Some people would ask why, after 10 years of renovation and restoration work, would I start a blog about our experiences now. The simple answer is that we are not done yet, but it is more complex than that. Certainly the physical evidence of our labors slowly emerges over time and are a testament to what we have accomplished in those 10 years. However, it is the stories that go along with those physical changes that are even more rich, more complex, and more enchanting than even some of the fancy tile work, hand painted papers, and decorative millwork. Here I hope to tell not only the story of the emergence of a home from many layers of paint and the ravages of time, but also the story of the people who have moved it forward into the future and indeed the story of Danville itself. For one cannot look at a house in isolation without taking into account its surroundings and the people who move through it. Just as the house is changing and becoming something unexpected, so does this place bring unexpected heartbreak and joy.
Welcome to my adventure. Welcome to the Danville Experience.
Carla Minosh
While I am new to Blogging, I have always enjoyed sharing the stories of my crazy life, so this is simply another medium to share, and hopefully entertain and enrich others. Perhaps you can feel thankful that your life is so steady and predictable after reading these, perhaps you can appreciate the insanity and wish you had more of it in your life. Either way, the crazy tales are all true (to the best of my spotty recollection) and simply tell the tale of a life full of exploration, enthusiasm, curiosity and hard work. I hope you all enjoy being a part of the journey.
I am one of those who has dreamed all of my life of restoring and living in an old house. I'll blame it on Aunt Mildred, my grandmother's younger sister who owned the Sebring Mansion in Sebring, Ohio where I spent my summers as a child. You and your husband have done a fantastic job with this renovation. Thanks for sharing.