Just One More Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I just got my fireplace for the Willow. It's the only house I have with a big enough kitchen. It will be early 1800 decor so I have to look in my Early American Life mag collection to get some ideas for furniture. I have settle benches, hutches and other things I've been saving to get this house the way I want. HBS has a resin Colonial family I've been thinking about but want to get it all furnished first. The bedrooms are fairly easy. Colonial beds haven't changed much in structure, just the bedding. There won't be a bathroom so it's mainly the kitchen and living room to get sime things for. I'll put in a picture of the fireplace in the kitchen so far. I antiqued the grout because it looked too new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I love the colonial look. Brick and stone fireplaces don't stay clean for long, especially in settings illuminated by candles and oil lamps, so darkening the grout is the way to go. Can't wait to see how the house develops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 That is really great, Pat. My favorite period of time ! Steve in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yay Pat! I love it. I know you've been wanting one for a while, glad you finally got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 In addition to my Victorian site, there's also one about colonial period homes. I figured since I keep increasing NEM's stock of colonial era accessories, I should write a blog about colonial houses. I think doing a house in that period is so relaxing, no worrying about what curtains & wallpaper go with what sofa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Pat that is a great fireplace! I think I saw one very much like it in Williamsburg. I would love to go over there and take some pictures in the colonial homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Wow! What a gorgeous fireplace! I am pea green with envy, but none of my dollhouses are of that era, so I won't be buy to slip it into my purse! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriMagic Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I like that fireplace too! It would fit in if I did a kitchen in Moggie Manor..but I've decided to do a dining room instead, so I can collect some china and fancy place settings. Still, that walk in hearth is sooo tempting. It would be worth it to do a small dh just to get one, LOL. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubbock TX Chick Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Pat that is a great fireplace! I think I saw one very much like it in Williamsburg. I would love to go over there and take some pictures in the colonial homes. Me too! Wow! What a gorgeous fireplace! I am pea green with envy, but none of my dollhouses are of that era, so I won't be buy to slip it into my purse! LOL Wolfie you always crack me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 That is one neat fireplace! Antiquing the grout was a good touch. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carin Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 What a great fireplace, i think its wauwieeee I love that style :lol: Carin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmarm Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Beautiful, Pat! I love the fireplace. I have a similar one in a colonial era room box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannie Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Pat - your fireplace is wonderful! Now all you need is a hanging pot and a long-handled frying pan and dinner will be served! Lovely job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One More Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have a copper pot with a handle around here someplace. Now that I want it I can't find it. It has a cover and a handle like on a pail. I'll get a pic in when I find it. I have mini logs also but need to get or make a grate big enough for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 In one of Patricia King's books she uses a piece of plastic hair roller to make a grate. I forget who it was used one of those plastic thingummies that holds socks together in pairs to make the pothook for the big fireplace opening. Will you make the little wooden stool the housewife (or usually one of the kids) sat on to stir the woup and heap fresh coals onto the lid of the Dutch oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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