Adding those Victorian Touches

Hey all,

I haven't forgotten about you, but how busy I have been! Been doing some painting and exterior work on the house, but mostly been traveling for work and thus have been absent from my work on the house.  I did however buy one piece for the house that adds a good deal of character to the parlor.

As many of you may recall this is how the parlor looked upon first moving in.

And the during:

And the mantle with a few of my knickknacks

Now searching for literally years, I was looking for a nice mirror to go over my mantle.  Something authentic, period and that would go with the decor.  Earlier this year I found a beautiful mirror.  I mulled around whether to purchase it or not for some time.  It was also several inches too tall to fit.  Finally after a long decision I pulled the trigger and bought it.  I knew the top crest that was too tall would have to come off, which was easy since it was fairly simply nailed on.  After quite a bit of labor and effort and recruiting several people to help, we got the 6 foot mirror up on the fireplace and attached it into the brick using masonry screws.  

 I reattached the top crest molding in a temporary fashion because that top piece of trim is too beautiful to not be up there.  I think it turned out quite nicely despite all the trouble it was getting it up there.  I am happy and think it adds so much light and character to my little parlor.

Until we speak again friends!


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