A New England Christmas - getting ready for our 2021 home tour
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2021
- Christmas is coming and I wanted to get this project done. Well I did it! I painted the brown wood shelves, cabinets, and fireplace mantel in the great room Village Green, a color by Behr (I used Benjamin Moore semi-gloss), and I've been busy decorating our home for my traditional and classic New England Christmas home tour. I even got all dressed up to give you a sneak peek (and yes I saw I spelled it as peak in the video ;-) ) holiday home tour of what I have done so far, for Christmas decorating, around the house and to give you more updates on what I will be doing for decorating projects in our antique cape house in the country.
I love the New England English Country style and classic New England Maritime style our antique home is starting to take on especially now that our great room reminds me of one of the rooms in the movie A Christmas in Connecticut.
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I really like how the damage to the paneled wall shows its age. Great texture! But I also love the brightness that the green brings to the room.
me too, it gives character.
I love the contrast between the natural wood paneling and what you painted. Its rustic and English looking, gorgeous room!!!!! I'm a fan of moody coloring, lighting with lamps and if you're feeling its dark, embrace it, its fabulous!!
I think I would leave the room as is now. Painting the walls green would be overwhelming like the all stained wood. Leaving it as is now makes each feature stand out to be appreciated on it’s own and keeps it warm, cozy and welcoming.
Linda, your painted cabinets are just the brightness the room needed. I adore the color. I hope you keep the other walls the natural color- it reflects the history of your home. I’d be afraid that painting all the walls would make the room look just ordinary. I love how the cabinet wall is a beautiful focal wall with the paint. You’ve done such lovely things in your house to celebrate the holiday. I live for Fridays to see your newest video, but I hope you don’t overtax your shoulder getting ready for your Christmas house tour. Thank you for sharing your Fine Living journey with us. 🎄
I love the look of the rustic panneled walls. I was horrified at the thought of painting the shelves in that room but I have to say it looks beautiful.
Looks beautiful
Actually I was also thinking not to paint the natural wood just because it has be kept up with and is difficult to remove and retstain. But it does look nice.
I love it! I say leave it as is. The dark wood with all its imperfections has life to it, and looks perfect next to the painted wood. It’s all beautiful.
Linda, I love the contrast between the wood and paint. They play off each other. U r doing a fantastic job with ur choices and diy! Looks beautiful!❤️🙏God bless!
What a blessing that you could even get contractors to come out many people I know are on a waiting list for 2 years now. I'm so excited to watch this video yay 🤗💞💞💞
Isn't it awful? My husband and I have tackled so many projects by ourselves just from watching UA-cam videos. Bigger projects like siding and flooring obviously will require professionals. I have 3 boys and have found myself encouraging them to learn a trade since it seems like that's in such demand.
@@elana81RDH All of the guys on This Old House encourage young people to learn the trades. Not only are they in demand but they pay well too. The added perk is that instead of being burdened with a huge college loan hanging over their head, they can apprentice with someone(getting a smaller paycheck while they still live at home)then as soon as they pass their test or get their license,they can immediately start to earn good money and no debt! Win win! 🙌🏻
I have also heard of parents,instead of college,setting their kids up with a small business like pressure washing.Then they go around to all of the landscapers for referrals (cause everyone knows that after you have sidewalks edged,etc. you need a good pressure washing). 🤣😂😅
Consider the Amish? No wait on them here in Ohio to hire out.
Linda, everything looks so beautiful. Seeing is totally believing. Those carvings into the wood really add such interest to this lovely, historic home. I am so happy that you are taking us along for the journey.💚🎄❤🎁
I like the Crevices in the Wood Paneling too!
The opening shot is a million $👍.... anyone even remotely interested in English country home will swoon !! Don't move the large painting-- it anchors the spot w/ a gleam( Charles F won't mind ) Enjoyed every minute & waiting for more -- looks great !!
I love the wood walls with the pictures and how you have decorated the space. Your home is looking wonderful decorated for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing your Christmas home tour . You are such a hard worker and perfectionist Linda but it really pays off in the end . Take it easy on that shoulder. Have a great day.
