Sunday, September 4, 2011

Barn Charm

I posted this photo a couple of years ago on my photoblog long before Tricia's barn meme. I thought it was worthy of repeating here for those Barn Charm folks who appreciate these wonderful old relics of the American landscape. When it comes to charm this one fits the bill for me. It sits high atop a hill with wide open sky behind it with its bright red color contrasting beautifully with the green field of grass that surrounds it. The charming old fashioned lightning rods point to the wispy clouds overhead. The outline of three windows can barely be seen and my mind wistfully wonders what the rest of this little charmer looks like. The barn is adorned with a wooden quilt patch named Bold Star. Given the bold statement this little barn makes sitting high on the hill the owners couldn't have chosen a more appropriate pattern to adorn it with.

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31 comments:

  1. DebbieSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I remember this and even started searching for barns in my area with quilts. I was amazed at how many there were.

    Love this one Carletta :)

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    That is gorgeous, Carletta... I love seeing old barns.

    Have a great Labor Day.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. PatSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Ah! You know I'd like this one with the barn quilt! Very charming!

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  4. RalphSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    The sea of green sits below the majesty of this barn. Perfect in red, and with the quilt pattern, this is so stylish, its charm is lies in its functional beauty. So well captured!

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  5. Janie BSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful picture. That red barn really pops against the blue sky and green grass.

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  6. EbieSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Love it! A barn on top a a hill!

    Me, too, I have posted from my archives long before barn charm.

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  7. MariSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I love the simple shape of this barn. The quilt square makes it really special.

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  8. RoseSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Oh, it is lovely, Carletta....I love barns whether high on a hill, or nestled down in a valley...or on the wide open prairie.

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  9. EG CameraGirlSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I'm beginning to see a few quilt patches in Upstate New York but still NONE that I've seen in Canada.

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  10. Jimh.September 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    definitely worthy of revival! I like it!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love the colors and composition - very nice!
    Donna

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I can't think of anything else to add... you said it all! =)

    Thank you for joining in & linking up to this week's Barn Charm =)))

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I should have said thank you, too, for reposting this beauty... Everyone WILL love it =)

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  14. carol l mckSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Definitely Barn Charm! Awesome shot! Love it ~thanks, namaste, Carol from (A Creative Harbor) linked with Ruby Tuesday ~ ^_^

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  15. Kim, USASeptember 5, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This barn looks mighty up there.

    Barn Charm

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  16. Chubskulit RoseSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Lovely barn that is Carletta.

    <a href="http://www.meetourclan.com/2011/09/horse-ride.htmlMy Ruby Tuesday Post</a>, hope you can drop by.

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  17. LesleySeptember 5, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I like the quilt patch. I don't think anyone does that up this way.

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  18. Maria @ LSSSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Beautiful shot!

    Happy RT!

    Mine's here.

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  19. CherylSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Although I like your barn photo a lot, I love the photo in your header. One of my personal favourite photos to take is the road in front of me. I especially love the trees lining the road. Where was the photo taken?

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  20. ElaineSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Lovely shot of the barn peeking over the hill at you!

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  21. anemonenSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Charming barn. Love the angle.

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  22. NealSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    That barn looks so lonely sitting there. It really is gorgeous even if it is lonely. :)

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  23. Gill - That British WomanSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I love to see the barns with the quilt squares on them.

    Gill in Canada

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  24. Jan n JerSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    This sits so pretty on top of that hill! Love the old quilt barns!

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  25. DianneSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    it is beautiful
    I love your perspective

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  26. RobinSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great shot of the barn - it's like it's playing peekaboo with us :).

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  27. RutaSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    I love it...I don't see any barns with quilt squares around here.

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  28. CaroleSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I love how the barn sits up there tall and proud on that lush green hill. Pretty sky too. Great shot.

    NoteworthyMusings

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  29. AngelaSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Such a sweet looking barn! I love the wooden quilt on it! Glad you brought it back out again to share!

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  30. Bruce ClarkSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Nice looking barn and the wooden quilt is just wonderful.

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  31. StephanyOctober 23, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Another beautiful barn. Love the quilt pattern!

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