One of the unexpected and wonderful suprises in BR (we're friends here. I think we can call the house BR and not make her angry) is the vast amount of wood detailing that was carefully removed in the 60's or 70's and put into storage in the attic and garage attic. We knew what was in the attic when we bought the house, but had no idea what waited for us in the garage attic. There was fretwork for the entryways into the dining room and formal living room...as well as the original fireplace mantles. There are columns that need to be put back into the living room...and it was all there waiting for us like a secret gift from the house to us. Now we're looking for any photos we can find or any indication anyone in town might have about where some of the wood items belong (those big floor to ceiling columns go somewhere in the living room, but where?!). Some of the pieces need a little TLC, but that's ok. Next spring will bring a new round of floor refinishing on the first level, and we'll begin putting the puzzle pieces back in place. We can't wait.
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