You look great all dressed up. Love the room and paint color. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!🎄
You toured a consignment shop and showed us a large wood hutch with all glass panels on top. I can definitely see that in your house, maybe against the back kitchen wall. For your kitchen design: open up the pass thru room (where you had your liquor bar and golf clubs 💙) so it opens up into the kitchen. I'd make that room a huge pantry with built in shelving and drawer cabinets. You could even locate the washer dryer there behind bifold closet doors. Find an antique drop leaf table (to use for folding clothes and a million other uses).
I love the paint and wood contrast, very New England, very warm and inviting yet regal. Barbara Stanwyck would feel like she is back on set!!!! Lovely!!!!
I love the painted book shelves, it has really transformed and brightened the room! I'm loving all of your changes and updates. Whew, you've really been working hard! I hope you'll be able to relax and enjoy over the holiday. Merry Christmas!
Love the contrast between the natural stained wood and the painted bookcases !
I know that it's your home and you can do whatever you want to it, yet I really hope you keep the wood walls the way they are. They are so beautiful just as is .... You can not get that kind of wood anymore. It's so beautiful with all the imperfections.
The color could not be more perfect, I love it mixed with the wood! Everything is looking so festive and charming 💚
Thanks so much! 😊
Really don't think your Christmas tree suits the room. It's rather garish.
@@eileenweston9480 The only garish thing I see here is your comment. That Christmas tree looks beautiful I don’t think it’s possible to have an ugly Christmas tree.
@@eileenweston9480 to each his own. Personally I think the tree is lovely. But different people have different taste!
The wood paneling is gorgeous! As a true English library, the entire room would remain natural. The previous owners painted the shelf backs, and that I would have painted over.
I like the new green paint but I would definitely leave the other wall natural wood. It is beautiful and I like the contrast. I love the vignette you’ve created there, it struck me as soon as the video started. I like it a lot, just like it is.
I’ve used a similar hue called Ancient Marble by SW. I’m not plugging it. The store is nearby.
The room is beautiful. I especially love the gallery wall with the hunt scenes.
I love the combination of the painted cabinets with the wood walls 😍
The panelled wall behind you looks fabulous! Love the hunt scenes & the painting in the middle! Gorgeous!
Linda, you are such a class act! I loved every minute of this! Edit to add: I love the natural wood so I wouldn't wrap the room...I like the contrast!!!!
Linda, I would LOVE to see your table set with the Staffordshire! Your video was almost like visiting a friend’s house! Very inspiring…thank you!
Looks great. Just the right green to go with the paneling and wood floor. I get 1940’s vibes from this house. Sometimes if a thing is authentically rough i texture you just have to honor what it is . I think over time you will really love all the warm honey tones and textures.
Beatrix Potter is one of my favorite authors and illustrators. She’s hilarious!
I can’t imagine the time it took to paint but it was worth it. It brightens the space wonderfully.
Two plus days
I absolutely LOVE these long, lingering videos that you do so beautifully. I need detail & you never disappoint. I keep my childhood ‘Night Before Christmas’ out for the season, as well (from the late 50’s). Hello, sweet Willow!
The tree is gorgeous. I love the character of the scars on the wood walls. I also love what you’ve painted, it’s a beautiful room, so cozy.
Thank you so much!
Love the painted wood. I think painting the rest of the room would be gorgeous. Just embrace the imperfections as they document the home's history.
Love the new painted shelves😍 if you want to extend you fresh greens life, an anti-transpirant like Wilt Stop really does help.😎 Thanks for sharing your home and projects.
I love the dress! I have one very similar and it makes me feel wonderful. You looked great by the way. I love the old wood left as is, so I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with for that wall.
I like the character of the wood walls with the painted bookshelves. You can’t buy character. I am from Texas; but, I worked for IBM and traveled to their offices in Littleton, Mass, many times. I was so happy when you mentioned you bought the candles there. The town is so quaint and I have a friend whose husband is a policeman there.
Small world! I lived in Littleton two moves ago.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Williamsburg! All through the house🎶🎶
I love the color and all your decor.
Linda, I just love these beautiful New England homes even though they always need a lot of work. You are just so talented and I can’t wait to see what you do!
I love the contrast between the original paneling and the green shelves. One plays off of the other and if it were all uniform I think the old world charm would be lost. Your home is gorgeous and your decorating taste is impeccable and inspiring! A new subscriber loving what you do!
