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House Call: Whitecross Farm

Sally and Mark Bailey, the proprietors of Baileys Home & Garden in the UK, espouse a simple philosophy: "Repair, reuse, rethink." They applied these principles to Whitecross Farm, their home in on tiny village of Ross on Wye in Herefordshire. "One of our favorite things is to reuse unloved bits and pieces (small or large) that we find on our travels, and give them a new lease of life. It's our version of recycling. Abandoned bobbins from old textile mills turn up on our shelves as egg timers, lamp bases, or string holders; scraps of floorboard become mirror frames, tables, or even kitchen units." Photos via Light Locations.

February 10, 2009

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Cara,

Thanks for spotting and taking me to the farm. Their book is on my list, thanks to you. Bacione, Ingrid in Umbria

posted by Vita Lenta nel Bel Paese on 02/10/2009 at 11:39 am

WOW. I found a picture of that painting in the hallway about 10 years ago in Country Living. I clipped it and it's been residing in my scrap book ever since. SMALL WORLD.

Anyway I really appreciate their philosophy

posted by Hazel on 02/10/2009 at 11:56 am

Gorge.

posted by Leah on 02/10/2009 at 04:46 pm

just beautiful.

posted by red door read on 02/17/2009 at 09:40 pm

Can you provide me with a source for the Kuba cloth you have used in your decorating? I am trying to find enough yardage for window treatments. many thx
claudia lauer
USA

posted by claudia lauer on 08/05/2009 at 06:53 pm

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