A New Home on the Horizon???

Where to begin.....A House built in 1893, it needs to be Loved!!  I have spent the last week of restless nights...Can I do this Again?  DO I want to do this again?  Why would I even consider doing this again.....I think the moment I drove up into the yard the first day that I wanted to Love this Old House.  I know that I can make the House Sing Again.

I Love All the Original Brick Work around the foundation.  Love is a Strong Word and Yes I will probably use it often it my process of showing you the possibilities that I see in this Sad House.

See?  It is Old and Lovely and Worn.  I think that the Brick speaks to me, it speaks of all the years it has stood fast and sturdy to support the many families that have lived within the walls of this house.  I love the Brick!!

Notice one of the columns are missing...the front door is a metal glass thing of horrible gray.  One side light is missing and the other is out of place.  Nothing Original...it is all gone.  But there is a door I found inside that I think may become the front.  I don't know yet, but there will be a beautiful door and side lights.  There will be a porch swing with cushy pillows meant for snuggling.  There will be a couple of rockers for my grand daughters to sit and gossip and giggle in.   And 4 Square columns that have been lost over time.   I think Square columns will bring back the Cottage appeal of this Old Home.

Some of the Glass is still the wonderful Old Wavy Glass.  I called Circle City Glass and they have some Wavy Glass. That excites me.  The house has been clad in siding and Thomas says it has to stay.  It was done well and the old structure is protected.  There is also a new roof.  So...on with the tour.

This is a view from the side.  There is an addition on the back.  Some of the windows have been replaced, a deck built and a massive ugly heat and air unit.  I am very happy that the house already has heat and air.  That is such a major cost.    I can see a large gathering area on the side of the house.  Thomas says he will disguise the heating and air monstrosity.

I Love the Old Slat Shutters on the House.  They need to come down and be sanded and painted but I didn't find any rot.  I was so surprised and very Happy!!

The deck and addition from the back corner.

The back corner of the yard.

The very back, it shows how the addition was done.  The major part of the addition is the den but the part we see now is the only bathroom in the house.

The other side of the house.

Now, sit down...we are going in!  It is scary.  But try to envision with me the Beauty of what it can be.

Horrible wall paper, blinding burgundy and green carpet....horrible stuff.  But I think I can remove all the paper, add some texture to the walls to give it a little something and I think I can live with this.  I will carpet the den and add shutters to the windows.  Fill it with Old and New furniture and learn to love it! 

This is the side coming in from the back door.

The opposite side and....


The side where you enter the kitchen.

Now, we are going into the kitchen and remember I have a vision for this kitchen....

Cabinets will go..a simple Farm house Style Cabinetry.  I think in a linen with an olive green undertone on the cabinets. Just a hint of color.  But I will be the one to finish them.  I know the color, the know the exact texture that I want. Here are some inspirational photos....

Something similar to this.  Even an Island that is not to big but still provides usable space with out taking up all the walk around room needed in a kitchen. But, I want the Island in a distressed Black with some Embellishments.  Thomas and I have talked about it.  He has drawn it for me and we have a plan.  I will be able to have a couple of bar stools.  I already have some really great Corian with so much movement.  I think it will be perfect on the island. Mixed with the color I want the cabinets...I think I will like it with pale olive and black of the cabinetry...I think I have a plan!  Here is another idea, I want a farm sink.. but Thomas likes a divided sink, so this one is not for sure.

Love the sink, love the cabinet colors but just not this dark for me.  I found a slab of White marble and I really think that it will become my counter tops with the pale olive linen finish simple cabinetry.  A Farm Sink and a Black or Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze Faucet.  Half Moon draw Pulls and a Nice Round Textured Handle on the Doors all in the same finish as the Faucet.

I have a cabinet for the opposite wall that holds and displays all my Blue Willow, Flo Blue and  Cobalt  Glass ware.  So...no eat in kitchen, just a couple of bar stools.  The Dining room will serve its intended purpose!

Like this simple style as well.  To be decided.  Now I have given the floors great thought.  I love Wood in the Kitchen.  My friend Donna says no.  I have had wood and tile.  I have placed both in clients homes.  But I want something unique for this home.  I want to walk in and Love the Floors.  So...if I am sure of nothing else, I am sure of the Floors I want in the Kitchen and Dining Room.

This is what I want.  I have very eclectic taste. I have primitives, I have traditional and even French Furniture.  So I want a floor that says...I was thought about, planned, wanted and I work with everything this crazy woman has lovingly placed on top of me!!  Are y'all with me?  Can you see this so far??

I don't want to over whelm you...so I am going to stop for the time being.  I want your feedback.  I want to know what you think about the plans I have so far.  Leave me a message on my blog....please become a follower and come on this journey with me. 

In other news...I am going to start painting the booth at Old South, and getting it ready to open.  I plan on being open by the 17th of July. I will have Fabulous stuff just for you.  Lots of re-purposed pieces....tons of custom build things by Thomas and lots of old comfortable things!! He has build a Fabulous Secretary from an Old Door.  Wait until you see the Table he built....the legs are just perfect!! I have lots of accessories also!! Check back, I will have a coupon you can print to get 15% off everything in the booth for the Grand Opening!!

Donna of  Tingle Lane Primitives  will be joining me with her Wonderful Hand Made Signage.

I look forward to being back out there and taking care of all of you!!  Remember I am only a phone call, email or text away!  You can have a Warm, Welcoming Beautiful Home with out Spending a Fortune.

See You Soon..Try to Stay Cool!!

K