Your home is lovely.The.faux finish you have done on all the wood trim is astonishing. You are a faux finish queen! That mailbox, I've never seen a glass mailbox. The view looking up the staircase with the arch window, chandelier and wallpaper ceiling is awesome. Looking forward to more. Take your time so I can get a good look.
I love your house as i love older homes! I live in 1 similar to yours but has a front porch and everybody thinks it's old but was built in 1994. My brother & I (mainly him -I am there for when he needs help on colors, hardware, cabinets, lighting etc and ordering stuff when he needs it) just started working on renovating 1 of the oldest houses in Galveston, Tx-it was built in 1852- simple Greek revival & was 1 of 2 houses that survived the Galveston fire & also survived the 1900 hurricane! xo
Melissa, your house is beautiful!! Most of all, I can tell it is full of life and love--the best thing was seeing the doll house, highchair and toys--that makes it a home!! Thanks for sharing!! xoxo Lisa
Melissa- I have watched your channel for awhile but with all of us staying home more I have been binging your older videos. I love your house and the care you are giving to restoring it. I also think you and Doug are adorable. Mostly I am soaking up your love of family. We have a blended family and it is the most difficult and rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Our 4 kids are older now -youngest is 19, and I’m really relating to your videos. We were empty nesters and I hated it. My husbands (our) youngest just moved in with us and I love it. Grandkids look like much more fun though!!
Victorian ! OMG ! Haven't seen these homes since my grandfather was living in NJ., Blairstown. Really LOVE it ♥ I see you have a LOVE & passion (like myself) for vintage items !! Beautiful & Truly Stunning.
***** Oh Diana, I really do. I feel like we are only caretakers of these things. I think of the history, the stories that the houses could tell, the people that have been born, have loved and have died in the houses. Thank you so much for letting me think about it again! Love you, Melissa
What a gorgeous home! I love your staircase! My goodness, all the work you put into it!!! Just beautiful....I love how you're keeping with the era in the way you refurbish.
What a charming house, Melissa!! You have done a beautiful job of restoring it to it's original beauty... I cannot imagine how many hours of hard work! We have a more contemporary house, but I have something antique in just about ever room. I love the look, feel and smell of antique furniture. My husband and I have spent many hours at antique stores, it's one of our favorite things to do together. Big hugs!! ~Natalie PS Love Jerree, she is such a wonderful lady.
Your home is exquisite! The woodwork is beautiful. Love the wallpaper on the ceiling. I had no idea you could buy furniture on Ebay! It must be such a wonderful thing to do to bring back an old home to it's glory. It's magnificent. I adore Victorian homes & furnishings. I live in NJ & Cape May has many Victorian's. A town not to far from me offers house tours of their Victorian's. Can't wait to see the rest of your home. You should be so proud of it, I know you are. Thanks for the tour!
Melissa I had a look back when u first started and going to go through them! Your transformation is amazing and I’m thinking is it from using obagi products! Your so lovely xx
Gorgeous home!! Not boring in the least. In fact, as one who loves houses and the unique architecture of eras gone by, it's extremely fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us! And I absolutely love the victrola! :)
I really do appreciate you saying all those lovely things. Our home isn't for everyone and it can inconvenient, but we love it so much. Thank you so much for your kind words. xxx, Melissa
Wow! Far, far, far from boring! Your home is magnificent! I have learnt so much in one video. i had never heard of faux wood grain (so I had to Google it), or that Victorian ceilings were wallpapered. What a massive and beautiful job you did. The tour of your home was not only beautiful but interesting. I have always been fascinated with the variety and beauty in architecture of American homes (I am Australian) and I have to admit i was delighted when looking back as some of your earlier videos that you shared your home with your viewers. Thank you so much!
Penny Our house really needs the big wrap around front porch put back on, we just need to save the money to do it. We don't want to go into debt, so we just wait. The house you and your brother are working on sounds wonderful. Just think of the history and what that house has seen. I get a little emotional thinking avout it. Good for you both. Xxx
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your beautiful and graceful home. I love old homes and appreciate it when they are restored and cared for. They are treasures. It's such a treat to get a glimpse into your life, as well. What you described about the TH-camr you follow (I couldn't quite catch her channel name, sorry) is, exactly, how I feel and I know it's probably pretty universal. I look forward to seeing your neighborhood, the rest of your house and other things you'll share. I loved your home movie of your childhood and growing up. Thank you, Melissa. Bless you.
Thank you so much for the tour of your beautiful home! You all have done a wonderful job restoring your "painted lady". I can't even imagine faux painting all that woodwork! I'm not lucky enough to live in an old house, but we do have lots of antique furniture, both inherited and purchased (a couple of pieces from eBay). I used to watch "This Old House"all the time. Again, what a treat to see your lovely home! Can't wait for more! Your grandbabies are precious! I know they bring you great joy.
That was so incredible sharing your beautiful home with us all. Your home is beautiful it has so much character. So many new homes look alike but older homes like your's and Doug's has so much charm and is so unique. Thank you so much Melissa for taking us all on a little tour and opening up your gorgeous home for us all to see.
