tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post3583124249163626432..comments2024-03-16T02:17:18.037-07:00Comments on beachbungalow8: one man's island, Clingstone72 and sunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-16762666776498230432009-06-01T14:32:28.426-07:002009-06-01T14:32:28.426-07:00LOVE THIS! thanks for sharing :) my favorite pictu...LOVE THIS! thanks for sharing :) my favorite picture was the 'no entry after 3 drinks or 86 years'! it's perfect.Black Dog Salvagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007592140582963562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-62981240417681831662009-05-31T19:44:20.200-07:002009-05-31T19:44:20.200-07:00Why can't I find a bargain like that? Must be toug...Why can't I find a bargain like that? Must be tough to take the dog out at night.Barbara Jacksierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14346219168526716690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-29135519618935559602009-05-30T06:09:02.148-07:002009-05-30T06:09:02.148-07:00My favorite photo of all was the wall of ping pong...My favorite photo of all was the wall of ping pong paddles. Not only was the composition fabulous, but what the photo represented was even more wonderful: lazy days with friends and family spent in friendly--and competitive--games of ping pong. If that wouldn't make for a fun summer, I don't know what would!Angela P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-60107810360153830872009-05-29T12:31:36.318-07:002009-05-29T12:31:36.318-07:00What a beautiful house! It must have been constru...What a beautiful house! It must have been constructed quite well if it has lasted this long in the harsh New England weather- then again with upkeep anything can stand the test of time. Its nice to know such a loving family is taking care of such great care of it.LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-6445958060157301542009-05-29T07:10:38.104-07:002009-05-29T07:10:38.104-07:00Unbelievable. I have never seen anything like it.Unbelievable. I have never seen anything like it.DIY Clairehttp://www.lets-do-diy.com/Projects-and-advice/Ceilings/Repairing-a-sagging-lath-and-plaster-ceiling.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-51822022610009716172009-05-28T19:34:49.727-07:002009-05-28T19:34:49.727-07:00This house has amazed me each summer that I have t...This house has amazed me each summer that I have traveled to the Newport area. I have been lucky enough to sail near this home and always wondered what it was like inside. Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-21555238163372222009-05-28T16:46:38.831-07:002009-05-28T16:46:38.831-07:00Wow. That's about all I can say is "wow". I've ne...Wow. That's about all I can say is "wow". I've never seen anything like it!<br /><br />Tricia - AvolliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-64800192641280204992009-05-28T13:02:36.884-07:002009-05-28T13:02:36.884-07:00What an amazing home! I wonder what special thing...What an amazing home! I wonder what special things they have done to it to make it stand up to the constant assault from the sea and salt air. Glad someone bought it and is taking care of it. :-)Interesting post!<br />SusanSusan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-62018044938758867052009-05-28T10:49:49.350-07:002009-05-28T10:49:49.350-07:00Folly-like structures of this vernacular confirm t...Folly-like structures of this vernacular confirm the vitality on the part of grand tradition and how important a role historic houses play in the arc of architecture. Classically-boned cribs give a natural embrace to their inhabitants. One can imagine the heady experience the house provoked: automatically, we want to fantasize about what a day in the life of Clingstone entailed.<br /><br />I found most whimsical... the caveat signum at the stair leading to the roof...oOoOOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06229734003841575755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-26612453848741611702009-05-28T06:33:44.317-07:002009-05-28T06:33:44.317-07:00This house is achingly beautiful. Wistful is not a...This house is achingly beautiful. Wistful is not a word that usually comes to mind when looking at architecture. Thank you so much for the images and the daydreams which follow looking at them.<br /><br />Liz<br /><br />www.lizjaff.comliz jaffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-6738304481310749702009-05-28T00:54:26.042-07:002009-05-28T00:54:26.042-07:00What an amazing house . It is a fabulous place. t...What an amazing house . It is a fabulous place. thanks for sharingMélaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968941054340607366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-60917015279220306022009-05-27T21:24:13.371-07:002009-05-27T21:24:13.371-07:00is it strange that this house kind of frightens me...is it strange that this house kind of frightens me?kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862447137460152226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-43906018452200796412009-05-27T20:46:50.466-07:002009-05-27T20:46:50.466-07:00Best 3,600$ he ever spent! What a fabulous, fabul...Best 3,600$ he ever spent! What a fabulous, fabulous place and post. So romantic and filled with great history -- I want it! =)<br />xo IsaBlue Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615766405213474959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-38466449002643175762009-05-27T16:57:51.218-07:002009-05-27T16:57:51.218-07:00This house, sitting on it's rock in the ocean, is ...This house, sitting on it's rock in the ocean, is simply stunning! I completely understand your reaction when you first saw it... quiet reflection and a little reverance. How could it have sat empty for over 20 years?! Thank you so much for sharing such a treasure!<br />Victoria @ DesignTiesDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-91025210234367928892009-05-27T12:49:46.308-07:002009-05-27T12:49:46.308-07:00How cool!
