This Is Going To Sound Whiny, But

I grew up in and love quirky, old homes with character, high ceilings and pretty windows to spare like this:

Images of the Birmingham, AL home of Night Owl Paper Goods owners via Design*Sponge

Or this:

Haskell Harris' rental in Charleston, SC via her blog, Belle Decor at Garden & Gun

The supply of homes with this kind of well-kept, historic charm in Missoula is so small, it's only available to a privileged few.  Did I mention that we're house hunting? Expectations and reality are not really aligning for us yet.  Keep your fingers crossed for us!