So lovely, and your faux paint work is amazing. We got half-finished restoring an 1897 home, and it was a lot of fun bringing it back to life. Your staircase is amazing - I've never seen a design like that an old home. So much cooler than typical balusters.
Wow, Melissa! Your home is absolutely magnificent! It takes a special person who can truly appreciate this kind of craftsmanship and rich history that your house has! I love what you did with all the wood trim. All the architectural details are truly amazing. I love that story about the hidden fireplace. How nice of your neighbors to hold onto the mirror! I just love learning all the history, not boring at all. I know you posted this awhile ago, but I just had to leave a comment, LOL
Melissa! What a lot of work you and your husband have done! I am opposite of you in that I like a more modern look, but I can appreciate all of things you have done to restore your home to the time period. Nicely done, and thanks for sharing :)
This video came up on my "suggested" list, and I'm so glad because I didn't watch TH-cam 2 years ago and had not seen your house. All the work you did would not have been worth it if the house wasn't nice. It is STUNNING! I have never seen a staircase anything like yours. And the ceilings!! And the fireplaces!! And the person coming to the door to offer you the original dining room mirror!!!! I just loved every second of this - and just hope you KNEW it would be this lovely while you slaved away on all of the woodwork and the dining room! THANK YOU!
When you get your front porch put back on - I know u will enjoy it so much sitting out on it knitting or having a nice glass of wine with your hubby or lemondande w your grandkids - i wish they would build houses these days with porches and more character - the new houses these days all seem to look the same inside and out with no character or difference between them. I designed a house to be built but after all that we had to go ahead & buy this house as was going to take 2 years to build.
Thanks Melissa for your compliments - you are so sweet! Do you ever watch Rehab Addict - i think it is on HGTV with the attractive blonde who buys these old old houses - i think in the Chicago area? Anyway she buys these houses for i think next to nothing before they get demolished and then is very creative in restoring them to keep costs down by reusing a lot of things and does really great work - she really goes at it and works hard but you may enjoy watching it .. Take good care xox
Such a nice home Melissa! Ours is being painted and they put plastic on the outside of our windows on Wednesday and still is up over the weekend. Feels like I live in the twilight zone!!
Just found this video and LOVED it! You have to say you are 'boring us' as it is wonderful to see your beautiful home. I love that you are restoring it and it has so much love in it (like the old mirror and original windows).
You have a beautiful home. You have done a wonderful job repairing and doing it up.. I love the look from out front of your house.. I enjoyed the video lots..
Lovely Melissa. Thanks for sharing. I have restored many old homes in my day. I live in a concrete home now. But I do enjoy a beautiful old home! You did a very nice job. Just lovely.
+Cali Tatum Cali, thank you so much. We really want to work on the kitchen and put on a big wrap around porch again, but it takes money! Maybe if I didn't spend so much on makeup we could afford it better! lol. Many thanks, Melissa
Boring??? You got to be kidding me, I love it more then I can say, I wouldn't mind to have a home like that. But so much work, how long did it take to get that done? And the ceilings oh how beautiful. I am in love with your house! Love you and Doug xoxo Pat
Oh my the woodwork in your home! It is so gorgeous! I love the ceiling and all the trim. You are artist Melissa! I love old homes. My Dad had one in Boston. I just love your home! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Kel, my daughter's in laws and my son's in laws live in collierville. Small world. Oh, I bet your house was just beautiful! I am so glad we found each other. Talk to you soon. Xxx, Melissa
Andrea, thank you so very much. It is not a style that everyone likes. In fact, I would venture to guess that a lot of people don't like it, but i thank you from the bottom of my heart. Xxx, Melissa
It's so fascinating to compare the differences and similarities between American Victorian houses and British Victorian houses from over here! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and for preserving the original decor features!
FABULOUS home! Thank you so much for sharing! I have a sweet spot for old Victorian homes as well as Queen Ann. It's nice to see that you tried to bring it back to it's original decor. It's Absolutely lovely!
Oh, Melissa! This was such a fun video to watch! I love how you aren't afraid to work and get your hands dirty to return your home to its original beauty! I look forward to seeing more! Thank you so much!
Love all the unique parts of your home. I've never seen a bannister like that. Gorgeous. Is faux graining hard to do? I have a foyer table I would like to redo but I don't want to have to sand it.
You have done really beautiful work on the faux painting of the woodwork on your house! It is alot of work as i have faux painted (made it look like wicker and crackle) my dining room furniture and other pieces through the house - as each piece takes at least 8-12 hours! Enjoy your beautiful house! :) xox Penny
Such a beautiful and historic home. Love the ceilings and the person who saved the mirror for your house. Precious! We have a house built in 1889, a much smaller one story house. The papered ceilings have been since painted over. I'm so impressed with the restoration work you've done!! Some of your older videos have been popping up and I have enjoyed watching them. I'm always reading people's lips and you speak so nice and clearly especially in the older videos. I'm not meaning to criticize, I've just noticed a difference in your mouth movement. Strange thing for someone to say huh!? Lastly, like you, I once slapped a rear end, it was weird, it was just such an overwhelming urge and I just did it. The only difference was I know the lady very well so it was pretty funny. My hats off to you for acting it out on a stranger!! I feel connected to you through that incident! As always you are very beautiful and haven't aged a day in the last 4 years!! Thank you for making all these videos.
