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CGAR;
Actually, what you said above is another part of it for us too. After a while, you realize that having alot of “stuff” weighs you down. You need a place to put it, you’ve got to keep it clean, etc.
My wife used to be a HUGE collector – I never was. Finally, she has come to the same realization, and now she just has a small collection of old tins.
Moving into the condo was such a break. Not only does it require less maintenance in areas like outside snow removal, but it requires minimal interior maintenance too.
THL, I personally like the eclectic look, and I also want to be able to put my feet up. I’m far more interested in comfort and practicality these days than maintaining a showplace.
I hear you, benson. We have an old house but I lost interest in antiques once I realized how little we had left to pay for them (other than hand me downs) after the reno.
Cobble, don’t venture back into the neighborhood name thread.
benson, it’s funny you say that. When I had my Brownstone, all of the antique furniture (Victorian through early 20th Century) and other antiques I’d inherited worked great. I sold much of it when I sold the house. I still have a fair amount left, but, truthfully, I’ve gotten tired of living with most of it, something I never thought I’d say. Even if I buy another house, at this point, I envision myself living with a mix of classic and contemporary furniture, and not so much “stuff” everywhere – I’ve definitely grown tired of collecting and owning lots and lots of “stuff”.
I can understand that Benson. Tastes and needs change.
I’ve got a nice little eclectic mix going. I like to see new and old together so long as it’s done tastefully. My mix is primarily due to finances but I like it this way.
CGAR;
Actually, what you said above is another part of it for us too. After a while, you realize that having alot of “stuff” weighs you down. You need a place to put it, you’ve got to keep it clean, etc.
My wife used to be a HUGE collector – I never was. Finally, she has come to the same realization, and now she just has a small collection of old tins.
Moving into the condo was such a break. Not only does it require less maintenance in areas like outside snow removal, but it requires minimal interior maintenance too.
THL, I personally like the eclectic look, and I also want to be able to put my feet up. I’m far more interested in comfort and practicality these days than maintaining a showplace.
Benson and CGar, you are about to give shillstoner a heart attack.
I hear you, benson. We have an old house but I lost interest in antiques once I realized how little we had left to pay for them (other than hand me downs) after the reno.
Cobble, don’t venture back into the neighborhood name thread.
Have you definitely decided to stain your doors? I think they look really nice.
that was it CGar
benson, it’s funny you say that. When I had my Brownstone, all of the antique furniture (Victorian through early 20th Century) and other antiques I’d inherited worked great. I sold much of it when I sold the house. I still have a fair amount left, but, truthfully, I’ve gotten tired of living with most of it, something I never thought I’d say. Even if I buy another house, at this point, I envision myself living with a mix of classic and contemporary furniture, and not so much “stuff” everywhere – I’ve definitely grown tired of collecting and owning lots and lots of “stuff”.
I can understand that Benson. Tastes and needs change.
I’ve got a nice little eclectic mix going. I like to see new and old together so long as it’s done tastefully. My mix is primarily due to finances but I like it this way.
I’m not scared to sit and put my feet up.
Dave, 208 Bergen is in contract. Wasn’t this the Boerum Hill house where you liked the stained doors?
http://www.brooklynbridgerealty.com/display.cgi?mode=display_property&id=1899