Sunday, October 21, 2012

Before a sunny Sunday ends... - Ballenberg part II



I would like to show another house in the open air museum Ballenberg. This time it is a big farmhouse from Therwil Basle (Northwestern part of Switzerland). According to the date over the main entrance on the threshing room portal, it was build in 1675. It belonged to a farm with extensive landholdings. Read more here.









I remember my grandparents
having such a bed in the living room








The kitchen - it is not easy to cook on stoves like this -
there is always the danger of burning and overcooking your  meal





Tomorrow I will take you to a house which represents the Italian part of Switzerland. 
It's in this direction...


See you then! 

♥ Emilie's daughter ♥

pics by me


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11 comments:

  1. AnnaOctober 21, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Christa,

    This is just beautiful! I love all of it and I WANT the crochet bedspread. I would like to make one, but so far I have just bought patterns and magazines!

    I love visiting places which, like this one still feel "lived in." Contemporary trends (shabby chic, etc.)become so insignificant when you are faced with the real McCoy!

    I look forward to seeing the Swiss Italian house, tomorro!

    This is truly interesting stuff, Christa!

    THANK YOU!

    BMH&B

    ANNA
    xx

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  2. Down by the seaOctober 21, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    What a beautiful farmhouse I love the colours. Another one tomorrow too, what a treat!
    Sarah x

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  3. FilipBlogOctober 21, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    It still looks like a great house. Probaly not so energy efficient.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  4. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comOctober 21, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Very interesting to go into the house museum. Its very well kept.
    Are any of the family still living!
    looking forward to seeing the Italian part..
    thank you Christa.. x

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  5. oldthingsOctober 21, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I liked the simplicity of this house ! It looks like the people who are living there are in their everyday life with rhythms and problems ! It is a wonderful home ! It a an alive home !
    Olympia

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  6. greenthumbOctober 21, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    I just love historical homes, so lovely to look into the past.

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  7. eileeninmdOctober 22, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Thanks for the lovely house tour! I think I like the more modern stoves. Great post and photos.

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  8. RosemaryOctober 22, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I love your posts showing the old Swiss houses and their interiors.
    Mind you I would not like that crucifix hanging over me when I was in bed.

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  9. LisaOctober 22, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Obviously a Catholic home - it's a lovely place. Thanks for sharing; you're a good photographer! :)

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  10. PaulaOctober 22, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    The house is beautiful both outside and inside, I love the shutters on the windows and the white and blue inside.

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  11. erleichdaOctober 22, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    It might seem weird but I do see resembles between the Swiss, Norwegian, even Greek old houses. It is quite amazing!
    Thanks for sharing those photos Christa!
    (more please!)

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