Sacred Space

How would you feel about living in a church? Personally, I've always been drawn to sacred spaces. In fact, when I was a kid, I sincerely wanted to become a nun when I grew up. I wanted to be Maria from The Sound of Music (who, come to think of it, was actually not a very good nun). I was drawn to the beauty and ritual of abbey life, but unfortunately for me, my family was Protestant.

Fast forward a couple of decades or so, and there are many other reasons I would not have made a very good nun. But, I still love cathedrals and church history. This Georgian church in Northumberland has been converted into a stunning dwelling place. The owners have kept the original stained glass windows, and much of the existing church architecture. Aren't these photos amazing!

To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure I would be able to actually live here. The beauty and majesty of it all is surreal, but I'm not sure I would ever be completely comfortable or able to relax. I think I'd be too "mindful" of my behavior all the time. I mean, I just don't think I would ever be able to kick my shoes off and watch trashy tv in a space like this. Or yell, or laugh, or throw raucous parties. I'm also not sure how I would feel about a graveyard being right next to my home. And I definitely don't know how comfortable I would be taking a bubble bath in front of Jesus.

(via Apartment Therapy)