Absolutely gorgeous home!!! I bought a small old home and someone painted the cherry trim and doors..I've stripped one door with heat gun and scrapper..oh my gosh it was a lot of work, and still isn't done and I don't have the energy to do the rest lol....how do you the "fake wood"?? I've never heard of that
I really love your house. You did some fabulous work on that wood & that 'other' stuff, kinda 'bah relief', cause I am not familiar with the word you used & therefore do not know the spelling. Anyway, I really like all of the furniture pieces you showed. I love that you are active with your grands & I am sure they love you so much. They are six beautiful children.
(contd from above) and i wish i could find a builder that would use the plans to build it for a house they could sell just so i could see it built -I spent a year designing it (labor of love) & would love to see how it turned out in person. I realized then what i wanted to be when I grew up LOL! -an architect but a bit late now! oh well-who knows maybe i would have grown tired of designing for other people! Anyway I know u will have fun as u continue restoring ur beautiful "painted lady"! xox
I really enjoyed this video. Victorian is my favorite style of house. It is beautiful. I love how you have kept it like its original style and the work it must have taken to fix all that wood had to be insane. But well worth it, I would not have thought those baseboards were faux painted. Your home is just as beautiful as you are....love and blessings...xoxo
I've always been fascinated with Victorian homes sense I was a little girl! I would love to own one some day! Yours is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it! We visit Biltmore often here in Asheville it's so therapeutic for me!
Found your channel the other day, making my way through your wonderful videos! Your home is gorgeous! Has always been our dream to own a victorian...love all you've done, and your garden is beautiful too! 🌸💚😘
Oh bless your heart, Sue, thank you so much! I hope you haven't been too bored looking at my videos. I'll tell Doug you liked his garden. He will be thrilled! Many thanks, Melissa
I'm from Spain in my mid twenties and I have to say that I ADORE you. Specially your house videos. I've always been fascinated about victorian houses and its society and I'm really really enjoying those videos. Hope that you make more videos about its history and the neighborhood
Thanks for the compliments too Melissa - but I am far from being a pro at it - but enjoy it like you probably do - but haven't done much lately - need to get back to doing more creative stuff like that but running out of furniture to paint LOL! Have a good Sunday! xox
Your house is fascinating. You have the patience of a Saint to have done all you've done, especially the faux woodwork. Just spectacular. I think I hear HGTV and DIY networks calling. You're brave to buy such major furniture items from ebay without the benefit of seeing them in person, I'm assuming. I'll bet your family loves to visit. It's so warm and cozy. How long has it taken for you to get this far with the renovation? Can't wait to see more! Laurie
It's true it was owned & built by the man that started the Galveston Daily Newspaper & his family owned it until i think 1910 or so & the Galveston trolley tour goes by everyday & talks about it on the loudspeaker which is neat & it also has a historical marker -it has been alot of work as u know but we will be selling it once we finish restoring/renovating it & on to the next historical house restoration as there r many historical homes in the historical district that need TLC after Ike :).x
This video made me want to cry.( in a good way) We have a 1926 home and the love you have shown towards your home gave me great joy. Thank you for sharing
Melissa, how long did it take to faux paint all your woodwork? I love all your makeup videos but wish you could show more about your house. I know you've shown the whole thing, but I just love it. Maybe a tour of your historic town, if there's enough to see.Cecilia
Melissa you are beautiful and such an inspiration. I enjoy all your videos, thank you for sharing your thoughts, tips, and even your recipes. You're amazing! :-)
What a great house! I love how you made it your own with all these gorgeous vintage and rustic finds! That's what I call a home with a character! Thank you so much for sharing it! xx
Absolutely Lovely! Your restoration is perfection! You have a Wonderful artistic eye. Your ceilings are totally Amazing.... Love this video! Thank you so much for allowing us to tour your Magnificent Victorian Dream Home........
