The Historic District

Well, after multiple attempts to clean this thing, I decided I had to give it some help with a little bit of paint. There was too much green corrosion (?) and that just didn't fit with my idea of a "pretty" vintage dining room. The paint is drying and I am going to try to get the re-wiring...

Thank, you, Gothichome. I do want to leave it in it's original state. Hopefully just a oittle less dirty!

Lily, you have some good questions that I don't know the answers to! I do know my dad is going to rewire this for me, as he is experienced in doing so. My grandfather also is an electrician so he can help. As for the dark spots, they look like paint to me. Some is chipped where I can see the metal. ...

I had been in the market for an old chandelier for some time. I wanted a good deal and something with original character, not one that has been redone a hundred times. I redo furniture as a hobby so I am not afraid of a challenge! I finally bit the bullet and bought one. It needs a good scrub and re...

I love it, too. We have another one in the hallway.

Lily left the valley wrote:I can see them all perfectly as well. Love that you still have a phone nook.

I know, I love it! I will have to share pictures of the surprise behind the hallway door!

Thank you!

Hoping this works! Here are some pictures from the real estate listing, over two years ago. We have removed all carpet, which revealed pretty hardwood floors and some tiles in the bedrooms! We are painting the house this year, and we are no longer in a drought so we have green grass as well as flowe...

My front door has one, though it needs a good cleaning!

That is pretty. Have you searched ebay for original pieces? I have been searching, too, as I just bought a chandelier from 1920 from there and wanted a medallion to go underneath. The chandelier is in the mail, so I'll have to see if I still need the medallion, although they are so pretty.