tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post275258065676434724..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: An Overviewfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-40726092029057432372016-09-08T20:00:59.020-04:002016-09-08T20:00:59.020-04:00I just found your blog and as a native New Hampshi...I just found your blog and as a native New Hampshire-ite (its a word.... )I love experiencing my home through someone from aways eyes! and you have fabulous taste!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764033487632789765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-87778390061609859382014-02-10T21:49:27.182-05:002014-02-10T21:49:27.182-05:00Joan, I can't remember how I found your blog i...Joan, I can't remember how I found your blog in the rabbit warren that is comprised of design blogs on the internet, however I've really enjoyed perusing your site, and the anecdotes and photos that live there. I was about 15 minutes into reading through your blog entries and realized you're now living in NH and then some of your outdoor/town common photos started to look eerily familiar. I grew up about 12 miles from where your house is (in Hollis) and have been to Wilton more times than I can count. Southern New Hampshire is a very special place, indeed, however (and this is ironic) I now live in Austin, TX and love it. Basically, we've switched existences. ;-) I spend part of the year in coastal Maine and try to get back to southern NH to visit family during the summers I'm in Maine. Long may you keep loving my home state, please tell Pack Monadnock I said hello.<br /><br />JenniferAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034364478189832557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66103053415518089342013-10-05T10:32:53.119-04:002013-10-05T10:32:53.119-04:00hi Susan, I think the stand is great, in fact I sa...hi Susan, I think the stand is great, in fact I saw a similar plant stand not long ago that had marble shelves. Since it appears to be assembled with what looks like "machine made" screws I doubt it is a true antique (i.e. 100 years old). Personally, I would negotiate for a better price. <br />Regarding cleaning- I can't tell for sure from the photos, but it almost looks like it could have originally been lacquered. I would not use Brasso- too harsh, and it would get into all the little crevices and would be difficult to get out. (You often see the white residue in antiques that people have tried to clean;) My new go-to when I don't want something brass to be too, too new looking in the end, is to use Bar Keepers Friend. For something this large, I would do it outside then wash it off with a hose to get all the product off. I would make a paste of BKF and water and go slowly and lightly- meaning clean it in layers to get to the patina you desire. <br />Best of luck!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-32474261194986045552013-10-04T15:26:47.123-04:002013-10-04T15:26:47.123-04:00Even through ice cream season is over,I'm look...Even through ice cream season is over,I'm looking forward to your fall posts. I was wondering if I could get your opinion on a French stand I came across on Craigslist. Your knowledge of all things antique and french seems vast, and I'm so curious to see what you think. If you think it "something", then I know it would be a diamond in the rough. Thank you, Susan<br />http://albany.craigslist.org/fud/4037516298.html<br />It looks like it could use a good cleaning,but I would not want to diminish it value. Do you think it could just use a little Brasso, or maybe something more organic? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-28025539812273308682011-03-03T09:02:19.624-05:002011-03-03T09:02:19.624-05:00Yes, I'm one of those people who just can'...Yes, I'm one of those people who just can't get enough FtLoaH!! I keep reading and delving back further and further. I am fascinated by antique homes, their stories, their charm, their architectural details and their happy endings. What an amazing journey y'all are making! I have always felt drawn to homes with history and have imagined, since childhood, that I would one day embark on a similar trail. So far, we've only been working (within an inch of its life!!) a 1940s home. Thank you so much for sharing all of this. That voice in my head is constantly screaming "oh my goodness...yes!!" I am so inspired and somehow feel a distant kinship to you; as a designer, a southerner and a bit of an adventurer...So very happy to have found your blog!!Ms. Brighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547593560321585996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-67691484972956861752008-11-13T20:28:00.000-05:002008-11-13T20:28:00.000-05:00love the house and the history that it has (may ha...love the house and the history that it has (may have too). i know for sure that the WOLF appliance (very nice!) will bring that new kitchen well into the 21st century. everything looks to be going in the right direction. we miss ya'll!<BR/> <BR/>LucasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-27356283792028756332008-11-13T01:02:00.000-05:002008-11-13T01:02:00.000-05:00Joan, this is so fascinating (I keep repeating mys...Joan, this is so fascinating (I keep repeating myself, I know.)<BR/><BR/>I love and appreciate a home with history; you and Dan surely have found a lovely one.<BR/><BR/>It is beautiful, down to the stone foundation. What a treasure!Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.com