tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38728071660013770142024-03-09T20:47:00.800-06:00Ste. Genevieve JournalThe Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-43130404837822788552023-10-11T06:51:00.000-05:002023-10-11T06:51:23.532-05:00Is This One Of The Andre Family?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtPygfwQJg-vLpWtBY-IoZZpPaY8RWdkbFsNNQBrMvtj5MXSCIvYdOWlBYgZW7qUtPAF4vr8QALy1dabryLZdvuMwcRg5i6P8N3ByA8iIa4QHxeDKMkTgTHg1NMgptGjHKv4L-dllWR6XP0DbKxIe38dzhuAaIZjVpBbblqMsFy-KsI2MvP6veUQPupA/s800/IMG_1781%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtPygfwQJg-vLpWtBY-IoZZpPaY8RWdkbFsNNQBrMvtj5MXSCIvYdOWlBYgZW7qUtPAF4vr8QALy1dabryLZdvuMwcRg5i6P8N3ByA8iIa4QHxeDKMkTgTHg1NMgptGjHKv4L-dllWR6XP0DbKxIe38dzhuAaIZjVpBbblqMsFy-KsI2MvP6veUQPupA/s16000/IMG_1781%20(2).JPG" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Does anyone know if this oil painted portrait is one of the Andre family that came to Ste. Genevieve from France about 1850?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvo63JBM3KtnmRKxopavvUCtg8SRKYN8qtoNidUS0swdZuP81QtO3OHOBnZMJeWgzxDC8Np14hyy8akfd6bHcAamI0PkmoUv3SKdjhMBCBp1rVyMcn-vTitcJ7JP0RRwHhD6MKt_6zlpE74gC57M708BouFo211ou2EcB6nH7aNq-K9CkZgZWq7BJAAw/s672/IMG_1564%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvo63JBM3KtnmRKxopavvUCtg8SRKYN8qtoNidUS0swdZuP81QtO3OHOBnZMJeWgzxDC8Np14hyy8akfd6bHcAamI0PkmoUv3SKdjhMBCBp1rVyMcn-vTitcJ7JP0RRwHhD6MKt_6zlpE74gC57M708BouFo211ou2EcB6nH7aNq-K9CkZgZWq7BJAAw/s16000/IMG_1564%20(2).JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maurice Andre</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>It certainly looks a lot like Maurice Andre, who bought Maison Huberdeau in the 1850s. . .It could be a son or other family member. . .On the back of the portrait is only an "A". . . .</p><p>A few months ago, I discovered the painting at the Antique Mall here in Ste. Genevieve. . .When I saw it, I was very drawn to the man in the portrait. . .Something kept me staring at him. . .and thinking I had seen him somewhere before. . .Of course, I purchased him. . .hanging the painting to be admired in the living room. . .</p><p>It wasn't more than a month later while researching the inhabitants of the Huberdeau that I found a photo online of Maurice Huberdeau. . .who turned the house over to his son Louis in 1858. . .The only stipulation was that he and his wife were allowed to remain in the house until their death. . .</p><p>As soon as I found Maurice online, I have felt the oil portrait was possibly him. . .If so. . .isn't it interesting how he returned home? . . It would make a good story. . .And it's not the first strange happening in this 18th century home. . .We have a ghost cat, a small ghost child, and now someone who smells of perfume or scented powder popping in every now and then. . .But. . .more about that later. . .(grin).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bHu2dNVNUwzw-6tKqlQSTgawVNNwY5WnxYWcQPUS_esXhtfmvp7cny9VXSPVAKcd5Ckrw_7ApTIyAl25A7xqqNqJxzIij_JQ9pvcGEl_WzQOwESnO9acRA2DvRxtqOm5dGrghyphenhyphenK_TThtYLQRpGkTYDYgVk94pE47n7eJKhbZ9ltWcLVYnJEMACtgI08/s128/ip_dru128.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="128" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bHu2dNVNUwzw-6tKqlQSTgawVNNwY5WnxYWcQPUS_esXhtfmvp7cny9VXSPVAKcd5Ckrw_7ApTIyAl25A7xqqNqJxzIij_JQ9pvcGEl_WzQOwESnO9acRA2DvRxtqOm5dGrghyphenhyphenK_TThtYLQRpGkTYDYgVk94pE47n7eJKhbZ9ltWcLVYnJEMACtgI08/w200-h200/ip_dru128.png" width="200" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-57197250056182459692023-09-25T17:55:00.005-05:002023-10-14T15:43:01.179-05:00Timeline of Joseph Marie Simon Huberdeau<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_YcG9x8mFYsfl23jWRY6WuHT4a-R8VgE9KcFbkJQY3dqzdN5kh7yZYPQApl6G7yZn09BMlNiEubvQz8tb_Tuw8VTjYawrkyJv7suTn5piW9UlNhYCtwqpFI-rq0kSgovC_EoFdJ-_1Vz8sRmceaMb2lUbW5DQxSILNlB1aTsaYofFVKY_HHjOzYYGRgM/s407/New%20France%20fashion%201700-1750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="407" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_YcG9x8mFYsfl23jWRY6WuHT4a-R8VgE9KcFbkJQY3dqzdN5kh7yZYPQApl6G7yZn09BMlNiEubvQz8tb_Tuw8VTjYawrkyJv7suTn5piW9UlNhYCtwqpFI-rq0kSgovC_EoFdJ-_1Vz8sRmceaMb2lUbW5DQxSILNlB1aTsaYofFVKY_HHjOzYYGRgM/w640-h378/New%20France%20fashion%201700-1750.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p class="Normal"><span style="font-size: x-large;">“Like many of the French families, they vanished. All that remains, which carries on their name, is the House.” *</span></p>
<p class="Normal">I had never heard the name Huberdeau even once in the four years that I had lived in Ste. Genevieve. I thought I was at least aware of the majority of old Colonial French families that resided here, until
one day, as I took my morning walk around downtown, I finally stopped to read a sign on an historic stone house, Huberdeau House. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7vkehxC68Ogp1EGS17MLAnTibBuRLTZmp8lIdH8Nfc4e1w1wVnmI46RGDeH6KU1_Asz-XRf7oK2SWJn_36VVx999ScQIhjWxRA3nePIBLSIiadd1vJynGdQ3WcFwyb98RIyxJvdKfkrvCGxPbfreCSz01vbOyvQXwDIT_ltefaKY4uXuUMXUO09OdjQ/s800/Map_of_Montreal_1749%20800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7vkehxC68Ogp1EGS17MLAnTibBuRLTZmp8lIdH8Nfc4e1w1wVnmI46RGDeH6KU1_Asz-XRf7oK2SWJn_36VVx999ScQIhjWxRA3nePIBLSIiadd1vJynGdQ3WcFwyb98RIyxJvdKfkrvCGxPbfreCSz01vbOyvQXwDIT_ltefaKY4uXuUMXUO09OdjQ/s16000/Map_of_Montreal_1749%20800.jpg" /></a></div><p class="Normal"><br /></p><p class="Normal">Over the past year, I have made it my mission to find out about this mysterious Huberdeau family that no one seems to know anything about. In a few local histories, Simon and son Jean Baptiste are mentioned,
but my big break came while researching Canadian genealogies, specifically in Montreal, going back to the era of “Novelle” France. Gradually, I have been able to piece together a fairly large collection of information
about the family, tracing them back to France. The more I collected, the more discrepancies I noticed, which is not uncommon. My solution to this problem has always been to start a timeline, entering dates and short notes
of information in an attempt to verify each person’s history. Here I have the beginnings of a timeline on Simon Huberdeau, whom I am thus far convinced built the old stone house. Dates and information are subject to
change, many to be verified. Updates will be added as I discover more.</p><p class="Normal">Joseph Marie Simon Huberdeau was an enterprising, wealthy, and somewhat eccentric merchant in Ste. Genevieve, Upper Louisiana (now Missouri) during the second half of the 18<sup>th</sup> century. He was the
17<sup>th</sup> child of Jean Baptiste and Charlotte Huberdeau dit LaFrance of Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Novelle France). </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTz8M4f48KnKqp28p96tEFkCuG1SizR-t_dk2IQB1j-J-Fp1-iACvHPhZsJ_RpxoSqyZOuiCIzxskPcXrOXFg8twBjn9o3QQXBZcQQi6dszNr0bnA2cmHYQ47qYs-ZNqWAEwNDV1CO7BOhOp3NjDnXmHuWfeMzBIOT-VjaxR9GwbFA6XRz6bObr07z3SI/s800/Citadelle_de_Montreal%20800.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="213" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTz8M4f48KnKqp28p96tEFkCuG1SizR-t_dk2IQB1j-J-Fp1-iACvHPhZsJ_RpxoSqyZOuiCIzxskPcXrOXFg8twBjn9o3QQXBZcQQi6dszNr0bnA2cmHYQ47qYs-ZNqWAEwNDV1CO7BOhOp3NjDnXmHuWfeMzBIOT-VjaxR9GwbFA6XRz6bObr07z3SI/s16000/Citadelle_de_Montreal%20800.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Citadelle de Montreal</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="Normal">His father, Jean Baptiste, arrived in Canada and is first mentioned in 1716 when he was 19 years old.
He was residing in Montreal at “ L’Hotel Dieu de Quebec” where it was noted that he came from Paris, France. It is believed Jean Baptiste came to New France as a soldier. In 1722 at the time of his marriage, he was in
Monsieur Francois de Gann’s Company in Montreal. At that time, he was listed as a barber and master wigmaker. There he met and married Charlotte Gertrude Roulleau dit LaFleur at Notre-Dame de Montreal on 27 July 1722. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTii84fdzkvdGW3b4yG0QqehSbs3OELft5g6zwzt1y6kDSl9NEbET_3lKzxTu1AzwjbzTYY_XQBXd0Ddrkt6SCXD2QlCwQ4cVTqP4F1FxXYo6fewffiomJ3CTwXuNEPcqyoraITkI3xyTNAR5oZXgq8T4pvrbl-r8syaJlg0uw2e-0EY-8nJ7wh2nehM/s735/Notre%20Dame%20Basilica%20Montreal.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="735" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTii84fdzkvdGW3b4yG0QqehSbs3OELft5g6zwzt1y6kDSl9NEbET_3lKzxTu1AzwjbzTYY_XQBXd0Ddrkt6SCXD2QlCwQ4cVTqP4F1FxXYo6fewffiomJ3CTwXuNEPcqyoraITkI3xyTNAR5oZXgq8T4pvrbl-r8syaJlg0uw2e-0EY-8nJ7wh2nehM/w640-h484/Notre%20Dame%20Basilica%20Montreal.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal, Canada</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="Normal"><br /></p><p class="Normal">While Jean Baptiste and Charlotte remained in the area, at least four of their sons left. The oldest, Jean Baptiste Huberdeau, was the first to be employed as a voyageur for Paul and Pierre Leduc in 1743. He was sent to
the Illinois country, where he eventually made Kaskaskia his home base. Other brothers followed: Pierre Amable first settled in Kaskaskia, later in Ste. Genevieve, where he lived beside his brother Simon. Charles Toussaint set
down roots at Fort St. Jean Baptiste (Natchitoches). He may have initially been in the military there. Joseph Marie Simon is mentioned in Kaskaskia, Ste. Genevieve, the area of Natchitoches, Pointe Coupee Parish, and New
Orleans Parish. Eventually, he made Ste. Genevieve his home, while continuing the same trade routes. Both Simon and his brother Jean Baptiste became noted merchants up and down the Mississippi River and enjoyed long stays
in New Orleans.</p><p class="Normal"> </p><p class="tm6" style="text-align: center;">TIMELINE OF JOSEPH MARIE SIMON HUBERDEAU</p><p class="Normal">1744 Joseph Marie Simon Huberdeau dit LaFrance, was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, son of Jean Baptiste Huberdeau and Charlotte Roulleau, and great grandson of Louis and Therese Dauphin Huberdeau of
Paris, France. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKGSpnU7cWmrPYnkUK77LS1LrXHFy2agJARcpiaOxXJT2IFGN2fgnzaRbSXPXhVnKddxuKg7MgRYa6CRLt8oGQzbs05lfJ0N8lkGQvni_kLVXmLQ4dz0Vgi-Pqvki0dwHpP_jHHbOOKbz5OFHSZD_4cS1H0BSCaLSvMwNJ1k91XDTF2uLGIvAuR3nnUU/s494/kaskaskia%20long%20lots.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="494" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKGSpnU7cWmrPYnkUK77LS1LrXHFy2agJARcpiaOxXJT2IFGN2fgnzaRbSXPXhVnKddxuKg7MgRYa6CRLt8oGQzbs05lfJ0N8lkGQvni_kLVXmLQ4dz0Vgi-Pqvki0dwHpP_jHHbOOKbz5OFHSZD_4cS1H0BSCaLSvMwNJ1k91XDTF2uLGIvAuR3nnUU/w640-h604/kaskaskia%20long%20lots.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaskaskia Long Lots</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="Normal"><br /></p><p class="Normal">1759 16-year-old Simon in Kaskaskia, Illinois Country, along with brothers Jean Baptiste and Pierre Amable. They were listed in Montreal as voyageurs.</p><p class="Normal">1760s Simon began establishing himself as a merchant in Upper and Lower Louisiana, with frequent trips to the Natchitoches area, where his brother Toussaint had settled.</p><p class="Normal">1761 Brother Pierre Amable Huberdeau dit LaFrance married Marie Jeanne Barbier at Fort St. Jean Baptiste (Natchitoches) on 6<sup>th</sup> of April. Marie Jeanne’s parents were Etienne Barbier dit Marechal
and Louise Marguerite D’Herbanne of the same place.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEEA3haspusE_ekmSdS5rRvBiMbLtRJ8n6deevCmoYZW6C3NeNa-4uGuSlKA5n0FC8DCbo8C4FKCkOjzRyvpW9GKI7ul0BlCKGSPkcdEmWr4t2w1csNryP4rqLFTHsiDqZuV0sGKoQkWUslkLNs0XkZNQwUTX-2BB5vrZRG5M6X0oFUbHVV9zT17tejM/s670/fort_pt_coupee.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="670" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvEEA3haspusE_ekmSdS5rRvBiMbLtRJ8n6deevCmoYZW6C3NeNa-4uGuSlKA5n0FC8DCbo8C4FKCkOjzRyvpW9GKI7ul0BlCKGSPkcdEmWr4t2w1csNryP4rqLFTHsiDqZuV0sGKoQkWUslkLNs0XkZNQwUTX-2BB5vrZRG5M6X0oFUbHVV9zT17tejM/w640-h198/fort_pt_coupee.png" width="640" /></a></div><p class="Normal">1762 Simon married Marie Louise Pelagie Gautier dit Lafleur at Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. The Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church records the marriage of Simon Huberdeau and Pelagie Gautier on 24
August 1762. Pelagie was the daughter of Rene Gautier dit Lafleur of Normandy, France, who came to Louisiana as a soldier and an interpreter for Fort St. Jean Baptiste (Natchitoches). He arrived in 1719 on the “La Marie.”
Pelagie’s mother was Jeanne Marie Laurent, born in New Orleans, the daughter of Pierre Francois Laurent and Marie Elisabeth Walenne. After Rene died, Pelagie’s widowed mother Jeanne had married Charles Toussaint Huberdeau
dit LaFrance, Simon’s brother. </p><p class="Normal">Simon took his new bride back to Ste. Genevieve in Upper Louisiana.</p><p class="Normal">1764 First child born in Ste. Genevieve, Jeanne Pelagie Huberdeau, on 1 June. Baptised 9 June 1764 at the Parish of St. Joachim. Her godparents were Toussaint Huberdeau, brother of Simon, and Jeanne Laurent,
mother of Palegie and wife of Toussaint, who were noted as living at Fort Chartres (Illinois) at the time. </p><p class="Normal">1765 Simon bought and sold real estate in Pointe Coupee, Louisiana. 3 arpents of land bought from Bertrand Guicanduc and sold 3 1/2 arpents to LeDoux.</p><p class="Normal">1766 Birth of daughter Marie Huberdeau, 5 July, Ste. Genevieve.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibloo0YTqs4h33SQ44e6pGNVWEZcEGzkBzB0LRpMzWcLwHf04Q04TFvtN6akDw3kMppZ5MWKliFzdb6DVhGPoxy-71DOIXUmJP7Qu9GuMAx3YXjvct6iXTRhzql13JZpA5NeC-7k0oEaZll33rGq9A4bEmjpYreUNpabxWTLNr9RE0i_BgBMxa7f5aGjo/s600/2585fefc3034d772deaae28bd9e9f192.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="600" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibloo0YTqs4h33SQ44e6pGNVWEZcEGzkBzB0LRpMzWcLwHf04Q04TFvtN6akDw3kMppZ5MWKliFzdb6DVhGPoxy-71DOIXUmJP7Qu9GuMAx3YXjvct6iXTRhzql13JZpA5NeC-7k0oEaZll33rGq9A4bEmjpYreUNpabxWTLNr9RE0i_BgBMxa7f5aGjo/w640-h466/2585fefc3034d772deaae28bd9e9f192.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="Normal"><br /></p><p class="Normal">1766 Joined the Ste. Genevieve militia under Captain Francois Valle and Commandant Philippe de Rochebave.</p><p class="Normal">1768 Brother Pierre Amable Huberdeau dit LaFrance “died in the woods” on 4<sup>th</sup> of May, close to Ste. Genevieve.</p><p class="Normal">1769 Birth of daughter Pelagie Huberdeau 1 January in Ste. Genevieve. Baptised 4 January 1769. She died 7 September 1769, also in Ste. Genevieve. </p><p class="Normal">1769 Simon made a contract with Gerard Langlois for the construction of a dwelling on the Grand Champ, which specified, among other things, glazed windows.</p><p class="Normal">1770 Simon and Jean Baptiste Huberdeau petitioned Captain Valle of the militia on May 13 for an inventory to be taken of Pierre Amable Huberdeau’s estate and the items be sold. Pierre’s wife
was diposing of the property for herself and taking her daughter’s inheritance. She also had made plans to move back to Natchitoches with her holdings. The request was granted. Simon became the surrogate trustee of Pierre’s
daughter. The inventory amounted to 5585 livres, and an auction was held. The estate was closed in June of that year. </p><p class="Normal">1770 Birth of son Simon Huberdeau on 24 July in Ste. Genevieve. </p><p class="Normal">1771 Much litigation by Simon in this year. Examples: Simon Huberdeau vs. Beauview, vs. LaChance, vs. Lafont, vs. Gerard Langlois, vs. John Marie Pepin. </p><p class="Normal">1772 Contract of 1769 for the construction of a dwelling on the Grand Champ was cancelled by mutual consent.</p><p class="Normal">1772 Sale of a house and land to Pierre Baron.</p><p class="Normal">1772 Bill of Sale for land. </p><p class="Normal">1778 Land Deed to Andre Deguire.</p><p class="Normal">1778 Land Deed to Henri Peyroux.</p><p class="Normal">1773 Wife Pelagie died on 18<sup>th</sup> February in Ste. Genevieve and was buried there.</p><p class="Normal">1773 British Commander at Fort Gage (Kaskaskia) complained of Huberdeau, a merchant from Ste. Genevieve, intruding on British trade on the east side of the Mississippi River and cutting prices in trade with
the Indians. Pedro Piernas, Lt. Governor of Upper Louisiana, exonerated Simon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDXsiBYA6fE9RalN3OlZ1sAvEaSfnsE9o7vC2bg4Xt2U-Su56Iepr7stFMjozEITUJbXsKzcZ_1RkVUwx6V_4fo3IHJOBJFP_zsYvcoE-RW8TfA7Z1xSW-Z_Sb1C0RU1GUD69XBFVLMVv4IFzquLfRZkFaJtcTtOWTLVFNus3VoJZIPvfkW3nEtQZ-Aw/s800/new_orleans_1763%20(1)800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="800" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDXsiBYA6fE9RalN3OlZ1sAvEaSfnsE9o7vC2bg4Xt2U-Su56Iepr7stFMjozEITUJbXsKzcZ_1RkVUwx6V_4fo3IHJOBJFP_zsYvcoE-RW8TfA7Z1xSW-Z_Sb1C0RU1GUD69XBFVLMVv4IFzquLfRZkFaJtcTtOWTLVFNus3VoJZIPvfkW3nEtQZ-Aw/w640-h556/new_orleans_1763%20(1)800.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p class="Normal"><br /></p><p class="Normal">1775 Simon married Genevieve Panquerne on 30<sup>th</sup> April in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was born in the same city 13 September 1756. Genevieve was the daughter of Abraham (Baumgartner) Panquerne
(1710-1764) and Marie Angelique “Ann” Barbier (1725 Natchez, MS-1803). Marie Angelique Barbier was the daughter of Jean Pierre (1691 Auvergne, France) and Anne Marie Duering Barbier (1699 France-1754). Jean Pierre
arrived in Louisiana in 1720. I have found research that indicates Jean Pierre Barbier to be one of the founders of New Orleans. More research needed. Jean Pierre may have been killed in the Massacre of Fort Rosalie in 1729.</p><p class="Normal">Abraham was a soldier in the Karrar Regiment of the Swiss Guards. The first of several groups arrived in Louisiana in 1727. They stood guard within the forts, performed other military duties, and contributed
to the construction force. Some helped build New Orleans. It is unknown exactly when Abraham arrived, but he married Ann 4 May 1745 at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Louisiana Territory. Ann was born in Natchez, Mississippi.
