Tuesday, May 22, 2012

A Step into the View


It's no secret at all how much I love the View from the front of my home...



...But what lurks down Redmond Store Road and into those hills is quite a sight.

For instance, a blue barn.  Yes, Blue.



 Old stately homes,




and a startling reminder of a way of life once lived here in Virginia.



And of course, Redmond store.




Linking with Outdoor Wednesday

and

 with Tricia @ Barn Charm


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21 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

the blue is a bit bright. some of those structures have a lot of history.

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

You don't see many blue barns. The view from the front of your house is gorgeous.

Mari said...

I want to come and visit! It's beautiful there. I've never seen a barn that blue. :)

Carletta said...

I love where I live but I wish I had your view - breathtaking!
Blue is quite a different color for a barn but I like it. :)
Lovely homes!

Cathy H. said...

Oh, you live in the most gorgeous area! I would love to see this view every morning!! I'd never get anything done!! I'd be taking pictures all the time!!

Elaine said...

Lovely view and drive down the road. The blue on that barn is an unusual color for a barn but is really quite attractive.

Anonymous said...

Poor old Redmond Store! My goodness!
The homes sure are gorgeous... how old are they? do you know? can you imagine living there when they wore those beautiful long dresses & walking the grounds... those were the days! =)
The barn is a hoot all decked out in bright blue, but that view tops it all! MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS! WoW!

Thanks so much for sharing w/ us at Barn Charm =)

Anonymous said...

I just enlarged the pic & that's a diving board in the foreground... ohhh I'm coming out to move in w/ you... a view like that AND A POOL! WoW! heheheee =)

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful historic location you live in. I've never seen a blue barn! Very unique.

Pamela Gordon said...

That barn is really blue! Not a common barn colour. I love the old homes and the old store in your community. Great post!

Latane Barton said...

A blue barn. Must have been a sale on that blue paint at the store.

Debbie said...

you have a gorgeous view from the front yard, really special!!

i wish i could say that i adored that blue barn but all i can say is give me some shades ;)))

and sooo close to the road, yikes!!

cecilia g said...

This is a great post, all these structures set to instruct us! And we ARE listening .. yes we are.. you are a star darling girl!! Knit one Pearl! c

Sonia said...

I was born in Virginia and left when I was a toddler...don't remember it but have always wanted to visit where I was born (Hampton) Your view is breathtaking and now I really want to visit! Love the pictures of your garden in your previous posts! This is my first visit to your blog...it is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by!.
Miss Bloomers

Jenny said...

What a view. I've never been to Virginia and it's on my list now. xo Jenny

Charade said...

That's quite a variety when studied individually, but from your porch it all looks idyllic.

Faye said...

I can see why you love the view from your place--perfect country. With some individuals who don't think that barns necessarily need to be red! Thanks for the rural tour of your neighborhood.

Light and Voices said...

I am blessed to experience the cyber tour of rural America via your blog this week.
Joyce M

Nancy said...

Nice to be able to view such vintage scenes so close to home. :)

Sue ~ Granny's World said...

That post is making me want to come even more

AR said...

Wedding worthy ;) -Alysa