The Beauty of Wood in the state of pleasing decay is one of Natures special masterpieces.  Often a plain board from a barn is so remarkable in it’s composition-grains and knots and shades of weathered gray–That it could be framed and hung just as any modern painting is.  And the old barn, growing moss and lichens, crumbling into decay, can be more a work of art than a new building.  It is all in ones manner of thinking. Eric Sloane, An Age of Barns

What a fabulous week end we had here in Northern California’s wine country…and as an extra special event the Preservation Napa Valley Organization held their yearly Barn tour to raise money to help preserve these beautiful barns.  It was a great way to spend a slow Sunday relaxing.  The sun was out, the sky was blue, the food was delicious, the people were enjoying themselves and the barns were fabulous!  Thanks to Napa Valley Life Magazine for informing me of this great event.    Continue reading “Preserving Napa Valley’s Barns-via Santa Rosa Interior Design” »