Abraham and Ann lived in New Orleans, where Abraham was stationed, at the time their children were born. </p><p class="Normal">(Note: The name Paquerne was given Abraham by the French. When researching Abraham’s lineage, though, Baumgartner should be used. For Ann’s lineage, Panquerne is mostly used. Some documents for
Genevieve list her as Poncheron.) </p><p class="Normal">1777 Daughter Genevieve born October 26 in Ste. Genevieve. She died 10 November 1777. </p><p class="Normal">1779 Roster of “du Poste de Ste. Genevieve” dated 29 November 1779, has the name of corporal Simon Huberdeau, a native of Canada and a merchant.</p><p class="Normal">1779 Simon sold his house and land in Ste. Genevieve to Nicholas Thibault.</p><p class="Normal">1780 Records document volumes of shipments of various food stuffs from Ste. Genevieve to St. Louis during the early 1780s. Francois Valle, Louis Bolduc, Jean Datchurut, Simon Hubardeau, Louis Lalumandiere,
and Rene Rapicault were the merchants, habitants, and voyageurs most heavily engaged in this trade. (Ekburg) Simon’s primary business was as a grain commission merchant.</p><p class="Normal">1780 Daughter Euphrosine born in Ste. Genevieve 3 July.</p><p class="Normal">1781 Brother Jean Baptiste Huberdeau dit LaFrance died on 24<sup>th</sup> of June in Vincennes but was living in and buried in Ste. Genevieve.</p><p class="Normal">1782 Son Jean Baptiste Huberdeau born in Ste. Genevieve on 7 November.</p><p class="Normal">1785 Daughter Jeanne Pelagie married Jean Trope Ricard on 13<sup>th</sup> of August in Ste. Genevieve. Ricard was a native of St. Tropez, France. They owned property between Main and Second Street.</p><p class="Normal">1786 Simon jailed a few days for making an obscene gesture during the passing of the Host at Mass, ordered by Commandant Antonio de Oro, a devout Spanish Catholic.</p><p class="Normal">1787 Simon’s brother Francois Louis travelled from Canada to Ste. Genevieve to obtain his share of their brother’s (Jean Baptiste Huberdeau) estate. He petitioned Henri Peyroux on the matter
4 December 1787. He was in Ste. Genevieve and godfather to his grandniece Eugenie Ricard on 30 March 1800. Simon had retained the money for Francoise earlier but Francois had given authority to Augustin Dubuc to receive the
payment which Dubuc had done but failed to send the money to Francois. At one point Francois sued Simon for the money but Simon was not held accountable. In May 1789, Francois traveled to Cahokia and filed a suit against the
estate of Augustin Dubuc. Francois spent time in Ste. Genevieve until he died there in 1804.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaUbwCVQnmRjgnen_I2a70dq6W2p_Peg7pJ6Jfudh2vLQEQmr9EPjGR7eqDMe7D1YyuceRV8-0rHfC1mkEByqPwSvU8byh-1BA7WM0isBeGN6TYvQIaCDH1P1uBBJxJ5IAlPgowVeE9SDKGcUmtiKMFvpupGn_R0uKSLA2txJDt48BZQWCchkkVKMW1ew/s747/28-102-N-4th-St-S%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="709" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaUbwCVQnmRjgnen_I2a70dq6W2p_Peg7pJ6Jfudh2vLQEQmr9EPjGR7eqDMe7D1YyuceRV8-0rHfC1mkEByqPwSvU8byh-1BA7WM0isBeGN6TYvQIaCDH1P1uBBJxJ5IAlPgowVeE9SDKGcUmtiKMFvpupGn_R0uKSLA2txJDt48BZQWCchkkVKMW1ew/w608-h640/28-102-N-4th-St-S%20(2).jpg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><p class="Normal">1789 Possibly the year Simon had the stone house built on the corner of present day 4<sup>th</sup> and Jefferson Streets in Ste. Genevieve. Block 20 (old map). </p><p class="Normal">1789 Filed a lawsuit against Jean Baptiste Bequet over a violent argument on the “Grand Chemin.”</p><p class="Normal">1790 Block 20, early plat of Ste. Genevieve, confirmed Simon Huberdeau as owner. Early 1800s plat lists son Jean Baptiste Huberdeau as the owner of the same 2 x 2 arpens of land. </p><p class="Normal">1794 Simon, along with Bolduc and Pratte, was given the trade with the Mahas, an Indian Tribe, considered worth 20 thousand livres of a total of 175 thousand livres. </p><p class="Normal">1795 Daughter Marie married Guillaume Antoine Francois Girouard in Ste. Genevieve. Girouard was originally from Normandy, France. He owned an inn and a tavern in Ste. Genevieve, which was the first public
inn in the town. In 1800, Girouard petitioned and received permission to establish a billiard parlour. He was considered a shrewd businessman and became quite wealthy. He died in 1805.</p><p class="Normal"> 1799 Will of Joseph Marie Simon Huberdeau drawn up and witnessed on the 5<sup>th</sup> of December, signed Simon Huberdeaux. Cover of document date is 1798. At least one historian states that this probably
was an update from his will of 1789. In the 1799 will, Simon leaves his home and all buildings and property to his wife, Genevieve, for her lifetime. Upon her death, their son Jean Baptiste inherited the house and property. </p><p class="Normal">1800 Reaffirmation of Simon’s 1799 Will.</p><p class="Normal">1803 Simon died 17 March in Ste. Genevieve and buried the same day. Cause unknown. He was 60 years old, as recorded in the St. Joachim Catholic Church (Ste. Genevieve) records. </p><p class="Normal">1804 Brother Francois Louis Huberdeau died prior to 31 May 1804 in Ste. Genevieve. His son Louis married Marie Benard dit Michon on that day in Ste. Genevieve, according to church records that also stated
Francois was no longer living. </p><p class="Normal">1811 On February 11, Simon’s widow Genevieve married Jean Baptiste St. Gemme-Beauvais, formerly of Kaskaskia. He was the son of “the richest man in the Illinois Country,” Jean Baptiste
St. Gemme-Beauvais and Marie Louise Lacroix. </p><p class="Normal"> </p><p class="Normal">SOURCES:</p><p class="Normal">Ancestry.com </p><p class="Normal">Burial Records, Catholic Church in Kaskaskia</p><p class="Normal"><em>Colonial Ste. Genevieve </em>by Carl J. Ekberg, PHD</p><p class="Normal">Contract between Simon Huberdeau and Gerard Langlois for Building House, 29 November 1769; Cancellation of Contract 4 June 1772.</p><p class="Normal">Diocese fo Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records 1770-1803</p><p class="Normal"><em>The District of Ste. Genevieve 1725-1980</em> by Lucille Basler</p><p class="Normal">Estate #124, Meziere (Pierre Amable) Huberdeau, 13 March 1770, Ste. Genevieve Papers, Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis, Mo. </p><p class="Normal">*Fairplay, Ste. Genevieve News, 21 March 1969 </p><p class="Normal"><em>First Families of Louisiana </em>by Glenn R. Conrad </p><p class="Normal">Geneanet.org</p><p class="Normal"><em>The Huberdeau Saga</em> by John Huberdeau, 1989 Canada</p><p class="Normal"><em>Simon Huberdeau </em>from FamilySearch.org, Conrad Pelikan</p><p class="Normal"><em>The Spanish Regime in Missouri: A Collection of Papers and Documents Relative to Upper Louisiana</em> </p><p class="Normal"><em>Ste. Genevieve, The Story of Missouri’s Oldest Settlement</em> by Francis J. Yealy, The Bicentinneal History Committee, Ste. Genevieve, Mo 1935</p><p class="Normal">St. Joachim Church Records, Ste. Genevieve 1759-1993</p><p class="Normal">Marriage Contract, Simon Huberdeau and Pelagie Gautier, 20 August 1762, Louisiana Historical Quarterly, January 1941</p><p class="Normal"><em>Quebec Genealogy Dictionary of Canadian Families, 1608-1890, The Tangay Collection</em></p><p class="Normal">WikiTree.com</p><p class="Normal">Will of Simon Huberdeau, 5 December 1799, 1800</p><p class="Normal">St. Joachim Church Records, Ste. Genevieve 1759-1993</p><p class="Normal">
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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij60u0BrgH1s659z9PCVN1CeRocvF571iBECmJqj-Ymu-LrnxnXGmsY4cW13g1ecD44_6EQdOFEdas-kHdMy2rrxO4AD133fu6Bp3h4JK3ghIIXtYsI0hoXOLUKsNJOddcXU9MWRyEkdxRMJbdsakCVK7CtCC7BWC6y1CeUdFK-0w-3VOerctWYIOJOMA/s800/IMG_9840%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij60u0BrgH1s659z9PCVN1CeRocvF571iBECmJqj-Ymu-LrnxnXGmsY4cW13g1ecD44_6EQdOFEdas-kHdMy2rrxO4AD133fu6Bp3h4JK3ghIIXtYsI0hoXOLUKsNJOddcXU9MWRyEkdxRMJbdsakCVK7CtCC7BWC6y1CeUdFK-0w-3VOerctWYIOJOMA/s16000/IMG_9840%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><br /> I couldn't be happier that fine lead crystal is coming back into vogue. . .While my mother loved silver (and all the polishing that goes with it). . .it's the "sparkle of diamonds" crystal for me. . .<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-Ile0wAAKGIKO-ksdFmqXbTewo_9pATplIZbAUKsyJ80Z26ms4yqpEsEV-B52WcemsksGk5cjj6MxD59VIxfUWrTzZM1UYBi9K7cJiJER0LdKy1WRBaC-5rP4ybyOyM3GJ-IQsavzVydIBpUi9kPD1pYu8jfIVUalxE6CbtaC8IiHsCjDONQ96Tmy5c/s800/IMG_9838%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-Ile0wAAKGIKO-ksdFmqXbTewo_9pATplIZbAUKsyJ80Z26ms4yqpEsEV-B52WcemsksGk5cjj6MxD59VIxfUWrTzZM1UYBi9K7cJiJER0LdKy1WRBaC-5rP4ybyOyM3GJ-IQsavzVydIBpUi9kPD1pYu8jfIVUalxE6CbtaC8IiHsCjDONQ96Tmy5c/s16000/IMG_9838%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>I have just begun unwrapping some of the heritage pieces I own. . .Little by little and each time I return to the farm, I bring back with me those things that warm my heart. . .This last time, not only did I bring back treasures from my aunts, mom, and grandmothers. . .I had managed to get my favorite 19th century Queen Anne chairs from Scotland in the van, too. . .With the English tea table of the same era, they are the perfect size for the dining room. . .not so large that a person feels cramped. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCG3LV-iyQYXZ57o40OMhp45aKRuhpiXkSKdDs9X2O4AVPJZ_Jdp8rR9efGzAegO7R4Y3DdY2Jx_Xy9Q01043xhlpW_5E0Cj78RYoMujTIpWXFKGDf4P4mb6wZf8Qnizav0BFqM4IybWeTXv-DvDw9qyoPZsRfgseNkUUKva93l_uwoo-A9rg4_FjmZw/s800/IMG_2043-800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCG3LV-iyQYXZ57o40OMhp45aKRuhpiXkSKdDs9X2O4AVPJZ_Jdp8rR9efGzAegO7R4Y3DdY2Jx_Xy9Q01043xhlpW_5E0Cj78RYoMujTIpWXFKGDf4P4mb6wZf8Qnizav0BFqM4IybWeTXv-DvDw9qyoPZsRfgseNkUUKva93l_uwoo-A9rg4_FjmZw/s16000/IMG_2043-800.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I will be utilizing lead crystal pieces over the entire house. . .It's not just for the dining room and kitchen. . .There will be pieces in the living room, bedrooms, and maybe even the bath. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc8GhT0hlsmqKdIRvfIJxVJpDcWFi4gl44KYMN8VsaY4O_vWzaR1SQumoy1MsRI9NRe6Y7u_dNkrvy8O7YfQiwuC_hPEpMtYMVRya_EWa3ezX_ldxURrbytdJ-S-u9ef1vQsoP0kC9APcD8vsOxNiAYr-HLg3KUPSwDua7Ib-rfrL7cokJU2iCLGZIWQ/s800/IMG_9844%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc8GhT0hlsmqKdIRvfIJxVJpDcWFi4gl44KYMN8VsaY4O_vWzaR1SQumoy1MsRI9NRe6Y7u_dNkrvy8O7YfQiwuC_hPEpMtYMVRya_EWa3ezX_ldxURrbytdJ-S-u9ef1vQsoP0kC9APcD8vsOxNiAYr-HLg3KUPSwDua7Ib-rfrL7cokJU2iCLGZIWQ/s16000/IMG_9844%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are so many gorgeous ones now, I have spent weeks looking. . .thinking. . .planning. . .and I still can't tell you which one I will choose. . .I need to order soon, though. . .The one that is the front runner today has to be custom made. . .I'd like it here by Christmas. . .</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipniZyVQ71Bx42yw9frhLT-hwTPFwR2YUyjzA-9AREA1PW3TV9jP9LUAPX_M2-MWAxaVcX0RUn-PhYLQrgOuOL_oNxAS6VPMZIn-7MRp0YI-u7GjhwA7j-GvLgybUr7vSNqExMDmnfbo7k8BTrVAAlnzAonlv87Jq-_aw8beupkeIWPbZ9k7mwcum6s5k/s800/IMG_2086%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="513" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipniZyVQ71Bx42yw9frhLT-hwTPFwR2YUyjzA-9AREA1PW3TV9jP9LUAPX_M2-MWAxaVcX0RUn-PhYLQrgOuOL_oNxAS6VPMZIn-7MRp0YI-u7GjhwA7j-GvLgybUr7vSNqExMDmnfbo7k8BTrVAAlnzAonlv87Jq-_aw8beupkeIWPbZ9k7mwcum6s5k/w256-h400/IMG_2086%20(2).JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="787" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl0LhIxN0s-5_tlD4i-Sttwp3mAPP0M3kxVn_gqymD9F0hQQTN9TVUMhnmkOsmmk1Kuci-isEmlvZwTdzvNTMyDCycM0gl0BXkkZ8d1SzX0ZWfykqHFukzRgiKWSPBlqQ4Az1ayBDwq-lnuBL2BKFlzO8mLt_CTHaaGBmF-0Kndll97Wb10MekYqyXU0/w394-h400/IMG_9849%20(2).JPG" width="394" /></a></div><p>And so it goes. . .decisions. . .decisions. . .but having fun with it. . .Can you guess which style I'll choose? . .Maybe one of these three? . . Or not. . .Only a little more time will tell. . .</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSXLTKoE0txeFByim56NuRlnFLyL3Qa6ETdWIs3lQZM20TUnQstHjL2dVfd2MKspXuZxZ0Sz4ChnW6j76ZTG_ImUyDF_DnadzzNq9c8lXpa-ZISMwF2gRSp2I813Y4Yx1z59qF796xe6xH6voNsMrqK0V0Xosa8Zzs8I7-J1LSt6uDrvAYXQfL_xgD6nA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="640" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSXLTKoE0txeFByim56NuRlnFLyL3Qa6ETdWIs3lQZM20TUnQstHjL2dVfd2MKspXuZxZ0Sz4ChnW6j76ZTG_ImUyDF_DnadzzNq9c8lXpa-ZISMwF2gRSp2I813Y4Yx1z59qF796xe6xH6voNsMrqK0V0Xosa8Zzs8I7-J1LSt6uDrvAYXQfL_xgD6nA=w640-h424" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-31193713497074579402023-09-17T12:49:00.001-05:002023-09-17T12:49:55.366-05:00A Friend From The Past: Bill Barker As Thomas Jefferson<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePhBLUV42OTCq00a8oO741BP6mpmVV3iERuhqoN7eO_J3YbDGjLRGjZWDKKSyCkgNmkUhcwSo-ManudFAC2yIK9NcjABo4gBREfJm4uc-G6ioClQXXzaZBj5Hc1qw7BVCtB5KCEQbUA1HrpKH1YAebSDXr4-451q-RN95wD53BFbLJbE1_KyJqIuevHc/s504/Bill%20Barker%20as%20Thomas%20Jefferson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePhBLUV42OTCq00a8oO741BP6mpmVV3iERuhqoN7eO_J3YbDGjLRGjZWDKKSyCkgNmkUhcwSo-ManudFAC2yIK9NcjABo4gBREfJm4uc-G6ioClQXXzaZBj5Hc1qw7BVCtB5KCEQbUA1HrpKH1YAebSDXr4-451q-RN95wD53BFbLJbE1_KyJqIuevHc/s16000/Bill%20Barker%20as%20Thomas%20Jefferson.jpg" /></a></div> <p>Why should Ste. Genevieve be interested in Thomas Jefferson? Well, if you'll remember your history, it was Thomas Jefferson who purchased all of Louisiana from the French in 1803 and Colonial France became a vast part of the United States. . .I can't say that I knew much more about Jefferson than that and the fact that he had a hand in the Declaration of Independence. . .not until I started visiting and later working at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. . .It was there that Thomas Jefferson came alive for me.</p><p>If you have never seen Bill Barker interpreting this historic figure, you have missed a treat. . .Not only does he favor the Founding Father in looks, but Bill IS Thomas Jefferson. </p><p>John first met Bill at Colonial Williamsburg many years before when he was attempting to become an interpreter himself at CW. . .Bill encouraged him to try out for the honor of interpreting Patrick Henry and gave him quite a few pointers. . .It was John's first attempt, and one he did quite well. . .He came in second out of many others who auditioned. . .Through the years, Bill was always encouraging John to do more and more. . .Because of that encouragement, John went on to become an interpreter at the Greenhow Store, a colonial auctioneer, nightly storyteller, reenactor for the British occupation, all for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. . .Watching Bill always in the first person of Thomas Jefferson, John took up some of the same habits. . .He, too, enjoyed first person roles that added so much more entertainment for the crowd. . .It wasn't beyond him to throw the "loo water" out the window of the Greenhow (actually weak tea), while chastising a carriage driver to move his horses away from the window. . .They were causing flies to swarm inside the Greenhow. . .Or the day a five year old asked John how old he was, to which John quickly replied over his glasses, "250 years, son." The child was speechless. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkgjo0YsMAbhvo5obHSvWnN58ytTDLekW9_bvqpPobBJR6TaxKI1xvqDTK05YteaoIVspKZi06whgL-TH1dM6KAW6TfoUk_Tre-pec2mDQ-pgr3niJMAI3SS9qymhzoNcaVfOitfYI314LvqZpzWfLdI7TXL0rombY09goA5mbAauU-c22iFJJVLwGF4/s549/cwjohn2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkgjo0YsMAbhvo5obHSvWnN58ytTDLekW9_bvqpPobBJR6TaxKI1xvqDTK05YteaoIVspKZi06whgL-TH1dM6KAW6TfoUk_Tre-pec2mDQ-pgr3niJMAI3SS9qymhzoNcaVfOitfYI314LvqZpzWfLdI7TXL0rombY09goA5mbAauU-c22iFJJVLwGF4/s16000/cwjohn2.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR7vw5wOcgyZw8kCLmTh-6vTI_BQe-A74dQPgULgDrJWlPjoGSp8MGnrq6aX1k2h_aZFHHfmn4ZSAn-ftcRZS_Z7iOvtH5auSaiIDzfvYw7Kpsa0_C4AJ0lsMv2BtXFmFy2esR2JiX8EL8x8KuYg_-UiDYfCVzKuZLyCwLzHrzX8XlpfQgnH2MSSxa9lc/s549/cwjohn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="411" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR7vw5wOcgyZw8kCLmTh-6vTI_BQe-A74dQPgULgDrJWlPjoGSp8MGnrq6aX1k2h_aZFHHfmn4ZSAn-ftcRZS_Z7iOvtH5auSaiIDzfvYw7Kpsa0_C4AJ0lsMv2BtXFmFy2esR2JiX8EL8x8KuYg_-UiDYfCVzKuZLyCwLzHrzX8XlpfQgnH2MSSxa9lc/w300-h400/cwjohn.