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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 3:49:43 PM
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Thanks for showing us this incredible process! It is so exciting and fascinating how you have reused vintage stuff. I'm hoping you'll show us a room by room view when its finished. I understand the idea of a work in progress, we live in the house that we have been building, changing and gradually finishing over 30 years time.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 4:10:54 PM
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Janice, it's beautiful. And that stove! I want it. Is it electric? I bet you are so happy to be getting the kitchen going. It really looks good. Thanks for showing us all the pictures.
Kris
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 6:37:18 PM
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Diane - no cabinet color yet. What do you think? Jonni likes the color of the woodwork with maybe a green trim on the spindles to match the green in the stove. What would you pick?
Susan - I salute you and all your work! Do you have any pics of your 'work in progress'? Have you kept a journal?
Kris - The stove is gas. I've always had old gas stoves. Love the way they cook. I just sold another old one in the antique mall. Just couldn't fit it in.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 04:00:45 AM
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I have black cabinets that I rubbed out a little to show some wood on the edges. I love them and they would really show off your wood countertops and your old appliances. A mid-tone soft green would be pretty too! I used to do faux finishes and have painted a lot of cabinets in my days. I did one kitchen with the top cabinets a french green and the bottom ones black. I used a french waxing technique on them when I was done painting. Looks less shiny than poly and really seals the paint. Let me know if you need any other advice.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 07:35:03 AM
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Wow, Diane. I had a thought about black, but I thought it would be too much. Maybe too dark. But on the other hand, I wondered if it would show off the colorful kitschy kitchen ware I've collected over the years. And I was thinking about green yesterday. I just don't want the kithen to get dark. Right now, the wall color, ceiling color and woodwork make it nice and light. Do you have any pics of your cabinets? Your advice is appreciated. What is french waxing? Is it difficult? I've done faux wall painting in the past, but nothing on wood. Thanks for your suggestions.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 08:16:33 AM
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Janice,
Boy you have come a long way!! Love everything. The new floor is so pretty, well just everything. When its all done I think we can say its been well worth the wait.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 08:19:09 AM
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Oh and Happy Birthday and I need a picture of the outside sometime.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 08:19:12 AM
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Janice, when I get home from work, I will send you some pics and information. It is an old wives tale about color making things dark. I noticed your wall color was light and it would be a good contrast. I find that black makes everything stand out and looks really good with vintage kitchen wares. I also like it with wood, like your counter tops. You could also paint the upper cabinets a soft white and the lower ones black. It goes with everything and I especially like it with greens and reds. The waxing is easy-it is just like waxing a car but with furniture wax and you can buy it tinted or use it clear. I love it, I used it in my painted furniture business a lot. I don't like poly or varnish. The wax is very tough and stain repellent and every couple of years you just wax again. The old time furniture makers used it all the time. I will e-mail you tonight. I just adore your home.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2011 : 08:27:18 AM
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Yay! I'll be looking forward to the info! Sounds like the start of a fun adventure! :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 09:15:53 AM
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WOW! What an adventure you are on! I love all the update photos and am so excited for you! What a wonderful job you all are doing! That lovely farmhouse is feeling your love for sure! Congratulations on all your accomplishments so far! Can't wait to see what you all do next on the house!
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 10:34:48 AM
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Nancy Jo - Thanks for the birthday wishes! I'll take outside pics when the weather warms up and things don't look so muddy/slushy. And all the outdoor furniture isn't piled up on the porch!
We're almost finished with the insulation. Then comes drywall on the old part. I'll try to take pics of the master bathroom this weekend. It's almost finished.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 07:23:05 AM
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The master bathroom is almost finished! I took a few pics of our progress. Still need the water heater hooked up and the water turned on. The plastic cover on the tub is a little dusty...not removing it until the work is done, though.
 
These are the two console sinks and the 1920's look toilet. We're not quite finished with the beadboard around the walls.
 This is the clawfoot jetted tub.
 
The chandelier is in the center of the room and the vintage one is in the washer/dryer/in the wall old ironing board area. You can see the outline of the ironing board in the wall behind it.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 07:46:43 AM
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Love it, Janice!!! It's so pretty--the light fixtures are great, and the blue in the master bath is so refreshing!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 08:54:43 AM
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You got the same tub and fixtures I did! Only my feet are brushed nickle. I love soaking in that tub!
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 10:13:48 AM
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Janice,
That looks wonderful. I can't believe how far this has come along. I remember when you first bought the property. You are going to have a real showplace. I wouldn't want to ever leave home. Pretty soon you will be planting your flowers and sitting on the porch. Well you know sometimes.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 10:25:34 AM
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Janice, how awesome! I have that same ceramic tile in my kitchen! I love it, it goes with everything. My camera is broken when it is fixed I will send you some pictures of my cabinets. I also will try and find pictures of some of the other cabinets I have done for clients. Keep up the amazing work!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 1:04:45 PM
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Thanks, Diane. No hurry on the pics. I'm still in the thinking about it stage.
Nancy Jo - Temps close to 70 today. :) Thinking about flowers now. Are Jack and Dave awake yet?
Melina - I'm looking so forward to soaking in my tub. The day is coming!
Jonni - Hi, girl!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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dprovence
True Blue Farmgirl
55 Posts
Debbie
Little Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 11:19:18 AM
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Wow Janice! What a treat for you to share your journey with us! I have been admiring an old farmhouse that I drive by often that is run down and needs love an attention. Maybe one day it will come up for sale and I will buy it and use your journey as inspiration to restore it!
Thanks again for sharing!
Huggs and Smyles,
Debbie
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2011 : 7:06:03 PM
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I hope it comes up for sale for you, Debbie. It's hard work, but we had no experience before we started. It's doable. And very rewarding. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 10:57:17 AM
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*takes my breath away!*
I love that master bath! Thank you so much for posting all of this!
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 11:15:08 AM
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Thanks for the compliment, Emily. We've not been able to work on it for the last couple of months. I'm itching to get back to work. I'm ready to leave the city for the peace and quiet. :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Mar 11 2011 : 7:15:56 PM
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Janice
I've missed this thread!
Love the bath!
Are those chandeliers in the bath??? I am jealous. Our baths are so dinky, you can barely turn around.
Miss you al! I am ready for an outing!
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2011 : 4:36:19 PM
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Hey, Lisa! Are you ready for Burlington in April???? I heard from Wilma last night and she's planning to go! It's the third sunday in April. I'm soooooo ready! :) And yes, both those chandeliers are in the bathroom. This huge bathroom is my revenge for all my years of my own dinky bathrooms. LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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ChickieMama
True Blue Farmgirl
303 Posts
Angela
Banks
Oregon
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2011 : 10:31:30 PM
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that is just beautiful!!!quote:
Originally posted by Miss Bee Haven
This is an example of the woodwork and a transom over the door. The white streaks are little 'presents' left by the barn swallows who used to nest in the house.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner
Farmgirl Sister#2808
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2011 : 06:02:16 AM
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Thanks, Angela. And welcome to the forum! :) We hope to get drywall in that part of the house this spring/summer.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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