I was skeptical about painting the wood but have to admit love the painted walls. Then again, I should always trust you, as you have proven great taste and instincts. Looking forward to full Christmas tour! (…And the rest of your Sugarwood renovations!)
I met Charles Faudree 16 years ago at his shop in Tulsa. Fabulous Shop! He was so kind and showed me all around and talked about his vision. He had two of his beautiful King Cavalier spaniels there. I’ve met a lot of celebrities but my daughter said it was the first time she’d ever see me fawn over someone. Then we walked down to an antique store just down the block and they had three more of the dogs. I commented to the clerk that they were like Charles’s dogs and he said they were. It was his antique store! It was a fantastic day.
I love the mixture of paint and wood. It’s very charming.
The paint looks fantastic! (as does your dress). You have honoured that room by bringing it to life with a nod to historical excellence. Trust your gut - it has great taste.
Hi, Linda: You've made such great progress with your new home!! Try not to get discouraged. As I'm sure you know, home improvements are difficult living through, but well worth it in the end. The painted wood fireplace walls look nice! I would keep the rest of the room natural. Also, I like your wallpaper in the Tavern Room. It will finish the room off nicely. In your room with the wicker chairs, I have something similar in my home, much smaller though. It has a brick floor and barn-board 3/4 of the way up the wall. We call it our Mud Room. When we bought the home over 40 years ago, I wondered if the decor of the room would stand the test of time, and it has! We never changed it (except for painting the sheetrock walls above the barn-board) and it has been SO useful living in New England. Being able to sit down on a bench and remove wet shoes and boots and hang up coats during the winter prevents the mess from being tracked any further!! Good luck with your continued renovations and your surgery. I look forward to watching your home transition over time.
Loved this video and I love you wearing the dress and say about dressing up. That really warms my heart, I've been chided about dressing up, and you know...it's who I am. Now I have a friend in you that feels the same. I'm sorry you are tired, but again it warmed my heart, as someone quite a bit older, I get tired once in awhile to, I think that's God's way of giving us permission to enjoy the day without business and perhaps guilt. I love following your new journey on making this your home. God bless and thanks for sharing.
You know, at first, l didn't want to you paint that beautiful built in
But now, l can't imagine it any other way.
It all looks beautiful, very homey and cozy just as a christmas homes should be.
Thank you. If those who were against it saw it in person vs in photos they might understand why I was ok with painting it
I love the room the way it is after you painted. Kind of makes me homesick for our years in that area. Beautiful home.
Thank you so much!
I hope you leave your room as it is. There is so much character with the paint and natural wood paneling combined. It's such a warm, authentic look.
Love, love, love the green paint. It made a complete change in the room. The kitchen tree is very similar to mine… I added some small mustard colored paper stars that added a touch of whimsy. The house is transforming right my eyes! Your hard work is really rewarding. Great job!
I love that old wood wall! The painted area and that wood wall really complement each other!
I love mixing the wood and the paint! Love the holes etc in the wood,adds character. This room is so warm and inviting!
Thank you ! Love love the rustic room, those walls are precious!!! loving the character of all the "defects" in the wood and panels!
I agree with Ben. Wrap the room in that gorgeous color of paint!
Where you have christmas books, you could put a fold down desktop...a place to pay bills, write
lists etc. Or...add a shelf, then put a lot of small and medium sized framed family photos there.
Oh my. Loving the paint color and I also love the natural wood in the rest of the room. It has lots of character
What a huge difference! Love love love
I have a similar book shelf in my mid century ranch house with the slanted display shelf. Great idea to change out the books and put my favorite Christmas books! Your videos are always inspiring in more ways than one!
I love the contrast between the natural wood and painted . Enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing!
I love the mixture of the painted shelving a d old wood walls! Great job!
You have done so much I do like that you painted the shelves.Can’t wait for your home tour.
I love the contrast of the two different wall colors. The knots, nicks and holes in the panel wall tells the story of a house well lived in. Your efforts so far are stunning. Beautiful home.
Love the Duck Egg Blue color! Gorgeous.
The paneling vignette looks very Ralph Lauren Polo House so beautiful.
Just lovely!
those walls have character
I love that you painted and also kept some of woodwork. It's very pretty.