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>John was often seen in CW's PBS electronic classroom programs, one of which was entitled "Ready Money." He also appeared in the BBC film "Soldiers At Arms" and other BBC projects. He had the opportunity to appear in several movies, parts of which were filmed locally in the Williamsburg area. . ."Cold Mountain", "Gods and Generals", "The New World". . .Each time that John took these leaps in his career, Bill was forever encouraging him on. . .It is not often that a talented, well-known actor will take the time to help others in their pursuit of a career. . .Bill did. . .and John to this day is forever grateful. . .for the encouragement, the fine example he set, and the friendship so willingly given. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8n9w-So8oFub3EBSYfaail3lk9GzLiKGCFLdTruwkJQiRYrIwVZ4x_HxhwqBdQZeWaBNec_s3ZnAcvdrIxyAWjA1yiSRCybHxwPULue1dUm5BPeKJMPrlDVNSOMduxa4g-ZdpTdl679_kwKuIkcX2S1mw1DO3XGylDflMvcKSHaRCtHsuWas5qpUoc4/s726/john.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="726" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8n9w-So8oFub3EBSYfaail3lk9GzLiKGCFLdTruwkJQiRYrIwVZ4x_HxhwqBdQZeWaBNec_s3ZnAcvdrIxyAWjA1yiSRCybHxwPULue1dUm5BPeKJMPrlDVNSOMduxa4g-ZdpTdl679_kwKuIkcX2S1mw1DO3XGylDflMvcKSHaRCtHsuWas5qpUoc4/s16000/john.jpg" /></a></div><p>John and I left Colonial Williamsburg in 2005. . .but each time we returned for a visit, we made it a point to catch up with "Mr. Jefferson". . .For 26 years, Jefferson was the most popular of all the Founding Fathers interpreted at CW. . .Along with devouring everything written about the man, Bill's constant research made the historic character of Thomas Jefferson do nothing less than come to life.</p><p>But. . .as with all of us. . .we age. . .<span> grow</span> older. . .When Bill retired from his role at Colonial Williamsburg, after introducing and assisting a younger version of himself to take on the character of Thomas Jefferson, we all were very sad to hear the news. . .Those were huge shoes to fill, for there surely could never be a greater interpretation of the 3rd United States President. . .Was Bill's Thomas Jefferson over?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Sfi7MhuFd2iRfb2xlJ-3Nb1zo47awhMRaf8oyOdKocHl2jl1mX2sYciymp2GBeVl2zs3dtdj1wGFg5sCjuiah82kqh6rU0mbXZfYbwYchK4Fv9ZOpKRMmZfGcBwaVgUjrtq1XAF5IN2gaISaaaoXQa9wo982IScOTJUd8lVB3oUxjIXykUjp2Cg7lWc/s745/Bill%20Barker%20as%20Thomas%20Jefferson%20II.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="745" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Sfi7MhuFd2iRfb2xlJ-3Nb1zo47awhMRaf8oyOdKocHl2jl1mX2sYciymp2GBeVl2zs3dtdj1wGFg5sCjuiah82kqh6rU0mbXZfYbwYchK4Fv9ZOpKRMmZfGcBwaVgUjrtq1XAF5IN2gaISaaaoXQa9wo982IScOTJUd8lVB3oUxjIXykUjp2Cg7lWc/s16000/Bill%20Barker%20as%20Thomas%20Jefferson%20II.JPEG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson-From: Monticello.org</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>Then in 2019, news arrived from Jefferson's Monticello home in Virginia. . ."Veteran historical actor-interpreter, Bill Barker is widely recognized as the nation's foremost interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. Now, after portraying Thomas Jefferson at Colonial Williamsburg for the last 26 years, Barker will join the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello starting on June 14.</p><p>Portraying Thomas Jefferson-in all his genius and complexity-is a daunting challenge, yet Bill Barker has succeeded where some of Hollywood's finest have failed," said Monticello President Leslie Greene Bowman. "Bill's knowledge, experience, and passion for his subject are unparalleled. We are proud that he will bring Thomas Jefferson home to enliven and deepen the experience of our visitors with Jefferson's immense contributions to the new nation. . ."</p><p>So Bill is still wowing the crowds. . .teaching history to the many. . .and enjoying his so-called retirement. . .as well as being a continuing inspiration to us both. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">WELL DONE, BILL. . .I mean, PRESIDENT JEFFERSON. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">Visit: <a href="https://www.monticello.org/" target="_blank">MONTICELLO.ORG</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JK_AWSAh60EUIvZEtDL9oDvBT2ElowvqwCz-ONBj2iSOc0ZESgCPH5H6AFKK8s7pJZ2PGN60bX19MouFsluXtopl2rbQNIWuBmx-YwqmaaOiB5xfuqEJ3rK-dkEzuISf_XiLxeTK693_zTYBC1ey_y8TPlK9uNXiQkpBg_XvMSLz-w0u068fP93HoMA/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9JK_AWSAh60EUIvZEtDL9oDvBT2ElowvqwCz-ONBj2iSOc0ZESgCPH5H6AFKK8s7pJZ2PGN60bX19MouFsluXtopl2rbQNIWuBmx-YwqmaaOiB5xfuqEJ3rK-dkEzuISf_XiLxeTK693_zTYBC1ey_y8TPlK9uNXiQkpBg_XvMSLz-w0u068fP93HoMA/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-36032374107931633222023-08-14T09:31:00.003-05:002023-08-14T09:31:31.714-05:00A Town of 20th Century Kit Homes. . .or Not?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmsGO5cdnp76hwvQjIZmMmXHQM0u-tA8BjZIBI8i6vha1YQGnXB6o33_LR5Aq2lhCXrYOiMZOKdrcKbkzlhnYaNjL8yHa50hAtmy66L-Oc6_ONxULabAXAWh_xbyGZKg5Mz-VC-lxqHl21219har9JQKBv2X3YdgGyNNVDXbezODiCx_DrWsJZ8jFOiU/s800/IMG_9616%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmsGO5cdnp76hwvQjIZmMmXHQM0u-tA8BjZIBI8i6vha1YQGnXB6o33_LR5Aq2lhCXrYOiMZOKdrcKbkzlhnYaNjL8yHa50hAtmy66L-Oc6_ONxULabAXAWh_xbyGZKg5Mz-VC-lxqHl21219har9JQKBv2X3YdgGyNNVDXbezODiCx_DrWsJZ8jFOiU/s16000/IMG_9616%20(2).JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p>This is a question I have had ever since discovering Ste. Genevieve and its town of older homes. . .Of course there are historic ones of which many have been documented. . .but what about the 20th century homes? </p><p>I have noted so many that could be a kit home from the 1900s-about 1940s. . .Sears, Montgomery Wards, Aladdin Homes, and many others offered complete kits. . .all materials and blueprints. . .by just ordering them from a catalog. . .I just recently learned that my grandparent's first home was the Sears Starlight bungalow. . .</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPOkbo8eLwII2I6EwKIzct8kCrGLg5RgI1CWJYRCP9Z0QR4vubUhmH_O4RvECq1heljCdMuGI-FSe6OuLDTcmP-S9pOrWhahgKEuJ3o-3IOktT2f647ET9OlcAugVScP2T5YtP3C9wSTAlKJNc6M6YKzgQQiGH0EdkPLUT_gv0q2UzlGl-20dTDduMmM/s800/IMG_9618%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPOkbo8eLwII2I6EwKIzct8kCrGLg5RgI1CWJYRCP9Z0QR4vubUhmH_O4RvECq1heljCdMuGI-FSe6OuLDTcmP-S9pOrWhahgKEuJ3o-3IOktT2f647ET9OlcAugVScP2T5YtP3C9wSTAlKJNc6M6YKzgQQiGH0EdkPLUT_gv0q2UzlGl-20dTDduMmM/s16000/IMG_9618%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>Most of the kit homes came from Illinois, which is right across the river from Ste. Genevieve. . .It would stand to reason that many were railroaded here. . .</p><p>Now I have even more reason to find the information. . .I write for Country Rustic magazine and my spring article will be about those early kit homes. . .</p><p>If you know of one or several, would you go to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082215312635" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> page and comment below the house photo there? Not in a message. . .just make a comment. . .</p><p>It would certainly help me a lot. . .and keep me from making any mistakes. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">Let me THANK YOU ahead of time. . .and know it will be greatly appreciated!!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmtEkpT711fyiGjMq5WW-01kTrvUY_MpBHIOSgXCLBvYXI8TM_djfCWeurWPDbCAQZ4ijSJbwrcIiJDJ7Rt4-z94wOrSTxWOjmM1KIUwHDN4_1wWQ4Jfi4eV56bGrt3YbRgQswqrmZ05iR4XqfMUn5wvii9OSNNyt8uRwmR20S4uAoBau-8WLPdeghEk/s800/IMG_9607%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmtEkpT711fyiGjMq5WW-01kTrvUY_MpBHIOSgXCLBvYXI8TM_djfCWeurWPDbCAQZ4ijSJbwrcIiJDJ7Rt4-z94wOrSTxWOjmM1KIUwHDN4_1wWQ4Jfi4eV56bGrt3YbRgQswqrmZ05iR4XqfMUn5wvii9OSNNyt8uRwmR20S4uAoBau-8WLPdeghEk/s16000/IMG_9607%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082215312635" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FACEBOOK</span></a><br /></p>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-76779656054701760862023-07-26T07:19:00.002-05:002023-07-26T07:19:51.636-05:00Moving Right Along With Renovations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WAqyMKEq3MTyyDFEIs5_kaFZgXb7dtbkjsfVoUEiaRZFmJTbhXZRqsI_hTUQl8GWb9vnUwFBK3rUAMNvxUAKnZx2upT-oJenSjGVSXa8e4jdKGJfzM5rciMHLrsWfISqDJJOCirA4Ef_FaYYHztlwrjihVEf6ztAQRk1x8z5mLCB_JuO7FpcyNObExw/s900/IMG_4272.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WAqyMKEq3MTyyDFEIs5_kaFZgXb7dtbkjsfVoUEiaRZFmJTbhXZRqsI_hTUQl8GWb9vnUwFBK3rUAMNvxUAKnZx2upT-oJenSjGVSXa8e4jdKGJfzM5rciMHLrsWfISqDJJOCirA4Ef_FaYYHztlwrjihVEf6ztAQRk1x8z5mLCB_JuO7FpcyNObExw/s16000/IMG_4272.JPG" /></a></div> <div>"Where have you been this summer? Haven't seen you around!" . . .Well. . . .I've been busy. . .John's been busy. . .and Maison Hubardeau is looking good. . .Thanks to several master craftsman. . .</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3pRAxyR0J1l3cwJxSO0wbEL9fG40s2UkSSsSxqE-MKbyolQDit2DGuTdDNQ54r5-Sx854eJ7pyXkkqN0IfrlnATv46czrS_-pyF6_DvZ7J7f_EyeTAMul431_LttWLJWIOOW8_7eUM_W4lhlZhyuVEcW0Nv-FGhKmUOO1szeUmySSTSL1xYGhnJBKxo/s800/IMG_9512-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3pRAxyR0J1l3cwJxSO0wbEL9fG40s2UkSSsSxqE-MKbyolQDit2DGuTdDNQ54r5-Sx854eJ7pyXkkqN0IfrlnATv46czrS_-pyF6_DvZ7J7f_EyeTAMul431_LttWLJWIOOW8_7eUM_W4lhlZhyuVEcW0Nv-FGhKmUOO1szeUmySSTSL1xYGhnJBKxo/s16000/IMG_9512-2.JPG" /></a></div><p>We searched and search for someone to paint the rusty old roof. . .Most never showed up. . .A few that did told us to just put a new roof on. . .There was no need for that. . .and I was not tearing off the thick tin that could date back further than the 1900s. . .The rust was surface but didn't need to go any further. . .so I have to hand it to John, he didn't give up until he found an excellent choice. . .Claude Wells from Perryville is a third generation roof specialist. . .He brought a crew of five (or more). . .Let me tell you, John and I were both impressed. . .These guys knew what they were doing. . .They power washed and used a scrubber on the roof. . .In just a few days they had cleaned and painted the roof, soffits, trim and windows. . .and, ladies, they cleaned up after themselves!!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7vCD3buQ6GB1WMlTa_BMEUzwevKE_E1Tvi1Q8GX1X5-T37JfYEMPNFOclProcmnplFqc0HvguFLc6SLRkJmyM_f435XcwPcPdcCbAoihlNpAcG9ox9iGT5xrAIxx2YtMghRaYCbXxEqgP-06NrTpIN7eqvoWBgBs06NCF-0BIXRlyaRJ258ip0qF7c0/s800/IMG_9665-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7vCD3buQ6GB1WMlTa_BMEUzwevKE_E1Tvi1Q8GX1X5-T37JfYEMPNFOclProcmnplFqc0HvguFLc6SLRkJmyM_f435XcwPcPdcCbAoihlNpAcG9ox9iGT5xrAIxx2YtMghRaYCbXxEqgP-06NrTpIN7eqvoWBgBs06NCF-0BIXRlyaRJ258ip0qF7c0/s16000/IMG_9665-2.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The back porch, doors, and front door facade were scraped, prepped, and painted. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrE26Hl8Djhax47nbAZE2cYz4fXqnGJa51KwoKMQzx_mUDHPJWDFgjMrJ3c2dCpWQiZpfYuBkYV18PuvBuZMu8Uc9hSc2bop099zWDWLFS472BPB-NYYBehoO1jbZ_XmPaM7IRJAZg7nI0ZGDG9lfvmg7UJR6r7wwao5x_A_hMj-WmEUai1YdcKrsxrmw/s800/IMG_1682-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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(Sorry no photo of it after the primer. And, for you passing by wondering if I'm leaving it rust color, no I will be painting it white--one day.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic89TPw9UGDrMUaic9UhGWSxf4BxHlNNlVUrGNlNy9KOslXgyGrCevuGkOjhM_yGPQP2_kIW4oaAhKrdZ1vs6KDWEoxalObdNVtZUeFYDECKmkZFJ0tgMnu0_IxE3ftBvUIw5hmmjlU8jY_jDtk7fPNwywG4JFq14nLpcgVcI5GE4AS0fM-Gn0mYxouaM/s800/IMG_1778-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic89TPw9UGDrMUaic9UhGWSxf4BxHlNNlVUrGNlNy9KOslXgyGrCevuGkOjhM_yGPQP2_kIW4oaAhKrdZ1vs6KDWEoxalObdNVtZUeFYDECKmkZFJ0tgMnu0_IxE3ftBvUIw5hmmjlU8jY_jDtk7fPNwywG4JFq14nLpcgVcI5GE4AS0fM-Gn0mYxouaM/s16000/IMG_1778-2.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm pretty particular about how things are done but Joaquin was even more than I. . .I was amazed when he took the knobs off the doors instead of painting in a circle around them. . .He even came back after the entire job was finished to touch up places HE wasn't happy with. . .Very professional. . .<div><br /></div><div>I love the new gray wall we chose for accent. . .It is the same shade of the stone of the house. . .Before, the wall was white. . .everything was white. . .but now the white railings really stand out. . . and yes, ladies, he cleaned up after himself, too. . .(grin)<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now it is ready to sand and paint. . .(the tan spots are putty). . .Yes. . .Paint!!! . . .I could tell you how we will paint it. . .but I'll make you wait for a while. . .I love surprises. . .</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that's it for now. . .Next up. . .the kitchen floor. . .a brick one. . .Can't wait to see that myself. . .Followed by painting the upstairs guest room. . .I get anxious to see it all done, but I know it takes time. . .and patience. . .and. . .we have to rest every now and then! 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TzobJirBaNBinAXSWnU7f-3c4CLFnV6MrqzMMj-fu-mMB6M5CL2eDDfnUSJaw7tACv998899mW6rtk82Jn4-NwbV7ejGow8-mjbR8m-pnVOr1nSni4k6m6Bo8FBRcp_nyT1CS1RmwD1hEsVU-el7x2rcg5Wg2HKbt1P6Tq4UQyV21_mrnUgaEeTa/s800/13-102-N-4th-St-S-800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TzobJirBaNBinAXSWnU7f-3c4CLFnV6MrqzMMj-fu-mMB6M5CL2eDDfnUSJaw7tACv998899mW6rtk82Jn4-NwbV7ejGow8-mjbR8m-pnVOr1nSni4k6m6Bo8FBRcp_nyT1CS1RmwD1hEsVU-el7x2rcg5Wg2HKbt1P6Tq4UQyV21_mrnUgaEeTa/w640-h426/13-102-N-4th-St-S-800.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DINING ROOM BEFORE</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I have learned a lot of different techniques that have simplified the renovation a bit. . .One of them is painting over wallpaper instead of taking weeks stripping it down.</p><p>So when I started working on the Hubardeau, the first interior task was paint. . .Wallpaper dominated three rooms and a hall. . .dating the home greatly. . .I have to add here that in the past I have wallpapered many, many rooms myself. . .In fact, I once owned a home that had this exact pattern in that dining room. . .But an update would be in order there, too. . .with paint for a simpler style and a change. . .</p><p>I had several people tell me that painting the wallpaper would never work. . .but I knew it could be done. . .In fact, it was almost the only option. . .Behind the wallpaper were plaster walls. . .The paper had been applied with a stronger adhesive than the usual paste. . .This turned out to work great when applying paint but impossible to remove the paper before the application. . .</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5KuUYgEq7EonjEu6miwD-sJV8ScNVVuc1EHmpEfyrexXlMA8zQRJEFuc7mf9JCpsYn6qrA--nPKdWJU0Di8bhP6HJc1Gd9vA-3h5GLF22aqCigqryY2Bxaxm-n_5fG9CZ0i_P4o65HAaOWh1Hy1j2DfSRHw4xYvSLEMBGDYIBgTSFDfZioHwfZWY/s800/IMG_9464-800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5KuUYgEq7EonjEu6miwD-sJV8ScNVVuc1EHmpEfyrexXlMA8zQRJEFuc7mf9JCpsYn6qrA--nPKdWJU0Di8bhP6HJc1Gd9vA-3h5GLF22aqCigqryY2Bxaxm-n_5fG9CZ0i_P4o65HAaOWh1Hy1j2DfSRHw4xYvSLEMBGDYIBgTSFDfZioHwfZWY/s16000/IMG_9464-800.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span> CUT OVERLAPS AND SPACKLE "DITCHES"</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;">The secret to success are a few important prep steps: </p><p>The old wallpaper has to be firmly stuck to the wall. . .Any tears or places the paper is loose from the wall has to be addressed. . .</p><p>If the wallpaper overlaps, with a razorblade or box cutter, cut out the overlapping area and spackle to fill in the "ditch". . .Once the spackle is dry, sand lightly until smooth. . .(See photo above). . .</p><p>Now, go over all the walls with a damp rag to be sure they are smooth for painting. . .</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUDjn-DIu9XLTQpO97h0lMGDIPSzC559OvqcA0Ak-Ip0lcC_MalfYNAf4nVu10sggk3OF2XppR9FDmiF14mWokF6gJti_v3nCGw2utKp4iT6uVilkQdL6kvOJymkSz6JAvjT9mT7MlBKLBDsjf3OSPEXM9-FICftNa89KSslH8-O3239VUD_Z2c-R/s800/IMG_1472%20(2)800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUDjn-DIu9XLTQpO97h0lMGDIPSzC559OvqcA0Ak-Ip0lcC_MalfYNAf4nVu10sggk3OF2XppR9FDmiF14mWokF6gJti_v3nCGw2utKp4iT6uVilkQdL6kvOJymkSz6JAvjT9mT7MlBKLBDsjf3OSPEXM9-FICftNa89KSslH8-O3239VUD_Z2c-R/s16000/IMG_1472%20(2)800.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> PRIME AND PAINT</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The next step is just as important as the first. . .maybe more so. . .</div><div><br /></div><div>Brush or roll on OIL BASED PRIMER to cover the wallpaper. . .It must be oil based. . .Latex will soften the glue behind the paper and will not work. . .Take my word for it. . .I learned the hard way. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW5CNmcRy1uE9UGQ7O-_iM2q0rBZ7_Zk8ENLoG41GNDqPO0xDhdPuHN_K9bTQQqsCA34xVK09aq0pWbLoFOsCTGe7y4Z16g4RVWv2TiMvrvR9q-aBhirAqvHn6uERBvVkEOfFLEvYDeE53PJopQTWNPy4mV_X-M6I9ZhHKg2omhbnLDHsrxyBRXnO/s800/IMG_9303%20(2)800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="800" height="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW5CNmcRy1uE9UGQ7O-_iM2q0rBZ7_Zk8ENLoG41GNDqPO0xDhdPuHN_K9bTQQqsCA34xVK09aq0pWbLoFOsCTGe7y4Z16g4RVWv2TiMvrvR9q-aBhirAqvHn6uERBvVkEOfFLEvYDeE53PJopQTWNPy4mV_X-M6I9ZhHKg2omhbnLDHsrxyBRXnO/w640-h549/IMG_9303%20(2)800.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once the primer is on and dry. . .it is time to paint. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Honestly. . .the hard part to me is choosing the colors. . .It took me a month to decide. . .In the end I went with the popular Creole influenced colors I had seen in the past on my weekends in New Orleans. . .They are also from an historic paint collection at Ace Hardware. . .The dining room is a rich gold. . .The trim and shutters a basic white that stands out against the gold. . .This color combination will be dramatic with the new floor of black and white painted diamond check. . .don't you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyehwYDodqw8-G-_MLSO2kAzTJx8j_T7VTPn8mmrK0O5rWD0QGGk6N7KWD40kbrS-AJTxWnsFjg3fYy-LeemETGYVQuB0xmHI_vHZMeGHSOBfc6sZKs4uj8i3tpgxK0i98n2Vw4HDC2AMo0AGDgpPOmIyo3EP0nbN8fRx7GcMCus2DhNUDFVKHlbdn/s800/IMG_1476%20(2)800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyehwYDodqw8-G-_MLSO2kAzTJx8j_T7VTPn8mmrK0O5rWD0QGGk6N7KWD40kbrS-AJTxWnsFjg3fYy-LeemETGYVQuB0xmHI_vHZMeGHSOBfc6sZKs4uj8i3tpgxK0i98n2Vw4HDC2AMo0AGDgpPOmIyo3EP0nbN8fRx7GcMCus2DhNUDFVKHlbdn/s16000/IMG_1476%20(2)800.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We'll be laying an oak floor soon. . .I hope. . .John took a little fall and is healing slowly but surely. . .Until then, there are plenty other projects for us to work on. . .No problem there!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMas8AW3pqWOUt1CQbZr--MA-FHSO314_icqCmHrBAgy9VIBMHDhVLPKB4p_WDCsvDQSMYIB5BdRzedemEB6PoAPKz2U1b21pdrNNCiZzPAX7ym1YXWvC9k7nB2eyF4-bZIAJE_NdENutSExg53e4HfX4ZKoeCExx22UpxjKL3PgktgFvFdWm0okK/s800/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMas8AW3pqWOUt1CQbZr--MA-FHSO314_icqCmHrBAgy9VIBMHDhVLPKB4p_WDCsvDQSMYIB5BdRzedemEB6PoAPKz2U1b21pdrNNCiZzPAX7ym1YXWvC9k7nB2eyF4-bZIAJE_NdENutSExg53e4HfX4ZKoeCExx22UpxjKL3PgktgFvFdWm0okK/w400-h265/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-41788053425703250862023-02-23T09:40:00.003-06:002023-03-09T16:47:13.498-06:00National Register of Historic Places Ste. Genevieve Historic District: Jean Baptiste Hubardeau House<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPd6-RyIaVB0gRGakrhv7HBLGyHbyNUfAVPNYKkfhCcN_ZDxnRXmxu1P3vYT4cr4jb4JwS2Dh3Oamu0t-Mdb_-fiMR5wWEW3BSKUAmBsGL8dTPojzKOPV9aURD87Lmq9o97FU-Pw6k2OhpHkHRB4qOTFxI8n4tY9rOUubU0sB7xM8TDD2rLSE4dNC/s747/28-102-N-4th-St-S%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="709" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPd6-RyIaVB0gRGakrhv7HBLGyHbyNUfAVPNYKkfhCcN_ZDxnRXmxu1P3vYT4cr4jb4JwS2Dh3Oamu0t-Mdb_-fiMR5wWEW3BSKUAmBsGL8dTPojzKOPV9aURD87Lmq9o97FU-Pw6k2OhpHkHRB4qOTFxI8n4tY9rOUubU0sB7xM8TDD2rLSE4dNC/s16000/28-102-N-4th-St-S%20(2).jpg" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">From: National Register of Historic Places, Ste. Genevieve
Historic District<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">210. Jean Baptiste Hubardeau House. Local name: Simon
Hubardeau House. 102 North Fourth Street, c. 1817. One-story brick addition
constructed mid-nineteenth century. Property type: I-house. The Hubardeau
House, an Anglo-American I house, is located at the northeast comer of North
Fourth and Jefferson streets. It consists of a two-story, eaves front, gable roofed,
block with a single-story rear ell. The main block is constructed of coursed
limestone. Fenestration of this block consists of two-over-two, double hung
sash windows. These windows have false keystone stone lintels. The second story
windows in the west gable end have operable, louvered wood shutters, while the
remaining windows have ornamental paneled wood shutters. A plain cornice board
and a boxed cornice with returns mark the roof junction. The roof is sheathed
in standing seam metal. A brick chimney rises from near the west end of the
roof ridge, while a stone chimney rises from near the east end of the roof
ridge. Two entrances were formerly in place on the south facade of the house. A
window has replaced one of these entries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The brick, one-story, rear ell is fenestrated with two over
two, double hung windows flanked by paneled shutters. A doorway is placed in
the south bay of the west wall. This addition also has a boxed cornice, and its
roof is also sheathed in standing seam metal. A brick chimney rises from near
the center of the roof ridge. [C] UMC architectural survey number: 1267.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Similar to the Eloy LeCompte House on North Main Street,
this stone house was constructed without a central hallway. The first story
originally exhibited a hall and parlor plan. Most remaining interior woodwork
appears to date from the midnineteenth century and may have been installed when
the brick addition was constructed. The most notable piece of interior woodwork
is the early nineteenth century mantel in an upper story room, nearly identical
to one in the Augustus Bequette House on Second <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Simon Hubardeau was a member of a family who settled in the
original town of Ste. Genevieve. His parents, Jean Baptiste Hubardeau and Charlotte
Gertrude Rolleau had previously lived in French Canada. By the mid-nineteenth
century, Dr. Louis Andre, who is believed to have constructed the brick
addition, had acquired the house. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> *******</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">Architectural historians agree that the Hubardeau House is based on an I-house of the early Anglo-American influence. . . The interior of the Hubardeau was based on the hall-and-parlour plan common in the 1780s for Colonial French or Creole homes. . .They were rectangular in shape, two rooms wide and one room deep with a gabled roof. . .By the late 18th century, when the Hubardeau was built, most American I-houses had added a center interior passage with a staircase to the homes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEido3dGM_LU70XAPADydijCL671a9Pm1D6VTxbU6ydaEw_dUi7hZvsBDEXFKdD0JzbrKAb9ppSfxJfSjC5bjp8yQuKeGiCw_SjuEODN5onw6CO6T0q8VcfSEflcJbBlIqUG_YDVnm2jxhco7T_t23zZF6PuvJcDYfEeWVGaGs0XYMbgsVyeNmoIr_bX/s400/Hall-and-Parlor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEido3dGM_LU70XAPADydijCL671a9Pm1D6VTxbU6ydaEw_dUi7hZvsBDEXFKdD0JzbrKAb9ppSfxJfSjC5bjp8yQuKeGiCw_SjuEODN5onw6CO6T0q8VcfSEflcJbBlIqUG_YDVnm2jxhco7T_t23zZF6PuvJcDYfEeWVGaGs0XYMbgsVyeNmoIr_bX/s16000/Hall-and-Parlor.jpg" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">The Hall was a large room used for cooking, eating, doing chores, etc. The
“Parlour” was a smaller sitting room used for the family, to entertain guests, and for sleeping. . .</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUVdQ08nol681-xZb7ynTmSQGuvpT9muXl-3pMd58arwYnmSmU62N4uqfqjS5_x5cmZaq8wNG0owlsrWs_Qlc84pHF53cwZxFVamPWzuceWWtN9kjnV-i80Qo96ontNYieq-OBkLYvq-VKtNHklTL5hM7APVV0_uRgo_h_s_eJt898yDiy1Jvq_hN/s512/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUVdQ08nol681-xZb7ynTmSQGuvpT9muXl-3pMd58arwYnmSmU62N4uqfqjS5_x5cmZaq8wNG0owlsrWs_Qlc84pHF53cwZxFVamPWzuceWWtN9kjnV-i80Qo96ontNYieq-OBkLYvq-VKtNHklTL5hM7APVV0_uRgo_h_s_eJt898yDiy1Jvq_hN/s16000/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800%20(3).jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fourth Street Side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmTHJ6BX-Yxx6uZVx6Zys8qL1e-zhPW03kFPeO9xFgth2-_VpQTRTf3A8EWbcD1koMBdeheIppMec2SMG1z5UiTJMhGhP3UO41TqrapQNDRe3ZxAt-B9RZHggVcySK9mU_q-P95qVa2YunjT4pCnpEDRBt97uQ5MnPvMF1AEQEX1lLDPL--9paJOE/s590/travel-chaumette_Simone-Hubardeau-home-1789-copy%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmTHJ6BX-Yxx6uZVx6Zys8qL1e-zhPW03kFPeO9xFgth2-_VpQTRTf3A8EWbcD1koMBdeheIppMec2SMG1z5UiTJMhGhP3UO41TqrapQNDRe3ZxAt-B9RZHggVcySK9mU_q-P95qVa2YunjT4pCnpEDRBt97uQ5MnPvMF1AEQEX1lLDPL--9paJOE/s16000/travel-chaumette_Simone-Hubardeau-home-1789-copy%20(3).jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jefferson Street Side </td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">It is apparent that the Hubardeau was originally based on the same plan. . .Yet, I have also found several differences that are common to the colonial French homes in Louisiana where many I-houses can be found of the same period as the Hubardeau.. .There were often no interior doors between the rooms of Creole homes. . .Unlike Anglo-American houses, the doors opened from each room to an outside gallery. . .Whether the Hubardeau house had interior doors is not known. . .but each of the two ground floor rooms of the Hubardeau house had a door to the outside. . .both of which have been removed. . .One door opened to the Fourth Street side. . .the other to the Jefferson side. . .A gallery (large porch) extended out on all sides, as stated by Louis Andre when he was seeking to replace the old gallery with a new one during the mid-1850s. </p><p class="MsoNormal">On the interior, it is unknown which of the two rooms was the hall and which the parlor. . .I had always assumed the room facing Fourth Street was the hall but we know what assuming means! . . . .while just inside the door on the Jefferson side was a hatch with a ladder going down into the basement. . .A square of newer wood on the interior floor where the door once stood can be found today. . .It actually makes more sense that the Jefferson side room was the hall because of that basement opening, where food and supplies could be gathered more easily for cooking and daily chores. . ..I have been told that a simple ladder extended up to the second floor sleeping quarters inside the hall.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiMfEfKHBs0LsG0DdWkb6RvJsBJ_nnMnZDBwjkFTIbAVluuv1KGejFjRVESUIAeNbGDyszgboYFUhbpEZiiCFkeVDwShdb1XlS8Y7Z0orW4ZK5GzRmlizWugcGDj-6rxMJ76LkSJEGv0ds5g8MvZ-BegaTuT_sK37ZPx-WkXR3A8rpmYG5rPPrYVZ/s800/IMG_1795%20(3)-800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggiMfEfKHBs0LsG0DdWkb6RvJsBJ_nnMnZDBwjkFTIbAVluuv1KGejFjRVESUIAeNbGDyszgboYFUhbpEZiiCFkeVDwShdb1XlS8Y7Z0orW4ZK5GzRmlizWugcGDj-6rxMJ76LkSJEGv0ds5g8MvZ-BegaTuT_sK37ZPx-WkXR3A8rpmYG5rPPrYVZ/s16000/IMG_1795%20(3)-800.JPG" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">John Baptiste Hubardeau's father, Simon, built Maison Hubardeau when the family moved from the Old Town to higher ground. . .One article states that a 1769 contract to build the Hubardeau (no first name) dwelling called for glass windows. . .Obviously, this home was built in old Ste. Genevieve, south of the present-day town. . .When the Hubardeaus moved to the new Ste. Genevieve sometime between 1778-1789, the entire Block 20 was designated the property of Simon Hubardeau, later going to Jean Baptiste after his father's death in 1803. . .Many deny Maison Hubardeau was built in the 18th century at all. . .but the stone house is specifically stated to go to Jean Baptiste when Simon drew up his will in 1789. </p><p class="MsoNormal">I have found many discrepancies and much confusion about the Hubardeau family that I will try to untangle in the future. . .They came from Montreal, Canada sometime before 1766, possibly settling in Kaskaskia first before moving across the river to Ste. Genevieve. Jean Baptiste, brother to Simon, is listed as a voyageur and may have been engaged by the DuLac family in Canada. . .Simon possibly began his career in the same way but was known a grain merchant in his later years. . .Time and research will tell. . .In the meantime, we plan to continue with renovations and hopefully will have the roof painted soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxN4EaJO0R6XhfEoBI6TiSJeM5_h2wshWFS7WxqpDFTIFfA9AWIDVNis6qb9MDlDjAaLEDed_8QJHS0MqyPp394t43efsvgeYf5gDwZfeEd2V6xAyn5d4E4caws8lJ6l6RG-mCLrh6vr5bDIk91x4PJMUmMeEr-Z-OsyBtHFpY9CeGZQcpu5RqSRtc/s800/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxN4EaJO0R6XhfEoBI6TiSJeM5_h2wshWFS7WxqpDFTIFfA9AWIDVNis6qb9MDlDjAaLEDed_8QJHS0MqyPp394t43efsvgeYf5gDwZfeEd2V6xAyn5d4E4caws8lJ6l6RG-mCLrh6vr5bDIk91x4PJMUmMeEr-Z-OsyBtHFpY9CeGZQcpu5RqSRtc/w400-h265/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-11861278925986933242023-02-11T09:10:00.007-06:002023-02-11T09:15:28.083-06:00Maison Hubardeau<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lXJ76ltpgvci_PnZ6j2c6sgreg9UZhwJSrmxVRfjV-gbIT2tQ4sgbGE4LqH5BD99S9LhpwGlvgZtUk7yXtSOWFyvauL-gQEDrWkFD_M6DgeCU9nolWNkZl6sD5Lfb8Cqfl54FzfGb94npaIzs136gGOxTVp7BW-lqilFREIFabUdlqhc68roVok4/s800/Maison%20Hubardeau-800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lXJ76ltpgvci_PnZ6j2c6sgreg9UZhwJSrmxVRfjV-gbIT2tQ4sgbGE4LqH5BD99S9LhpwGlvgZtUk7yXtSOWFyvauL-gQEDrWkFD_M6DgeCU9nolWNkZl6sD5Lfb8Cqfl54FzfGb94npaIzs136gGOxTVp7BW-lqilFREIFabUdlqhc68roVok4/s16000/Maison%20Hubardeau-800.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>It was probably ten years ago. . .once the major renovations and restorations of the <a href="https://duncanfarmstead.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DUNCAN FARMSTEAD</a> (DUNCAN FARMSTEAD) were done. . .that John spoke the words that started the whole process of a life-long dream to become a reality. . .One would think the family farm restoration and it being designated as an historic district in the National Register of Historic Places would be THE dream come true. . .yet. . .it was more of a vision come true. . . I never intended to return "to the farm." Never. . .Be careful what you say. . .Life has a way of making a person eat their words when an avalanche of changes occur. . .John saw the vision before me. . .It took me a while. . .But once started, it was full speed ahead for us, taking over eight years to complete. . .and open to the public for five of those. . .</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-r4Vs3qheAxd5DOjVsegArNICi6N-iWdZd0qqL24i6Oa9KMeulvrksIxNX2wMkVxTDRWxVD5b14WDt0n94FPQFeUi6yVkv8hQ99jGu5a5qG2d2hVDtVWKmD3Fppg4WeORJm-YHWMHFa5R5sh1E_YLBF_kEDUr3orY91-qQfu3TpG-RNo9_MZ8_Gw/s800/DSC01979-800.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-r4Vs3qheAxd5DOjVsegArNICi6N-iWdZd0qqL24i6Oa9KMeulvrksIxNX2wMkVxTDRWxVD5b14WDt0n94FPQFeUi6yVkv8hQ99jGu5a5qG2d2hVDtVWKmD3Fppg4WeORJm-YHWMHFa5R5sh1E_YLBF_kEDUr3orY91-qQfu3TpG-RNo9_MZ8_Gw/s16000/DSC01979-800.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Duncan Farmstead at the Widner-Magers Farm Historic District</td></tr></tbody></table><p>It was fun. . .I wouldn't give anything for our farmstead now. . .but there always seemed to be more on the horizon and a deep desire for a house much like my ancestors. . .That day John made the statement, "This is the LAST place we're going to live. I'm not renovating another one." . . .Immediately. . .without thinking. . .I heard myself say, "I have an I-house to restore and move into somewhere before I die!" . . .He eyed me with a "Yeah. . .right". . .and added I'd have to be the one to buy it!. ..He was staying at the farm. . .All in jest. . .and we laughed often about it. </p><p>And so it went. . .for another ten years. . .I never actively sought out the I-house. . .I just knew it would happen. . . so. . .it is no surprise to me when during the last of summer 2022, I happened to see an I-house on 4th Street for sale. . .My first thought was, "I'll never own something like that!". . .but it haunted me for days. . .and nights. . .As I told in the post <a href="https://stegenevievejournal.blogspot.com/2022/11/saying-goodbye-to-heil-house.html" target="_blank">SAYING GOODBYE TO HEIL HOUSE</a>, (SAYING GOODBYE TO HEIL HOUSE) by the workings of unbelievable events, less than two months later we were moving up the hill into the historic Maison Hubardeau. . .My dream is complete. . .To John's delight, I have no thoughts of another home for us in the future. . .This one is it. . .certainly the prize. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAu4ktOLH45F01hiUdee4xZNFoWysVw0PQzF6s6LONp4TF3FC4LR-WqBY9EtKENcghGLmUlgUeLlDe93LnvT85ZZRNRnAanT7RMqc5AKKzxPLa8DpEjtacT44V4ErGcd7b32rU_glYDpc_gRVS0VcjCGaVeUNEVAb7e4EmyYxZzrfnlHCkorseDYKM/s800/IMG_9287%20(2)-800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAu4ktOLH45F01hiUdee4xZNFoWysVw0PQzF6s6LONp4TF3FC4LR-WqBY9EtKENcghGLmUlgUeLlDe93LnvT85ZZRNRnAanT7RMqc5AKKzxPLa8DpEjtacT44V4ErGcd7b32rU_glYDpc_gRVS0VcjCGaVeUNEVAb7e4EmyYxZzrfnlHCkorseDYKM/s16000/IMG_9287%20(2)-800.JPG" /></a></div><p>There is little known about the Hubardeau family that I can find. . .There are contradicting stories in what is published. . .just as there are many guesses as to when the stone house was actually built. . .I plan to get to the truth on both. . .It will take much research and documentation but I've done such things before and have no doubt I'll get to the bottom of it eventually. . .You can be sure I'll share what I find. . .</p><p>Even more exciting, John had to relent and eat his words. . .He suddenly found himself again making plans and renovating another historic building. . .He had fallen in love with the Hubardeau as much as I, finally admitting he secretly hoped my dream would come true. . .He comes from Virginia and Colonial Williamsburg and has wanted such a house. . .While the farm will always be "home". . .the Hubardeau will be our 'home away from home". . .</p><p>The work has begun. . .although slowly. . .John enjoys finding all its architectural secrets. . .I enjoy making the plans and seeing those plans take shape. . .We both enjoy the hands-on work utilizing the skills we've learned from past projects. . .</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggth5xlZrzzRsxoELwd-gTRCwgG7Nrw3plap97YWquga9Q-1Y7hVbe3pd7-jqA8hZeWMHwR9gdE6CDOEOFoLpO8kYIftjLdFii8Hd5YPuttRNLOfza3hf0RQYFznBgPiuKAXYu5IPrQoCdKan_rLutXyXYrbWnUXVx7a6xh2CcYBq8J20wU9N6S-wp/s800/IMG_9303%20(2)-800.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggth5xlZrzzRsxoELwd-gTRCwgG7Nrw3plap97YWquga9Q-1Y7hVbe3pd7-jqA8hZeWMHwR9gdE6CDOEOFoLpO8kYIftjLdFii8Hd5YPuttRNLOfza3hf0RQYFznBgPiuKAXYu5IPrQoCdKan_rLutXyXYrbWnUXVx7a6xh2CcYBq8J20wU9N6S-wp/s16000/IMG_9303%20(2)-800.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making plans. . .</td></tr></tbody></table><p>So. . .join us in our adventure. . .I will bring updates as they happen. . .and share our progress. . .while continuing the stories and photos of Colonial Ste. Genevieve. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83mqN5lrASi16bbBSLBGy3FDiBV57c3dZKShSQR1DQDPt01BRpYdrzWszeuRAM9Rx1CBW99M04EVk12iuTCP1D5eKWB7pEDnyLumNRr__egGUlmlga9mq2Oq-kwfzFwlbBvtCzp6QNs_Oohsh4DSjW6YTgAd6QQjxBN66mvDRJmAxjpQDQ1uPQhtY/s800/IMG_9491-800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj83mqN5lrASi16bbBSLBGy3FDiBV57c3dZKShSQR1DQDPt01BRpYdrzWszeuRAM9Rx1CBW99M04EVk12iuTCP1D5eKWB7pEDnyLumNRr__egGUlmlga9mq2Oq-kwfzFwlbBvtCzp6QNs_Oohsh4DSjW6YTgAd6QQjxBN66mvDRJmAxjpQDQ1uPQhtY/s16000/IMG_9491-800.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">As always, I will let everyone know that a new post is up on Facebook, with a link to the page. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs85bEaTl2XJQSsqXJTca-Y2JpfIVVL7VJhdIO2k0_n28Eex2VETNeS1kkszEWFWChdVe1jdiouLojwWYVwN8yfrmYLX3VBIIIL8wLnd9WShqyVK5kIHX0JVAVRm-HufA7nHEFhxQPSDZUSFvYZEjg3ILV6jl0KC0JbBh5j1XuU00RLni_IVTWovLs/s800/IMG_9479%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="800" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs85bEaTl2XJQSsqXJTca-Y2JpfIVVL7VJhdIO2k0_n28Eex2VETNeS1kkszEWFWChdVe1jdiouLojwWYVwN8yfrmYLX3VBIIIL8wLnd9WShqyVK5kIHX0JVAVRm-HufA7nHEFhxQPSDZUSFvYZEjg3ILV6jl0KC0JbBh5j1XuU00RLni_IVTWovLs/w400-h323/IMG_9479%20(2).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglC4zrDLV-dbu2jhboVqtfVpcYhmoQ-WjXmWQPAO6QxYA482vGxllwQY5ghtzaC504FfPCR2igLR64VEADiFWHiILKnXMyrk85TL3KsI-mbBjIKHdo-YTvQ1xyjzInX32Gl2pN8dyHZrJ0rHQLv7XQ7LN54ZX2qM5_6pbOSPLJxqBcLUf7ObUUXY0t/s800/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="800" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglC4zrDLV-dbu2jhboVqtfVpcYhmoQ-WjXmWQPAO6QxYA482vGxllwQY5ghtzaC504FfPCR2igLR64VEADiFWHiILKnXMyrk85TL3KsI-mbBjIKHdo-YTvQ1xyjzInX32Gl2pN8dyHZrJ0rHQLv7XQ7LN54ZX2qM5_6pbOSPLJxqBcLUf7ObUUXY0t/w640-h424/from%20Maison%20Hubardeau%201789-800.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-18278465192830428462022-11-18T10:18:00.014-06:002022-12-09T13:55:47.685-06:00Saying Goodbye To Heil House<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCmwSt5MH8DQ2TEyuO022-25F6SeL6WsUhsPO5gMIjE28o3MpphDTmVQhZH4J0tmsgblUStE6WNaRTP3_u17NHerha1haAfj1u6e1H54ZWavrcoJLcN83pG4LGzBjXiC7zCg6UZweO0-IsZC5YSTwWv6i0f8DnrDHLLFSLQE4B43qQeHf3Dfo6C3G/s700/ip_IMG_2540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCmwSt5MH8DQ2TEyuO022-25F6SeL6WsUhsPO5gMIjE28o3MpphDTmVQhZH4J0tmsgblUStE6WNaRTP3_u17NHerha1haAfj1u6e1H54ZWavrcoJLcN83pG4LGzBjXiC7zCg6UZweO0-IsZC5YSTwWv6i0f8DnrDHLLFSLQE4B43qQeHf3Dfo6C3G/s16000/ip_IMG_2540.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>NOTE: I wrote this post two months ago and forgot to post it! I couldn't resist sharing it anyway. . .</p><p>Monday, September 26, 2022</p><p>I said goodbye this morning to a wonderful 1850s historic house, <a href="https://stegenevievejournal.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-ghost-of-heil-house.html" target="_blank">a Ghost Lady</a>, and maybe to the <a href="https://stegenevievejournal.blogspot.com/2019/01/our-ghost-cat.html" target="_blank">Ghost Cat</a>, too. . .It's been bittersweet. . .for I had grown to love every inch of the dwelling. . .as well as all the quirky happenings that it brought. . .</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uoisVXwoAsFPQzioAFcGrnxfK_NbCXKLmpSZibddBblnZkExYprZVYCmCEeCaEA52MmMr33jpNtc_5WfFi0UiaxcGZz-YLSR6w0f8_4yyoSup7hA35NAql-f-LpTd4nLcistbszyn0-EHqOWD2n5MdIc9_2vmYK5eOArTBCT1mTMyBMxgVSI52TQ/s800/IMG_9135%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uoisVXwoAsFPQzioAFcGrnxfK_NbCXKLmpSZibddBblnZkExYprZVYCmCEeCaEA52MmMr33jpNtc_5WfFi0UiaxcGZz-YLSR6w0f8_4yyoSup7hA35NAql-f-LpTd4nLcistbszyn0-EHqOWD2n5MdIc9_2vmYK5eOArTBCT1mTMyBMxgVSI52TQ/s16000/IMG_9135%20(2).JPG" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">It was a typical day in the neighborhood. . .Downtown began to awake from its night's sleep. . .One by one neighbors began to appear. . .Some walking. . .Some jogging. . .Some just drinking their coffee. . .I had plans to begin the change in decor inside Heil House from primitive to. . .colonial meets farmhouse. (See: </span><a href="https://stegenevievejournal.blogspot.com/2022/05/summer-challenge-marrying-colonial.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Marrying Colonial Decor With My Farmhouse Style</a><span style="text-align: left;">)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJC_XdI4fdO6Ss1pQhVaHgN2DaPTGcm8uQlE8lS_lNaURKrd4ylC9MSmXYW8iMLCfDG0g3_CrVYDVNUt3MMS73oSBixpxmrtOQaW9-T4qwG523TN9iIBZ9y11X71Ec0t_x7ad6KtXOFNQ-i4_NA1RQjHfv477cpoICbxeaB_IXoun7M39rZ5Mpcppe/s800/IMG_9169.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJC_XdI4fdO6Ss1pQhVaHgN2DaPTGcm8uQlE8lS_lNaURKrd4ylC9MSmXYW8iMLCfDG0g3_CrVYDVNUt3MMS73oSBixpxmrtOQaW9-T4qwG523TN9iIBZ9y11X71Ec0t_x7ad6KtXOFNQ-i4_NA1RQjHfv477cpoICbxeaB_IXoun7M39rZ5Mpcppe/w426-h640/IMG_9169.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviWIiHFycTKuPYyMCItNY-2XcwNrxlIu_a5hIYmacm9E1MQog6fl7N0ha1W-b8h6qIzWmOY6hwKg4TM6OKzn7PVzdsoofknJdbBe1FTrN8AJcOvM8xxgTfQV098ZMaCOJTH_oOpJmP0m25HsS8z-aYIZZ7Y2OmksUbi3vUacMj2g4QtrMTVEOUUFC/s800/p-IMG_2890.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviWIiHFycTKuPYyMCItNY-2XcwNrxlIu_a5hIYmacm9E1MQog6fl7N0ha1W-b8h6qIzWmOY6hwKg4TM6OKzn7PVzdsoofknJdbBe1FTrN8AJcOvM8xxgTfQV098ZMaCOJTH_oOpJmP0m25HsS8z-aYIZZ7Y2OmksUbi3vUacMj2g4QtrMTVEOUUFC/s16000/p-IMG_2890.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">But first I checked out the real estate offerings in town, just as I do every morning. . .No one was more surprised than me when I found a favorite historic home here in Ste. Genevieve on the market. . .Older. . .Larger. . .Only three blocks from Heil House. . .It was one I've all but coveted owning. . .and there she was. . .for sale. . .but how could I give up my little cottage on Main Street?????</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m1oK1N0vNn8gAwUjeNXsu6y2RGZmfP_p1MLXl-rUx4El6LnbgYa7msoUZauIiw9XpChosZmlYD0dLN_pai3F6VWaDdeJcX_QAI3J_s4DJzD2gpHpQux216vc5_CcldaYNyvi_WluWn_feY1ntMH-2ClORBkYlTvlQs5XB2BRNFQl0MNdHlAu0kqq/s800/IMG_9191%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6m1oK1N0vNn8gAwUjeNXsu6y2RGZmfP_p1MLXl-rUx4El6LnbgYa7msoUZauIiw9XpChosZmlYD0dLN_pai3F6VWaDdeJcX_QAI3J_s4DJzD2gpHpQux216vc5_CcldaYNyvi_WluWn_feY1ntMH-2ClORBkYlTvlQs5XB2BRNFQl0MNdHlAu0kqq/s16000/IMG_9191%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div>I resisted calling the realtor for about a week. . .Then I could not stand it any longer. . .I'd been promised years ago that one day I would have the house of my dreams. . .It would be historic. . .and an I-house. . .preferably a stone I-house. . .Was it this one?</div><div><br /></div><div>The plan was to tour the one for sale and find all the things wrong with it that I could. . .and then forget it. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8NcJFymYTrIpwV23Yq2iqFc0HEjRhWozobP195utoknNFSpjN-kOyQ06n88xzfI_3e5UNMisYlx7kIVcHZQOAAONY1SqO0SIJ3F6IeHIOodBnR5H72VCssocYDr0CcKzXih0WGoCQD-FVUQtfMTp6scFRAr1BEl61PSIlW6wpeS2xshJr_WTPvPW/s800/IMG_9196%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8NcJFymYTrIpwV23Yq2iqFc0HEjRhWozobP195utoknNFSpjN-kOyQ06n88xzfI_3e5UNMisYlx7kIVcHZQOAAONY1SqO0SIJ3F6IeHIOodBnR5H72VCssocYDr0CcKzXih0WGoCQD-FVUQtfMTp6scFRAr1BEl61PSIlW6wpeS2xshJr_WTPvPW/s16000/IMG_9196%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div>The "best laid plans of mice and men" didn't work this time either. . .I loved it from the moment I walked in. . .It was mine. . .Now all I had to do was convince the sellers and John. . .No problem. . .I had a super realtor (<a href="https://www.realtyexecutives.com/agent/cheryl-grither">Cheryl Grither</a>). . .and a wonderful man who loved the house as much as I. . .Before I knew it, I had the home of my dreams. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We think the Ghost Cat moved with us.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvcd6KpxwjgaihGUq-dnD_P_BPLwRdJKv_c_czw57gRBLdvUefxXL-RNnmzgk36AjqlGPCfi98aUD2VL0SRzRdSfBEkD8IMxAgT6vw1sq7LqfJUlf5A9zWLw1nnvjGGFAol1WibK53lgexbU5mc7f-gXx0rp9pn_i0cLcRiMBJO6x0_UaG55h6VcP/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJvcd6KpxwjgaihGUq-dnD_P_BPLwRdJKv_c_czw57gRBLdvUefxXL-RNnmzgk36AjqlGPCfi98aUD2VL0SRzRdSfBEkD8IMxAgT6vw1sq7LqfJUlf5A9zWLw1nnvjGGFAol1WibK53lgexbU5mc7f-gXx0rp9pn_i0cLcRiMBJO6x0_UaG55h6VcP/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /><br /></a></div></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-522892259675307812022-08-22T09:32:00.002-05:002022-08-22T09:37:04.316-05:00Purple Finch Is Moving. . .And So Am I<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWvP4lMTTmFZM9P_0dRHLGl2HruyVwBKFbC9QPK9OpBw6xR69AWc1pLfxvgQIHL19rhJ0U3gcXKbi6bxCZ1r0UHxOv95RV7Gx72KI_2FsPani8F2IMhzTdrI4k6lPn2-VCz3ANwDGJNfOpaQhz3rBe3b-pbM6oYDAmVusBxzHGGyyP4DjkTu6x7Am/s800/IMG_9116%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWvP4lMTTmFZM9P_0dRHLGl2HruyVwBKFbC9QPK9OpBw6xR69AWc1pLfxvgQIHL19rhJ0U3gcXKbi6bxCZ1r0UHxOv95RV7Gx72KI_2FsPani8F2IMhzTdrI4k6lPn2-VCz3ANwDGJNfOpaQhz3rBe3b-pbM6oYDAmVusBxzHGGyyP4DjkTu6x7Am/s16000/IMG_9116%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Yes. . .Sad but true. . .our neighbor the Purple Finch is leaving Ste. Genevieve soon. . .for Main Street in Jackson, MO. . .I will sure miss her. . .</p><p>Last day the Ste. Genevieve store will be open is September 9th. . .So be sure and come by and wish them the best of luck in their new business endeavor. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8i1Q1a-0_6qEUimLdugkJJsqam4LOS_IeeadOqtUO0c91BO_ZPV4CzhS102EmVjc0DxBnbto6g8UwpuK76FTcEEIqgSOBrQw-dBppcSU2dnWJID7HCnSsTXUrT3-6OKCOaXfNsdi_FHK-2gs9yEMqyvmPKxxLvUmlAI0vQCYflyBKgSozY5ZNDMnO/s800/IMG_8915%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8i1Q1a-0_6qEUimLdugkJJsqam4LOS_IeeadOqtUO0c91BO_ZPV4CzhS102EmVjc0DxBnbto6g8UwpuK76FTcEEIqgSOBrQw-dBppcSU2dnWJID7HCnSsTXUrT3-6OKCOaXfNsdi_FHK-2gs9yEMqyvmPKxxLvUmlAI0vQCYflyBKgSozY5ZNDMnO/s16000/IMG_8915%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>So many changes happening. . .Carla is the last of the original people who were here when we first moved in four years ago. . .Except for Sam and her three shops. . .they have all moved on.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sGD2Qs37ak1scWNS2u4xZa1wP_Pr6gu8H3dWfLX9eTY4fVt1v6JebiTND-P6lRGIcZS8sakHwQKSPofhj0Ul5LNKaMYtW7Mxa7JSQRyQfwDJvk_jfCy_dULn9aOlA2VUwhDl5BvBk5W1lXfeoHb5AnxYLOOySkHCSor3Y8iZqZ676D-rsyHiQ170/s800/IMG_8826%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3sGD2Qs37ak1scWNS2u4xZa1wP_Pr6gu8H3dWfLX9eTY4fVt1v6JebiTND-P6lRGIcZS8sakHwQKSPofhj0Ul5LNKaMYtW7Mxa7JSQRyQfwDJvk_jfCy_dULn9aOlA2VUwhDl5BvBk5W1lXfeoHb5AnxYLOOySkHCSor3Y8iZqZ676D-rsyHiQ170/s16000/IMG_8826%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><p>I never thought I'd be saying this any time soon. . .but we're moving, too! . .All came about very quickly. . .I always said we'd be in Heil House for about four years, while looking for a larger home. . .Well. . .almost to the exact date, four years later we have bought another house. . . larger and older. . .but still in the historic district of Ste. Genevieve. . .</p><p>That means. . .Heil House will be going up for sale soon. . .We have a little maintenance to do first. . .but it won't be long. . .Many have wanted us to keep it to rent out or offer it as a B and B. . .but we've decided we would like to have more time to do some things we have always talked about doing. . .And there's the farm to maintain, too. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7EPpyjsnmTCFjQ8Mk67hUmuwj6BOwT7EuNCiCDgWz1CSpAkj82Jq9aBJ5xj1laNkNqIf2H0Adm7F0JWEjUi27O4tnmSVKA8sNCLiC3ZF0CH-croyleDvwCmmdBQgP9N-w86FN0bFgbKZhJe9zC-Sk-bNXorkFEOOeH7eR8SN1ypFtsCrQre--mf_/s800/a-IMG_4597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7EPpyjsnmTCFjQ8Mk67hUmuwj6BOwT7EuNCiCDgWz1CSpAkj82Jq9aBJ5xj1laNkNqIf2H0Adm7F0JWEjUi27O4tnmSVKA8sNCLiC3ZF0CH-croyleDvwCmmdBQgP9N-w86FN0bFgbKZhJe9zC-Sk-bNXorkFEOOeH7eR8SN1ypFtsCrQre--mf_/s16000/a-IMG_4597.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Times they are a-changing. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">But that's a part of life. . .isn't it?</p><p style="text-align: center;">It has been a WONDERFUL four years. . .but now we begin a new adventure. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtWcWAntgNv6VfFa1qom1JsEg0A0TUZd49d0kjp6bXB0jjSpjVYm5mlEhDqAFb2xvygzvZcmv2Gujud1P79t-aeYy8eyypns9tm6f1wGoJ7cIyL3WLHtTsPPoIfpz6REjC3VDfscSQAJzr7Z_NQEcOeJNzFssZZA5yvZUnmj-NjpOcVaZ3UIHqCNE/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtWcWAntgNv6VfFa1qom1JsEg0A0TUZd49d0kjp6bXB0jjSpjVYm5mlEhDqAFb2xvygzvZcmv2Gujud1P79t-aeYy8eyypns9tm6f1wGoJ7cIyL3WLHtTsPPoIfpz6REjC3VDfscSQAJzr7Z_NQEcOeJNzFssZZA5yvZUnmj-NjpOcVaZ3UIHqCNE/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-59167906323972607512022-07-06T10:07:00.000-05:002022-07-06T10:07:17.888-05:00Denim In A Colonial Setting?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowYGNk8GyTgcLnq5ATg0sh8cWuQoszBs2_8qc2-Sv7tUFeP4oqPP5KaMHLOsdGZfp11bnzi8ay3hrJooildBYB5qJWoQ2VLanwKmVI_R6DVgZip90KqPgQAJxlscjtqePdYiDFQx3DihtWi7Y-lPaacrV_Nnjr1KyJU9BjeWWrXMMWBkXx3zxOEjw/s800/IMG_9081-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowYGNk8GyTgcLnq5ATg0sh8cWuQoszBs2_8qc2-Sv7tUFeP4oqPP5KaMHLOsdGZfp11bnzi8ay3hrJooildBYB5qJWoQ2VLanwKmVI_R6DVgZip90KqPgQAJxlscjtqePdYiDFQx3DihtWi7Y-lPaacrV_Nnjr1KyJU9BjeWWrXMMWBkXx3zxOEjw/s16000/IMG_9081-2.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">Why not? </span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">It isn't quite as folksy as most make-dos. . .Less is more. . .Simple lines. . .bringing some farmhouse style to a traditional setting with a nod and a grin. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">I almost dreaded covering the chair John made for me. . .It seemed like a daunting project. . .but one day while in Ste. Genevieve I finished my "chores" early and decided this would be the day. . .I have never done anything like this. . .but it was pretty simple. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">If you like it and wish to make one yourself, there will be a DIY article in the coming Winter Issue of <a href="https://www.mercantilegatherings.com/" target="_blank">COUNTRY RUSTIC MAGAZINE</a> . . .Also a separate article on Make-Do Chairs with lots of photos. . .Watch for it this Fall. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAOcxH2-RjMo5MlCvninBfH-knBrVviVokHFYIyI4udOB9B_koDx-C_xadNEfLhmV0YnGUIt1haF7VPX-GKj5PgYO29pxBhXUTcFu3Q5qKvbRrNeb4wLTI7IyVxmX9ARPbnHmIT5aNAaTf-_GxoBDuWpNNqxlPdUdrob5FTAPM8w25VAAvxWTQ5ix/s800/IMG_9080-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAOcxH2-RjMo5MlCvninBfH-knBrVviVokHFYIyI4udOB9B_koDx-C_xadNEfLhmV0YnGUIt1haF7VPX-GKj5PgYO29pxBhXUTcFu3Q5qKvbRrNeb4wLTI7IyVxmX9ARPbnHmIT5aNAaTf-_GxoBDuWpNNqxlPdUdrob5FTAPM8w25VAAvxWTQ5ix/s16000/IMG_9080-2.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLwKpjT5S-rghWZDr9kBMJqrZCDLdTBgV5enPgzgrGHFy6tSfBm7hi4QFed9rJmlQuH7T07dKpt4mxkAUSf9MM0F-L6Ps1AcgI3K-hm9UgqVhS4BGBPDX9mSU1NJb49A8cBr9qV_TzYwB7J-2k2nqBQ3A8rknj39LImuKrL2piS_cxDEEPDQEefop/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjLwKpjT5S-rghWZDr9kBMJqrZCDLdTBgV5enPgzgrGHFy6tSfBm7hi4QFed9rJmlQuH7T07dKpt4mxkAUSf9MM0F-L6Ps1AcgI3K-hm9UgqVhS4BGBPDX9mSU1NJb49A8cBr9qV_TzYwB7J-2k2nqBQ3A8rknj39LImuKrL2piS_cxDEEPDQEefop/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-89374741185405532042022-07-02T12:02:00.001-05:002022-07-02T12:02:38.209-05:00Antique Mall Coming To Ste. Genevieve Soon! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_awPwnIBlIB1kYK-A1fcq7kPrEELLrUigMAOcSf-6WZ7ufacKMhdrHnTWoleb32kRZF-C2drOyp5h8AAF7EyOnk6jaWOChlym3NfkKdsvoco_KTq92_Ot06Ccyq3ixzXl0MQVQlo0h6WW6FQOl98jKD--Z0b8z1c54WiMqFS9z_WQl_BEu4U-yjQ/s800/IMG_8979%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_awPwnIBlIB1kYK-A1fcq7kPrEELLrUigMAOcSf-6WZ7ufacKMhdrHnTWoleb32kRZF-C2drOyp5h8AAF7EyOnk6jaWOChlym3NfkKdsvoco_KTq92_Ot06Ccyq3ixzXl0MQVQlo0h6WW6FQOl98jKD--Z0b8z1c54WiMqFS9z_WQl_BEu4U-yjQ/s16000/IMG_8979%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><br />Ever since the very first time John and I visited Ste. Genevieve, I have said and suggested, "This town needs an antique mall!". . .Not out of criticism. . .but only an observation there was just about everything else a visitor could want to do in an historic town. . .<p></p><p>HISTORY. . .ANTIQUES. . .SHOPPING. . .FOOD. . .would be the best of all worlds. . .They had three out of the four. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMsoE19krHukZ1jCSsVN314MbEUdjCpwNVi5ss2zYT2UBFiP-_v3NY7l4QskHpZRDvSiAI1BjGDQCuljdYjoujs81WvaubeLYphknsFWzFKtuym1cypMu6hVAWUCa8zi8wv4CCt_Gi_38ZbfutZ2rb3qbe4Gl44fclP1V5muA53k6RCefgiBHcvf5/s800/IMG_8976%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMsoE19krHukZ1jCSsVN314MbEUdjCpwNVi5ss2zYT2UBFiP-_v3NY7l4QskHpZRDvSiAI1BjGDQCuljdYjoujs81WvaubeLYphknsFWzFKtuym1cypMu6hVAWUCa8zi8wv4CCt_Gi_38ZbfutZ2rb3qbe4Gl44fclP1V5muA53k6RCefgiBHcvf5/s16000/IMG_8976%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You can imagine how excited I was when I returned this summer and found it was finally going to happen. . .On top of that. . .it is only four blocks from our house! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How much better can it get? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDrAy2klrGiAgDL-gPk0maRwSjxtRDBVVcoSAixahJBsX3OEg-elV1Rq4KzZghxe_9IHZl0VhHDMXbFzXO47y5Wp9rMZ_BklkeDt2t3Sd5nB2gt65YVQLyWH0UEv55Y28TNqoEbJxafqc5y2BHkHh7REaPph4m-sA0tytMNO_rhvIHJiNYECMpsfL/s800/IMG_8977%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDrAy2klrGiAgDL-gPk0maRwSjxtRDBVVcoSAixahJBsX3OEg-elV1Rq4KzZghxe_9IHZl0VhHDMXbFzXO47y5Wp9rMZ_BklkeDt2t3Sd5nB2gt65YVQLyWH0UEv55Y28TNqoEbJxafqc5y2BHkHh7REaPph4m-sA0tytMNO_rhvIHJiNYECMpsfL/s16000/IMG_8977%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbEOWsLOHdzAzpibGOD1NsRD9JLyn5elc0UOU92dvBybxT1n1wGlpuh__G-7sruUmrLZ22KRV5o4FJAMRnUGrGwyLott3l0CnmSH0HspJyxuQgpZiMHeDjzA29KmculX-tBmSxD1kXXCtJD7orDbrngCj1g_1EL--sm5nbQTpSyCpMApaivOqKKOR/s800/IMG_8978%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbEOWsLOHdzAzpibGOD1NsRD9JLyn5elc0UOU92dvBybxT1n1wGlpuh__G-7sruUmrLZ22KRV5o4FJAMRnUGrGwyLott3l0CnmSH0HspJyxuQgpZiMHeDjzA29KmculX-tBmSxD1kXXCtJD7orDbrngCj1g_1EL--sm5nbQTpSyCpMApaivOqKKOR/s16000/IMG_8978%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Located on Market Street, literally across the railroad tracks downtown, work goes on everyday. . .The first phase is almost complete. . .and they are hoping to open sometime in July. . .</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfW4FDnihcOf4mOoPtUeWxvvwOGr7jHh58IYuVO0Tpsvk9CyXRLwNLItFBPTixRkQifEJelk6C5A6mJa2_bJoFTYhoyVodQTRPfIFqnjQth8dcjfaXczJm3sLJcSFcpmzdG7fbB0WLtaxs4AaD74v0QlX9p0AyQPAUiT_6QFi8jr0MVdS878gUW9Q/s800/IMG_8975%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfW4FDnihcOf4mOoPtUeWxvvwOGr7jHh58IYuVO0Tpsvk9CyXRLwNLItFBPTixRkQifEJelk6C5A6mJa2_bJoFTYhoyVodQTRPfIFqnjQth8dcjfaXczJm3sLJcSFcpmzdG7fbB0WLtaxs4AaD74v0QlX9p0AyQPAUiT_6QFi8jr0MVdS878gUW9Q/s16000/IMG_8975%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">To follow the progress and for more information, go to: </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Antique-Mall-Ste-Genevieve-109642145007841/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">THE ANTIQUE MALL STE. GENEVIEVE</span></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9rd9-fgiED7GaSN5XnNUiUVT4v2eU-xA3K0lJ9j-fv9KlxLKwDLlULQaOMuLiZo9T0GdO625hXg9S5uczo59dV9-zf4aOre3VgBNlBP38CznGUb5lSC61sgryjEOzO1_910j-sro4-GHUPJI8LwKIOSLOP1o5wyLHq8GXFFOyIWRhvFE4TZaL3Tb/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9rd9-fgiED7GaSN5XnNUiUVT4v2eU-xA3K0lJ9j-fv9KlxLKwDLlULQaOMuLiZo9T0GdO625hXg9S5uczo59dV9-zf4aOre3VgBNlBP38CznGUb5lSC61sgryjEOzO1_910j-sro4-GHUPJI8LwKIOSLOP1o5wyLHq8GXFFOyIWRhvFE4TZaL3Tb/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-38838944873185948172022-06-20T12:19:00.000-05:002022-06-20T12:19:16.248-05:00The Unique Downtown Shops, Restaurants, and Lodging<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DjvGtavuSg9TCVbkGwQ2nu4f1qSgK3DYNwQcparNMcWHu2VZVGe3OMA4cMMHOLL9qx3_g9w1_DAguZq7lzDXWHUTLYNwrAMvJ1xk0Losk08NWBK4BuaXfradgunwZYK-d5-2zooPBXSvigUU-qZKAhDwlHsFOmrx39MBugD_L3YvzooWEBMqMwHP/s800/IMG_8877%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5DjvGtavuSg9TCVbkGwQ2nu4f1qSgK3DYNwQcparNMcWHu2VZVGe3OMA4cMMHOLL9qx3_g9w1_DAguZq7lzDXWHUTLYNwrAMvJ1xk0Losk08NWBK4BuaXfradgunwZYK-d5-2zooPBXSvigUU-qZKAhDwlHsFOmrx39MBugD_L3YvzooWEBMqMwHP/s16000/IMG_8877%20(2).JPG" /></a></div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">I have featured the well-known historic attractions available here in Downtown Ste. Genevieve many times. . .but when talking to friends, I often am asked what else is there to do? . .Where can we eat? . .Sleep? . .Shop? . .Well. . . in the downtown area there are numerous choices. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizD88vVOVIwHlAoVArKK4b0Vo5e9Bdh3vT7QVRTocwvahJ_IA2ij8c1_HoVz6M-7ZZCs9fSrbUM-8gpkjhhNOggrXcH7a-rXCZF8e0_vmMS4bGPaKMgX7RpYuWUpIk1k5UXbf8KMH2QBOJ6-I39p79bFasOv-tn1WI5bMxJ3fCrFUvoPAET1oF9WJD/s800/IMG_8878%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizD88vVOVIwHlAoVArKK4b0Vo5e9Bdh3vT7QVRTocwvahJ_IA2ij8c1_HoVz6M-7ZZCs9fSrbUM-8gpkjhhNOggrXcH7a-rXCZF8e0_vmMS4bGPaKMgX7RpYuWUpIk1k5UXbf8KMH2QBOJ6-I39p79bFasOv-tn1WI5bMxJ3fCrFUvoPAET1oF9WJD/s16000/IMG_8878%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So one morning recently I grabbed my camera and began my morning walk. . .taking photos along the way for a sampling of offerings. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the quaint signage throughout the town. . .No big billboards to block the uniqueness of each building. . .You'll find most of the signs on the windows. . .which only adds to a nostalgic ambience found in every block. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpJvQcQFsMNEnEB0NnFKZBJH2CswenjuxynsWQHk1JYmw6sj3NhxUc8_LNHcfDaOpH3ugYSksjo0wGhNeetBQ5xAvJx-Ef6VcbAuB3RpK4s8vtsKnemOWtt1kVG7DrnVgHidTKY3e1KXN_m4gyeMhbs2MIEmWp8tmy6ZneSaI1R1h0jYy81fjtn-N/s800/IMG_8876%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpJvQcQFsMNEnEB0NnFKZBJH2CswenjuxynsWQHk1JYmw6sj3NhxUc8_LNHcfDaOpH3ugYSksjo0wGhNeetBQ5xAvJx-Ef6VcbAuB3RpK4s8vtsKnemOWtt1kVG7DrnVgHidTKY3e1KXN_m4gyeMhbs2MIEmWp8tmy6ZneSaI1R1h0jYy81fjtn-N/s16000/IMG_8876%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a look and see for yourself. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few. . .in no certain order. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxs7_BMMqpFkhwENTMLqdJ5COP86XUjNS3LvcS278c8Ocp77EaEHnDEooqGP7qwZouq0qHZtK8g9m-XszzEGA7waFSL1qoVcfGueVMj0Cs8wz7Rrfqsf5sPZTbook6ZbNvr-rZlDLyt9JT6BFaxXsNjHT-lWWIFUttDNvlycbBV7Gyl9bjB__xQrY/s800/IMG_8875-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxs7_BMMqpFkhwENTMLqdJ5COP86XUjNS3LvcS278c8Ocp77EaEHnDEooqGP7qwZouq0qHZtK8g9m-XszzEGA7waFSL1qoVcfGueVMj0Cs8wz7Rrfqsf5sPZTbook6ZbNvr-rZlDLyt9JT6BFaxXsNjHT-lWWIFUttDNvlycbBV7Gyl9bjB__xQrY/s16000/IMG_8875-2.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oLQt-tTLmNpEbRXByWadQiF5RyxilNsTmqQCnnUbEHgx9yNgLCdF3I5pfE2ZdmD6kVmHum2ofiib9wLMVrwfkxA5cwqGLzq9AyVisj4FmEMSAfDeT_HiN9osX8bk-hP8YYrd6eOEhRZoRBdxThs8XDXLcsx9MSJnP2kZPx7t8fu863vo3sS4tncX/s16000/IMG_8913%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">A lot to do in a historic setting. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">and. . .I am living right in the middle of it!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9o39X0TuFVmozfy9-OAgYuTi_UY1lGJ6M0VUmUiwWNGF2wmhh7XZ_0rDb6XYzTX_znYKbi7r87urgU5DOSA5wwqRTcGq2M6Ex2TmEK-EIBODTWFVaMCEmhuKTAiGeG4Iw5Mc8Cl_fvr3Hw9C-cWBfKkODFg8bpdn-IaDtAsBMmRuKoSndHQYz6zao/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9o39X0TuFVmozfy9-OAgYuTi_UY1lGJ6M0VUmUiwWNGF2wmhh7XZ_0rDb6XYzTX_znYKbi7r87urgU5DOSA5wwqRTcGq2M6Ex2TmEK-EIBODTWFVaMCEmhuKTAiGeG4Iw5Mc8Cl_fvr3Hw9C-cWBfKkODFg8bpdn-IaDtAsBMmRuKoSndHQYz6zao/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-23764157822282771272022-05-21T15:11:00.000-05:002022-05-21T15:11:01.336-05:00Summer Challenge: Marrying Colonial Decor With My Farmhouse Style<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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More romantic, too. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP77eJvEb1D87kkP3bD1OHfl6H-dQwoJ9Op6VK7IkHFKihuiKHYnpsJa6D_znY4_QPiyFVCgWjDt10dFHpS5oSOoHLBTtNKZK0TtHlNocPlewREE-QVkcvdPuwjIdC0n2D-OKJ_tEZ0YoSQvqqt0ObiB-gdnq1Q-6_hBLxtj6Rj4MxCjgiJuOXr4hd/s800/wm-ip-IMG_0366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP77eJvEb1D87kkP3bD1OHfl6H-dQwoJ9Op6VK7IkHFKihuiKHYnpsJa6D_znY4_QPiyFVCgWjDt10dFHpS5oSOoHLBTtNKZK0TtHlNocPlewREE-QVkcvdPuwjIdC0n2D-OKJ_tEZ0YoSQvqqt0ObiB-gdnq1Q-6_hBLxtj6Rj4MxCjgiJuOXr4hd/s16000/wm-ip-IMG_0366.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Want to learn more? . .Then hop on over to <a href="https://thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com/2022/05/renovating-small-colonial-cottage-with.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">THE COUNTRY FARM HOME</span></a> . . .I'll be sharing all the projects and progress there. . .but I will also let you know on this blog when I've published a post. . .You might want to stay a while at The Country Farm Home and see some of my farmhouse ideas. . .There are over one hundred links to posts at the bottom of the Farm Home page. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9KN7nUbLGDaUKN3k3EzbcA1uER5zq-CIdF-25scFeBSYgBaJIlfWS7MFIegdJLbSDeN9mY1HwnWIPesBYQedRlwNzN2NY6RKpfxnKMfF25ubyOaD3KNomypkA2FCcUgu8PHFLKey8t8l6Nrby8pmmgWegEUc16B6o_k4Tb4SjRbGAh6X3Sdq9YME/s800/IMG_5423%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9KN7nUbLGDaUKN3k3EzbcA1uER5zq-CIdF-25scFeBSYgBaJIlfWS7MFIegdJLbSDeN9mY1HwnWIPesBYQedRlwNzN2NY6RKpfxnKMfF25ubyOaD3KNomypkA2FCcUgu8PHFLKey8t8l6Nrby8pmmgWegEUc16B6o_k4Tb4SjRbGAh6X3Sdq9YME/s16000/IMG_5423%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm excited to get started. . .soon. . .Mssr. 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LaShay not so much. . .or maybe he's resting up for all the coming projects. . .It's hard to tell. . .He'll be coming along on my journey, as always. . .and you'll see more of John's great carpentry work and ideas, too. . .<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb3ru4_XYpGWx1Cuv_zeK2aOa4iQiN72UhYUl2Vezx3Zm6bR645zbaOITAVYkX77MBva31cbLMMcU0ijcUxip9yS8WhRcQd-Vx69sQ2mfxWm2-LcSUJEskpuKJRe5Vuqtq4wKV9-6Kz-rYfxfkbFNpR4ayEOaW_mRwAgAty-mKH8s4ltA2XT_WoU3/s800/IMG_8818%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="800" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb3ru4_XYpGWx1Cuv_zeK2aOa4iQiN72UhYUl2Vezx3Zm6bR645zbaOITAVYkX77MBva31cbLMMcU0ijcUxip9yS8WhRcQd-Vx69sQ2mfxWm2-LcSUJEskpuKJRe5Vuqtq4wKV9-6Kz-rYfxfkbFNpR4ayEOaW_mRwAgAty-mKH8s4ltA2XT_WoU3/w400-h384/IMG_8818%20(3).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For our Ste. Genevieve Journal followers. . .not to worry. . .I will still be posting about this wonderful little town on this blog. . .</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceCLD9G0jhVs8RDh2dPhiLUDWC3-6rCkZWgN5YXK5ECTuDashKQI2ptt9pqYCKO4F-xlAvm15DFtLHcpgHypwwoTuFhZNjBhqITVlWBmC_Q2qrjDkqtE2T3qTi5sJkuHfk60YHQWZ3YI_JAs5W9Xwsk327zv1LFrz20pSY5ySbF1X7IDcAb0Qg92-/s800/IMG_8817%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceCLD9G0jhVs8RDh2dPhiLUDWC3-6rCkZWgN5YXK5ECTuDashKQI2ptt9pqYCKO4F-xlAvm15DFtLHcpgHypwwoTuFhZNjBhqITVlWBmC_Q2qrjDkqtE2T3qTi5sJkuHfk60YHQWZ3YI_JAs5W9Xwsk327zv1LFrz20pSY5ySbF1X7IDcAb0Qg92-/s16000/IMG_8817%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">WHAT A FUN SUMMER IT WILL BE. . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOH-6TN_vjxzNU85XSp_5QPpDuyLa33Qu7tfE-MILWJc_lipqpUrGlFeZwz3d9wjTjNb082l572ugdLWlfrWk_FC0_d-gGuxmcxDwK6dDMP3osfQIvAKOMqpgZTXM1I-M-Ilvbq-NlDh-GigtOlCWF6s-xhkbbNG7rqFTNPnXwHLVwtD98O-rd_2Nz/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOH-6TN_vjxzNU85XSp_5QPpDuyLa33Qu7tfE-MILWJc_lipqpUrGlFeZwz3d9wjTjNb082l572ugdLWlfrWk_FC0_d-gGuxmcxDwK6dDMP3osfQIvAKOMqpgZTXM1I-M-Ilvbq-NlDh-GigtOlCWF6s-xhkbbNG7rqFTNPnXwHLVwtD98O-rd_2Nz/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-83405356484542560712022-05-19T12:16:00.001-05:002022-05-19T12:16:35.096-05:00Is This Snow In May? Or Blooms From The Beautiful Black Locust Tree?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I8b8VO-6bsVzxEoJwtlwzChgugSH3QSnjPxssFpAiquoqP7sCDYq3I1IjJhVXFNToUQnG1sRnHDQpWtiojcpIV6Z2DQykpzEhWDL7nOZXV2H8pl4CQd9FO0cPUx9BvCvVJQ6Pi3rlGbqehHJ2HaOhjCJpjkyKOOBtvwJv8KXjxZCVuS7sRdHDtRy/s800/IMG_8826%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3I8b8VO-6bsVzxEoJwtlwzChgugSH3QSnjPxssFpAiquoqP7sCDYq3I1IjJhVXFNToUQnG1sRnHDQpWtiojcpIV6Z2DQykpzEhWDL7nOZXV2H8pl4CQd9FO0cPUx9BvCvVJQ6Pi3rlGbqehHJ2HaOhjCJpjkyKOOBtvwJv8KXjxZCVuS7sRdHDtRy/s16000/IMG_8826%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">Sure looks like the beginning of a snow storm. . .but in May? . .Rest assured it's not. . .It's just. . .</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYwZEKCC9WhtH-HyLcK4WFqR9PSanxJpn7ej8bFW7ueKS-A-MhMumsM8bW-5E4dmaFNLy-qYd5gLhdnhjTqFSxP9RjqYOp6V_p6f84WPytEJVzdVsCTMuAh93XztLSfT9UTIMlKKc4pL7od-JTtZQ4a3-bh_4i7-7ZsLrDPjJJB7QcDOAkuCTwoUN/s800/IMG_8827-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYwZEKCC9WhtH-HyLcK4WFqR9PSanxJpn7ej8bFW7ueKS-A-MhMumsM8bW-5E4dmaFNLy-qYd5gLhdnhjTqFSxP9RjqYOp6V_p6f84WPytEJVzdVsCTMuAh93XztLSfT9UTIMlKKc4pL7od-JTtZQ4a3-bh_4i7-7ZsLrDPjJJB7QcDOAkuCTwoUN/s16000/IMG_8827-2.