A Love Affair with Antiques, a Family Estate, and Four Generations

A Love Affair with Antiques, a Family Estate, and Four Generations

I am passionate about my family and our history and have had the great pleasure of seeing life move from one generation to the next, with all that it encompasses.  I have a deep love of antiques and long to hear the stories that old furnishings hold, buried within. From these passions, I created Le Barn; a one-of-a-kind antique lovers dream nestled within our family estate in North Stamford, Connecticut. Now, heirloom furnishings, rustic décor, and charming accent pieces can easily and conveniently be yours!

Spring at Le Barn

Spring at Le Barn

We all know that many antique houses have been lived in for generations. How many times have we wished that the walls could speak? What would they teach us about the past? What was discussed at a typical meal at the family table? Is it possible that families discussed some of the same things back then as we discuss today? The richness of life and age add ambience, mystery, and character to any home, thereby infusing it with a family’s unique history. The same is true of furniture passed from one generation to the next. Your own particular family’s stories become part of the history of each piece.

Spring at Le Barn

 Spring at Le Barn

Similarly, I feel great joy when caring for our property, which has been in the family for almost 100 years. This property began as a working cow farm in the 1700’s. The original dry stonewalls enclosed pastures with wide-open meadows that were cleared by hand. As I see the fourth generation spending more and more time here, I eagerly plant trees and maintain the landscape for their future enjoyment. Our grandchildren will one day take pleasure in the shade of the beech trees in the heat of summer, the brilliant reds and yellows of the maple trees in the fall, and admire the special stand of the aspen trees I have started from seedlings.

Rose of Shannon at Le Barn

Rose of Shannon at Le Barn

There is so much more to discover at Le Barn than simply antiques. Le Barn is a cherished family landmark complete with lush gardens, bright green fields, and an abundance of unexpected wild life. And when you are done exploring the property, I will be here to help you sort through two large restored barns filled with treasures collected from around the world. You are certain to find exceptional items that will occupy a special place in your own precious home and heart.

Trees Having Buds

Trees Having Buds

An encounter with the historic past, hope and promise for the future; nature, land, gardens, and a wealth of superb antiques is what waits for you at Le Barn. From my home to yours, we love to share our history and ideas while helping to make your house your very own paradise.

Kathy

Written by Diana Andrews

Photography by Nana Smith

Call 203-253-7286

www.LeBarn.com