Living Your Dreams

Living Your Dreams

Bryarton Farm

Are you living in survival mode? We are often asked, “Why did you move from your beautiful “finished” Victorian home in the city to a shabby little fixer-upper farmhouse in the country?” The answer to that question may surprise you: with Bryarton Farm we broke out of survival mode and started living our dream. (more…)

A Forgotten Farm

A Forgotten Farm

Bryarton Farm

All summer we have been trying to figure out the best way to repair all of the damage to our neglected farmhouse and barn. We have so many things, including the kitchen, that need to be addressed on such a small budget. However, we are currently spending all of our time and money addressing issues that were hidden behind vinyl and aluminum.

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Amelia Earhart’s Birthplace

Amelia Earhart’s Birthplace

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We were so excited to learn soon after we moved to Kansas that Amelia Earhart’s birthplace is only a few hours from us. Michael and I are drawn to historic homes and get a sort of high visiting beautiful architectural landmarks. So a few months ago we made a little trip to see this gorgeous example of Gothic Revival and Italianate design. (more…)