Omigoodness, Melissa I ♥♥♥ your house!!! In Portland, Oregon we have so many of those old houses and I just cry when I see them bc they are so beautiful!! And what's so awesome is that a lot of times they are painted really bright colors! Many of those homes and gorgeous Victorians, too, are downtown. I'm tellin ya...turquoise and bright purple, turquoise and lime green, even red and purple and they all look SO amazing!!!! They're my dream home. And your house is absolutely lovely and I haven't even walked thru the front door yet!! lol But I had to stop the vid to comment already. OK, on with the tour. Let's go in... Wow..faux painting? I've never heard of that. Well, you did a great job cuz all that wood is gorgeous! And those ceilings are spectacular! And that cute little Victrola! Oooh it's all so gorgeous and what a great decorator you are. You've certainly got a lot of beautiful old furniture pieces. Thank you so much for the tour and I was certainly NOT bored! Your home is lovely! Can't wait to see the rest. Ok I'm done rambling now. lol Thanks again. XOXO ~Jill
Oh thank you so much, Jill!!! I have seen picture of the ones in Portland you are talking about!! We really studied the Victorians before we restored the house and realized a lot of people had myths about the decor. You think of pink and lots of angels, but they really liked the bold colors and wallpaper. A lot of it was snobbery on their part. They wanted to appear richer than they were and certainly richer than their neighbors! They were so interesting and so were the people that built the house. It's been fun and a privilege to live here. Thank you and much love, Melissa
***** Oh How interesting!! I know I just love to drive by the old neighborhoods and see the old Victorians. The're just so gorgeous. I will say that I have never seen the inside of one, til I saw yours!! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your beautiful home!! You guys did an amazing job restoring it. Lucky you to live there! Take good care. XOXO ~ Jill
such detail in your house. That's funny about getting your mirror back like that & the tiles for the fireplace. I watch grand designs (I love restoration shows) but a lot of times when they are restoring castles, they'll find major pieces of stonework in neighbouring properties & strewn all over the vicinity of the castle. Such character in your house. Was it a house that was in your family long ago or just a house you bought to restore? The grates you have in the floor have always been something that is interesting because I don't know what they are for. Some houses in NSW have a similar looking grate but they are on the outside of the foundations or in the outer walls very high up :)♥
Cherylene, thank you so much for the lovely comments about my house. Doug and I bought the house about 12 years ago. Things were pretty structurally sound, and sort of restored, but some things we had to undo. Everything on the house was painted white, so we had to paint, wallpaper and strip the white off the wood or faux paint it to look like wood. The floor heaters are how our heat comes out. In Victorian times, they had a coal fed furnace in the basement and the heat would rise up through those vents and heat the house. I really do appreciate your lovely comments. Love, Melissa
Beautiful house - great grandkiddies too. I live in Montreal, speak French `cause I have to here and most of the products here are French...I pretend I live in Paris or it would be unbearable lol....Marcelle is so common here and my favourite is Lise Watier !!!!! Suzy
I noticed your house on videos as a relatively new subscriber and I was wondering if you did a tour so I was happy to find these videos. Beautiful! I have a 1906 small Victorian. What wood did you pick for your floors that you had to redo?
Your house is just lovely- not boring in the least! I look forward to seeing more! ☺ You and your husband are so talented! The Victorian design is my most favorite. Beautiful~ May I ask you a favor regarding home tour vids? Would you mind when you're panning to do so, very s-l-o-w-l-y? Panning around quickly can really mess with one's equilibrium.. especially mind. ☺ Thank you so much for the consideration. Thank you again, for sharing your home and life with us.
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What a truly beautiful house you have. And those ceilings are absolutly amazing ❤🥰❤🥰
Your home is lovely.The.faux finish you have done on all the wood trim is astonishing. You are a faux finish queen! That mailbox, I've never seen a glass mailbox. The view looking up the staircase with the arch window, chandelier and wallpaper ceiling is awesome. Looking forward to more. Take your time so I can get a good look.
I glad this showed up on my feed, what beautiful home!
Just beautiful! I love old Victorian homes.... and I love your ceilings!
I love your house as i love older homes! I live in 1 similar to yours but has a front porch and everybody thinks it's old but was built in 1994. My brother & I (mainly him -I am there for when he needs help on colors, hardware, cabinets, lighting etc and ordering stuff when he needs it) just started working on renovating 1 of the oldest houses in Galveston, Tx-it was built in 1852- simple Greek revival & was 1 of 2 houses that survived the Galveston fire & also survived the 1900 hurricane! xo
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Melissa, your house is beautiful!! Most of all, I can tell it is full of life and love--the best thing was seeing the doll house, highchair and toys--that makes it a home!! Thanks for sharing!! xoxo Lisa
Melissa- I have watched your channel for awhile but with all of us staying home more I have been binging your older videos. I love your house and the care you are giving to restoring it. I also think you and Doug are adorable. Mostly I am soaking up your love of family. We have a blended family and it is the most difficult and rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Our 4 kids are older now -youngest is 19, and I’m really relating to your videos. We were empty nesters and I hated it. My husbands (our) youngest just moved in with us and I love it. Grandkids look like much more fun though!!
Victorian ! OMG ! Haven't seen these homes since my grandfather was living in NJ., Blairstown. Really LOVE it ♥
I see you have a LOVE & passion (like myself) for vintage items !!
Beautiful & Truly Stunning.
***** Oh Diana, I really do. I feel like we are only caretakers of these things. I think of the history, the stories that the houses could tell, the people that have been born, have loved and have died in the houses. Thank you so much for letting me think about it again! Love you, Melissa
What a gorgeous home! I love your staircase! My goodness, all the work you put into it!!! Just beautiful....I love how you're keeping with the era in the way you refurbish.
