Chelle's Blog

It's almost pretty enough to leave this way....

I got these two reproduction pieces from the 1960's off Facebook Marketplace this week. They are in perfect shape and will be perfect in the parlor. I suppose this means the Henredon sofa will go in the upstairs guest bedroom,...

Yesterday was so awesome! We closed on the house and I walked on air all day and slept on a cloud that night. But it was time to come back down to earth, and get to work on the one...

Welcome to our old house renovation blog following our 1883 home, known locally as Ms. Sadie's Place.  Sadie was the name of the original owner's second wife, and how we refer to our house. Sadie's Relocation: Sadie was moved a mile...

Our new old grandfather clock we picked up from Grenada today. And the antique cabinet I bought later from super bestie, Dana, to go with the antique mirror she gave me. I think they look perfect opposite each other!...

I have this coffee and end table set (excuse the dust, please) in what I believe is folk art or possibly Indian brass inlay. I may refinish these, replace brass where needed, and use in the new old house. Can...

The chime hymns played at noon on the Methodist church clock across the street from the new house. ? I might have to become a Methodist! https://www.facebook.com/pukachelle/videos/10214563607869935/ https://www.facebook.com/pukachelle/videos/10214563626390398/ https://www.facebook.com/pukachelle/videos/10214640012059992/...

I have this exact sofa at Mom's, but it's in desperate need of a good reupholstering. I think will recover it in a solid color period appropriate color and texture and put in the living room. Or maybe the upstairs...

I'm over the moon right now! Our offer on the perfect new (107 year old) home has been accepted! I will post more info after the acceptance is signed and sealed! ?????...