So admire the owners for restoring and maintaining this historic, classic house. Stunning. A treasure.
I too have many books I re-read. Can't tell you how many times I've read The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings. Also all my Edward Rutherfurd, getting ready to read Sarum for the 4th time. It's a biggie,1059 pages, which is one reason I love it since I'm a fairly fast reader.
Now, when it comes to where to donate, call your local jail. Some may take only paperback so ask . They will be truly appreciated, I was a civilian employee at the county jail which also housed low risk state inmates, they loved seeing me with all those books. You have a captive audience so genre doesn't seem to matter.
Like just about anything- living or nonliving- books can fall under the category of "stuff". And stuff can matter for all kinds of reasons. And only you can decide whether it's a part of you in some way or if it's just an object.
Very beautiful home. Lovely details. It looks like a wonderful home to enjoy for years to come.
I've just discovered My houzz and probably will be binge-watching all of them rather than Netflix. Having two sisters also, I very much related to this story. Well done Kristen, Melissa, Tom, and houzz!!!!!
I loved how the renovation turned out and I'm sure that Kristen's niece will love her new room all to herself. I hope they made the walls and door to her room sound proof to block the tv and game room noises.
I retired to a new home in southwest Utah and Houzz came in handy to come up with ideas, even what I'd like to do with my tiny backyard someday when I have the money.
I also used Houzz to educate myself on how much things costs nowadays and to find less expensive alternatives.