I love that you really restored this historic home rather than just cheaply patching things up and making it “modern.” I love that you tried to make things close to how it would have originally looked. it’s beautiful!

Okay. So being a lover of old Victorians, your home is stunning. Even for, in its day, a low budget bungalow. What I wouldn’t give for the beauty you have restored. You guys are truly fantastic. You have created and restored a true oasis. Kudos.

@Geekmasterproduction

3 жыл бұрын

The whole modern farmhouse thing is getting played out.

@Starbuckin

Жыл бұрын

@@Geekmasterproduction I don't think so. Perhaps you've abandoned true taste for modern cardboard crap.

I loved everything about this. I absolutely had tears in my eyes watching this. I love every thing you have done from the colors, your collections, hard work, and incorporating your beloved pets into your plans. There was a house a few years ago in your area that I wanted to buy and fix for my own but I couldn't get anyone to realize the beauty I could see in it. I'm heart broken and still think about it.

@nelliesfarm8473

3 жыл бұрын

I understand what you feel. Some of us connect with history a lot, on a personal level. I had a house similar in the belle Grove historic district of fort Smith, Arkansas.

I decorate grand millennial style but also appreciate the traditional home look. Love how you decorated. None of that mass produced tj maxx hobby lobby stuff. Wish they made homes like these again. Love the charm of them.

@twistoffate4791

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love her decorating style, too. I want to be there with her, asking the history behind where she picked up all the great pieces.

@fawnNheadlights

3 жыл бұрын

you could go to antique and thrift stores to get unique finds and historical pieces

A clock that doesn't keep time because it scares the dogs. Am so impressed. So impressed with everything.

@julietteoscaralphanovember2223

3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 grandfather clocks but I have them on silent because it upsets my dogs, lol.

If this isn’t a testament to the incredible work y’all do, I don’t know what is!

@OurRestorationNation

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!!!

Your home is gorgeous!!! I love the blue and how amazingly you've decorated it. The attic space will be awesome someday. I loved the fur faces peeking out of the window in the final shot. Someday you will have to introduce us to all of your fur babies. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. 💖💜💖

I hope you'll update us when you tackle that second floor! There's so much potential for that space up there and I know you'll do something great with it!

This home is stunning 🤩 you guys certainly brought this beauty back from the dead. I love your philosophy about no home is a tear down. Bravo 👏

Simply gorgeous. I can't decide if I love the dining room (that chandelier was worth the hassle of bringing it in through the window) or your sumptuous master bathroom the most. Your work, and your enthusiasm for it, is truly inspiring.

Wow! A passion for restoration AND a dog rescuer!!! There are no words for how fantastic you are!!!

Wow! So many perfect touches, just exquisite! I could watch this over and over and still see something I missed before. I can only imagine the thrill of finding the hidden ceilings and pocket doors in the garage! I loved how light and airy every room felt because of your color palette, with painted floors , subway tile , reclaimed kitchen sink and mantel pieces. The breeze way of the hall with the beautifull light of color coming from the back door was stunning. Everything object meticulously and perfectly matched with artwork, to treasures of collections blending to a sublime presence. Total elegance! I Loved it all.

Oh my gosh, even as a kid I've always loved old houses.

@donnaleveron5711

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@megfuchs9425

Жыл бұрын

@@donnaleveron5711 Me three (or 63). Old homes just call out to me and make me want to go wander through them and wonder about all the families that have lived there.

I never knew that dropping ceilings down was actually a thing. I should check my house

@Mejiaelis

3 жыл бұрын

My house has low ceilings in some areas and I would definitely not change it. My electrical bill is always low (with solar it’s actually non existent). I’ll take the lower ceilings in exchange for the comfort of having my air on when it’s hot and my heat when it’s cold and not worrying about it. I used to live in a home with 14 ft ceilings and my electrical bill was crazy high yet it seemed my house was always too cold in winter and too hot in summer

@victoriagambardella7136

3 жыл бұрын

dropping ceilings saves on heating or cooling costs.

@cerealrakist7360

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s to save on heating and cooling cost

@victoriagambardella7136

2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbrower640 U R right-- forgot about the lack of insulation regs for back in the day.

@victoriagambardella7136

2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethbrower640 also, windows are drafty, too... that aids in the coldness.

Thank God you saved those windows!! Everyone in my town is replacing them!!😭

Absolutely love your house! Love the blue color. She is a beauty so glad you saved her. God bless

With so much of the house in advanced decay, that gave you license to use your own creative skills. Victorian can play nicely with Craftsman, and your kitchen manages to be 21st-century in an unobtrusive way. Even if the woodwork had originally been unpainted, so much was unrestorable that painting would be the only way for consistency anyway. If the first occupants could come back and look at your home, I think they would approve.

@karmayt4805

3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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@karishmaneupane3840

3 жыл бұрын

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So grateful you shared this inspiring & beautiful house with us. Especially love the artwork on the dining room & under stairs walls---and, of course, the dogs!

