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 now, the name we use to address our house. Sadie's Relocation Sadie...
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...
I'm sure this house was built with local timber. Maybe cypress and oak. You can see the main beams were hand hewn with an adz. The floor joists were milled at a saw mill and are true 2 x 10....
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/...
They accepted our offer on this 107 year old house. It's in great shape. We're pretty excited about it. At one time this was Garnett West's family home. She had old framed photos of it dating back to the time...
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! ?????...
