she does have an on-line website.

You can visit her on-line store here.    www.countryncollectibles.com

I absolutely fell in love with a line of purses she carries! It’s the Bella Taylor Collection. Love all of them and they are so reasonably priced also. 

I have chosen this one, and will be placing my order in the next few days.

It’s the Renaissance Collection ~ Saddle Bag.  So pretty!!!  LOVE!!!

There are many more wonderful handbags from this designer on her website…Go check them out, along with so many other things for the prim lover!

Thank you Peggy for allowing me to share your home and website link with my prim pals…I’m sure they also appreciate your kindness.

Sincerely,

Debra