Comments on: Dine, Dine, My Darling

By: claire

claire — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:11:08 +0000

Melanie,
I have seen mid-century modern homes around Eureka, but there were absolutely none in our price range with the square footage we required for sale during the five months we were looking for homes (and believe me, I looked at EVERYTHING in our price range that came close to the amount of space we needed). I LOVE a mid-century modern home and would gladly live in one– our tastes would certainly fit right in, but the one that was for sale that we looked at did not have enough room for studio space (a must for us) and it was located waaay out of the way off of Herrick Ave. We really wanted to live in Eureka and closer to Old Town.
When it came down to picking what was right for us location, space, and cost dictated our choice more than the type of home. Perhaps the mid-century modern homes get a bad rep from some people, but I can tell you that Garth and I lost sleep over the one we looked at and tried to convince some friends to buy it so we could at least go to parties there. No luck.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:01:48 +0000

hey Claire– thanx for the answer, but I’ll have to disagree; there are a lot more mid-century homes in Eureka than you may realize! Care to explain what about the areas they’re located in you don’t like, as they seem to be all over (even next to some Victorians–I live in Eureka, so I’ve seen them; maybe not clustered in the Clark St area, but they are all over the city)? Ah well, they often get a bad rap from everyone, and, despite being historical now from an age perspective, they aren’t considered “historical.” I was just curious, because many of the furnishings you are showing (old & new) are mid-century modern. They look just fine in your house, I just wondered why you didn’t like the look.lines of a mid-century home.

By: claire

claire — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:08:01 +0000

Melanie,
There are not tons of mid-century modern homes in our area. We did look at one, but the size and space for the money (in our price range at least) was impractical for our needs. Additionally, most of these type of homes seem to be located in places that were unappealing to Garth and I. Besides those things, we do love Victorian houses and though we will not be filling our home with floral prints and other decorating styles that can abound in an old home, in any research of Victorian homes that I have done they tended to be decorated in rather eclectic styles.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:13:46 +0000

very well done! Just wondering, if I may, why you didn’t go for one of the mid-century modern homes in the area, given your taste in furniture & accessories?

By: P

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:49:36 +0000

From Ugh to Ooo La La! I am a graphic designer that works part time at a sign shop, so I know the incredible feat that vinyl stencil was, which makes it even more impressive!! Great job you two!

By: Mom Johnson

Mom Johnson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:10:02 +0000

WOW! I can hardly wait to see this beautiful home. I’m so impressed with all of the work you’ve done. Someone raised you 2 right!

By: K. Howell

K. Howell — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:59:10 +0000

To edge, I fid it is easier and less time consuming in the long run to just becareful around the edges than to bother with masking tape or use a wide flat plasic or metal edging guide. You just hold the guide up to the edge, paint your stroke, whipe off the blade side with a damp paper towel, and move to the next section. I have a 2 foot metal one that is great for long edges, a 9″ one for small projects, and then a cut up credit card for nooks and crannies.

By: reeve

reeve — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:32:18 +0000

Congrats! It looks amazing. I know how much hard work goes into finishing one room–so my hat is off to you.

By: Chunkino

Chunkino — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:33 +0000

Wow! I am so happy for you two. Beautiful little nugget you have there. Did you have trouble convincing the ghosts of the house to change their traditional spook edge and become groovy ghoulies?

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:01:43 +0000

Simply gorgeous! everything came out amazing. My kitchen is the same brilliant blue. Love the black accents, and the damask is so elegant. can’t wait to see the next room!