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@stevieb wrote:

A wonderful house and an impressive restoration all the way around. Were I to live in it, I'd sacrifice some of the authenticity to have it look a bit less spare and a bit warmer.


@stevieb 

I agree.

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Re: Restored 1757 House

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@spiderw wrote:

I am happy this home was restored and saved.  I do love the individual pieces of furniture,  beautiful.  While I admire the restoration, I would add rugs, put some art work on the walks and add decor to warm up the areas.  I also would put curtains on the windows. 


@spiderw 

I feel the same way. 

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@Foxxee  This just showed up on hub's FB feed:

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So... first you have to buy tickets to the gala, and then you have to bid on the dinner. Not going to happen for us, but what a great opportunity! We dined at City Tavern on many occasions and met Chef Staib.

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Absolutely wonderful!  I loved every square inch, and would just add a little paint to a few areas; the furniture is a dream! (but you already knew that, didn't you @Oznell Smiley Happy

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So glad this home was restored.  Amazing!

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Very nice restoration, but I wouldn't want to live there.  Not cozy enough for me.

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Thanks so much for posting this @Foxxee !  It's not my style whatsoever though and I find it lacking in warmth or coziness.  It does have some beautiful antiques throughout.  I am glad it was restored rather than torn down or left to rot.

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