old american barn

By now you have probably gathered that I am a lover of any and all things reclaimed. I stop for yard sales, I love sketchy antique shops, I search for thrift stores - that's me. Another thing that I enjoy (maybe the weirdest thing) is stopping for debris on the side of the road (remember my pallet???). I currently have my eye on a barn that has fallen over, creating a pile of wood, that I pass every morning on my way to work - Dan and I just have to get brave enough to ask permission to take a look!

Don't judge a book by it's cover.

The other day I stumbled upon someone who shares my love of debris. I met Steven on an online yard sale group, and I will be stalking him from now on! He was selling barn wood planks that he had removed from a barn that was to be demolished. Dan and I met up with him on Sunday to take a look... Wow. He had barn doors, barn planks, barn signage, barn boxes, barn hinges, barn gates... I was in trouble. I wanted it ALL. Each and every piece was packed with character, and I couldn't help but imagine the stories they could tell.

As we looked through his truck, Steven described the way that old barns were usually dealt with: land-owners don't want to spend the time to take the barns down responsibly, so instead these barns get burned or buried into the ground.

"I save pieces of American history from being lost and forgotten about. Barns and farm buildings are so majestic and peaceful that they deserve so much more than being burnt down."
~Old American Barn

If you like to decorate with unique pieces that are chalk full of character, go and "like" his page right now! Your barn wood dreams are just a quick drive to Culpepper away!