Old House Links

What we are reading this week about decorating and renovating old houses:

We had not heard of Crow house until we saw it on the site of photographer, author and blogger Leslie Williamson. It was built by artist Henry Varnum Poor and is both medieval and modernist in design. Located in Clarkstown, N.Y., the house has been preserved and may one day be open to the public as a museum.
Portfolio [Leslie Williamson]
Photo by Leslie Williamson

Old-house specialist and contractor Gavin Young Maloney has resumed blogging. The latest post documents the flamboyantly painted ladies of Colorado, including a most unusual Masonic Temple sign made out of glass, above. Also, check out the previous post to see step-by-step photos of the installation of a period mantel in an Albany rental.
Architectural Details [Gavin Young Maloney]
Photo by Gavin Young Maloney

While researching what to do with the textured Lincrusta (or Anaglypta) dado in our entry, we came across this resource that explains how to create faux decorative effects on the embossed surface, such as making it look like aged metal. The site says the tonal effect pictured above can be created by rubbing a top layer of oak-colored opaque paint over a bottom layer of red paint.
Decorative Effects [Lincrusta]
Photo by Lincrusta