Just as a general update, this is a before and after presentation of the parlor. 

Parlor, Before

Parlor, Furnished
As I look at the furnished pic, I see everything was pretty much purchased in the “aftermarket” — antique stores, auctions, Craigslist and so on. With the exception of the carpet (Overstock) and the Audubon’s Birds of America: The [...]

Damask Craigslist Chairs
For months we have been looking for a pair of chairs for each of the bedrooms.  We are not interested in acquiring them from discount stores, and have been pretty much limiting our search to the “aftermarket” — read: used.  We acquired one pair from eBay, and three pair from Craigslist. One pair still [...]

Second Floor Landing

The second floor landing, is a lovely little space, just right for a couple of chairs.  We refer to this as our “book nook” and keep this area supplied with paperbacks, expecting to utlize the “take one, leave one” concept when we have guests.
It is a cozy area and I enjoy spending time [...]

Austrian Foxglove Bowl

Now that I am feeling healthier, I finally am able to be excited about my upcoming painting class.  I am biting the bullet and ordering all my supplies in advance. It really is only a five day workshop, so you have to show up day one with everything at hand.  Fingers crossed everything [...]