above of Albuquerque, NM.
A view from the kitchen. The sail shades are hung on the deck in the summer time to keep the heat down. (That's my littlest sister in the background.)
The house is designed to take on solar gain through the concrete floors because it is completely off-the-grid. That means that 100% of my parent's electricity comes from solar panels. They have their own well, and the septic system too. And they don't live uncomfortably for it.
When the sail shades are down, this is the view you see out the windows at the end. Pure mountain.
Can you tell where I got my love of antiques?
Here are a few things I want my parents to pass on to me someday. (Yes, we are morbid and talk about those things. Take note, Mom.)
You can't see the spools in the picture, but I'd like this antique spool daybed.
I'd like this little side table too.
And this brass waste bin.
This guilded mirror. At the top of it you can just see the loft in the guest bedroom that my parents built for "future grandchildren." I suppose it won't be too long now before that my two will be able to sleep there.
These oil paintings remind me an awful lot of the below picture. They're about the same scale. I wouldn't care at all, Mom, if you wanted to send those to me now for my newly painted kitchen!
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| Chris Barrett |
100% electricity from solar - that is impressive. What a treat to see your parent's home.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is such an impressive space! Clearly, the scenic views were considered when your parents' home was designed. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about it. The house, the setting and the furnishings. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow, incredible. The scenic views are breathtaking!! Thanks for sharing, Camille!! I can see where your love for antiques come from!!
ReplyDeleteYour parents have a gorgeous home! From the exposed beams on the ceiling to the mountain view - it's like a resort! I love it. Good design runs in the family, it seems ;) And the mirror makes me drool. Just saying.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Camille! Maybe I need to go there for a weekend--or a week. . .
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! Ok so the things I love...
ReplyDelete1. The rug in the kitchen
2. The room with the daybed and all the plants
3. Those oil paintings you morbidly want are perfection. LOL
4. Oh and can't forget the view!
Holy beautiful house batman! Now we know where you inherited your good taste from! And I had to laugh when you said how you've already earmarked the items you want passed down to you, I do the same thing to my mom :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the list of what you want from my house! Remember that I still have a spool daybed if you don't get first dibs on your Mom's. Auntie
ReplyDeleteWhat a great house! And...yes...you picked some good things to covet!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I can see where you get your great taste!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful home and awesome antiques... good luck on getting those pieces you want. :)
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