Wing backs reconstruction

We are now more or less finished with the renovations and have started to upgrade our Guest rooms. Some time ago we featured these chairs and their make over. 

We came across very drab old wing back chairs.

They now make their own statement 

I love their shape and size!!!

Charming!

Look at that sexy legs. This oldie needs a remake. 

This oldie shouted please please take me home! 

It was now also time to find the material that will do the trick for these lovely oldies. It was necessary to give them a new lease on their durability but also change them into two very special and comfortable chairs. They had a special duty . . . to be comfortable and to be able to sit and look out the little dormer windows and . . . read . . . and look . . . . sip on an old brandy cognac.

This piece of material could tell a story and we know that great stories happen to those who can tell them!!!  

All the old drab has been removed and the new beginning is taking shape.

Measure and measure

Mary you are a star!
With Mary's help these are now sexy ladies.
They will charm you and keep you comfortable.

Thanks for visiting 

Till next time 

Sandra

Wonderful surprise gift from a special guest

A gift is always very special this one now forms part of the history of De Oude Huize Yard 

Wendy and Hanchen stayed with us.
They are marketing Nursing as an Occupation in our area.
We have had a wonderful time talking and learning about the life of our guests.    

Little did we know that they will stay at our establishment during a second trip.
It was then that we were presented with this beautiful original painting dating back to 1890.  

Look at the beautiful dafodills . . . so charming in spring 

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
Marcus Aurelius

Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. 

Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. 

  Pamela Vaull Starr 

This wonderful oil painting by Anton Ferreira dated back to 1890
will now form part of the history of De Oude Huize Yard 

The ground we walk on, 

the plants and creatures,

 the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations - 

each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, 

bound together by cosmic harmony. 

 Ruth Bernhard

We will be showing off at:

Ivy and Elephants;  Lavender Garden Cottage;

Time Washed ; Lavender Garden Cottage; Tilly's Nest ; Boogieboard Cottage;  Knick of Time; My Simple Country Living;The Savvy Southernstyle; A delightsome life;  

The end of summer

These little flowers grow wild in the fields in and around our town

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. So if you're feeling uncomfortable right now, know that the change taking place in your life is a beginning, not an ending.

May the new season be kind to you all 
De Oude Huize Yard 

Thanks to MarkVee for the wonderful photo 

Thanks to Ivy and Elephants ; Confession of a Plate Addict;

Hope in Everything;  Everything under the moon;
Leigh;  A delightsome Life;   

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Our Attic and the history of our towns golf course

De Oude Huize Attic

is our current project.  

A writer can write in an attic, or on top of a bus. 

Or with a sharp stick in some wet cement. 

- Paul Muni - 

Where do we start?  

The only access to the attic was via a ladder and a small door.
I am not fond of heights.
Once again Hennie had a plan!!!

We will start with a proper door!

Halve way 

The new door is now in place but how to get there!!!

Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat 

down the door!

-Kyle Chandler- 

A walkway will be the answer!
I am so fortunate to be married to a engineer that can make
everything

If I may say so - it came out perfect.
Hennie and his two helpers completed the job

After an inspection, Hennie decided that the dormer in the roof
will be the next step..... 

Every one has to make haste . . .
we are now in the rainy season 

Once again Hennie made the dormer on the ground and then hoisted it into place 

The view is still magnificient

First dormer is in position I just love it
Nest week will be the fitting of the second window. 

The past is an old chair in the attic,
the present an ominous ticking sound,
and the future is anybody's guess.
-James Thurber-

The attic will soon be turned into an extra room for our 

Bed and Breakfast. 

Over the  years we have collected a lot of old books 

and pictures of our town's golf course.  

The scenic 18-hole golf course, arguably the third oldest in 

South Africa (after the Royal Cape and George Golf Clubs) 

was founded in 1887.

Love to frame this one

This once could be used as wallpaper

Another wallpaper 

In a frame 

A Bogey!

Thanks for visiting 

Blessings to all 
Till next time
Sandra 

We will have a wonderful time while visiting the 
following parties

Primpjunktion

Ivy and Elephants 

Time Washed 

Homemakers on a dime 

Twiggstudios

Have a daily Cup

Lavender Garden Cottage 
No Minimalist 

My Simple Country Living
DIYhshp

Handy Crafty Woman 

Tilly's Nest 
The Busy Bhive 

Creative Crafts

Maleviksrosentradgard
Romantic Home
Savvy Southernstyle 

Boogieboard Cottage
 Shades of Amber 
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Life in Balance 
Faith, Grace and Crafts
Common Ground 
Raising Homemakers
Chic on a Shoestring 
To Much time

Jenniferrizzo

Finding Fabulous

The Brambleberry Cottage 

French Country Cottage 

The Tablescaper

Redoux Interiors 

Sunny Simple Life 
The Style Sisters
Dawn Disaster

The Vintage Loving Style

Recently we have the wonderful opportunity to meet Judit and  Mark.  

They stayed at our establishment was short but so inspiring.  
We enjoyed their company and their passion for life.  
This is the photo's they shared with us.

My personal favourite

Welcome 

Nostalgic 

Well travelled 

Lace and cherubs 

Reading from the library 

Burlap and love 

Light switch 

Leather and steel 

Something of everything 

Book titles to dream about

Dress in black 

Something for every occasion 

Pictures, books and bottles 

Angles and words 

Going nowhere

Lights 

Till next time 
Sandra