You should check out valor fireplaces. They make gas fireplace inserts in the old style. Once you have that? You can probably sourse some period correct style encaustic tiles. I often get encaustic surrounds in our antique shop occaisionally , if you have old photos I can probably determine what pattern you should be looking for.
What an absolute treasure! How fantastic that the house found such caring and wonderful owners! Thank you for sharing!! Love the music and designs and seeing your house!
What incredible luck! It's a beautiful piece, I'm so glad it's back home. I live in Omaha, NE right? Imagine my surprise when my maiden name, Lyons, was mentioned in your video. My aunt has been doing our family tree for forever, I'm going to send her the link to this video and see if she wants to reach out to you.
Just found your channel. What a beautiful home and the story about getting the mantle back. Also all those wallpapers are stunning. Shame they aren't the right time frame for what you're doing with the house
I read somewhere that removing fireplaces or building homes without them was a way to signal you were wealthy enough to have central heating. The Nanny Nanny Boo Boo of home design I guess
Wow I found your channel today! Love it. So, how do you like Iowa? Are the natives friendly? I’ve been there several times many years ago. Grew up in West Des Moines. Now in Dallas, TX. My aunt and uncle lived in Fairfield for many years by the country club. I’ve even been to the Moose? Lodge on Christmas morning for Tom and Jerry’s. Your house is amazing. Looks of projects though. My friend from college lives in Iowa City and she repairs old stain glass. Mostly does churches. If you ever need her let me know. If I’m ever in Fairfield again I’ll drive by to see your house. There aren’t too many places like that left. I’ll keep watching your channel. Take care, Jan H.
May I ask where the antique store is in IL? I live in Chicago, and any antique stores nearby charge an arm and a leg. I'd love to know where a good antique store is.
@@juliealtenburg9671 that was our first question as well. We are pretty sure originally the room had white painted wood and was all replaced with exact non painted oak including the pocket doors which were only painted on one side the original wood and pocket doors were found in the carriage house likely removed/replaced when the mantel was taken out in the 1920s. Which we will likely cover in a future episode.
The important thing is that the mantel went to a person who appreciated it and preserved it until such time for it to be returned to the house.
What a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing your journey.
So wonderful you found that mantle. Your life is like one big gum shoe, mystery solving, treasure hunt!!
You should check out valor fireplaces. They make gas fireplace inserts in the old style. Once you have that? You can probably sourse some period correct style encaustic tiles. I often get encaustic surrounds in our antique shop occaisionally , if you have old photos I can probably determine what pattern you should be looking for.
What an absolute treasure! How fantastic that the house found such caring and wonderful owners! Thank you for sharing!! Love the music and designs and seeing your house!
Wow! I would think that was like looking for a needle in a haystack! I love the happy ending. Beautiful home (an understatement, I know!) Thank you.
You are one cool looking couple with one cool looking house. Iowa is a state of mind. Best of luck!!!
Who doesn’t love a story with a happy ending? I certainly do, and what a tale! Bravo on your detective work and well done ❤️
Oh my goodness! More beautiful stuff brought home. New subscriber.
What incredible luck! It's a beautiful piece, I'm so glad it's back home. I live in Omaha, NE right? Imagine my surprise when my maiden name, Lyons, was mentioned in your video. My aunt has been doing our family tree for forever, I'm going to send her the link to this video and see if she wants to reach out to you.
Excellent story telling!
Just found your channel. What a beautiful home and the story about getting the mantle back. Also all those wallpapers are stunning. Shame they aren't the right time frame for what you're doing with the house
What a great video. Thanks so much for taking us along.
Beautiful! 💞
I LOVE your house, and this episode is fascinating!
OMG Another one? Good night ! But GOSH ... it sure is beautiful ! (What's next?)
Love your channel!!!!!!
totally awesome
Great episode!
Just found your channel. I enjoyed it and subscribed.
I read somewhere that removing fireplaces or building homes without them was a way to signal you were wealthy enough to have central heating. The Nanny Nanny Boo Boo of home design I guess
Truth.
Way cool, the greatest Mantel I've ever seen was in a bar in Wisconsin,, it was shipped there from Milwauki in the early 1900]s. made by Brunswick,,,
Wow I found your channel today! Love it. So, how do you like Iowa? Are the natives friendly? I’ve been there several times many years ago. Grew up in West Des Moines. Now in Dallas, TX. My aunt and uncle lived in Fairfield for many years by the country club. I’ve even been to the Moose? Lodge on Christmas morning for Tom and Jerry’s. Your house is amazing. Looks of projects though. My friend from college lives in Iowa City and she repairs old stain glass. Mostly does churches. If you ever need her let me know.
If I’m ever in Fairfield again I’ll drive by to see your house. There aren’t too many places like that left. I’ll keep watching your channel. Take care, Jan H.
We absolutely love it here
May I ask where the antique store is in IL? I live in Chicago, and any antique stores nearby charge an arm and a leg. I'd love to know where a good antique store is.
It's in Quincy they have a fb page facebook.com/share/mhTekeh3zr43e1Wi/?mibextid=qi2Omg
@@JamesABeckHouse Thanks!!
I'm glad you have it back! But one question,the stain does not match?
@@juliealtenburg9671 that was our first question as well. We are pretty sure originally the room had white painted wood and was all replaced with exact non painted oak including the pocket doors which were only painted on one side the original wood and pocket doors were found in the carriage house likely removed/replaced when the mantel was taken out in the 1920s. Which we will likely cover in a future episode.
I love your channel....I'm sad you don't make videos every week
@janetwann5578 we just started and will have a new video every week. Stay tooned.
Satisfying.
Did you go to this store knowing that mantel would be there? Just wondering if you tracked it down.
@donnarogers7732 we knew the antique store had a mantel but wanted to see it in person and get meaurements
I really like your channel, but the theatrics are a little much!