MANLIUS, N.Y. – In 2021, Terri Sullivan was feeling homesick.
After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, the Eastwood native had returned to Central New York to take care of her mother. Upon returning to the Lone Star State, and especially during the Covid pandemic, she began to think about what was important to her, life, family, and her roots.
Sullivan realized that she wanted to go home.
Finding it difficult to coordinate a move from Texas, Sullivan, with her husband Bill and daughter Candi, rented a house for six months in Cazenovia.
Sullivan is a painter and Bill is a writer and they fell love with the village.
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. This side deck and arbor over the entrance were added by Sullivan to enhance the “rustic” feel of the property. The stones had sunk into the earth but were dug out and cleaned. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. Her deck built around one of the big trees on the property. She likes to read, paint and swing here. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. This is actually considered the front of house with its big front porch. When Sullivan bought the home it was “beige and dull,” so she painted it this vibrant blue and yellow. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. “I love the kitchen,” she said. “it just works.” The dining room is at the left. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. The kitchen looks into the convenient laundry room, which could be used as a pantry because of its additional storage space. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. She kept some of her teapot collection in the built-ins around the refrigerator in the kitchen. You can see some of the new backsplash at the left. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. A closer look at the new backsplash in the kitchen. The kitchen has a lot of storage space. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. A counter over the washer and dryer is great for folding clothes and towels. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. “I surround myself with everything I love,” she said and takes advantage of the home’s charming built-ins. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. The dining/living room has a more contemporary feel. She keeps plates, right, and fox statues, at the left, over the windows. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. Looking from the living room towards the dining room. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the three-bedroom ranch at 8675 Cazenovia Road in Manlius.”It was different from anything I had seen,” she said. The formal living room. Courtesy of Juli Trush Photography
– After 40 years in Dallas, Texas, Terri Sullivan “fell in love” with the…
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