tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post3494590487014288072..comments2024-03-25T14:21:41.058-04:00Comments on In the Fields : A Bathroom Mystery Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-65342928490295515452014-11-13T17:02:16.888-05:002014-11-13T17:02:16.888-05:00I had something similar happen but in reverse. I ...I had something similar happen but in reverse. I was sure I had a window that had been covered up and started ripping things out to find it without a plan to fix it. I found where it was but then lived with an open wall for five years.<br /><br />I'm dying over the original 12-over-12 windows. Dying!An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-6367680238750744252014-09-05T17:46:07.191-04:002014-09-05T17:46:07.191-04:00Oh my goodness a shower covering up a window??? I ...Oh my goodness a shower covering up a window??? I am sure there will be more interesting finds along the way. Happy for to see y'all have found a new place to revive. Check out the blog Victoria Elizabeth Barnes bathroom reno. Her treatment of the mirror and medicine cabinet is amazing. Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550391271711918341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-65146021931354235772014-09-03T23:19:29.460-04:002014-09-03T23:19:29.460-04:00We had a choice of surround or light a few years a...We had a choice of surround or light a few years ago, but the tub was a delightful old cast-iron/enamel beauty, so we opted to hang a narrow brass rod with easy-slide big rings where the window curtain had been, hang a clear shower liner to protect the wooden window, and have plenty of light with the actual curtain-and-liner opened during the day.<br /><br />And to open the window, we just slide aside the liner, which hangs invisible against the corner. Certainly works well for us, in a fifties ranch. <br /><br />rachelRachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-48749691875323382402014-09-02T09:51:30.922-04:002014-09-02T09:51:30.922-04:00it will make all the difference -the first floor b...it will make all the difference -the first floor bathroom is so lovely with those 2 big windows. ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-62591111348600029872014-09-01T11:31:40.568-04:002014-09-01T11:31:40.568-04:00It would have took me a little bit to realize ther...It would have took me a little bit to realize there was a hidden window in there too! So funny! I have to say I have really missed you and your posts!! I loved your old house and loved every post you wrote about it. Our styles of decorating are similar which makes me enjoy your posts all the more. I can't wait to see the changes you make in your new home. Jennifer Gibsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-46240761699929588712014-09-01T00:17:41.073-04:002014-09-01T00:17:41.073-04:00Our current 1929 Dutch Colonial had a walk thru ma...Our current 1929 Dutch Colonial had a walk thru master closet with window over the front door and awful wooden drawers (and no drawer slides) under the window. What I wanted instead was no window, no drawers but double hanging and shelves. My husband put a black plastic bag over the inside of the window smoothly, then put in the DIY closet system which we are still enjoying. The window looks totally legitimate from the sidewalk below!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-80798685811269064432014-08-31T23:02:49.671-04:002014-08-31T23:02:49.671-04:00We uncovered 2 windows in our inner-city 1929 home...We uncovered 2 windows in our inner-city 1929 home. One stained glass in the dining room, and one half window in the upstairs bath. Like buried treasure...Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355058095178542768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-31612072108180746142014-08-31T14:21:36.550-04:002014-08-31T14:21:36.550-04:00That's too funny! The same sort of thing happe...That's too funny! The same sort of thing happened to us when we bought our 1925 brick colonial. The weeds were at least 7 feet high, and as my husband was pulling weeds in the back beds of the house, he discovered a door! "It's a secret door," we all shouted. Lo and behold, there was a tiny little bathroom put in next to the landing by the garage that used to be a hallway leading out to the backyard. The previous owners just left the door as is and put faux wood paneling over the whole thing to make a bathroom. <br /><br />RaquelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-70293427722421536472014-08-31T13:19:32.373-04:002014-08-31T13:19:32.373-04:00That's kind of hilarious.
