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15 years ago

I seem to remember reading a thread on here about forum etiquette and how people are put off when someone just randomly pops in. I think that's a really good point, so here goes:

I bought a house a little over a year ago. I spend a lot of time on kitchens, bathrooms, and the old house forums. I ASPIRE to spending time on this forum! iow, when I get the bones and basics of the house pinned down, I look forward to focusing on decor more.

The house is a 120 yo Queen Anne victorian west of Boston. I love all things arts and crafts and William Morris, also lost wax cast brass. I like to think of my style as victorian lite eclectic, which I define as, some sort of nod to victorian detail in each room (it may be the hardware, the wallpaper, the window treatment, or the furniture, but not all of the above, that would be too heavy for me), mixed with Whatever I Happen to Like (that's the eclectic part).

The cushions I'm covering are for a set of 80 yo wicker furniture on an enclosed front porch (yeah, CL!). They came without cushions and I just about had a heart attack when I bought the foam for them. All summer they've been wrapped in sheets, it's beyond shabby-cottagey looking and I really want to get them properly covered before spring (tho looking out the window at the frigid snowy landscape, don't know what I'm worried about!).

Anyway, so that's where I'm at. I look forward to hearing from the community, I hope, and contributing, but only very lightly--I'm the type of person who decorates a room, and it looks OK, but not quite right. So it's probably best if I stick to questions and leave the answers to the people who are actually successful at decorating.

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allison0704
15 years ago
Welcome! I love old houses (and wicker) and would love to see pictures of your projects.

Allison
furletcity
15 years ago
I'm an oops too! The etiquette thread must have been before my time, but I have received nothing but helpful and much appreciated responses to my first two posts! I've spent the past couple of months reading and once-in-a-while posting on the kitchen forum. I look forward to hearing about your latest endeavors. I'm envious of your sewing skills, I have none!
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It was really fun to read your post, as it could have been written by me! (grin) I'll send you a picture of the corner of my garage if you'll send me one of yours. Then we can show our DHs we're not the only ones! I love all your pieces, and am happy you've joined the group!
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moonkat99
15 years ago
A big Welcome to you slateberry :). I guess I missed that etiquette thread as well, but I think it's a nice idea to pop in & tell a bit about why you're here :)
oceanna
15 years ago
Oh oh. We're supposed to introduce ourselves? I don't think I ever bothered. Oops.

Welcome, Slateberry! I just love antiques, and the Arts & Crafts period is wonderful. Can't tell you how much time I've spent drooling over Bradbury & Bradbury A&C. I am very eager to see pictures of your home. I have always wanted a home like that. I comfort myself by doing antiques inside my modern home, as you'll see in my current thread.

Post pics! :-)
slateberry
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you all for the warm welcome! Oceanna, it felt like we could either afford the house or the antiques but not both. So, I will enjoy your thread very much.

Allison, I will try to be good about posting pictures. I agree they make the threads so much more interesting. Oooh, you gotta see my front porch! P.O carpeted it with astroturf rofl (oh wait, don't roll on it--too scratchy!) Green astroturf on a victorian with antique wicker furniture--oh yeah, we're so cool!
walkin_yesindeed
15 years ago
Welcome, slateberry! Our house is slowly filling with antiques, but all are from Craigslist or the local Habitat Restore, so I'm right with you. Another Arts and Crafts/Wm. Morris lover here, although all the mid-century folks on this list are slowly bringing me over to the dark side through no fault of their own.
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15 years ago
That's my kind of antiquing! Actually I do have a few good pieces, bought at friends' and neighbors' yard sales.

furletcity, no worries about the sewing. Here's how I see it: because I have sewing experience, it was easy for me to learn to set tile and do woodworking. I bet this sort of thing is universal. So, think of something you're good at, and imagine how that could give you an entree into another talent area. Sooner or later you'll work your way around to sewing. My grandmother showed me a little, but mostly I took classes at a local shop and got lots of books at the library, and made TONS of mistakes! I think fabric is way more forgiving than wood or tile though.
furletcity
15 years ago
Thanks for the encouragement! I have window treatments on only a few windows(no privacy issue) just to provide color and pattern(a log house needs that). They are all sheets or tablecloths hung on rods with clipped rings or the rod goes right through the hem! I do own a pretty nice sewing machine so maybe I'll be inspired by this forum.
twizzis
15 years ago
I'm hanging head low and shuffling feet. Just yesterday I jumped right on in...excuse my poor manners. Slateberry51 and all others welcome.
bigdoglover
15 years ago
Oh my gosh, I never introduced myself either. Please forgive me everybody. Thank you for being such a good example for us Slateberry51, and a warm welcome to you.
newdawn1895
15 years ago
Welcome slateberry51. I love old house's and live in one myself a Victorian Cottage circa 1895.

We would just love to see some pics of your lovely home.

......Jane

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