May 1, 2011
Replacing modern bow windows in our 1930s addition was critical in terms of transporting the room back in time.
April 3, 2011
Since our “cook-space” renovation was in a state of evolution - we made do for a while with the existing stainless steel drop-in sink.
March 24, 2011
After the kitchen walls were back in place - our next order of business was to finish the pantry. It would be the first fully completed room in the house.
March 19, 2011
A fineartistmade kitchen is included in the April issue of Down East magazine.
March 1, 2011
Before arriving in Maine, my vision of a 1930s country kitchen included a beige and green porcelain vintage gas range (like one I'd seen in an antique shop), with white ceramic toggles and an eye level oven on the side.
February 22, 2011
Depending on conditions, contemplating a restoration can be a tad overwhelming. The journey of a thousand miles may begin with a single step, but the question still remains - where do we start?
February 11, 2011
By talking with Golding family and neighbors, looking at old photographs and examining the physical remains - we've been able to piece together a snapshot of our home's second kitchen.
January 30, 2011
A granddaughter's recollection provided a first real glimpse of our home's original kitchen. Like many at the turn of the century it consisted of free-standing furniture, rather than built-in cabinetry.
October 21, 2010
This old house of ours has got us busy this fall! We've been taking advantage of all the last of these beautiful sunny fall days to refurbish most of our 26 windows and storms - getting the house ready for winter. So, there has been scant time for blog posts.
August 22, 2010
The Eastport kitchen renovation has come to a close, but the story isn’t over just yet. One more aspect of the home’s restoration begged for attention - its history. The question that most intrigued us now? Who had lived in this venerable old cape?
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