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The Cobblestone Path - The Pavé Blog: Semi-Reclaimed Jerusalem ...

If you have ever been to Beverly, MA on the North Shore - you will know it's beauty.  Classic New England on the Atlantic Coast, the homes are nestled among one hundred year-old Pine Trees, and your eyes, wide-open, take in incredible private dwellings as your car meanders through the dips and valleys of this historic and lush ocean-side town.  François and I were cordially invited to one of our clients home in Beverly, to view before and after installation of our Semi-Reclaimed Jerusalem Limestone Flooring in a new kitchen addition. Upon entering the property from a hidden, long drive - my heart skipped a bit.  I have seen many homes, but this client's home in Beverly evoked in me an emotion that filled my soul.  I didn't understand it then, but after doing a bit of research on this particular architecture, my emotions were not exaggerated.  Dutch Gothic.  Yes, this home is a Dutch Gothic jewel and according to Wikipedia, "The mathematical and geometrical nature of the construction is an image of the orderly universe, in which an underlying rationality and logic can be perceived...it's characteristics lend themselves to appeal to the emotions."  This style of architecture flourished during the high and late medieval period, where many great cathedrals, abbeys, churches, castles, palaces and private dwellings can be seen throughout Europe. But we were not in Europe...we were in Beverly, MA.  The juxtaposition of pure Americana intermingled with this elegant European dwelling, circa 1800, was like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.  It was beautiful enough to be among the great Pines, incredible foliage and salt ocean water in the air...but to view this historic fairy tale made me giddy. From the infinity pool, the breathtaking landscape and ocean front views, the private beach and rose gardens - it was easy to forget why we were here. Our hosts were warm and charming, their passion for their home, the details they put into it, made this tour an adventure.  Using sea glass from the beach, the creativity of our clients had it placed beautifully among the natural rock surrounding the infinity pool. One exquisite detail I don't want to miss are the Rose Windows.  My clients, reconfiguring their property like architectural gymnastics, built a sublime entry way into the home by adding on a parallel structure to mimic the original facade.

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