GIVEAWAY ... Tuesday, Nov. 9th.
Each week we will be having special giveaways for the holiday season.
I missed celebrating our 500th post about 25 posts ago.
There are NO rules, just comment on THIS
write only ... spread the word, if you wish.
***SAN ANTONIO TX gals, let me know where you are in this town, I'm comin' down, y'all.
email ~ blushing_rose_boutique@yahoo.com
You will receive (4) darling seasonal
place mats & a pretty little 8 cup teapot ... with an
extra surprise gift.
And now, the rest of the story ...
A nondescript exterior and a yard dominated by headstones give no indication of the residential nature of this historic church in Kyloe, Northumberland. A couple decided to purchase and readapt the structure, investing nearly three times the purchase price into renovations over the course of several years. The exterior remains mostly untouched, save for skylights running the length of the roof. Inside, the owners took a similar approach. Restoration is more prevalent than renovation, with original stained glass windows throughout, and repurposed church fixtures abounding. Much of the original seating in the church was refinished and placed throughout the home, and unused wood and building materials were fashioned into a dramatic staircase leading from the main living space to an upper level library. The choice to live in a church is an unorthodox one, but this home’s owners managed to salvage a structure that might have otherwise been doomed to deterioration.
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That home is just beautiful...those stain glass windows...oh my!!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing restoration with the origins of the church held in such high regard. Just beautiful...thanks so much for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday
ReplyDeleteCount me in on your giveaway Marydon :-)
ReplyDeletewow.
ReplyDeletethat tea pot reminds me of a Christmas set my husband's grandmother has. It isn't the same at all really but it has the same feeling to it-
That home in the church is something! I think it is gorgeous but I have to admit I thought the photo with the bed infront of all that glass seemed a bit too gothic somehow. The rest of it is really lovely though.
Wow!!!!, the home's gorgeus!!!!, everything looks great there!!!! I'd love to be entered in the drawing, please!?!
ReplyDeleteFabulous giveaway Marydon!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the woodwork in the refurbished house! They really turned the entire house into a work of art. Just stunning isn't it!
Have a Great Weekend!
Angela
I have seen this house/church before and it IS amazing!
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend!
Melinda
Beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteCount me in on the giveaway please. How fun!
This is my first visit to your blog and I really enjoyed it, I want to follow you ! I looked at your visit to Mt .Rainer too, wow! I have never seen clouds like that before they look almost like a childs top or a space ship and oh my gosh the church as a home, it beautiful also . I saw another one on TV on time but this one takes it all .
ReplyDeleteLove the Teapot too My grandmother always had one a couple .
I have seen this home before. It's just amazing on the outside but then you go in and wow. My favorite room of all in the bathroom. Can you just imageine soaking in the tub and starring at those stain glass windows?
ReplyDeleteThat would so be the place to have prayer and quiet time.
Hugs- Tete
The renovated church is beautiful with all the stained glass windows. I'm not sure I would like all the headstones in the front yard though.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in your giveaway. The teapot would be lovely at Christmas time, for serving a pot of hot mint tea after the dinner festivities.
Congrats on 5oo posts!
And Happy Pink Saturday!
Judy
Strangely, as I drove past a large church in our town today, I wondered if living inside a church would make one feel closer to God. Peaceful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely home. Like the giveaways too! You are so special! Blessings! Anne
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday Sweet Sis...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful share. I love this beautiful home. All of the gorgeous stained glass windows throughout to let the glorious light shine through. Oh how it touches my soul. Love it.
Love your giveaway. That teapot is the sweetest little thing, and I so adore the place mats. You have always had such great taste. Tea for 2, 1 cup for me, 1 cup for you.
Love you so much sweet sis. Hope you are feeling better today. All my love and SO many hugs to you. Your lil sis, Sherry
How fantastic is the church/house! They have done a wonderful job. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeletethis is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway, sweet Marydon! I have always been intrigued at the thought of restoring an old church to live in. The one you have shared is just awesome. Something about those gorgeous Gothic Arched Windows just really inspire me!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well and having a great weekend!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
I love that house. In a town near here a couple redid an old church to be their home and I have always admired it. Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteBTW, would you mind letting me know the code or widget you use to get that delicate snow on your blog? Merci beaucoup.
Thanks for sharing the photos, it is simply beautiful. And thank you for your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh geez, do I always have to be the odd man out or am I just honest? This Church/home is very beautiful..I personally don't believe I could live in a Church, it's eerie on so many levels to me.
ReplyDeleteI would love to still be entered in your give-a-way...adorable Tea Pot and those place mats are nice too!
I've seen churches redone as homes on HGTV. This one is especially lovely...thanks for sharing the photos with us!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos as always Marydon. I loved them all.What a gorgeous idea a house church.
ReplyDeleteLove your giveaway.Such a thoughtful one.The little placemats are so cute.The teapot is just so cozy looking.Would love to pour some right now its early morning here and a bit cold,lol.Count me in on this please.
