As I unpacked from our recent move, I came across this poem transcribed in 1944 by my great grandmother (Mercedita Minto, “MM”). The title is “The Old House Speaks” and the author is Peggy James. My love of old buildings must
Renovations are full of surprises. Some good. Some bad! Uncovering a beadboard ceiling is a big win! We’ll keep it.
Arched top, six panel doors in a 1941 Colonial Revival.
I love when buildings leave us clues. You can see where stairs used to be, previous beam locations, and decorative floor tile in the Mobile, AL downtown property. More in my Instagram stories. #historicarchitecture #mobilealabama #interiordesign #do
Hundreds of years of age on these walls. #historicpreservation #historicinteriors #patina #plaster #lath #brick #neworleans
This Craftsman has so many of its original details including the stained millwork, original floors, windows, doors, and we were even able to reuse the claw foot tub in the Master Bathroom. The last three pictures are BEFORE pics. #interiordesign #no
This is the first line in the book “The Dictionary of Interior Design” by Martin Pegler. As a preservation advocate and someone who is a part of major historic renovations, this quote articulates my feelings so well. I fall in a gray area
Another project underway. Thankful for all the eyes on this one. Look at that beadboard that was hiding under a wall. We will be saving this beadboard and reusing it on walls or ceilings. Follow my stories for more from this site visit.