Oh My Lands! So incredibly amazing! That you guys took it from splinters to spectacular is a feat in and of itself. But to then collect and arrange the antique decor in such a manor that it’s a true delight to walk through... it’s a honest to goodness work of art! Love, love, LOVE! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!

This is absolutely awesome! I love everything you've done, and I do so admire your ability to "see beyond the dirt," taking on the restoration of a house that truly deserved to be saved. You have turned it into a charming home that perfectly reflects your personality. Kudos to you!

Absolutely gorgeous! Your channel was suggested to me and I LOVE it! Can't wait for the next video.

I love you guys! You have the same love for homes as I do. To me they are more than walls, floors, and ceilings...they have a life as well. Thank you for the love that give back.

I cannot express how grateful I am for people like you! This home is absolutely spectacular and my wish is that the anti-tear down, restoration over renovation movement catches on with the masses. This home is a true thing of beauty and everything you shared spoke to my heart. Thank you for your great efforts and passion! ❤️🏡

Bravo👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I just love seeing homes brought back from the brink and especially love seeing homes decorated with second hand items. No new crap that breaks after 6 months of use and just ends up in the bin. Thank you. Much love from Australia xx

Thank you so much for the glimpse of your home. It truly shows what imagination and hard work can do to an old home.

Amazing and beautiful house! The fact that you also rescue fur babies warms my heart and love you guys even more. ❤️❤️

Wow Laine and Kevin your home is amazing! It was great to see the before pics to see how much work you have both put into it, thank you so much for sharing your home with us. 😍

Wow! What an amazing transformation! It warms my heart that you rescued this old home. I don't think many would have the courage to tackle this project. Kudos to you and your husband for your patience and foresight. That's A LOT of work, time and money! I love the character, colors and coziness of your beautiful home! I also love all of your treasures especially that chandelier! It's so unique! Bravo!

I love your home!!!😍 The design, the color scheme especially the periwinkle color on the exterior and interior walls. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your private space:)

Absolutely gorgeous! Love it! I hate when old homes become “tear downs”. I am all for saving these beautiful, vintage homes. Cause once they are gone, they are gone. Keep up the good work! 👍💕

It’s absolutely gorgeous! So glad you decided to restore! Thank you for sharing your lovely personal space with us..And not only loving older homes but loving furry friends as well..Blessings to you both..

There is so much about this house I love. The blue kitchen. The blue exterior. The brightness. The attention to detail for period refurbishing. The two rocking chairs on that inviting verandah. You have create a beautiful oasis. A harbour of tranquillity and peace from the chaos of restoring old homes. Well done.

Words can't describe how beautiful this is. For the life of me, I can't imagine why anyone would think putting up paneling and dropping the ceiling would improve the look of their house. It was an intentional decision but why? I also love that you have shears on your windows. I have shears in my bedroom and guest room. My husband is very light sensitive so he keeps the shades down in the bedroom, but the guest room as beautiful sunlight and it pleases me every time I pass by.

@susandavis6477

3 жыл бұрын

No accounting for taste (or lack there of).

@s.z.6200

3 жыл бұрын

I can think of two reasons, to save money on heating the place or being too poor to fix the original ceiling.

@idid138

3 жыл бұрын

@@s.z.6200 yep or adding venting that needed to be covered

@sonofhibbs4425

3 жыл бұрын

My only guess is for heating reasons (less area for heat to escape), or just cheap repair of some sort. I agree with you, it’s unthinkable, really..but there are those that think nothing of good taste and don’t consider aesthetics. Not knocking them for being that way, just stating a truth.

@jpbpds

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinemeleg4535 You seem nice.

OMG, Laine, yesterday I was actually thinking “I wish they would do a video of their house for us newer members of the family! Thank you for this!

@pancakeswap76

3 жыл бұрын

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My family was raised in a 1837 brick gothic revival! Very historic town. The largest historical small town on the historic register. Marshall Michigan. So proud of our historic community. Love you’re restoration renovations! Properties are for current residents to preserve the past!

I first want to commend you for taking on this project, as the house was really left to rot and fall into disrepair. But you saw it for the historic gem that it is and you have restored it so beautifully, the soft blue is gorgeous and the antiques placed about add interest. I love when people preserve and rescue these beautiful old homes with all of their architectural charm and historic relevance.

the incredible attention to the details, the commitment to original features yet with the ability to compromise for confort and practicality, the enviable antiques and decades old wood, its all so beautiful and passionate, respectful to history yet personal as well, its balanced. thank you!

Absolutely beautiful home. What a difference. You and your husband are true artists. Hated to see the fire took Little House. That's how I found your channel. When I got to that episode I cried. I was so excited about the possibilities.

Enjoyed seeing this after watching your live video today. Great job and I love how you have filled each room with treasures found. So lovely, Laine!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. I was in awe with all the details and your keen eye for decorating.

