Atlanta has been talking about creating a Beltline, that will use old railways to create walking, biking, recreational areas that circumnavigate the city. And our new place is going to be right on edge of one!
http://beltline.org/Portals/26/maps/Tour/blp_map_southeast_final.pdf
We are right by #8
Also, we found rockers for the front porch. The company makes a porch swing to match, so we think that's what we'll do there.
And, I've been sort of obsessed with replacing the cheap modern hollow core doors with vintage solid wood. I found the sizes we needed on CraigsList, two of which don't need to be stripped at all. Richard did a mock up install of the vintage glass door knobs and back plates for me, while we worked on stripping the other 3 doors we bought. I LOVE this look!!!
And finally, Richard had some fun with a couple of art shots taken from the master bedroom:
And finally, Richard had some fun with a couple of art shots taken from the master bedroom:
[this is good] Lotsa work but it is worth every minute.
Posted by: Norma | 08/13/2010 at 12:15 PM