On Naming My House

I’m 3/4 the way through Emma, by Jane Austen.

The movie, starring Gwyneth Paltrow will be on PBS the evening of March 23, btw.

In it, most of the nicer homes have names, such as Emma Woodhouse’s “Hartfield,” Mr. Knightley’s “Donwell Abbey,” and Mr. & Mrs. Weston’s “Randalls.”

I so love the idea of naming homes. Even on Dallas, their home was named “Southfork,” and on Gone With the Wind, it was “Tara.” So in the same spirit, I want to name my house.

I live on Blackstock Road, and we usually refer to our home as such. But there are many houses on Blackstock Road, and so naming our little abode would maybe differentiate it from say, Rick and Teener’s neon pink house directly next door.

Here’s a list. Tell me what you think.

Maple Glen. (there’s a gorgeous Maple in the middle of the front yard, with no trees around it)

Pinewood. (the south and west sides of the yard and marked by thick rows of pines)

Bluebell. (my home is pale blue with dark blue trimmings)

Mossy Hill. (moss on the hill)

OK I’m taking votes.

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