The Historic District

Much is blooming in the garden, despite the brutally-high temperatures and lack of rain. Here's a shot of the zinnias in the front bed. It's hard to get a good photo since they're scattered. 2588 The peach-colored bloom in front is the color I'm trying to get more of, but it seems that seed from any...

Hi Ron, sorry for the slow reply. I'll try to be more active, but I think when a a potential new participant comes by and sees the lack of activity they probably move on without posting. It's a shame, because I really enjoy seeing the projects and progress of others, as well as sharing my own. The h...

Ask, and you shall receive: 2586 A few antique items at the rear, with canned goods and other non-refrigerated foods at the right and dishes at the left. Top shelf is for infrequently-used items,like waffle iron and fondue set. I'm slowly getting organized in a kitchen that's comprised of three dist...

BLTN, here's the sheet music cover:

The storage pantry is done. Tiled and painted, a long wait in this humid heat for the paint to cure so shelves can be stocked. Here it is in its pristine state:

Oh, darn. I was hoping things had picked up since my last visit.

Years ago, someone advised me, "It's easier to work in an empty house." Boy, is that good advice hitting home! Since I brought my belongings (those that I figured may be of use) down from Connecticut, renovations here have been made awkward and, as a result, slowed way down. I still don't have a com...

Thanks, Ron. I see that I posted photos a while back in another thread. I can't keep track of these things.

Ron, that lamp is spectacular. What a mood it must create in a house with subdued (not gloomy!) lighting. I just realized that I never posted photos of my windows made by the stained glass artist in Starkville, MS. I guess I was waiting to be finished with preparing and painting the trim but I got s...

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this project, as I too am in the process (back burnered) of stripping and restoring stairs, too. Will you have a runner? Rods?