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by Old house lady
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:03 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Is Florentine Glass still produced?
Replies: 14
Views: 6023

Re: Is Florentine Glass still produced?

So glad to see its still being made. One of our (many) down-the-road projects will be to replace some cracked pieces of florentine.
by Old house lady
Sat Sep 23, 2017 1:01 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Light fixture part question
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Light fixture part question

Never thought of trying to bend up the little contact bit... other bulbs work in place of the lowes ones, so at least its not the wiring (so far!) I've really only based my choice on 4.5 watts vs 60. Currently, the rate is 6 cents per KWH. At our previous house, it was 4 cents per KWH between 8pm an...
by Old house lady
Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:55 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Butler's Pantry For Sale
Replies: 24
Views: 1193

Re: Butler's Pantry For Sale

Would love to take the truck down there and grab that! For now, I'll just save the pictures for inspiration when we get to recreating one here. 《sigh...》
by Old house lady
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:34 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Light fixture part question
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Light fixture part question

All shapes and sizes of led - we're not brand loyal. We do avoid the candelabra ones from lowes though.Havent found a fixture they work in yet, something about the length or shape of the screw-in part just doesnt make proper contact. We have a number of ones like the picture in different fixtures.
by Old house lady
Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:39 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Light fixture part question
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Light fixture part question

Willa - those are what I was thinking might be the right shape, at least in that family. Phil - love that idea! I wonder if a hole could be put in one safely? The bulb is definitely different. Tomorrow I'll have to see if there are any markings on it. We're slowly putting led bulbs inallthe fixtures...
by Old house lady
Tue Sep 12, 2017 12:24 am
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Light fixture part question
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Light fixture part question

Those are beautiful! Thank you both for the links - this site is now bookmarked for ideas (and the occassional daydream)
by Old house lady
Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Light fixture part question
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Re: Light fixture part question

Thank you both! Yes, while scrounging through yard and estate sales, Im hoping to find the right replacement, so I need to know what to look for. But, its nice to have the proper name as well :P
by Old house lady
Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Antiques Emporium
Topic: Light fixture part question
Replies: 17
Views: 1519

Light fixture part question

Good morning! This light is missing a piece but Im unsure of what to look for... Should it be a bowl, a 'flying saucer', a flat plate-shape? The only part Im sure of is the need for a center hole, and Im 99% sure it should be clear. Its in a 3rd floor room, originally part of the children's playroom...
by Old house lady
Sun Sep 10, 2017 3:11 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Neglected italiate
Replies: 14
Views: 1283

Re: Neglected italiate

Hope she can be saved. LOVE the medallions!
by Old house lady
Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:08 am
Forum: Neighborhood Introductions
Topic: Brand new (new to us!!) 1855 Texas plantation house
Replies: 25
Views: 1888

Re: Brand new (new to us!!) 1855 Texas plantation house

Welcome and congratulations on your 'new' home!