Grain-painted bookshelf (original to the house), Jeannie's oval mirror (from her trousseau), victorian desk painted with blue milk-paint, marble-based lamp from the attic (re-wired, new shade), grained chair, assorted objects and books original to the house, Molly's dog on braided rug.
Family bible and "The New Cyclopedia of Family Medicine", donated by LaMar and Pearl. The medical book is the one Jeannie consulted over the years. It has extremely rare and interesting medical illustrations in it and it is a real treasure. Thank you LaMar!
New slip-covered couch, Ken Sorenson painting, original trunk with rope handles (brought from Denmark) with newly repaired top, stowed with pictures and genealogy, armchair from the attic with new fabric.
I wanted the china cupboard to be the first thing you saw when you walked in the front door. Max Blain watercolor (re-framed), antique pine church pew, the Lone Wolf picture above the door, and Ethan admiring his handy-work.
Newly revamped wing-back chairs and ottoman, antique standing lamp (re-wired).
The ancestors find a new place to hang above the antique wicker table.
Grandma Wanda makes herself at home.
New custom muslin curtains, restored antique German clock (compliments of Betina), original rocker and white kitchen chair, geraniums in the window.
Original pedestal table, crockery, spinning wheel, stove.
Side board brought down from the attic, Wanda's first oil painting, embroidered table linen from Trent's grandmother, Elaine Call.
Antique plate rack with blue and white dishes from Betina.
Antique clock shelf, vintage bear picture, striped pitcher, and egg beater, all from the house.
I've discovered so many pretty and interesting things from all the decades in the house. It's fun to decorate and play house!
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