Have a beautiful weekend!
What an extraordinary home -- beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win such goodies. By the way, if it's not okay to participate as international player (I am from Germany), just delete my comment, okay?
What a great PS Giveaway!!! Anyone would be thrilled to win that! I so enjoyed the home you featured....what a transformation. I also enjoyed reading about your son on your sidebar. I recently ran a 5K (my first ever...and I'm old!).......so you son's running accomplishments really interested me. My son, who's 34 has been in the Chicago and San Antonio Marathons...and he ran the 5K along side of me three weeks ago.!! Our boys are very special!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great PS!! dana
YOu always have the most interesting posts! That home is unbelievable. I want the windows above that bed!!!! Love your tea pot. It is so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI loved this post - especially as we live in a Victorian rectory in the UK
ReplyDeleteGill
This is just charming! Love the character of the place and how they've made it a marvelous home,
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a beautiful place for one to live in! Every room is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would also love for my name to be added into your drawing.. The place mats and tea pot are absolutely beautiful!
Blessings,
~Lynn
absolutely Fabulous! thx for sharing this beauty & inspiration..
ReplyDeleteHapPy PS :)
Wow, this house is breath-taking! It must be amazing to wake up in tht bedroom and bathe in that bathroom! Thank you for sharing this. I'd also love to be counted in your giveaway. So glad I found your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a chance to enter your wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com
HI girlfriend, the home is absolutely gorgeous!!! Count me in on your giveaway and OH !How I hope I win! hugz:) Candi
ReplyDeleteOne thing for sure no one could said you should go to church more.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely
I love how the old church was re-done. The stained glass alone would be enough to make me want to live there.
ReplyDeleteHello Marydon!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your visit and nice comments!!~
Belated congratulations on your 500th post! That is quite an accomplishment and I would love to be entered in your fun giveaway!
What an absolutely gorgeous restored church. Can you even imagine living in such a grand place!! It would be quite heavenly :-)
Thank you for sharing it!
Hugs,
Lynn
Would love to be your giveaway winner. Beautiful house.
ReplyDeleteWords can begin to discribe the beautiful home.. Simple lovely and the teapot is too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to enter your fab giveaway.
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pippirose59 at gmail dot com
What an amazing save!! Everything is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat home is fabulous. I love those those stained glass windows and the bed in the alcove. I'd love to be entered in your giveaway too.
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon, Your giveaway is wonderful and congrats on your
ReplyDelete500th post even though it was awhile ago.
I love the church home and the pics are just grand. The windows and space are incredible.
What a labor of love in this restoration.
Thank you for sharing. You always have the most interesting posts.
Hope you are feeling better. What days are you going to be in Texas?
Have a wonderful Sunday.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Oh Marydon this post is just incredible. I can not even begin to imagine living in a church much less one this size.
ReplyDeleteWow the rooms are so large and yet so beautiful.
Loved my visit on the phone with you honey. Can not wait until your trip to Texas. lol
Love ya
Maggie
What a wonderful and unique home!!!!
ReplyDeleteHPS,
Sue
It's so charming, full of peace!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in your giveaway if you post international. I'm from Hungary.
Thanks for the chance,
Take care,
Kozi
Hi sweet Marydon, count me in on your giveaway! and that home is beautiful..wow. words escape me for once!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend and chat later,
hugs
Barb
Hi Marydon, first congrats to your son and grandson. Good job and I love your photos.
ReplyDeleteThe restored church is stunning. I have seen other churches renovated for living before but this one is spectacular. The stained glass windows are a blessing to see every day. Thanks for sharing this wonderful reno.
The giveaway is very sweet. I would be very happy to be entered. Congratulations on 525 posts. That is a great achievement at this time of our lives when we are so busy just living. It takes lots of time but I love blogging. Visiting as much as I would like is hard. I hope I am lucky.
Warm hugs, Jeanne
Congrats on reaching and passing 500 posts, Marydon!
ReplyDeleteThat home is just gorgeous, and it positively oozes tranquility and peace!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Carol
Amazing! I can only imagine living in a home with stained glass windows like that! Congrats on passing 500!! Your giveaway is very sweet!
ReplyDeletehugs
Linda
We have friends who purchased a little country church and are living in it and restoring it. It has stained glass windows also, although not as many, with old wood floors and beautiful woodwork. I'll have to show them this post--bet they will be very inspired! Love your blog and follow it faithfully. Even if I don't win the giveaway, I still enjoy reading whatever you have to say! Love the photos!
ReplyDeletekathy.bruner at hotmail dot com
Oh, I hope I'm not too late! Love your sweet giveaway and these wonderful photos! Thanks and HUGS! ♥
ReplyDeleteMarathoners absolutely amaze me! I cannot imagine running 26 plus miles. Love the teapot, I'm thinking it's been 4 hours since I've been up and a nice pot of tea would be most welcome right now. Except we've got to go to town and I still have to do chores.
ReplyDeleteBe safe, Marydon, you're in my prayers.