I imagine it must be an unexpected sight...How cool!<br />I imagine it must be an unexpected sight!alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555899350274664332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-29785817696980166832009-05-27T12:36:44.476-07:002009-05-27T12:36:44.476-07:00I have always been immensely fond of this quirky h...I have always been immensely fond of this quirky house. And love the name!An Aesthete's Lamenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620941811191294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-28062699553350878752009-05-27T12:19:33.074-07:002009-05-27T12:19:33.074-07:00When I saw this in the NY Times, I just fell in lo...When I saw this in the NY Times, I just fell in love. We had a summerhouse in the northern kingdom in vermont until we were about 10-ish. no fresh water, no heat (and it gets coooold in vermont in summer) and long road to the nearest village. but it was magical, like this house!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-82517073897386173512009-05-27T12:05:09.694-07:002009-05-27T12:05:09.694-07:00This post is beautiful! I love the personality thi...This post is beautiful! I love the personality this house has. Seeing pictures like this makes me miss New England (I am going to school at Tulane in New Orleans). I can just imagine the sunsets. Thanks for this post!Chic Coleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154531602761517525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-83127730688347484472009-05-27T11:53:46.927-07:002009-05-27T11:53:46.927-07:00What a pretty pot! just kidding!
What an amazing ...What a pretty pot! just kidding!<br /><br />What an amazing home. Love the name - Clingstone - clinging to the stone... I can't imagine too many homes today standing up to the New England winter that house puts up with. The salt must seep into everything!Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-48609874293034846782009-05-27T11:32:57.272-07:002009-05-27T11:32:57.272-07:00Beautiful,
When we go to Canada the 1000 islands a...Beautiful,<br />When we go to Canada the 1000 islands are similar to this set up. Each one is an island to iteslf. What a lovely way to spend the summer. Thanks!<br />LeslieLa Maison Fouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823093111074286855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-10057913791389876742009-05-27T11:22:57.665-07:002009-05-27T11:22:57.665-07:00Amazing - like being anchored at sea. Oh, the mem...Amazing - like being anchored at sea. Oh, the memories those kids will have.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-4480162529173998662009-05-27T11:15:07.659-07:002009-05-27T11:15:07.659-07:00Ohhh, I would love to live there. So interesting!Ohhh, I would love to live there. So interesting!1916home.nethttp://www.1916home.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-52427019883041133142009-05-27T11:12:35.384-07:002009-05-27T11:12:35.384-07:00absolutely beautiful.absolutely beautiful.abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967437497263900031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890721230860764943.post-4593699732290703232009-05-27T11:06:40.614-07:002009-05-27T11:06:40.614-07:00Wow, what a great post. This house is amazing.
Int...Wow, what a great post. This house is amazing.<br />Interesting to think about what life there would really be like....Laura Casey Interiorshttp://www.lauracaseyinteriors.com/blognoreply@blogger.com