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1724 STUCCO AND STONE NEW JERSEY FARMHOUSE

A welcoming Amish-built gate belonging to "Harvest Field" the house of jewelry designer Cara Brown:

 

 

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Apparently, this is a side entrance, leading to the mudroom.  It's still nicely decorated.  A cool tidbit about the house is, that it was originally built by Huguenots, fleeing religious persecution by the French king.  My ears pricked up at that, since some of my mother's family were persecuted and fleeing Huguenots.  That group seemed to love to build houses made out of stone when they got to the New World:

 

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I LOVE this cozy living room.  For some reason, camelback sofas often look terrific when angled like this--  maybe it subtracts some of the formality?  Anyway, the room has animation and warmth.  Beautiful rug, pillows, mantel garland...

 

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I like a slightly "underdressed" tree, like this one on the light-filled porch.  My favorite part is the angel tree topper, which is from the 1800's!

 

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Am bonkers for this dining room.  Here the house really shows its 1700's origin.  Look at that wood ceiling and floor.  They did a beautiful, muted woodland mural in here, so in keeping with this room...

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Dining detail that shows the lovely, worn, plank table.  Celery green candles are a surprise-- they look so fresh with the profusion of flowers.

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One thought about the ceiling height in these really old houses--  I think at one point you might have pointed out that that can be a drawback, @stevieb ,  and I agree-- all things being equal, I'd rather have taller ceilings.

 

I did notice in this shot of the homeowners that they seemed to have fairly decent clearance between the tops of their heads and the ceilings, (for an old, old farmhouse).  Even with those massive old beams.

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If I were insanely lucky enough to have a cottage or house this old, and had the requisite moola,  I'd build on just one more sitting room of some sort, with soaring ceilings.  That would give me enough variety to be perfectly happy.

 

There's so much interesting history to this place--- the festive cranberry drink they are whipping up above, is named after the old house, which is called "Harvest Field"--  a reference to Matthew 9:38 in the Bible.

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As always, thanks for posting the pictures.  I enjoy looking at them.


Unfortunately, this one is a total no for me.  The ceiling height really bothers me and once again, way too much stuff in the rooms.  I really can't find anything I like with this one.

 


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@Oznell 

I love this.  I particularly like the dining room as well.  Thank you for sharing a part of your family's history.  That is interesting. My family came from England to escape reilgious persecution.  Similar histories. I do know, however, the Huguenots were followers of John Calvin.  I think my family just did not want the King of England dictating how, when and where they worship. 

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The photo of the tree with the dog under it reminds me a bit of our home in NJ. 

 

We had a front narrow sunroom which had windows on three sides similar to this room with our tree in the same spot where you took a step down.  This room looks so much like our old room.

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This really appeals to me!  I love the cottage and old world look.  It's so charming and cozy!  I could picture myself snuggling up with a good book with the dog on a cold, wintry day!  

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Another swoon worthy home.  Ahh, dare to dream!

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@Oznell   Thank you for sharing these photos and editorials.

 

I love the outside of this home -- simply stunning!

 

However, the low ceilings and way too much stuffed inside is a big turn off for me.  That seems to be the owners' theme; even the tablescape is so very crowded.

 

I did like the porch with the gorgeous tree and beautiful dog, who I noticed they also decorated with a wreath collar.  

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Thanks @Oznell for these beautiful pictures. I love a stone house, they always make them seem so formidable. Strange that they always catch my attention so because I am from an area where there is no stone anywhere! The interior is way too busy for my liking but it fits the entire house look. I'm sure they have staff to keep it clean, my original thought is I'd be cleaning all day long!

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No words, no words. ( a few sighs, but no words)

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Beautiful!!!

 

I love it all and am right there with you @Oznell over that unbelievable dinning room!

 

LOOK!  The pup even has a greenery collar!!!

 

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