Downsize? NO! Simplify? YES!

I really don't like the word

DOWNSIZING!

Simplify...

yeah, maybe I can live with that word...

SIMPLIFY!

There has been some serious discussion

going on in my house about relocation and

SIMPLIFYING!

Talk of change always brings about

thoughts of our simple plans...

(designed by Danica Kus, photo from inhabitat.com)

for the barn house!

A simple design that blends with nature...

(designed by Olson Kundig, Architect)

made from SIMPLE materials...

galvanized metal, glass and barn wood.

One thing we are positive about is that we want

our barn house to have...

(Sixx Designs)

walls of garage doors!

(Sixx Designs)

Garage doors let nature come in...

(Sixx Designs)

while allowing Lurch and the grandkids

to roller skate right out!

SIMPLE materials can make quite

a statement, huh?

(fireplace by Edilkamen)

Forget the walls and balcony...

just concentrate on the fireplace!

For my taste, the fireplace opening needs

to be twice as big and it would be perfect

for my dream barn house!

(fireplace by finehomebuilding.com)

Or would this one look better?

It would have to be open on both sides though!

Everything will go well with a SIMPLE concrete floor!

The blood stains from Lurch roller skating

will wipe right up!

(fireplace by blacktomato.co.uk)

Look at this gorgeous, SIMPLE

outdoor fireplace!

What barn house garden would be

complete without one?

So, while change is tough,

there are some inspirational thoughts

to keep one focused on one's goals!

Glad I could share my thoughts

with you today, my friends!