Not Boring at all!! You've got a lovely home with a lot of character and love. Well done! Xoxo Cindy
What a charming house, Melissa!! You have done a beautiful job of restoring it to it's original beauty... I cannot imagine how many hours of hard work! We have a more contemporary house, but I have something antique in just about ever room. I love the look, feel and smell of antique furniture. My husband and I have spent many hours at antique stores, it's one of our favorite things to do together. Big hugs!! ~Natalie PS Love Jerree, she is such a wonderful lady.
Your home is exquisite! The woodwork is beautiful. Love the wallpaper on the ceiling. I had no idea you could buy furniture on Ebay! It must be such a wonderful thing to do to bring back an old home to it's glory. It's magnificent. I adore Victorian homes & furnishings. I live in NJ & Cape May has many Victorian's. A town not to far from me offers house tours of their Victorian's. Can't wait to see the rest of your home. You should be so proud of it, I know you are. Thanks for the tour!
You have a beautiful home and it's clear to see you love it with the work you and your husband have put into it...Stunning!!
Lee, you really know how to make Doug and me feel terrific. Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Love, Melissa
Oh my gosh. My favorite video of yours!!! I love old homes and yours is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing
Melissa I had a look back when u first started and going to go through them! Your transformation is amazing and I’m thinking is it from using obagi products! Your so lovely xx
Gorgeous home!! Not boring in the least. In fact, as one who loves houses and the unique architecture of eras gone by, it's extremely fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us! And I absolutely love the victrola! :)
I really do appreciate you saying all those lovely things. Our home isn't for everyone and it can inconvenient, but we love it so much. Thank you so much for your kind words. xxx, Melissa
Oh Melissa- I was not bored! Your home is my dream home. It is so beautiful. Warm, cozy - a place that really is "home". Love it!
aw, thanks, Sherri. I appreciate it. Love M
Wow! Far, far, far from boring! Your home is magnificent! I have learnt so much in one video. i had never heard of faux wood grain (so I had to Google it), or that Victorian ceilings were wallpapered. What a massive and beautiful job you did. The tour of your home was not only beautiful but interesting.
I have always been fascinated with the variety and beauty in architecture of American homes (I am Australian) and I have to admit i was delighted when looking back as some of your earlier videos that you shared your home with your viewers.
Thank you so much!
aw, thank you so very much. It sure has been a work of love, that's for sure. Thank you so very much. xxx, Melissa
Penny Our house really needs the big wrap around front porch put back on, we just need to save the money to do it. We don't want to go into debt, so we just wait. The house you and your brother are working on sounds wonderful. Just think of the history and what that house has seen. I get a little emotional thinking avout it. Good for you both. Xxx
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your beautiful and graceful home. I love old homes and appreciate it when they are restored and cared for. They are treasures. It's such a treat to get a glimpse into your life, as well. What you described about the TH-camr you follow (I couldn't quite catch her channel name, sorry) is, exactly, how I feel and I know it's probably pretty universal. I look forward to seeing your neighborhood, the rest of your house and other things you'll share. I loved your home movie of your childhood and growing up. Thank you, Melissa. Bless you.
Hi Lady M, nice house with much tradition and care as to furnishings. Dec 2019 and you look better than ever. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2020
Thank you so much for the tour of your beautiful home! You all have done a wonderful job restoring your "painted lady". I can't even imagine faux painting all that woodwork! I'm not lucky enough to live in an old house, but we do have lots of antique furniture, both inherited and purchased (a couple of pieces from eBay). I used to watch "This Old House"all the time. Again, what a treat to see your lovely home! Can't wait for more! Your grandbabies are precious! I know they bring you great joy.
That was so incredible sharing your beautiful home with us all. Your home is beautiful it has so much character. So many new homes look alike but older homes like your's and Doug's has so much charm and is so unique. Thank you so much Melissa for taking us all on a little tour and opening up your gorgeous home for us all to see.
Oh thank you more than I can say, Barbara. We feel like we are just caretakers for a while for it. I appreciate it and thank you! Love, Melissa
So lovely, and your faux paint work is amazing. We got half-finished restoring an 1897 home, and it was a lot of fun bringing it back to life. Your staircase is amazing - I've never seen a design like that an old home. So much cooler than typical balusters.
Wow, Melissa! Your home is absolutely magnificent! It takes a special person who can truly appreciate this kind of craftsmanship and rich history that your house has! I love what you did with all the wood trim. All the architectural details are truly amazing. I love that story about the hidden fireplace. How nice of your neighbors to hold onto the mirror! I just love learning all the history, not boring at all. I know you posted this awhile ago, but I just had to leave a comment, LOL
Melissa! What a lot of work you and your husband have done! I am opposite of you in that I like a more modern look, but I can appreciate all of things you have done to restore your home to the time period. Nicely done, and thanks for sharing :)
This video came up on my "suggested" list, and I'm so glad because I didn't watch TH-cam 2 years ago and had not seen your house. All the work you did would not have been worth it if the house wasn't nice. It is STUNNING! I have never seen a staircase anything like yours. And the ceilings!! And the fireplaces!! And the person coming to the door to offer you the original dining room mirror!!!! I just loved every second of this - and just hope you KNEW it would be this lovely while you slaved away on all of the woodwork and the dining room! THANK YOU!
