How to Find Photos of the Early Stages of Restoration

I have been asked how to find photos of the early restoration progress. On the Home Page of the Blog go to the right side of the page, scroll down and find "Blog Archives." Each month has photos showing the early stages with torn out walls, missing roof portions, and so on.

The "Original" Lamp

This light originally hung in the foyer. It had been wired for electricity, but we wanted to return it to an oil burning hanging lamp. So I took it to a restorationist in Nashville, TN who specializes in restoring lights. It now hangs in the Dining Room and is a decorative piece. It is dated somewhere between 1860 and 1880.

Ms. Charlotte's Salt Cellars

Andy has a client in the north east, and Charlotte, the client's mom, who I think is in her 80's very generously sent us a part of her Salt Cellar collection. They are such beautiful and delicate things and each one is truly a work of art. One would have been placed at each diner's place, would have had a tiny spoon,like one you see here and would have been used to personally spoon onto one's food, salt. These are late 19th century and early 20th century pieces, and will have pride of place in, of course, our Dining Room. Thank you, Ms. Charlotte!!

Christmas At LFF

Andy in the Dining Room before Christmas 2009 says good-bye, the mantles in the Master Bed Room and the Living Room.

Christmas Dining Room Table 2009

Here are a couple of shots taken of the dining room table ready for Christmas dinner with our family.

Merry Christmas from LFF

Here are some shots of the front of Four Flues Over the Cuckoos Nest at Laughing Fox Farm during the Christmas holidays.

Listed With the APTA

Our home has been listed with the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities. Here is a photo of the sign that will be placed in the yard. Thank you, APTA for recognizing the importance of our Tennessee treasures!