What architectural style is this and how can I restore/preserve?
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Comments (10)I believe that our homes are for our comfort, safety and aesthetic pleasure, and if that means not always having something original in them, so be it. Our front bathroom is old, shabby Art Deco and I hate it, and our soon-to-be-expanded kitchen had the remuddle from hell by previous owners. We are lucky to have all the original sconces still in good working order. But I've also used Rejuvenation fixtures and love them. They are well-priced, safe, and handsome. So why not? I recently purchased Bungalow Bathrooms and also Bungalow Kitchens, by Jane Powell, and they will be helpful as guides for me. I especially love the kitchens book, as it has many examples of 'old-fashioned' kitchens which will look great in this house and remind me of my mother and grandmother. Just cannot relate to the granite-counter, stainless steel, plain bleached maple cabinet look that is so popular on HGTV. Powell shows a room and then discusses how to create something similar, first with a section called Obsessive Restoration and then with one called Compromise Solution. Both practical and pretty. What kind of friends come over and criticize a decorating solution in one's home? I would think that they'd at least wait until they were back in their cars before they said "Oh, can you believe that she did *that*?" For shame. Bring in Miss Manners!...See MoreSaving/preserving food, how I've changed what I do...
Comments (15)I'm still learning and trying new things but there are definitely things I wouldn't can again and did in the first place because I thought I would use them. I'm going to stick to plain tomatoes, stewed tomatoes (which I love and can't keep on the shelf), green beans, deer meat, Annie's salsa, pickled beets, pickled onions, various jams, kraut, relish, and a few pickles. I like my corn frozen and prefer refrigerator pickles. I like apples and peaches dehydrated, plus canned sauce. I dehydrated various odd things last year and they are still in my freezer. I also forget they were there. My few attempts at canned tomato sauce didn't turn out that great for all the work involved. I may have over-cooked it before processing but I have no desire to try it again when I can blender a can of toms for the sauce. I've already harvested my garlic and it is curing now. Plan to keep some for fresh and roast the rest with olive oil and freeze in cubes. It is very handy that way! I may try to dehydrate some kale chips, I have lots of kale and can't seem to use it up quickly enough. I still want to try some new things, though!...See MoreWhat is the architectural style of my house?
Comments (2)It’s interesting that you mention New Orleans. I’ve heard that once before and have recently started incorporating that style into my decor. We live near the beach, but still a few miles away. It also kind of has a beach house vibe. The layout is flip flopped with most of the living space on the second floor. I just don’t exactly know how to define the overall asthetic... not that it really matters I guess! We are definitely not painting the brick since the home is still relatively “new”....See MoreWhat style architecture is this home and help on shutter color!
Comments (15)Yes I agree with wmsimons85 your beautiful home has a French Country influence. I did a bit of research regarding this style of architecture and the traditional paint colors used. In looking at the choices I was trying to find options that I believe would work well with your stone work, shingle color, dark wood front door and cream house paint.I attached some photos to illustrate the color options. blue/gray, mint colored - similar to what you have with a bit more green and a gray/brown. However, the shutter color you have is typical French Country so that one works really well too. Look forward to seeing what you decide!...See MoreChelsea
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