American Flag mural for curb appeal?

What’s up, friends?

On this upcoming Fourth of July, nothing says “Happy Birthday America!” like a dilapidated painting of its flag on the entire side of a house.

Built in 1890, right outside of Belfast, Maine, a time capsule of a home stands proud. And by time capsule, I mean it’s so old that it looks like it’s falling apart. 

This 3-bed, 1-bath property is lengthy, colorful, and has a whole lot of Patriotism. 

From the looks of things, we’ve entered a museum exhibit about kitchens in the “olden days”. It has the decorative curtains, painted wood cabinetry, and a (pantry-sized) wardrobe that’s going to lead us to Narnia.

Smart thinking: leave a fire extinguisher on the floor, next to your stove, for handy usage!

Immediately, I have a question about the walls: WHAT HAPPENED? I’m assuming it wasn’t always that way. Did an incident occur with that archaic fireplace?

Besides that, this dining room is busy, yet quaint. The simple table has a charm -above a rug that is obviously covering a probably-unsafe floor. 

Living rooms are for living in the present. And I’m so glad it’s 2012! Right? I mean, there’s a flatscreen TV, mass-produced wall art, and hard-to-miss accent walls. 

I fear that a-decade-ago is going to be as contemporary as we get, on this property.

Who ripped up the floorboards in the bathroom? I understand the abundant rugs in the living spaces were to cover up the floors… but, in a room symbolic of cleanliness, we couldn’t cover up its floor as well?!

It’s interesting how the home office and laundry room are a joint space. And the walls are LIME GREEN. Good thing Zoom has voice isolation and background-blur.

Evidently, the living room’s accent wall was not an accent. It was an omen… 

Blue bedroom! Green bedroom! And an unfinished bedroom that doesn’t know what color it wants to be!

Attached to the home is a spacious shed: it fits an industrial lawn mower, workspace, and an entire boat with a tow. Plus, upstairs, there’s even more storage space.

Underneath it all, the furnace and pipes are a bit questionable… because I can’t place what century they’re from. 

Like, who is Ashley? Does her company still exist? Is she still alive? Regardless, her legacy is living on in the dark depths of this home.

As the sun sets on this obnoxiously American household, I’d like to wish you all a colorful, safe, and happy Fourth of July!

Sarah @Homes.tastrophes