I'm 43 years old...That's kind of hilarious.<br />I'm 43 years old and have never had a window in my bathroom. I live in a lovely home and am so thankful but the one little thing I dream of is a window in my bathroom. And you have extras you didn't even know about! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-37888154468476102082014-08-31T06:11:16.399-04:002014-08-31T06:11:16.399-04:00In England we had window tax so it is common to se...In England we had window tax so it is common to see old houses with bricked up windows with the surrounding left as they were. Now in modern houses we sometimes have bricked up windows to give the house a old world style and to break up an ugly flat wall. Seems you have the opposite problem in the US - windows that are not.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11732952690084059060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-6794762812442903812014-08-31T00:35:05.369-04:002014-08-31T00:35:05.369-04:00I totally didn't see what you were on about, b...I totally didn't see what you were on about, but I have to admit: that's kind of hilarious, in that 'laugh until you cry' sort of way. :)JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-16004345587433861012014-08-30T16:36:30.271-04:002014-08-30T16:36:30.271-04:00Too funny! Quirks of an old house and previous ow...Too funny! Quirks of an old house and previous owners diy. Patty/NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-26984576936225946322014-08-30T16:17:10.005-04:002014-08-30T16:17:10.005-04:00I was referring to those newer older ones :) My n...I was referring to those newer older ones :) My newer older ones were put in at about the same time as your window was covered up, from the looks of things. Thanks for the information!Pamela Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390848504267331090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-25243206837460078522014-08-30T15:39:06.873-04:002014-08-30T15:39:06.873-04:00Your reno is gonna be awesome, I cannot wait. YAY!...Your reno is gonna be awesome, I cannot wait. YAY! Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-87601415658302367072014-08-30T15:13:15.213-04:002014-08-30T15:13:15.213-04:00Proof you are BUSY !!! Missing a window.
Cannot ...Proof you are BUSY !!! Missing a window.<br /><br />Cannot wait for more finds.<br /><br />Garden & Be Well, XO TaraTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-28906159253257410772014-08-30T14:56:19.953-04:002014-08-30T14:56:19.953-04:00Lol! Crazy things people do during a remodel:)Lol! Crazy things people do during a remodel:)Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728201383286788649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-58029157597097326592014-08-30T14:14:55.619-04:002014-08-30T14:14:55.619-04:00We are keeping all of the old windows, perhaps rep...We are keeping all of the old windows, perhaps replacing the newer older ones to match the older ones! : ) They will be true divided light, single pane. We are going to do storm windows for efficiency in cold months. Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-16859962802034083692014-08-30T13:16:03.909-04:002014-08-30T13:16:03.909-04:00So, funny. I would love to have been present when ...So, funny. I would love to have been present when it all csme together for you! Actually, this is better than a rotted window from years of water. Best wishes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-48064329503260011882014-08-30T12:53:03.688-04:002014-08-30T12:53:03.688-04:00I don't know if you've ever read The Four-...I don't know if you've ever read The Four-Story Mistake, but there's a mystery in that, too. I won't spoilt it for anyone, but I do love an old house with mysteries. So happy for your family.<br /><br />Take good care,<br />EmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-54878270563255604872014-08-30T12:49:57.705-04:002014-08-30T12:49:57.705-04:00A hidden treasure and a mystery solved -- how funn...A hidden treasure and a mystery solved -- how funny! There is nothing nicer than a little more sunshine -- especially coming through an original eight over eight window.<br /><br />I love this house!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-57620698149166978512014-08-30T12:00:27.164-04:002014-08-30T12:00:27.164-04:00I am so glad to see you found your next home and l...I am so glad to see you found your next home and look forward to seeing both of you use your talents to bring her back to life. My husband and I own a 1905 Farmhouse in Oregon and have brought her back. I sell antiques at Monticello in Portland where I know you shopped. The only difference in our lives is my twins are 27 years old now. So let the crowbars fly! MaryRepent Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576631779380626404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-29142239074000585182014-08-30T11:56:14.156-04:002014-08-30T11:56:14.156-04:00that is so funny! i was told by our real estate a...that is so funny! i was told by our real estate agent that it takes dozens of visits to a home to be able to see "everything." small and sometimes even big things are overlooked. i know we overlooked a lot of things. uncovering that window is going to be so awesome. xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-54388546227528764352014-08-30T11:54:10.533-04:002014-08-30T11:54:10.533-04:00Wow, that was a mystery! The things people do. B...Wow, that was a mystery! The things people do. BTW, I can't get enough of your blog, and I permanently keep it open! Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811849246815996936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-53865698806690608992014-08-30T11:34:30.092-04:002014-08-30T11:34:30.092-04:00I have to admit I was stumped until the end as wel...I have to admit I was stumped until the end as well. It seems the light and decent renovation wern not as big a deal in years passed. There was a post similar to this on Manhattan Nest. How exciting to find another window though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525521449639923731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-19148710070948314702014-08-30T09:42:08.559-04:002014-08-30T09:42:08.559-04:00If you have to replace windows around the house, h...If you have to replace windows around the house, have you decided what to use as replacements? Will you use true divided lites, snap in grills, grills adhered in or out, etc? I own an old home and need to do a few replacements - now trying to balance aesthetics, budget, practicality for cleaning and maintenance, etc. Thank you!Pamela Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390848504267331090noreply@blogger.com