This Old House
I love This Old House. In fact, that is how my interest in DIY began. As a teenager, I would watch episodes and think, "I bet I can do that!" I once heard Steve Thomas, the host, give a speech.
It was so interesting, he knew almost nothing about home renovation before he started with the show. He was actually a shipbuilder and sailor. Apparently, the producers felt that being able to ask questions that viewers were thinking was the most important quality. At the end, he admitted that now he is a DIY-er.
Here are some lovely before & after pictures from the This Old House site
Even though Steve is no longer with the show, it is still a great resource for inspiration!
How did you get hooked?
It was so interesting, he knew almost nothing about home renovation before he started with the show. He was actually a shipbuilder and sailor. Apparently, the producers felt that being able to ask questions that viewers were thinking was the most important quality. At the end, he admitted that now he is a DIY-er.
Here are some lovely before & after pictures from the This Old House site
Even though Steve is no longer with the show, it is still a great resource for inspiration!
How did you get hooked?
The Dog
I just love my our dog!
He was a rescue, but truthfully, he rescued us.
During the day, he likes to take a quick ride in the car. The loves going to the bank where they have dog biscuits.
He is mostly a German Short-haired Pointer. I am thinking of getting a piece of artwork in honor of him. Something fun and colorful, like one of these
Do you have a favoritechild pet?
He was a rescue, but truthfully, he rescued us.
During the day, he likes to take a quick ride in the car. The loves going to the bank where they have dog biscuits.
He is mostly a German Short-haired Pointer. I am thinking of getting a piece of artwork in honor of him. Something fun and colorful, like one of these
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Do you have a favorite
Upholstery Class Time!
For everyone living in Northern New Jersey, it's that time again! Time for Upholstery Class Registration, and if you haven't heard, the class fills up fast. Registration begins on Monday, August 15th!
I mentioned that I have been taking upholstery classes here. Some of you have e-mailed me for more information. So, classes start on Tuesday, September 20th (from 7-9pm) and run for 8 weeks. You can register online here. They won't let you register before Monday the 15th.
I would love to know if you plan on attending! This is my favorite pastime. Nicole, I wish you lived here, I know we would have a blast!
I mentioned that I have been taking upholstery classes here. Some of you have e-mailed me for more information. So, classes start on Tuesday, September 20th (from 7-9pm) and run for 8 weeks. You can register online here. They won't let you register before Monday the 15th.
I would love to know if you plan on attending! This is my favorite pastime. Nicole, I wish you lived here, I know we would have a blast!
Vintage White House (part 2)
Continuing from yesterday's post.....
I like the paiinting detail on the mouldings, and those fab chairs
That carpet! Painting the backs of the shelving looks great, but I'm afraid of that much color
It's timeless
Love the bamboo chairs
Love the ribbon detail on the white chairs. Is that an elephant in the lower right corner?
Perfect!
Love the pop of color with the orange chairs
What a view
Love the boxwoods
This makes me wonder....what if?
I hope you enjoyed this!
I like the paiinting detail on the mouldings, and those fab chairs
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| Blue Room 1963 |
That carpet! Painting the backs of the shelving looks great, but I'm afraid of that much color
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| China Room 1975 |
It's timeless
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| Diplomatic Room 1975 |
Love the bamboo chairs
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| Garden Room 1975 |
Love the ribbon detail on the white chairs. Is that an elephant in the lower right corner?
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| Living Room 1981 |
Perfect!
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| Master Dressing Room 1962 |
Love the pop of color with the orange chairs
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| Yellow Oval Room 1962 |
What a view
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| Sun Room 1985 |
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| Rose Garden 1988 |
This makes me wonder....what if?
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| Rose Garden 1961 |
I hope you enjoyed this!
Vintage White House (part 1)
I stumbled across some vintage images of The White House. So much of "back then" could be used today. Based on the year, you can calculate which family lived there.
The tufted sofas are perfect
Love this carpet
Love the Chairs and lamp
Another fab rug
This wallpaper and swivel chair would be so fun
The tufted sofas are perfect
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| Press-Briefing Room 1970 |
Love this carpet
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| Private Dining Room 1970 |
Love the Chairs and lamp
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| Sitting-Room 1981 |
Another fab rug
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| Map Room 1979 Love the scale of everything  |
This wallpaper and swivel chair would be so fun
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| Bowling Alley 1970 |
Come back tomorrow for part 2!
Wisteria with a twist
This week, I received my Wisteria catalog. I love Wisteria and find the images quite inspiring. However, this one, has my mind wondering...
I love this rug. Or, is it three rugs sewn together?
Yup, three rugs, and the stripes don't even line up. Although, that is obviously the idea. Clever, whimsical, and surely budget friendly?
WRONG $999.00
It's a blanket stitch holding them together. You remember blanket stitch, don't you? If not, I'm sure there is a youtube video explaining it!
So, here is what I am thinking. What if I found three visually interesting runners, and blanket stitched them together? Now that would be budget friendly.
Something like this
Or, something like this (I would probably keep the same color for all three)
WRONG $999.00
So, here is what I am thinking. What if I found three visually interesting runners, and blanket stitched them together? Now that would be budget friendly.
Something like this
Three of these would run $312
Three of these would run $120.
Do you think it would work?