Charleston Part 2: Ironwork & Woodwork
Stunning Door! Makes me want to paint my front door. I also love the detailed coffered ceiling and lantern. I love good architectural detail and Charleston is a beautiful place to see some! Below is...
View ArticleFall Is Here
A Barn Spider (one of several in the backyard). The kids LOVE to watch him. Fortunately I am told that they are not poisonous. This one (at least the 3 generation at this location) lives right on the...
View ArticleOur Basement Part 4: More Demolition & Recovering from a Crazy Week
It has been a crazy couple of weeks here. I had a big presentation to put together at the office, had to call lots of contractors for work (not a fun job!), taught 2 architectural studio classes, had a...
View ArticleAndi & Neil’s Kitchen Part 14: Its Done!
I stopped over Andi and Neil’s house on Tuesday to see how everything looked. The contractors finished up on the previous Friday so they are officially up and running! We still have to work on...
View ArticleInteresting Finds & Basement Progress
In an old house there is a certain amount of excitement when you do demolition because you never know what you are going to find. We have a box of “finds” and have even framed a few up. The underside...
View ArticleBack to Reality: A Sneak Peak at Water Color Resort & Seaside
We had a lovely vacation on the Florida panhandle, but this morning was pretty painful, after a week off and an hour time change (okay, I will stop complaining now). I have a ton of pictures to go...
View ArticleThird Floor Before Tour
I know its been a while! Things have actually been quite busy here. My contractor has been over finishing up some long over due projects (YEAH!). More to come on that later but I thought I would give...
View ArticleUncovering The Past & The Upcoming Quasquicentennial
While we were working up on the third floor this weekend we spent a good bit of time talking about the house and its history. We realized that the house is going to be 125 years old in May. This may...
View ArticleStately Kitsch Turns 2 & Some Before Pictures
My little blog is officially 2 today! So to my faithful readers: Thanks for reading! A lot has happened in the last 2 years and I have been very fortunate to have a supportive family and friends while...
View ArticleTower Design Part 1
We had some amazing spring time weather over the weekend! Actual sustained blue skies, without the winter winds! We managed to open the windows in the third floor to try and air out from the...
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