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- Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:03 am
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
The molding repair looks good. Are you happy with it? How high are your ceilings? Scaffolding, although it's a hassle to disassemble and reassemble, is a luxury compared to working from a wobbly ladder! Did you say this will function as a parlor? Have you worked out a design scheme (colors, fabrics,...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:46 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 93
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Re: Thornewood Antics
That's a lovely validation. Thank you, Ron. A cursory search advised that furniture made before 1850 shouldn't be refinished, which makes sense, considering it wouldn't have been mass-produced. I'm not suffering under any delusion that my sideboard is a fine antique, of course. Its humble origin and...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 93
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Re: Thornewood Antics
I don't know if this would be an Edwardian move, but I decided that the detail on the "backsplash" (not sure about the correct term)might achieve a little dimension with some selective red mahogany stain. 2625 I think the contrast will be more subtle after the piece is varnished. Good idea? What do ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 93
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Re: Thornewood Antics
Thank you, Ron. It fits right into Edwardian style. I see that clearly, after searching photos. Stubborn black contaminant in the varnish. Working on it. ETA: Here's a view of the black "contaminant" (for want of a better word) in the finish on the top of the sideboard. The beautiful grain is beginn...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 93
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Re: Thornewood Antics
A few years ago, I bought a sideboard for my dining room. Requirements were: oak, small enough for this modestly-sized room, and from an era corresponding to or earlier than the house (1918). I believe I've satisfied all three criteria but not able to come up with an approximate date of manufacture....
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
That sounds like a good solution. I was surprised to learn that you're in the same hardiness zone (minimum temperature) as I was in Connecticut, although you're considerably further north. The tempering effect of the Great Lakes, perhaps? In any case, the faux fireplace (with authentic elements) wil...
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:43 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 93
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- Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:29 pm
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
- Replies: 736
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
It's nice that the door hasn't been painted, and I like the two different stains.
As far as the brick wallpaper, a phrase I've often uttered, "what were they thinking?" comes to mind. In your case, I might add, "Indoor chimney?"
Beautiful room, Ron. Keep those photos coming!
As far as the brick wallpaper, a phrase I've often uttered, "what were they thinking?" comes to mind. In your case, I might add, "Indoor chimney?"
Beautiful room, Ron. Keep those photos coming!
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 93
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Re: Thornewood Antics
This is the fireplace. Any suggestions for restoration of the brick to its natural state would be greatly appreciated. 2619 I don't need more stuff, but I couldn't pass up this pitcher in a thrift shop for 75 cents. 2618 It's marked: Camille Burgess & Leigh Middleport Pottery Burslem No chips, crack...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Tour of Lights
- Replies: 3
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Re: Tour of Lights
A few neighbors have mentioned the Corona beer TV ad which, by the way, is the longest-running Christmas commercial. If it brings a smile, then I consider my mission accomplished. The palm is Sabal palmetto , which is native to the southeast US. Those are the leaf bases, which persist for a few year...