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An artistic pull to the old house in Upstate New York

October 1, 2025 by
living room in old house near a farm in Upstate NY

I had pretty much let go of the idea of pursuing the old house in the country in Upstate New York, when on a recent Sunday morning, I was minding my own business, drinking coffee, and reading the Sunday Times … and then I was triggered. There was an article about a dance studio building … Read more

Categories Home/Living, Inspired by another artist Tags barn, Mission Revival, real estate, Upstate NY

Magnetic pull to Mission Revival style house

August 26, 2025August 20, 2025 by
Mission Revival style home

I’m struggling with a decision. I’m doing my best to convince myself that a rural estate upstate with a cool Mission Revival style house, old barn, and 2nd house (and a few sheds thrown in) is a bad decision, as there’s so much expensive work that would need to be done, renovation-wise. And it’s far … Read more

Categories Architecture, Home/Living Tags Mission Revival, obsession, Upstate NY

Dogs at Red Rooster Antiques

August 4, 2025 by
vintage photo of a girl with her St. Bernard dog

On my recent trip to Ithaca and The Finger Lakes region, I was heading east on Route 20 between Auburn and Skaneateles when I noticed a building on the side of the road with the sign “Red Rooster Antiques.” While I initially drove by it, my curiosity got the best of me, and I did … Read more

Categories Antiques, Travel / Explore Tags Cayuga, dogs, Finger Lakes, Ithaca, Red Rooster Antiques, Upstate NY




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