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A place to call home…
Recently my best friend of nearly 50 years sold her parents home. In fact, closing was just a few hours ago. Over the last few weeks she and I spent time together in the place we called home pouring over boxes of photos and such giggling, crying, and remembering her parents. So many moments shared…
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Visitors from near and far…
Since we opened in May we have had such a great time meeting new folks from near and far. I can’t help but imagine how many visitors this old house has seen over the last 165 years. Heads of state, church, and business owners. People from all walks of life have come by over the…
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History repeats itself…
Sometimes, it really does feel as though history repeats itself or at least we sure hope so! As we research this beautiful, old home, we discover so many stories of days gone by. We learn of the lavish parties once held here in the parlor and the front lawn by Dr. Sharp and his wife,…
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Chickens and a little laundry on the clothesline…
“Just Be Elizabeth, just Be” I’ve been working in the gardens lately, a lot actually. It’s where I find peace, satisfaction, and A LOT of sweat! (along with some pretty cool pottery artifacts!) It’s been in the 90’s or more every day here at Herron Cottage in Newville, Pennsylvania. As the dog days of Summer…
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Old Flower Beds and Broken China
There is something cathartic about working these old flower beds. Sure, there is the exercise value, the vitamin D intake, and even the sense of accomplishment that comes from such labor. I sit there and think about what they looked like in 1879. Were they full? Did they have nothing but roses? Did they send…
Pleasant View Antiques in Newville, PA 