Sunday, June 20, 2010

Something Old, But New To Us

A few weeks ago I posted Something Old, Something New and showed you this picture and hinted of things to come.


Now I can finally tell you about it! That shot is the back of this...

Our soon-to-be new old house!! We are moving to Illinois this summer and we are buying this 1903 (approximately) Victorian! Right now it is divided into two flats (notice the two front doors) but we are going to open it back up and restore the porch and the interior to it's original state. It is in very good condition as is, so it won't need too much right away. We're going to do things in stages and hopefully one day end up with our dream home.

While we're doing some renovations on the house, we'll be living in this...

The coach house behind the main house. (Sorry for the bad photo. I took this from a video and didn't have a full shot.) This was the original stable for the house and was converted to a garage/workshop/apartment in the 1940's. It's so charming inside and will be so fun to decorate!

So hop along for the ride! I'll have A LOT to blog about with this project!

I'm posting to Between Naps on the Porch's Metamorphosis Monday this week because this is a MAJOR change for us! Thanks to Susan for hosting!

29 comments:

  1. Hi Erin! Congratulations on your new olden house! I love it! It's really a beautiful place! It will be fun to see how you decorate it.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Oh Erin, I'll be along for the ride! I love your new "old" home, it's full of charm and I can't wait to follow along and see what transpires!

    Nancy

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  3. Congratulations on becoming the owner of that gorgeous house...can't wait to see how you decorate it.

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  4. I am in love with this house! We had a wonderful old home before moving to AL!!!
    ENJOY!!!

    Hugs, Lana

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  5. Congratulations -- a lot of work but it will be so rewarding in the end! You will love it (in the end -- the middle not so much!)

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  6. How cool - gorgeous home. Will be fun watching you take it back to its original features (more or less)

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  7. Your house is beautiful and I'm sure you have lots of plans and dreams for it!! I don't know where you live now, but I hope you love your new location...will you be near Chicago? Great city. Best of luck with your move!

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  8. WOW! What a big change! You will have so much fun fixing up that old house, I can't wait to come back and see what changes you make to it! Hope you have a great day! ~Andrea
    http://www.andreasattic-andrea.blogspot.com

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  9. Hi Erin,
    It's so nice to meet you! I LOVE your new home! And I can't wait to see all your pictures. Please post a lot...we all love victorian homes and befores and afters! Congratulations to you! Can't wait!!!
    Sharlotte
    Ms. Sharlotte's...Southern Reflections

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  10. Gorgeous house! You are going to have such fun making this into your dream home! I can't wait to see the progess!

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  11. Congrats it's beautiful! I will follow along on your adventure from my 9 year old cookie cutter house! ;)

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  12. I'm so glad for your and for the house. I know it will be so pretty when you get finished.

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  13. Wow, that is an awesome house! What fun it will be decorating! Congrats!

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  14. This looks like such a fun project!! Can't wait to see what it all looks like. Enjoy!

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  15. This is going to be so much fun. What a wonderful part of the country, too.

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  16. I love love love that you are restoring that old house!! I too, am in the throws of restoring a 1916 bungalow myself! It's soo important that we save all these "oldies" as I call them. Congrats to you, it's going to be a beaut!

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  17. It is a great house! Can't wait to see your transformations.

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  18. Lucky you! Congratulations and good luck with all your upcoming projects!

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  19. What a great house! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Congratulations, Erin. :-)

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  20. My first thought was "I hope they restore the porch" so I was thrilled when I read that you are. That will be major in restoring it to it's original look. It will be beautiful. I love it when people value homes from the past and perserve them. God bless.

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  21. I can't wait to see the progress! I'm your newest follower so I don't miss anything.

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  22. Count me on board for the redo..... Once you get settled in, you could rent the carriage house for "renovation" funds, couldn't you?

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  23. To answer Terri's question...we'll probably keep the coach house for guests after we get settled in the main house. We have out-of-town family and friends who visit often so it will make a great space for them! Note that I'm saying this now, before we sink a boat load of money into the house! We may change our tune and rent it...Sorry, Mom, you can sleep on the couch! Just kidding!

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  24. This place is awesome! I can't wait to see more!!!

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  25. Congrats on your "new" home. It will be fun to see where you take it. We have an older home 1916 in Iowa but a getaway place in Galena Illinois. The winters can be rough but I love the seasons and the people. Welcome to the midwest.
    Pam

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  26. Congrats and how fun, a dream come true I am sure. Can't wait to see more!!
    Linda

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  27. I too will enjoy seeing your progress. I know it will look gorgeous because you are great at decorating. This should keep you busy for quite some time!!
    PS: I don't mind sleeping on the couch at all.

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  28. Oh My! That is one gorgeous house. Love the roof lines.
    I am joining to watch the fun.

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  29. Congratulations on your new old home. I have always wanted to restore an old home but somehow our homes keep getting younger. I join up to follow your blog so I can restore vicariously.
    Traci

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