When you get your front porch put back on - I know u will enjoy it so much sitting out on it knitting or having a nice glass of wine with your hubby or lemondande w your grandkids - i wish they would build houses these days with porches and more character - the new houses these days all seem to look the same inside and out with no character or difference between them. I designed a house to be built but after all that we had to go ahead & buy this house as was going to take 2 years to build.
Thanks Melissa for your compliments - you are so sweet! Do you ever watch Rehab Addict - i think it is on HGTV with the attractive blonde who buys these old old houses - i think in the Chicago area? Anyway she buys these houses for i think next to nothing before they get demolished and then is very creative in restoring them to keep costs down by reusing a lot of things and does really great work - she really goes at it and works hard but you may enjoy watching it .. Take good care xox
Such a nice home Melissa!
Ours is being painted and they put plastic on the outside of our windows on Wednesday and still is up over the weekend. Feels like I live in the twilight zone!!
Just found this video and LOVED it! You have to say you are 'boring us' as it is wonderful to see your beautiful home. I love that you are restoring it and it has so much love in it (like the old mirror and original windows).
Your home looks like a museum, just lovely! Please show us how you did the faux wood grain. I've never heard of it before. Thank you for the tour.
You have a beautiful home. You have done a wonderful job repairing and doing it up.. I love the look from out front of your house.. I enjoyed the video lots..
The home is lovely Melissa. It has so much character. I've always loved painted ladies and I wasn't bored at all. The grand babies are precious
Elle, thank you so much. I just think you are a wonderful person and I appreciate your kind words. xxx, Melissa
Lovely Melissa. Thanks for sharing. I have restored many old homes in my day. I live in a concrete home now. But I do enjoy a beautiful old home! You did a very nice job. Just lovely.
+Cali Tatum Cali, thank you so much. We really want to work on the kitchen and put on a big wrap around porch again, but it takes money! Maybe if I didn't spend so much on makeup we could afford it better! lol. Many thanks, Melissa
Boring??? You got to be kidding me, I love it more then I can say, I wouldn't mind to have a home like that. But so much work, how long did it take to get that done? And the ceilings oh how beautiful. I am in love with your house! Love you and Doug xoxo Pat
Oh my the woodwork in your home! It is so gorgeous! I love the ceiling and all the trim. You are artist Melissa! I love old homes. My Dad had one in Boston. I just love your home! Thank you for sharing it with us.
I live in Tennessee too (suburb of Memphis.) So glad I found your channel! I lived in Colorado in a Victorian built in 1902- loved it!
beautiful! and thanks for showing your home ! you two are blessed !...just lovely.
What a work of love on your home! Beautiful!! You are very handy/crafty to do so much of the work yourself.
Kel, my daughter's in laws and my son's in laws live in collierville. Small world. Oh, I bet your house was just beautiful! I am so glad we found each other. Talk to you soon. Xxx, Melissa
I absolutely adore your home, so warm and elegant' I appreciate your taste and this has always been a dream for me. Thank you.
Andrea, thank you so very much. It is not a style that everyone likes. In fact, I would venture to guess that a lot of people don't like it, but i thank you from the bottom of my heart. Xxx, Melissa
It's so fascinating to compare the differences and similarities between American Victorian houses and British Victorian houses from over here! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and for preserving the original decor features!
Great old house. Thank you for taking care of it. Others can now appreciate it.
FABULOUS home! Thank you so much for sharing! I have a sweet spot for old Victorian homes as well as Queen Ann. It's nice to see that you tried to bring it back to it's original decor. It's Absolutely lovely!
Oh, Melissa! This was such a fun video to watch! I love how you aren't afraid to work and get your hands dirty to return your home to its original beauty! I look forward to seeing more! Thank you so much!
Oh that ceiling is magnificent!
Love all the unique parts of your home. I've never seen a bannister like that. Gorgeous. Is faux graining hard to do? I have a foyer table I would like to redo but I don't want to have to sand it.
You have done really beautiful work on the faux painting of the woodwork on your house! It is alot of work as i have faux painted (made it look like wicker and crackle) my dining room furniture and other pieces through the house - as each piece takes at least 8-12 hours! Enjoy your beautiful house! :) xox Penny
I love your home! I have just started watching your more recent videos and I have to say that you are even more beautiful today.
Such a beautiful and historic home. Love the ceilings and the person who saved the mirror for your house. Precious!
We have a house built in 1889, a much smaller one story house. The papered ceilings have been since painted over. I'm so impressed with the restoration work you've done!!
Some of your older videos have been popping up and I have enjoyed watching them.
