When I had my building inspection, they told me that the house was approximately built in the 1920's or 30's. Naturally I was dumbfounded. I mean, I knew it was old, but that old!? The inlay in the front hall was what tipped them off. Walnut inlays, similar to the one in my . . .
Antique Hunting – Aberfoyle Antique Market
This past weekend was jammed packed with events; errands for the house, family dinner, frolf (frisbee golf), which we didn't actually get around to playing because we got to tied up at the Aberfoyle Antique Market. My close friend, Christy, has been dying to go to the market, and well, I am in . . .
The Plans..
Permits. Check. Plans. Check. Man power. Working on it. It's all happening. The wheels are in motion and my anxiety is rising, just as expected. This week the sewers are being addressed, the basement floor is getting smashed up and rubble moved to the excavated area that will be torn down. For time . . .
Playful Trim and Baseboards
One of the things I love most about my house is the original baseboards. They stand at 10" off the floor and are caked of old paint. Unfortunately, there are very few places that these beautiful baseboards remain in the house; only the top floor in the hall way and the South facing bedroom. This . . .