May 20, 2011
Peeling back the layers of our significantly altered kitchen, unearthed just one original feature that had actually survived intact - the 4 inch wide, clear pine, strip floor.
May 1, 2011
Replacing modern bow windows in our 1930s addition was critical in terms of transporting the room back in time.
April 26, 2011
This month, fineartistmade was mentioned by design bloggers: Ill Seen, Ill Said, KB Culture and Frolic. The posts feature everything from bath renovations, our home's restoration to our furniture.
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 13, 2011
Last Thursday, our current bath renovation was unexpectedly interrupted - giving us a day off that coincidentally coincided with my birthday. We took this opportunity to hop across the border and go as locals like to say, 'over home.'
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.
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