A Historical House

The Historical Lebold Mansion has a story to tell.

Inside She's decorated to beat the band.

I did a post about her early on.

http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/2010/01/lebold-mansion.html  

pic from the internet

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Built in 1880, she has CURB appeal.

I think my dream home is on a plot the size of this one.

A fenced yard like this would be sweeeeeeet.

Abilene, Kansas is her HOME.

I've toured her twice, but believe she is no longer allowed to be toured by the Public.

She was sold in  September 2010.

SHUCKS,

d

When we saw her last she had wind damage to her structure.

We went up into this tower many years ago 

and looked out above the tops of buildings.

It was super hot that day, but thought it a treat 

to be in that part of the house.

 

internet pic

I truly believe that this is a fine example of how a Formal Parlour would have had her furniture arranged.
Library tables were the center of the room 
or the focal point where Family members would have gathered around.
The Devan or Sofa would have been pushed up against a wall, much like you see here.
Every up and coming proper member of society 
would have had books and curios sitting about as well as in a cabinet to display their wealth.

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A Presidential House

RUMOR HAS IT that when President Eisenhower's Momma was out on the porch sweeping and NEWS PEOPLE would come around her private home, she'd ignore them by slowly going into the house as if she never saw them.

I need to tour this quaint home again and take better notice of the interior of IKE's CHILDHOOD HOME in Abilene.  It's been so many years ago.

I remember that in the Living room there were two club chairs that were upholstered in brown velveteen material.  Made a believer out of me that I liked brown.  Looked so cozy and inviting.

Convinced me that we can live very happily in a smaller house with a nice floorplan.  Utilities would be down. I would LOVE to have acreage like this for a FLOWER GARDEN, VEGETABLE GARDEN and room for the dogs to run and distance for me to walk and walk and walk and walk and walk.  Talk the LORD and not give a care that somebody saw me doing this or heard me speak the name of the LORD outloud.

For now, here are some exterior pics of the house and the Gardens.

May you have a PRESIDENTIAL MOMENT as the elections are coming up. 

What does that mean to our Country?  To our culture?  To our individual lives?

I LIKE IKE.......where are you Ike?

d

Back Row:  Dwight, Edgar, Earl, Arthur, Roy.  Front Row:  David, Melton, Ida.

Decorating On The Prairie: MINUTE DECORATING

~Decorating On The Prairie~

GOT A MINUTE?

It has done my heart some good to relocate my $3.50 Hampton Bay Lamp

to the Family room.

With the ceiling light not lighting up the room enough in the late hours,
this lamp has helped.

Her shade is nicely made with a light colored fabric and tassel.

Sometimes it goes a long ways to relocate items from one room to another. 

Doesn't cost a cent. 

Just takes a minute.

God bless,

d

 THE CHRISTIAN HOME MAGAZINE

will be posting this in their Design and Decorate section

 of this blog magazine.

www.daybydayinourworld.com

 

Thoughts

The windows are open this Sunday morning!  Over night, temps have cooled down to where it is pleasant and I get excited knowing that it will not stay in the 100s much longer because Autumn is near.

The tops of the trees are changing from the strong green they were and are beginning to change their shades of green to yellows and limes.  I noticed this last week as we drove the interstate.  Praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord!

This past week, we did get a small amount of rain which drove the humidity up.  I'm waiting for when the rain is misty and soaks the parched ground.  When it rains all day without violent wind or storm....just a mild mist.  On that day, I hope I can take some time to stare out the window or sit by the window and sip a hot beverage and just stay still.  The scripture that states, "Be still and know that I am God;" will resonate in my soul.  PSALM 46:10.

God, I am pleased to know that you are on the throne and have things in control.  I am gaining confidence in this as the world spins out of control and hates the things of God.  Peacefully, I will sit and PRAISE you for you are what is good.

Your plans for me are good and not to harm me. 
d

A Delightful House

Knock. Knock. 

 Who's there?

Not sure, but I like this place.
Have a delightful Week-end,
d

A Patriotic House

Though She's peachy in her color theme, she displays a PATRIOTIC AMERICAN FLAG!

She looks like an all AMERICAN CHARMER to me.

In the HEART of AMERICA 

she sets in Abilene, Kansas where President Eisenhower's 

Library and Museum are open to the Public.

Do you display an American Flag?
We do.

Blessed to be able to fly a flag on our property,
d

Home Happenings

Serious

CLEANING is going on in the Family room.

I'm not sure how it gets sooooo dirty so quickly....but it does.

Sweeping and vaccuuming behind and under the furniture.

Beyond DUST BUNNIES...more like DUST BUNNIES GOING APE.

God, Please grant me strength.

d

A Charming House

Abilene, Kansas Charmer

As we drove this Abilene Neighborhood, 

I'm sorry, but I just couldn't help wondering who lived there 

and what home life would be like living in this charmer of a Victorian house.

I'd imagine that one time she was painted brighter colors verses greys of this day.

Maybe a Victorian Dusty Rose with Turquoise and Green

or

Mustard Yellows and Browns.....hum.

She looks really pleasant to me the way she is.
What an awesome screened in porch she has around the side and back.
Many a cup of coffee would be sipped in here protected from zeeeee bugs.

God Bless you and the home you live in.
You can have a huge house or a cracker box full of stress and turmoil
or one's home no matter what size can be a peaceful, calm oasis from the cold cruel world.

I'd rather have calm,

d

Come on in!  Coffee's on?

A Porch To Greet You

 

PORCHES are known as an extension of the living area of a house.

Another place to gather and have fellowship.  A place to collect your thoughts.  Sit a spell.  

Read a book.  Eat a piece of pie.  Sing some songs and maybe do a two step.

I've not stepped onto this porch, but wonder who has.

A very pleasant porch.

A porch to greet you.

Which reminds me.....I need to go sweep my porch.

She's gathering dust,

d

A Stately House

Off and on we visit Newton, Kansas......through out my life.....this house has caught my eye.  OFTEN.

This Summer, She did it again.

 

She sits back off the property a ways from the street.

Makes for a nice sight to see.

I'd imagine she has high ceilings, wood floors, running water, electricity 

and flushing toilets.

Lovely,

d