GORGEOUS, and I would leave the wood, the contrast is beautiful !
I'm not sure why, but I so enjoyed this video this morning as I sat here under my cozy throw blanket, sipping my pumpkin spice latte with my Marley (Cavapoo) cuddled so cute next to me. It's cold here in upstate NY but no snow accumulation...yet.
Love that! Give Marley a kiss from Willow!
I would keep/save the old wood on the porch. That is one of the things that make your house so special
I like the paneled wall, its a nice combination with the painted cabinets!
I love the mix of paint & wood.
I would like to see the table decorated. It will give me some ideas because I know it will be beautiful. Thank you for the tour of your lovely home. I love all the house and the old decor, which also looks great with some new.
Love the wood wall and the paint color selected is so beautiful with the wood walls!
I think the contrast between the original and painted leaves the room authentic. Gorgeous colour.
Linda, I love the painted and natural wood tones together. Such history in that wood with all of it's nicks, knot holes and nail holes! Patiently waiting for the next home tour. ~ Blessings
Leave the lovely wood! It's gorgeous!
I love how the candle changed color as you carried it around the room
Odd how that happens right? I'm glad I did that to show how it changes in certain light.
Be thankful..enjoy the process.
You are blessed to be able to buy a beautiful piece of property that many are not....
I love the contrast between paint and wood. It's beautiful 😍
I like the balance of painted and natural paneling. You’re making a lovely home. I’m enjoying the journey with you.
I love the back wall natural and the rest painted! ❤️ Beautiful! I love your style!
LOVE the vignette! The artwork is beautiful! I really love the large piece of artwork framed in gold against the wood wall. Stunning!!!!!!
That was an awesome visit with you and your warm and perfectly decorated house! Yes, we all deserve to get dressed up, especially now! I saw everything that I would do in my dream colonial home. LOVED the blue painted walls, really smart. And the tree with natural ornaments was the BEST!
Love love love it!
Love what you did in the room..to me it totally works ..the painted part is pulled together with the warmth of the wooden half..perfect marriage🥰..Liz
I love the mix of wood and paint. The green is a beautiful color! I painted my bottom kitchen cabinets the same color and just love it!
Thank you for showing us your house in progress. Very helpful.
I love the color of the room and it works with the panels!
Linda you are such a gracious host to share your experiences with us on redoing your home. What a blessing to be able to have contractors coming and going to achieve your goals. Blessings to you. Maria
Thank you for using your family ornaments that hold such cherished memories. I'm so sick of trees that are styled and same-old, same old trendy stuff. Your home is beautiful. I look forward to every one of your videos. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I love the wood walls with the painted cabinet’s!
I love the hats they add great style to your décor. I like the two tone room, the walls add such warmth during the winter months. I love the birds nest in the urn, how perfect. I might steal that nutcracker in the lantern idea for the future.
Leave it as it is, it's beautiful with natural wood by the door. It's a perfect transition from out side, in.
Absolutely beautiful!love the colors together!wood tones with green/blue color!👍🏻😍
Can’t wait to see the entire holiday tour! Love your home!
Just beautiful! Love the color in the library
A glorious Sugarwood Christmas!
Love that color. So much better!
Morning the table set with the dishes. It will look like the holiday’s. I watch a little bit of Christmas in Connecticut last night. I do remember seeing that movie. I love the movie White Christmas. The part when they are traveling to Connecticut. Love the paw print ornament.
Love the gallery wall
Great choice of color. It reminds me somehow of colors I remember from Williamsburg.
Just beautiful. I love the paint color. ❤️ I particularly like the contrast with the old wood paneling. Such a wonderfully cozy space.
The old wood is beautiful…gives depth & a warm feeling to the room juxtaposed to the other part of the room you painted. The wood brings out browns in the framed prints and furniture.
I loved how the painted paneled walls turned out . I like the rest of the walls rustic… Your home is Beautiful…
Charles Faudree was pronounced correctly. Charles helped me with my home in Tulsa and decorated my parents home in Tulsa. He was very much a gentleman and had fabulous taste. Although his style was much more Country French he would have loved your homes and your blog. He would have been crazy about your gardens and he would have loved Willow!
Love that! Thanks for sharing!!