Blogs
theinspiredroom.net – Award-winning design/decorating blog
MissMustardseed.com – Interior decorating and DIY blog
victoriaelizabethbarnes.com Love her writing style — over-the-top personality. Too funny! She’s dragging her feet on her kitchen renovation, however. Just get on with it!
Architecture and Design Sites
AntiqueHomeStyle.com – This link goes directly to a 1927 English Cottage style home plan, not unlike our 1927 house.
Here’s another 1924 house plan that is similar to our house
The Art of Urbex by Niki Feijen – Amazing gallery of photographs of opulent European mansions, churches, castles, institutions and more in astonishing states of decay. You need to see this.
Old House Sites
oldhouseweb.com – Ideas and Advice for Old House Enthusiasts
thisoldhouse.com – the website of the long-running PBS TV show, with invaluable information on fixing old houses
TV Shows
Restored (Magnolia Network) – Brett Waterman restores historic homes in Riverside, CA and surrounding areas. LOVE THIS SHOW and Brett’s enthusiasm for old houses and bringing them back to original.
Stone House Revival (Magnolia Network)- Jeff Devlin works on historic stone houses for clients in Pennsylvania.
HomeTown – (HGTV) Ben and Erin Napier revive Laurel, Mississippi. So sweet and talented, too!
Fixer Upper – Magnolia Network – She’s an interior designer—he’s a contractor/realtor…they bring old Texas houses back from the brink. Still watching re-runs…
Rehab Addict – Nicole Curtis – She saves old houses in Minneapolis and Detroit from the wrecking ball. Visit her Facebook page
Sarah Richardson – (HGTV Canada) Find her on YouTube. Visit her interior design site
Local Resources used in my renovation:
Oregon Tile & Marble
Northwest Custom Stone
Hoag Roofing
Jerry Dietrick Construction