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farmgal67357
06-17-2011, 09:41 PM
Hi everyone! I haven't been around for a while, I've been helping hubby apply for teaching jobs. Finally, after working a year as a substitute, he was gifted with his dream job! He will be working in a small school (K-12) teaching HS English and maybe some World History. We have been very happy in our little pyramid roof with gables cottage this past year, but we were able to find another bungalow in the little town we are moving to. I am just thrilled! I call it my dream house. It has built ins, gorgeous hardwood floors, and NONE of the woodwork has been painted!:D

Time yet again to decorate my friends! My first question is, what kind of curtains would typically be in a circa 1921 bungalow kitchen?
I'll try to get some pics posted soon!
ChapterTwo
06-18-2011, 04:54 AM
Congratulations on both your hubby's new job and your new home, farmgal!

I tried to do a quick search for you for curtains, but came up dry. I have to rush out today but I'll look again when I get a chance. You must be so excited about all the new decorating possibilities! :)
shabbychick
06-18-2011, 06:19 AM
Congratulations on the new teaching post for your husband and on scoring a great new house. I know nothing about curtains of that era so will be no help to you there. I can't wait to see your pictures. The house sounds wonderful.
RoseMary
06-18-2011, 09:00 AM
Congratulations to your hubby on his new job and to both of you on your new home!!! I've no idea about the curtains, but will love seeing what you decide. Please keep us posted!!
Bungalove
06-18-2011, 11:21 AM
! My first question is, what kind of curtains would typically be in a circa 1921 bungalow kitchen?


Nothing frilly, maybe some simple linen-look curtains, maybe stenciled? Here are some pretty motifs:

http://www.annwallace.com/catalog/ArtsCraftsStencils.html

Ann Wallace also has some nice shades:

http://www.annwallace.com/catalog/RomanShades.html
farmgal67357
06-18-2011, 12:15 PM
Stenciled curtains, awesome idea! And I love the different motifs you showed me. When looking at 1920's kitchens online mostly I saw NO curtains or lace ones. But I have done stenciling before and it goes so well with the craftsman houses. Thanks!
Bungalove
06-18-2011, 01:01 PM
You're welcome, and I meant to add, please show us pictures of your "new old" bungalow when you have time. :D
Carrie
06-19-2011, 01:06 PM
That's wonderful! Congratulations. May you have a stress free move!
vintage girl
06-20-2011, 06:23 AM
Congrats on your hubby's new job and your new house. I am looking forward to seeing pictures:)
Hillary Black
06-21-2011, 06:50 PM
Bungalove's idea is great; so is Ann Wallace's work!

Also check out for lace curtains:

cottagelace.com

londonlace.com
Breezy
06-22-2011, 10:38 AM
Congrats Farmgal on your hubby's new job and your new home! How exciting for you both.
I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your new place!:)
farmgal67357
07-08-2011, 08:42 PM
Here's a picture of the front of my new house to be!
Rory Bremner
07-08-2011, 09:00 PM
Wow, your new place is so spectacular!
vintage girl
07-11-2011, 08:44 AM
Oh my gosh it is absolutely adorable:D I can hardly wait to see pics of the inside:)
shabbychick
07-11-2011, 09:46 AM
That is a to-die-for front porch! Congratulations!
ChapterTwo
07-11-2011, 09:59 AM
I LOVE it! So cozy...it won't be hard to turn that house into a home. Best of luck!
farmgal67357
07-11-2011, 07:30 PM
I know, I LOVE it! I have pics of the inside, but the previous owners things are still in the house, and they might not appreciate me sharing that with everyone. But I will make sure to take some new ones to show you all after we close on the house. Here's a question for ya, In one of the bedrooms there is a 24"x24" built in "cabinet" in one of the walls. There is a door with trim around it, just like the other doors in the room. On the other side of that wall is the open stairwell that goes down to the basement. So what do ya think? Maybe they were just taking advantage of that unused space by putting storage there? :confused: I wonder if it was supposed to be where you put your hat boxes, the house was built in 1921, after all. I'll definitely be taking a picture of it to show you guys!:D

Thanks for the nice comments everyone!
mac78
07-13-2011, 03:07 AM
Absolutely love the porch too. I truly miss not having a "real porch" on my house. I can't wait to see pictures.
RoseMary
07-13-2011, 10:16 AM
I love the outside of the house~can't wait to see pictures of the inside:)!!
Bungalove
07-14-2011, 07:59 AM
LOVE the porch!!

About the cabinet, I'd guess it was just extra storage, because bungalows traditionally were very efficient at tucking things into unused spaces.
farmgal67357
07-18-2011, 07:24 PM
LOVE the porch!!

About the cabinet, I'd guess it was just extra storage, because bungalows traditionally were very efficient at tucking things into unused spaces.

I figured it was extra storage too. The kitchen has a built in spice cabinet! Stuff like that is SOOOO cool!:cool: