Do Over...

I've been in my profession for almost 30 years and have had a great time.

However...

I sometimes wonder what I would be doing if I would have selected a different career.

If I had a "do over", would I choose something different?

Would you?

I've always had an unwavering interest in homes, especially historic homes.

I love the craftmanship. The story these lovely gems must have.

And...when I see homes in disrepair, I just want to step right up and start working on them.

I've never been scared of  hard work and can readily admit when I'm in over my head and need to call in the professionals.

Then there is the issue of homes/buildings being torn down with no regard to recycling.

It breaks my heart when period items {windows, doornobs, doors, trim, fixtures, etc.} are destroyed.

I've been to repurposing warehouses, what an inspiration!

All this to say...

today, I visited a great blog, Hooked on Houses. {Julia's blog is always a treat to visit, especially if you love houses.} Her post was on abandoned houses. I was intrigued...what would they look like? Would they be worth repair? Was there hope?

Well, take a look for yourself here.

What was going to happen to these? Who would sweep them up and love them?

Are they on the, "to demolish" list?

If only I could purchase a few one. I'd LOVE the chance to turn them back into beauties!

Hm...if money only grew on trees.

Here are a few that caught my eye from the above site:

Do you think they are worth saving?

{Rapunzel, Rapunzel....let down your golden hair.}

Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day!

If you're interested in reading more about repurposing, here are a few sites:

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/blog/recycling-history/

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2012734540_realsalvage29.html

http://www.recyclingthepast.com/About_RTP.asp

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/blog/old-houses-and-the-search-for-the-silver-lining/