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The annual blooming. . .and shedding. . .of Ste. Genevieve's black locust trees. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5feA4eYhS-j-TG9ALvdHcc8wZzykqW8rLqdhNvUZrB8XdccBTRZVUIUh8mipd2QSDYd6AVc5eUVR4PXiUknNYQdEGA8r2sYZwRBUEqJMx5hpFSqVJxStfYs6hbp9eTEZb88hAVHASoxvu9HXt8c1_e-Rd9oirbFhR2rLZx9NR0bzBRK6ztky5Pct/s800/IMG_8828%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5feA4eYhS-j-TG9ALvdHcc8wZzykqW8rLqdhNvUZrB8XdccBTRZVUIUh8mipd2QSDYd6AVc5eUVR4PXiUknNYQdEGA8r2sYZwRBUEqJMx5hpFSqVJxStfYs6hbp9eTEZb88hAVHASoxvu9HXt8c1_e-Rd9oirbFhR2rLZx9NR0bzBRK6ztky5Pct/s16000/IMG_8828%20(2).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it gets more lovely every year. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswZIFWLKpUEGE_lW5V0wcuf4h4EiftbzRurOgSLLbNGfTqIAl7d8euk1iKp9iVLYXNDltu9C8SxrIceEIx9ZVCBjYDQotjLhjwrCq9NLdnajVMApZp4KXVxVFoILySqAAn92boDhne_RreK1HP084khd7gpHbdByLiPuZLdtj_dpFWTLRyx9c8cJD/s800/IMG_8830%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswZIFWLKpUEGE_lW5V0wcuf4h4EiftbzRurOgSLLbNGfTqIAl7d8euk1iKp9iVLYXNDltu9C8SxrIceEIx9ZVCBjYDQotjLhjwrCq9NLdnajVMApZp4KXVxVFoILySqAAn92boDhne_RreK1HP084khd7gpHbdByLiPuZLdtj_dpFWTLRyx9c8cJD/s16000/IMG_8830%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZ_8tAIz6Z3a3Lj8JhJMLikIUd4_OKx5F-HEJ3NOUglCqYsBB_Hg4Gfg6aKiG3RqGzWMl0T6xiE4dN_CxJ74kTzM4g-EeTinfkdGVGtJj54dXdXJSedKUXje8-TA2Gu1tp29CWIzPNnd5Ao3gN7Y6FxjMHYoVb6mfIDMQPEZvsE5P37q5vtiFnLh9/s800/IMG_8831-800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZ_8tAIz6Z3a3Lj8JhJMLikIUd4_OKx5F-HEJ3NOUglCqYsBB_Hg4Gfg6aKiG3RqGzWMl0T6xiE4dN_CxJ74kTzM4g-EeTinfkdGVGtJj54dXdXJSedKUXje8-TA2Gu1tp29CWIzPNnd5Ao3gN7Y6FxjMHYoVb6mfIDMQPEZvsE5P37q5vtiFnLh9/s16000/IMG_8831-800.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05-fjdkXeJd_EBuMJGD74KUrK3hp_6lugtOXrc7RxznoAXuVOu-QX9rQZQV6XvVvYG0disQBeN9SG9rWN2bKYQ5w576IRmrEokHzsmjYgDMjQrPQUmTiJk_ihZDsZuaf4rsHcJxhiBzu38OKoeuwpI3NsxQ0CVQKD70a3hL6UATFJhvkXlKV9F0_l/s800/IMG_8834%20(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05-fjdkXeJd_EBuMJGD74KUrK3hp_6lugtOXrc7RxznoAXuVOu-QX9rQZQV6XvVvYG0disQBeN9SG9rWN2bKYQ5w576IRmrEokHzsmjYgDMjQrPQUmTiJk_ihZDsZuaf4rsHcJxhiBzu38OKoeuwpI3NsxQ0CVQKD70a3hL6UATFJhvkXlKV9F0_l/s16000/IMG_8834%20(4).JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Its sweet-smelling blossoms arrived just in time for the Annual Garden Walk in Downtown Ste. Genevieve last weekend. . .A hit with all photographers. . .and garden lovers. . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIE9J3drK5nUCXJHkagU-wMek0wW2yM6AM4rwTh9XHlkrZUbZ-nmkTquUFrantoerll50TfnjWZRHehua6HITvj6hzYun-TxjF-VvTLfO8Lm4WEa5_nxDLZcd5Eik43X2Xw_uq11OijA3WM-czBMbQ0WcjVodK6MnXgUq2WKf7rlTI33lHef3mYk_e/s800/IMG_8839%20(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIE9J3drK5nUCXJHkagU-wMek0wW2yM6AM4rwTh9XHlkrZUbZ-nmkTquUFrantoerll50TfnjWZRHehua6HITvj6hzYun-TxjF-VvTLfO8Lm4WEa5_nxDLZcd5Eik43X2Xw_uq11OijA3WM-czBMbQ0WcjVodK6MnXgUq2WKf7rlTI33lHef3mYk_e/s16000/IMG_8839%20(3).JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOQzSu0j_qiJhrKFMiLQelPBI4Tftqxp5C6x1UsCHlEQQR0uMkd76QlT8PpVr-kIXGtQxvp_5zhlGteoYgojVtbQJaNTNoKdABFcVJRufKPWi3Ed-LptrZ5jW_ZByxB4HPinTdjovvptObMEdoAA5GvCKgx5xylCbpQ-GFYekHEww80HwEm2RfsmF/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOQzSu0j_qiJhrKFMiLQelPBI4Tftqxp5C6x1UsCHlEQQR0uMkd76QlT8PpVr-kIXGtQxvp_5zhlGteoYgojVtbQJaNTNoKdABFcVJRufKPWi3Ed-LptrZ5jW_ZByxB4HPinTdjovvptObMEdoAA5GvCKgx5xylCbpQ-GFYekHEww80HwEm2RfsmF/s1600/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div><br />The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-1134130725735083022021-11-08T14:30:00.001-06:002021-11-09T13:46:09.182-06:00Shutters Make the Difference Between Rustic Colonial and Victorian<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggfhh6wvCkkbzTm7Dht2fbs3cg11KFCsPBA8bFJ3VpuSeTl_IDotiGaxC68iWi1EEmkpDUl6dm4x8abP9ShByIal-0vZoGLVTx5yOdmjOwxnas5klU73rajMnuBO4x3SvXbtFXoYpyg2wzqP9W0RHMtN29xzeLgchyDM3G9J9gcFYSh-_tAjVlOLwv=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggfhh6wvCkkbzTm7Dht2fbs3cg11KFCsPBA8bFJ3VpuSeTl_IDotiGaxC68iWi1EEmkpDUl6dm4x8abP9ShByIal-0vZoGLVTx5yOdmjOwxnas5klU73rajMnuBO4x3SvXbtFXoYpyg2wzqP9W0RHMtN29xzeLgchyDM3G9J9gcFYSh-_tAjVlOLwv=s16000" /></a></div><br /> Buying an old home always brings decorating challenges. . .Families have moved in and out and each time the house was changed to suit their needs and lifestyles. . .which is one reason I love them. . .and one reason there is always decorating challenges for me. . .<p></p><p>And so it was with Heil House. . .While the front of the house was probably built around 1850, it has had three additions and many "updates". . .one of which changed the paneled doors of a traditional Colonial home to Victorian half glass ones. . .front and back. . .not at all with the style of the house, especially inside where I have a mix of prim and rustic pieces more in line with the 19th century. . .I've been bumfuzzled for three years as to what I should do about it without any major door replacements. . .</p><p>But. . .it dawned on me one day that a simple "shutter" or 19th century "bars" would change the whole feel of the room and add to the current decorating style. . .Of course I turned to John. . .my master carpenter. . .and you can see the result above. . .</p><p>Now, you might be thinking "That's not much!'. . .but look at this:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVMoRiqUUZxp4VWQsVag0O8nugNEnYmpuhTXxnTZKZ9dnfq_GqUVXuOdH5vd0GOU7gAVTUZ6xSh280sGVLBPj40fi5TX8ZLJ7rpyxkD1o0d3bXa1M7JY8COddVHg0xTgG-tjr2AaKacjRkZwLAPQJeBS9-1P8aE-fbnCs9XzVDAkMDxa_3hvnYBi0p=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVMoRiqUUZxp4VWQsVag0O8nugNEnYmpuhTXxnTZKZ9dnfq_GqUVXuOdH5vd0GOU7gAVTUZ6xSh280sGVLBPj40fi5TX8ZLJ7rpyxkD1o0d3bXa1M7JY8COddVHg0xTgG-tjr2AaKacjRkZwLAPQJeBS9-1P8aE-fbnCs9XzVDAkMDxa_3hvnYBi0p=s16000" /></a></div><p>That's our pantry door in the back. . .complete with curtain that reminds me of the "new" colonial style more popular in the late 1950s and carried over into the 1990s. . .I enjoyed it for years. . .but let's face it. . .in 1850 there would have been no window and no curtain. . .but there could have been shutters at the top of a half door to let the air circulate. . .get my drift?. . .(grin)</p><p>By the way. . .the front door in the first photo also had the curtain. . .I'm sorry I didn't get a snapshot of it because it did nothing for the room. . .Now. . .I think the shuttered, barred door is great. . .and love the brightness and simplicity it brings to the living room. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">To answer your next question. . .Yes!. . .the pantry door has one now, too. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">And it only took me three years to figure it out. . .(another grin). . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhno6chGDWu0cGvdRsPBZla7gHopkbBvTDGdmYESUSwKdJJafJ2sg5rSwO0yAUTa5n_gZVw13jlxauHPwugn210bNSF7XfwbVoRoUUXJnzPoPJsS92jyesLtpyU_mb0c6eQBmZ8_VUbMQo/s800/IMG_7835+%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhno6chGDWu0cGvdRsPBZla7gHopkbBvTDGdmYESUSwKdJJafJ2sg5rSwO0yAUTa5n_gZVw13jlxauHPwugn210bNSF7XfwbVoRoUUXJnzPoPJsS92jyesLtpyU_mb0c6eQBmZ8_VUbMQo/s16000/IMG_7835+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p>Now, this is a country garden dinner! . . Everything you see here. . .with the exception of the sweet potatoes. . .was grown in my small garden plot at the Community Garden here in Ste. Genevieve. . .The Ozark peas. . .relish with green tomatoes, green and red peppers, onions and spices. . .fried squash with onions and sweet potatoes. . .<div><br /></div><div> Although the garden didn't do as well as I had expected, I was still able to eat all summer from what I grew. . .and I canned tomatoes. . .salsa. . .green tomato relish. . .bread and butter pickles. . .dill pickles. . .I put squash. . .peppers. . .peas. . .eggplant. . .onions. . .kale in the freezer. . .dried herbs on a rack for the winter. Not bad for my first city garden.<div><br /></div><div>I wrote early this spring that I had obtained a garden plot and noted it could be a <a href="https://stegenevievejournal.blogspot.com/2020/05/ste-genevieve-community-garden.html" target="_blank">VICTORY GARDEN</a> such as those during WWII. . .But I think it actually turned out to be a French potager, from a time when sustainable life was a necessity. . .Potagers were year-round vegetable gardens just large enough to supply the household with fresh vegetables and herbs every day. . .I have always relied on vegetables and fruit as my main-stays for meals. . .which makes summer my favorite time of the year. . .</div><div><br /></div><div>And let me tell you. . .there's nothing like the taste of vegetables fresh from the garden. . .nothing. . .</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLS4UGMnxBD_-wfloHZ1Zf7YPufyz4-o_8ffRD_YjgKu2Sbga9WDeHR9x31DU9Db5SqTZY_eFqWvMDcfvN02YYkGzjgVSM9IuEFuKTEf9zDw3_otDoVn-GUEgcy3ND2q3i9b-A0UjQyI/s2048/IMG_7833+%25284%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLS4UGMnxBD_-wfloHZ1Zf7YPufyz4-o_8ffRD_YjgKu2Sbga9WDeHR9x31DU9Db5SqTZY_eFqWvMDcfvN02YYkGzjgVSM9IuEFuKTEf9zDw3_otDoVn-GUEgcy3ND2q3i9b-A0UjQyI/w640-h427/IMG_7833+%25284%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I won't be participating in the community garden next year. . .because. . .we are preparing a garden in the backyard! . .Complete with a wire garden house to keep squirrels and other "varmints" away from my potager. . .But, if you live in Ste. Genevieve, I encourage you to join other gardeners at the Ste. Genevieve Community Garden next year. . .and grow some veggies for your summer table. . .It's great fun. . .Great exercise. . .Great culinary results. . .as you can see. . .Yum. . .Excuse me while I enjoy. . .</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s0/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-70000128294830308062021-09-24T09:02:00.000-05:002021-09-24T09:02:54.020-05:00New Thoughts On Decor For Heil House<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qGd3uVS-pBolsd1HMhzZKOcul6ZeM3GXR_EBMSpVSd9VS_8w6VQl9nu2rZHHVFD283aPW83dU_R9vcGhl5bh1aMF4yIqlyDRcCEUDsbd-FoYanyNxV2liw8jE0jJZtL279z_zCqu_AM/s800/IMG_7799+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qGd3uVS-pBolsd1HMhzZKOcul6ZeM3GXR_EBMSpVSd9VS_8w6VQl9nu2rZHHVFD283aPW83dU_R9vcGhl5bh1aMF4yIqlyDRcCEUDsbd-FoYanyNxV2liw8jE0jJZtL279z_zCqu_AM/s16000/IMG_7799+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p>A couple of months ago. . .(has it been that long?). . .I was working on a photo shoot for a magazine article on Make-Do Chairs. . .I had purchased two of these specifically for the shoot. . .but I fell in love with them for our living room at Heil House. . .They are small and fit right in with the other furniture as accent pieces. . .</p><p>The more photos I took, the more I liked this arrangement. . .but there was something I wanted to change. . .although I wasn't sure what it was at the time. . .Now that I have lived with this 'look' for a while. . .I know exactly what I want now. . .Not just for the living room, but for the entire house. . .</p><p>I want 'PLAIN AND SIMPLE'. . .much like our <a href="https://thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">COUNTRY FARM HOME</a> . . .lots of light-color neutrals against the rich woods. . .a little real color here and there. . .but not too much! </p><p>So. . .I'm starting over. . .I do that a lot. . .Seems as if every house we buy it takes me a couple of years of living in it to know just what it needs. . .I know now. . .and I'll be sharing the changes little by little as the months go on. . .Don't miss it!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s0/ip_seal_sig_175.png" width="177" /></a></div><br />The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-57125799007210948592021-09-19T08:43:00.000-05:002021-09-19T08:43:14.974-05:00A Sure Sign of Fall<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCZylQO1U-BPpNOhONe9oTUmqFlc_R4URbQbwRKT9tTWXQdKjKCpa7p1HvUl7HDG_Sf-Q18nSH0sDg3auKbd4pUsYYY8Hyl4gUC3VMnVLodwygE5babWw-94VGEjod9PhyXn6Wvs777s/s800/IMG_7971+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCZylQO1U-BPpNOhONe9oTUmqFlc_R4URbQbwRKT9tTWXQdKjKCpa7p1HvUl7HDG_Sf-Q18nSH0sDg3auKbd4pUsYYY8Hyl4gUC3VMnVLodwygE5babWw-94VGEjod9PhyXn6Wvs777s/s16000/IMG_7971+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">PUMPKINS! </span></p><p>It won't be long until these decorative signs of fall will cover this town. . .Every year, Ste. Genevieve goes all out with seasonal decorations but it seems fall brings on huge displays of the harvests. . .From the unique to the absolutely beautiful. . .the coming season is definitely one of the town's favorites. . .bringing photographic opportunities for locals and visitors alike. . .<br /> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatb4Tlgw1vMBBKgCQhibmQcIKLrKIN1ZTliOOOzPGqzu1fK0gB9J1bFZT1s_G9kEVNUujOPOnDwsxEmrKB5mXKEZr9wy_2iBxGO2dCpBJ9yZg8SFwpLTcy_GV63FlbjFY5bdikkU54s4/s800/IMG_7972+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiatb4Tlgw1vMBBKgCQhibmQcIKLrKIN1ZTliOOOzPGqzu1fK0gB9J1bFZT1s_G9kEVNUujOPOnDwsxEmrKB5mXKEZr9wy_2iBxGO2dCpBJ9yZg8SFwpLTcy_GV63FlbjFY5bdikkU54s4/s16000/IMG_7972+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>My favorite place to buy pumpkins, squash and gourds is the Mennonite Home Gardens Community Market south of Farmington on old Frederickstown Road. . .I was there a couple of weeks ago. . .They were beginning to bring in wagon loads of the traditional orange harvest. . .along with some very unusual ones. . .Not being too traditional myself, I was thrilled to see something different for my decorating plans. . .<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASgFaiJvJf7U9FpNAYxUF8cg1edM3x_w5br6jyY9gYVZPUXeKqNrhdAMPm8nx3RnS__mQPz02TMJTe7QQG3A-whIgl-rI14rqvNzwYmj5XH1-fNMiAaKjneD28aHGZ81qxOJEJ09OX-o/s800/IMG_7973+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASgFaiJvJf7U9FpNAYxUF8cg1edM3x_w5br6jyY9gYVZPUXeKqNrhdAMPm8nx3RnS__mQPz02TMJTe7QQG3A-whIgl-rI14rqvNzwYmj5XH1-fNMiAaKjneD28aHGZ81qxOJEJ09OX-o/s16000/IMG_7973+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p>By now, I'm sure there are many more selections and the tent is full. . .I will be journeying there soon. . .which is always a fun excursion. . .If you arrive early in the morning, you can see the wagons bringing produce to the market for the day's sales. . .It is quite a sight. . .A step-back in time. . .<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1f_nXpwS0Cs_OxC6PWTQ4jUd77RipScypMlbu3RVdDsyjRn-FFRiXifbyru4JB2C1rNPJXTEft-90HEIAfFGuKS4kQNN9dy9Z9BZptLE7Wq0z2w044VWlYSgQdKYrVvOXkbHpEMIgxeM/s800/IMG_7969+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1f_nXpwS0Cs_OxC6PWTQ4jUd77RipScypMlbu3RVdDsyjRn-FFRiXifbyru4JB2C1rNPJXTEft-90HEIAfFGuKS4kQNN9dy9Z9BZptLE7Wq0z2w044VWlYSgQdKYrVvOXkbHpEMIgxeM/s16000/IMG_7969+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> All sizes (including this 200+ pound pumpkin). . .all shapes from the harvest. . .A trip to the country. . .through narrow, tree-covered lanes. . .<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Can hardly wait. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Genevieve. . .Here everyone considers their porches an additional room and a place to socialize with neighbors and visitors alike. . .<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit97HnOgGZ9leacKvS0Ljs2ghKyiK598OVCNeqLCb7T7qmgYMi-3xdFx4_UY9qEMs-Ua1CQIVzG222wICCGnNk4XKNQJGEhCFR9fthn4jOmREsPZjYeybSjnrT0nrKHAV0iUn-g_gcZE0/s800/IMG_7743+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit97HnOgGZ9leacKvS0Ljs2ghKyiK598OVCNeqLCb7T7qmgYMi-3xdFx4_UY9qEMs-Ua1CQIVzG222wICCGnNk4XKNQJGEhCFR9fthn4jOmREsPZjYeybSjnrT0nrKHAV0iUn-g_gcZE0/s16000/IMG_7743+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>I walk almost everyday. . .and along the way. . .I am greeted with a
constant barrage of 'good mornings' and 'nice days'. . .stopping every
now and then to talk. . .for I have never found a porch that was not
friendly. . .Morning or evening. . .it is a unique Ste. Genevieve experience within itself. .
