Stairwell Walls

out with the old, and in with the older...some friends helped peel off some of the wallpaper in the stairwell that was already rolling off at the edges- this revealed more of what was underneath...

older on the left, old on the right

Newly Discovered Treasures

an ashtray with columbian coins found in the garden by brother ian

and a white marble

behind the downstairs bath vanity - antique 70s wallpaper!

Putting the Carlsons to Work

much thanks to uncle tom, cousin kevin, brother ian and papa carlson for their blood, sweat and tears while working on the house.

starting to strip the wallpaper- goodbye pink dogwood!

the restoration of a garage window

taming the roses- for access to the foundation, siding and screen porch

birds' nests

the florida contingent of the carlson club

Voila! Brand new (antique) wall paper!