Last week was Vacation Week here in Maine, known elsewhere as Spring Break. Some people travel, others enjoy local sites. But we opted for something else altogether. A “staycation” Dole House Style. So strap on that respirator — Ain’t no party like a DOLE HOUSE PAR-TAY!
Over the weekend my husband found an old real estate listing for our house. It was so neat I wanted to share. And to make it even more interesting, I’ve added photos of the same rooms now that we’re living here. Photos THEN & NOW.
When I was little I was deathly afraid of spiders. So much so, that when I found a big ugly one on me in the night (circa 1983), I moved into my sister’s bedroom and slept on her floor for a whole month. And no, it wasn’t the least bit comfortable. As I’ve aged I’ve […]
Ask any parent. Once you have a baby, your life is not your own. As a mother, I understand this. And as a homeowner, I understand it all the more. Five months ago, my husband & I adopted a baby. His name is The Dole House. And although 250 years old, he is every bit […]
Today we’re going to continue the wall theme — w/ a tribute to Dole House graffiti. A mixture of old & new. Upstairs in the attic, scrawled on the chimney plaster. And on the attic beams. Downstairs in the keeping room. And in the kitchen. Downstairs in the basement there are signs. And yesterday – […]