.and one I believe only adds to the charm of this village. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGawRCcrV2d3iWDeA0XNcOebmiNtK-VhWqOm_uF6GLlv5uP15-AmVnhaK7z5wkBqRZru0Bn4T9i_7wSm5c7l5NxrcUSLm84Bf6bI2zr0Zm_jTyc7MEyBwzEHGQ5rTMbHYWJ6Hu_7YH0Qk/s800/IMG_7749+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGawRCcrV2d3iWDeA0XNcOebmiNtK-VhWqOm_uF6GLlv5uP15-AmVnhaK7z5wkBqRZru0Bn4T9i_7wSm5c7l5NxrcUSLm84Bf6bI2zr0Zm_jTyc7MEyBwzEHGQ5rTMbHYWJ6Hu_7YH0Qk/s16000/IMG_7749+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Homeowners take pride in their porches. . .and display a part of their own personality on them. . .Whether simple. . .comfy. . .artsy. . .fancy. . .<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAsDZv29iSwTfSGCwPwlQHcMRCruRiIIBvmQRftiTTU2Pfzm41UHnO9VR0E7EG7AnL2D-Pc0n92qbBCsjE-YUbvvtYjNFDtsn-kOHB8dM1lU00HcMGa17WclYoujzTcfhom1yX95Dyao/s800/IMG_7750+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Porches have been a tradition in this town since the 18th century, when the French and then Spanish occupied the territory. . .Although Ste. Genevieve is situated in Central Missouri on the Mississippi River, the
summers can be very hot and humid. . . so many tasks were carried on
outdoors or on the long wide porches. . .Not much has changed since then . . .<br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDOPO4rDgG3STr1xO3cn35ENj8ArfeCYLGhPCcDpqcW1AgN-iFzKeAIvdyKx1q6yL9FxRabOmWhYipLvOUYnM2lt90UNhNqNEOhAkA6ppmY1mJgrV4Au5fyq45KC9Hm1oNaVoU0HHzcps/s800/IMG_7671+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="556" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDOPO4rDgG3STr1xO3cn35ENj8ArfeCYLGhPCcDpqcW1AgN-iFzKeAIvdyKx1q6yL9FxRabOmWhYipLvOUYnM2lt90UNhNqNEOhAkA6ppmY1mJgrV4Au5fyq45KC9Hm1oNaVoU0HHzcps/s16000/IMG_7671+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzc4nx5XflolF4OkVAmTzP0_QQj9OjtCa_pVRTlYfSzjvWBNu5kDoMa2J_cbkGf4bD3eO7JLO4IifB8iIACjLqiQh84UqUWVO2xI7K3KnoknK2qWp7mqgTjnPMDjt5_OsBeJNgYlATwLk/s800/IMG_7673+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzc4nx5XflolF4OkVAmTzP0_QQj9OjtCa_pVRTlYfSzjvWBNu5kDoMa2J_cbkGf4bD3eO7JLO4IifB8iIACjLqiQh84UqUWVO2xI7K3KnoknK2qWp7mqgTjnPMDjt5_OsBeJNgYlATwLk/s16000/IMG_7673+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">And if there isn't a porch? . .Not to worry. . .Sidewalks will do. . .<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNurL3SuGpeUWAD7XxJN7dNays29BH_H1GSc2hAPdj-lfyDZf_8IP-W47-qog-72KIse9Oid8iEI6_O4lxSHir8g57hpBnuZzJKVdIUT-0cVjWO_PRV-Oks6lGWhTUE2gSPVBI_5ZSQ0/s800/IMG_7757+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNurL3SuGpeUWAD7XxJN7dNays29BH_H1GSc2hAPdj-lfyDZf_8IP-W47-qog-72KIse9Oid8iEI6_O4lxSHir8g57hpBnuZzJKVdIUT-0cVjWO_PRV-Oks6lGWhTUE2gSPVBI_5ZSQ0/s16000/IMG_7757+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbeBxtxh48QBpE-LifUFBtmhlEvGJyQYg435E4JQHP10G2jFR2uKMCE2H7_d_FUa121nV3oav7q0qT8tcIPTCOx6yDKi0C4UojHIF5YiIo29LDvkWCFcU_IdcX4WMFxfMguTxesvPxG8/s800/IMG_7717+%25283%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbeBxtxh48QBpE-LifUFBtmhlEvGJyQYg435E4JQHP10G2jFR2uKMCE2H7_d_FUa121nV3oav7q0qT8tcIPTCOx6yDKi0C4UojHIF5YiIo29LDvkWCFcU_IdcX4WMFxfMguTxesvPxG8/s16000/IMG_7717+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Being neighborly. . .visiting with each other. . .sharing a glass of tea. . .laughter and gossip. . .You can't beat Ste. Genevieve for a friendly, good-traditions-of-the-past kind of place to be. . . <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This one's for you, DeLois!!! (grin)<br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s0/ip_seal_sig_175.png" /></a></div><br />The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-68734638713464483922021-07-04T09:13:00.000-05:002021-07-04T09:13:05.179-05:00Celebrate!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcy2jiVAkpFeeUVVA_-Q2P9q1LFEwnXOP_dl_zqVbwFt5Tiuhx6o96ppSytjB83FSB32rPfx9uCFi7BQeUI8J1XJIVRTyN13Kx0Zwo-R2VuLVuePu8m4e55HIefyBaFfkzs3u4GxE-F0/s850/IMG_7688+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwcy2jiVAkpFeeUVVA_-Q2P9q1LFEwnXOP_dl_zqVbwFt5Tiuhx6o96ppSytjB83FSB32rPfx9uCFi7BQeUI8J1XJIVRTyN13Kx0Zwo-R2VuLVuePu8m4e55HIefyBaFfkzs3u4GxE-F0/s16000/IMG_7688+%25283%2529.JPG" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">It's the 4th and time to CELEBRATE!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Have a good one. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s177/ip_seal_sig_175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgun1ommTXuhYjCiOrSMXkENBXaM5qccR1Rj0g2heKRrUiGYDyEBCAL1A3SyntC_Iyu0jYi-FKoHwWi3EVWhxv2Y3kVahbJEg5n5OCogtAkQJ7U7KbNVZvCaDp7sBGpWAhZj3Q1AhJxY/s0/ip_seal_sig_175.png" /></a></div><br />The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-82028340225518407822021-06-20T12:05:00.004-05:002021-06-20T12:12:58.929-05:00Where To Buy Furniture For Old House Decor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WMJ3n8iq-vG-AW6cY0NDBF9j4xMtXN4n1OzHzoa4-A9L9HR5bj8hxsCCCywRfRVJ41ZZbCH1YgCf9ZFaN4SVpZ_t71akB9k7B2p2lYq4EbK0GR_ML9hD6C-AhyooT1PACsM9nY0IF9k/s800/white+house+originals+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WMJ3n8iq-vG-AW6cY0NDBF9j4xMtXN4n1OzHzoa4-A9L9HR5bj8hxsCCCywRfRVJ41ZZbCH1YgCf9ZFaN4SVpZ_t71akB9k7B2p2lYq4EbK0GR_ML9hD6C-AhyooT1PACsM9nY0IF9k/s16000/white+house+originals+4.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have said before that one of the MANY things I love about Ste. Genevieve is that the residents here--young and old--live in, enjoy and maintain the vintage and historic houses. . .There are a few newly built homes, but the largest percentages range from 1680s-1950s and 60s. . .</p><p>Most homeowners prefer to update the interiors with more modern-day decor, fitting in some of the rich history of the town. . .Then there are those such as myself. . .I prefer all the modern conveniences but enjoy living in an atmosphere of the past. . .You've seen that in my posts. . .so this is no new revelation. . .Yet, the photos of our Heil House has brought many questions from others about where did we find the furniture that fits so well with its history, for it has grown harder and harder to find period antiques. . .and the costs of such have sky-rocketed. . .We do have a few. . .but among them we have tucked newly made "primitive pieces" that look as old as the house. . .</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY9sSlFpwCadcpLPVvaLyHe5Xzaqz7RfLpmssmeIelwtsyLnvl2UYwCvyhKOTKhqGi9C7291MqW-opUKtjq4MabCPNGeKLu9CKIS-eC9T2V9Dg6yQa6kPGjNcMO3n0iHABgl1MCt52q0/s800/white+house+originals+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY9sSlFpwCadcpLPVvaLyHe5Xzaqz7RfLpmssmeIelwtsyLnvl2UYwCvyhKOTKhqGi9C7291MqW-opUKtjq4MabCPNGeKLu9CKIS-eC9T2V9Dg6yQa6kPGjNcMO3n0iHABgl1MCt52q0/s16000/white+house+originals+3.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I have mentioned before that individual pieces in our home are from White House Creations in Bernie, MO. . .but I don't believe I have shown you much of the store itself and the variety. . .Let me tell you, if you like the primitive or farm-style decor for your home, White House Creations is the place to go. . .You'll find none other like it in this area. . .It's a little bit of a drive but we take the back roads (Hwys 61 and 25 South) where there is plenty along the way to keep your attention. . .Not only will the store itself take your breath away, Dottie is a wonderful shopkeeper with much knowledge about the old farm life. . .She, her husband, and her daughter work together, crafting 98% of the furniture that they sell. . .Besides selling their creations from the store at Bernie, they also sell wholesale to other shops in a number of states. . .It is a 24/7 business. . .but Dottie loves every minute of it. . .Her enthusiasm itself will inspire you. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCM2uaQoODSLdDITwhCjtPzognwABbfXFktxwE4SfgNrMMi0sSLqkLzvlOb9jVSYqI7r3IO5OhzibOItmDXWyG3MnIH0ruZnTEV3PKyyrU0j_ClJzm3LLhLQiSzwT_fCwlfCF4f39zGU/s800/white+house+originals+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCM2uaQoODSLdDITwhCjtPzognwABbfXFktxwE4SfgNrMMi0sSLqkLzvlOb9jVSYqI7r3IO5OhzibOItmDXWyG3MnIH0ruZnTEV3PKyyrU0j_ClJzm3LLhLQiSzwT_fCwlfCF4f39zGU/s16000/white+house+originals+2.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Besides furniture, there are many, many accent pieces. . .coverlets. . .rugs. . .signage. . .and just about anything you might want for your older home. . .It's one-stop shopping for me. . .I do suggest giving Dottie a call before you make the drive. . .She is normally open six days per week but sometimes a shop dealer arrives with a trailer and wipes out much her larger furniture inventory. . .There will still be plenty to see. . .but giving her a ring and asking what she has on hand will help you decide what day to arrive. . .<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQXLUtXO_WabDce02jokUAWGVWHEckzy2t4ywcGmtvWA_vg-fCVxXaLyEIzJP_L6FlZhyu5c7dNGuMOxnmWAtKjLp0CP4U-EjQOYPB2UNI_WbLGOVWdjzakTLWxkcRw79y1n9-A4fcyw/s800/white+house+originals+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQXLUtXO_WabDce02jokUAWGVWHEckzy2t4ywcGmtvWA_vg-fCVxXaLyEIzJP_L6FlZhyu5c7dNGuMOxnmWAtKjLp0CP4U-EjQOYPB2UNI_WbLGOVWdjzakTLWxkcRw79y1n9-A4fcyw/s16000/white+house+originals+5.jpg" /></a></p><p>Bernie, MO is on Hwy 25 South. . .Watch for the White House Creations sign as you come into town. . .and follow the arrow. . .Easy to find. . .It's impossible to get lost in Bernie anyway!. . .But if you do, stop anyone and ask where Dotties place is. . .Everyone knows her. . .</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tell her Dru sent you. . .<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlQ1HthaOGp3e359OiKdJ07CKtwn8jGZ3tUdHJZik3Z-an70jy6V4GPNTfn2MFtOiM7t-COk92ChzHaNDdCPDDD8iqsFEfCeaehWgdEb2KV6s1430MyzTMDqdr_fchl8xpYhyryYiKSc/s800/white+house+originals+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlQ1HthaOGp3e359OiKdJ07CKtwn8jGZ3tUdHJZik3Z-an70jy6V4GPNTfn2MFtOiM7t-COk92ChzHaNDdCPDDD8iqsFEfCeaehWgdEb2KV6s1430MyzTMDqdr_fchl8xpYhyryYiKSc/s16000/white+house+originals+1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All photos taken inside White House Creations store by Dottie Babb. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> WHITE HOUSE CREATIONS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">704 OAK ST</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BERNIE, MO 63822</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">573-293-5588<br /></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3872807166001377014.post-90406150380146504802021-06-02T10:56:00.002-05:002021-06-02T10:56:53.566-05:00Saying Good-bye<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkI_XKokW46SmSxuLaDp64F-glHz2ZwHQi0LiwiS498_zoJ6JChM6SHatnLhW1-Qd-TUj0lRi479NZ-pkgbiIsIdwrsWFqFf6feCaA_ozdwCo0ofOziGDGR397Jo__GxuUmirKdMHK3sM/s800/wm-IMG_7665+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="733" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkI_XKokW46SmSxuLaDp64F-glHz2ZwHQi0LiwiS498_zoJ6JChM6SHatnLhW1-Qd-TUj0lRi479NZ-pkgbiIsIdwrsWFqFf6feCaA_ozdwCo0ofOziGDGR397Jo__GxuUmirKdMHK3sM/s16000/wm-IMG_7665+%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><p style="text-align: center;">"The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved." George Washington <br /></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p>It has been far too long since I have posted and my heart was in it. You see, I lost a very dear friend suddenly and without warning last fall. . .and it has taken me some time to breathe again. . .</p><p>I ran across Washington's quote today, and it gave me food for thought. . .Certainly my friend's life wasn't trivial. . .but the loss was a turning point for me that I am only now seeing clearly. . . </p><p>Loss is a part of life. . .My Daddy told me that years and years ago. . .but as I get older, it seems I feel it more. . .especially when I lose someone I knew and loved. . .So for the last several months, my heart has been sad and broken. . .But I have pieced and patched and healed it so that it is beating almost full strength again. . .I have stepped back and reevaluated my life. . .to make sure I'm on the right path. . .It hasn't been easy. . .but it has been the best thing that has happened to me. . .Out of loss, I have learned about life again. . .</p><p>So here I am. . .Eager to share my summer adventures with you in this lovely little town of Ste. Genevieve. . .While I must say 'good-bye' to my friend, who will ever remain in my memories. . .I can say 'hello' to the future with an open heart. . .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiL9ayCnBI1vhNMxXJcAAyGxxYr9B9aerOrEed5PNIntsyvnqJB5VxksxV9IqZvN2BQ-1DBTuSoUIMyt5RtXzNYaSjfMJiHskFCTAhhx5E8apL4LvMB-cPGN_8dMNI-MZ0OLKYRrLPCRE/s800/wm-IMG_7662+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiL9ayCnBI1vhNMxXJcAAyGxxYr9B9aerOrEed5PNIntsyvnqJB5VxksxV9IqZvN2BQ-1DBTuSoUIMyt5RtXzNYaSjfMJiHskFCTAhhx5E8apL4LvMB-cPGN_8dMNI-MZ0OLKYRrLPCRE/s16000/wm-IMG_7662+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><p style="text-align: center;">"Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your heart." George Washington<br /></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6E7099jrbdIjeuOoUW_vDn5T4AGrMN6B9WGZG3MlT8p5Q9rOf5yNJFKGNDecK-O5RT0jxDoiR9xQ_cg5AkM6_a0_cR_0jeXCHyok7bFnZOeXSuUJR4lmnKDmv-i9vTYvs18zQdXFHFI/s128/ip_dru128.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="128" data-original-width="128" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6E7099jrbdIjeuOoUW_vDn5T4AGrMN6B9WGZG3MlT8p5Q9rOf5yNJFKGNDecK-O5RT0jxDoiR9xQ_cg5AkM6_a0_cR_0jeXCHyok7bFnZOeXSuUJR4lmnKDmv-i9vTYvs18zQdXFHFI/w200-h200/ip_dru128.png" width="200" /></a></div>The Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.com1