I'm always reading people's lips and you speak so nice and clearly especially in the older videos. I'm not meaning to criticize, I've just noticed a difference in your mouth movement. Strange thing for someone to say huh!?
Lastly, like you,
I once slapped a rear end, it was weird, it was just such an overwhelming urge and I just did it. The only difference was I know the lady very well so it was pretty funny. My hats off to you for acting it out on a stranger!! I feel connected to you through that incident!
As always you are very beautiful and haven't aged a day in the last 4 years!! Thank you for making all these videos.
Enjoyed your home tour! Thanks for sharing.
Your house is enchanting! Can't wait to see the rest of it. Thanks so much for sharing your home with all of us. Have a great weekend.
House tours are my favorite. Thank you. 😊💕💗
You have a gorgeous place! You must have tons of patience to get all that done!
Melissa, loved the tour of your home!! It is gorgeous!! Love how you did so much restoration yourself. I am in awe of your creativity !!
Absolutely gorgeous home!!! I bought a small old home and someone painted the cherry trim and doors..I've stripped one door with heat gun and scrapper..oh my gosh it was a lot of work, and still isn't done and I don't have the energy to do the rest lol....how do you the "fake wood"?? I've never heard of that
I really love your house. You did some fabulous work on that wood & that 'other' stuff, kinda 'bah relief', cause I am not familiar with the word you used & therefore do not know the spelling. Anyway, I really like all of the furniture pieces you showed. I love that you are active with your grands & I am sure they love you so much. They are six beautiful children.
(contd from above) and i wish i could find a builder that would use the plans to build it for a house they could sell just so i could see it built -I spent a year designing it (labor of love) & would love to see how it turned out in person. I realized then what i wanted to be when I grew up LOL! -an architect but a bit late now! oh well-who knows maybe i would have grown tired of designing for other people! Anyway I know u will have fun as u continue restoring ur beautiful "painted lady"! xox
You have a very unique home just beautiful! The faux woodgraining is excellent I know the time & patience it took to accomplish the task.
I really enjoyed this video. Victorian is my favorite style of house. It is beautiful. I love how you have kept it like its original style and the work it must have taken to fix all that wood had to be insane. But well worth it, I would not have thought those baseboards were faux painted. Your home is just as beautiful as you are....love and blessings...xoxo
I've always been fascinated with Victorian homes sense I was a little girl! I would love to own one some day! Yours is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it! We visit Biltmore often here in Asheville it's so therapeutic for me!
Found your channel the other day, making my way through your wonderful videos! Your home is gorgeous! Has always been our dream to own a victorian...love all you've done, and your garden is beautiful too! 🌸💚😘
Oh bless your heart, Sue, thank you so much! I hope you haven't been too bored looking at my videos. I'll tell Doug you liked his garden. He will be thrilled! Many thanks, Melissa
Beautiful home! Thank you for sharing!
I'm from Spain in my mid twenties and I have to say that I ADORE you. Specially your house videos. I've always been fascinated about victorian houses and its society and I'm really really enjoying those videos. Hope that you make more videos about its history and the neighborhood
Gorgeous, thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to seeing the rest.
Loved this tour and the ceilings were my favorite part. Thanks Melissa! 💗
+Kelly Lovegrove aw, thanks so much, Kelly!!! Love to you, Melissa
You have a lovely home...thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the compliments too Melissa - but I am far from being a pro at it - but enjoy it like you probably do - but haven't done much lately - need to get back to doing more creative stuff like that but running out of furniture to paint LOL! Have a good Sunday! xox
I'm going to check it out. Thanks for the heads up xxx
Your house is fascinating. You have the patience of a Saint to have done all you've done, especially the faux woodwork. Just spectacular. I think I hear HGTV and DIY networks calling. You're brave to buy such major furniture items from ebay without the benefit of seeing them in person, I'm assuming. I'll bet your family loves to visit. It's so warm and cozy. How long has it taken for you to get this far with the renovation? Can't wait to see more! Laurie
It's true it was owned & built by the man that started the Galveston Daily Newspaper & his family owned it until i think 1910 or so & the Galveston trolley tour goes by everyday & talks about it on the loudspeaker which is neat & it also has a historical marker -it has been alot of work as u know but we will be selling it once we finish restoring/renovating it & on to the next historical house restoration as there r many historical homes in the historical district that need TLC after Ike :).x
This video made me want to cry.( in a good way) We have a 1926 home and the love you have shown towards your home gave me great joy. Thank you for sharing
Melissa, how long did it take to faux paint all your woodwork? I love all your makeup videos but wish you could show more about your house. I know you've shown the whole thing, but I just love it. Maybe a tour of your historic town, if there's enough to see.Cecilia
Melissa your home is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing 😊❤️
Melissa you are beautiful and such an inspiration. I enjoy all your videos, thank you for sharing your thoughts, tips, and even your recipes. You're amazing! :-)
Yvonne Graham Yvonne, this was such a wonderful comment and I am so very grateful. Thank you so very much. Love, Melissa
What a great house! I love how you made it your own with all these gorgeous vintage and rustic finds!
