House Aesthetics

Recently, my family returned from visiting New England.  While there, we saw many houses like this one.  Houses painted black - imposing, gloomy.  My husband was delighted by them.  I was fascinated.

My husband joked that I should not be surprised if my house was painted black. Our house is blue.  It is calming, welcoming, and secure.

A black house is unique. It is overwhelming. 

I would not want a black house. 

The aesthetics of a house help to invite people in or keep them away. 

It is my goal to be a more welcoming person. Painting my house black will not convey this.

I wish to be a happier person. A dark house may not assist here, either.

Visiting Salem, the House of Seven Gables, the Witch House, and other such Gothic locations has proven to be a fascinating deterrent.  I enjoyed my time there, but I do not want to live in a manner which would be reflected in a black house.

No, I prefer the blue.

From New England with Love

I was MIA last week.  Why? Because I was in New England!

My husband and I are about to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary.  In order to celebrate, we headed to New England for an adventure.  If you follow me on Instagram, you got to see some of the pictures.

 We headed to Salem, MA.  We saw Proctor's Ledge, where many innocent (and maybe a few not so innocent) people were hung.  We went to downtown Salem and experienced "Witch City".  

We also made our way to Hawthrone's Birthplace and the House of Seven Gables.

 The weather greeted us with a powerful, beautiful storm.