Christening gown from wedding dress
We are expecting a new grandson in June, our youngest's child. A few months ago she asked me how I felt about making a christening gown for him from my own wedding gown, since she had not one of her...
View ArticleOur 1913 House: Living Room(s) Remodel Begins
I'm excited to share that the last part of our first floor that is not insulated is up for its turn for remodel! Our house (built in 1913) has two front rooms. We call them "the living room" and "the...
View ArticleOur 1913 House: Remodel, Continued
Frog and his son DJ, with help from other contractors, have made great progress on the front rooms remodel. They have removed all the lathe and plaster from walls and ceilings, removed the center wall...
View ArticleAnother antique floor lamp redone and ready for use
Fresh from my success with that last lamp, I tackled another. This one is a little unusual in that the center reflector fixture is not a mogul fixture and apparently never was one. Still three lights...
View ArticleOur 1913 House: Living Room Remodel - The Big Reveal
I forgot I was posting pictures of the remodel project on this blog. :) Just updated Facebook. Anyway, yesterday our cabinet maker, John Pitts, in a final burst of energy, completed installing all the...
View ArticleLaying hardwood floors: Some tips to make the process more efficient
I'm mostly posting this so the next time we put down hardwood, which I hope will not be for many months but not forever, I will remember my method! 1. Open the box of hardwood boards. Use a tape...
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