That's what I call a home with a character!
Thank you so much for sharing it! xx
Absolutely gorgeous!
Laura Softheart awww, thanks so much!!! xxx, Melissa
Absolutely Lovely! Your restoration is perfection! You have a Wonderful artistic eye. Your ceilings are totally Amazing.... Love this video! Thank you so much for allowing us to tour your Magnificent Victorian Dream Home........
New subscriber ❤ I wanted to check out Jerree's youtube but it's gone. Anyway, beautiful home! lot's of charm!
Oh my. I have painted my house and no the time it took, I can't I shine all the work you have done, beautiful. Did you do the work while living there.
Omigoodness, Melissa I ♥♥♥ your house!!! In Portland, Oregon we have so many of those old houses and I just cry when I see them bc they are so beautiful!! And what's so awesome is that a lot of times they are painted really bright colors! Many of those homes and gorgeous Victorians, too, are downtown. I'm tellin ya...turquoise and bright purple, turquoise and lime green, even red and purple and they all look SO amazing!!!! They're my dream home. And your house is absolutely lovely and I haven't even walked thru the front door yet!! lol But I had to stop the vid to comment already. OK, on with the tour. Let's go in...
Wow..faux painting? I've never heard of that. Well, you did a great job cuz all that wood is gorgeous! And those ceilings are spectacular! And that cute little Victrola! Oooh it's all so gorgeous and what a great decorator you are. You've certainly got a lot of beautiful old furniture pieces. Thank you so much for the tour and I was certainly NOT bored! Your home is lovely! Can't wait to see the rest. Ok I'm done rambling now. lol
Thanks again.
XOXO ~Jill
Oh thank you so much, Jill!!! I have seen picture of the ones in Portland you are talking about!! We really studied the Victorians before we restored the house and realized a lot of people had myths about the decor. You think of pink and lots of angels, but they really liked the bold colors and wallpaper. A lot of it was snobbery on their part. They wanted to appear richer than they were and certainly richer than their neighbors! They were so interesting and so were the people that built the house. It's been fun and a privilege to live here. Thank you and much love, Melissa
***** Oh How interesting!! I know I just love to drive by the old neighborhoods and see the old Victorians. The're just so gorgeous. I will say that I have never seen the inside of one, til I saw yours!! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your beautiful home!! You guys did an amazing job restoring it. Lucky you to live there!
Take good care.
XOXO
~ Jill
such detail in your house. That's funny about getting your mirror back like that & the tiles for the fireplace. I watch grand designs (I love restoration shows) but a lot of times when they are restoring castles, they'll find major pieces of stonework in neighbouring properties & strewn all over the vicinity of the castle. Such character in your house. Was it a house that was in your family long ago or just a house you bought to restore? The grates you have in the floor have always been something that is interesting because I don't know what they are for. Some houses in NSW have a similar looking grate but they are on the outside of the foundations or in the outer walls very high up :)♥
Cherylene, thank you so much for the lovely comments about my house. Doug and I bought the house about 12 years ago. Things were pretty structurally sound, and sort of restored, but some things we had to undo. Everything on the house was painted white, so we had to paint, wallpaper and strip the white off the wood or faux paint it to look like wood. The floor heaters are how our heat comes out. In Victorian times, they had a coal fed furnace in the basement and the heat would rise up through those vents and heat the house. I really do appreciate your lovely comments. Love, Melissa
Lovely home!
You have a beautiful home!
Kathy Allen Thank you so much, Kathy!!! Love to you, Melissa
Beautiful house - great grandkiddies too. I live in Montreal, speak French `cause I have to here and most of the products here are French...I pretend I live in Paris or it would be unbearable lol....Marcelle is so common here and my favourite is Lise Watier !!!!! Suzy
I noticed your house on videos as a relatively new subscriber and I was wondering if you did a tour so I was happy to find these videos. Beautiful! I have a 1906 small Victorian.
What wood did you pick for your floors that you had to redo?
You have a gorgeous home! Thanks so much for the tour!
Your home is beautiful!!!!
Absolutely beautiful!! ❤️
Your house is just lovely- not boring in the least! I look forward to seeing more! ☺ You and your husband are so talented! The Victorian design is my most favorite. Beautiful~
May I ask you a favor regarding home tour vids? Would you mind when you're panning to do so, very s-l-o-w-l-y? Panning around quickly can really mess with one's equilibrium.. especially mind. ☺ Thank you so much for the consideration.
Thank you again, for sharing your home and life with us.
I just found your channel. I love your house! How neat!
Love your decor!!!
Oh thank you so much!!! Lots of love, Melissa
Gorgeous house. I love the ceiling. Great job!
Rocky
Rockysmom, you really are so nice. I do appreciate it. Xxx, melissa
Your house is a dream!
I love your house and how you are staying true to Victorian design! Beautiful~ xo Kristinn
Your house is beautiful!! I love your ceilings!!
Wow! You done a wonderful job!!! Love your house!!!