There is a gorgeous Victorian in a small town ( not revealing the state because i want it and I know people would go looking to snap it up) it looks like a horrid crumbling horror movie set from the outside, buy the inside is beyond gorgeous. Lots of original wood, fixtures, and even some remaining wallpaper. Its been on and off the market since 2014, so I'm hoping I have a chance to get it . I still have to save up , but I think it would be beyond amazing when fully restored. And it won't be too hard to do! Most of the work is already done! Though I will have to strip paint off of the original wood panels, * shudders* such gorgeous natural wood, and they painted it white! ( the photos show it halfway done)

@susanmorano405

3 жыл бұрын

Sending positive vibes your way. 🤗🧡🍀🟡💰

@patriciabecker8573

3 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and talk a mortgage lender to get approved. My husband and I bought our dream house last fall and are having a ball restoring it. Contact the latest realtor to see if you can get in to see it. I bet you can get it easier than you think. We didn’t have to come up with near as much as we thought we would. Good luck 🍀

@evanalian

3 жыл бұрын

@@patriciabecker8573 thanks. That house ended up selling just a few weeks ago, my problem is that my husband and I are both unemployed due to covid, so no mortgage lender even gives us a second glance. But it's OK, we moved back to California last week, moved in with friends. So now I should be able to find a job easier. Then we can save up more and get a place. Our plan is to save up enough over this next year to either buy a place outright or put enough down on it that we can pay it off in a year or two. Luckily the houses we like don't tend to be very expensive. Anywhere from 30,000 to 200,000. Admittedly, the higher prices would take us longer to pay off, even when paying extra each month, probably 5 to 8 years, with me working 72 hours a week.

Your home is beautiful, warm and inviting! I’m looking forward to see what magic you do with Willa and Helen 💕

So very happy that you and Kevin created this wonderful video tour of your beautiful home!!! What an amazing transformation!!! You both have so much to be proud of on so many levels!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!! Truly, inspirational!!! ❤️ Dorothy- The Barrow House & Gardens of Louisburg

Wow. I can’t believe how much work you put into this house. What a transformation! It’s so nice that you saved it from becoming a tear down.

That banister is everything!! I have never seen anything like it. Perfection!! My dream home-love everything about it!

Beautiful and refreshing. Love your art work. What a lot of hard work!! Thanks for sharing. Lora

I feel like I've been transported in time! What a beautiful restoration! So glad you were able to keep some of the original house especially the pocket doors! I would love to spend an afternoon sipping on tea and learning more about the history of your home!

This is beautiful and I am so impressed by your renovations and the style of your videos more recently! Just great and SOOO interesting!!

I didn’t want to put much on the walls of my new house, but I think I’ve changed my mind after watching your video! Beautiful house and great job!

Wow! You both are natural presenters! Your presentation and footage of the homes you show are just as elegant as the homes themselves. Nice job. I always look forward to your next video.

Thank you for sharing your personal space. Love the colors, and details. You were very creative and thoughtful on this restoration.

Thanks for sharing that video, this is nice! I loved what you’ve done!

the previous owners maybe tried making the place into a duplex and that would account for the enclosed staircase? i noticed that a lot of ppl will buy old homes and make them into double rentals.

@WarmFuzzyVibes

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. The staircase just goes to the attic.

@cerealrakist7360

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. They tend to close them to keep the upstairs and downstairs from being able to access one another and would had put an entrance to second floor outside somewhere. Then duplexes are born

You’ve breathed new life in this gorgeous house! Creating an amazing warm inviting environment, it’s beautiful!! I was wondering about your floors being painted rather than refinished, then you answered my question.. what you did is perfect for your fur babies ! 😘

I love love love what you guys did to restore you're home. It's absolutely beautiful. The picture above your fireplace in your bedroom is stunning. 👏

Thank you for opening up your private home to us! It is stunning!

Laine, Your home is beautiful! Thank you for showing it to us.

Keven & Laine, your home is positively beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I absolutely love your channel! :)

really appreciate the appreciation of history you two have. I have been watching so many of your tour videos recently and love what you do!

The clock! If you would like it to run, without scaring the dogs - just take off the (left) weight, that runs the chime! It will run fine without, and be a heartbeat of the home 🙂 Alternatively, stick a little piece of felt on the bell, where the hammer strikes it. Same goes for all clocks with weights, and if you have a clock, that is key wound, then just only wind up the right side (usually) 🙂

@OurRestorationNation

3 жыл бұрын

What great information! Thank you.

@bigboy77dk

3 жыл бұрын

I just love old clocks, and I think every home should have a heartbeat, the constant, steady tick-tock of a big, old clock 🙂 I know, I feel like something is wrong, if my clocks don't run 😂 Yours looks like a beautiful, french comtoise clock 🙂

This is a miraculous transformation. I can't wait to see what you do with Willa and Helen.

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much for this video!! You and Kevin are amazing and do amazing work. Simply gorgeous.....

This is an amazing restoration, and you are an excellent presenter. Your home is so tastefully and beautifully decorated that my eyes were glued to the screen from start to finish. Thank you for the tour. Blessings 🙏

I’m in awe. I can’t believe how depressing, square and ugly the house was prier to your restoration. I hope many more homes get restores by you

I guess that answers my question about the Queen Ann’s house. You already have a home n it’s absolutely awesome. So beautiful. From what you tell us there was a lot of damage from termites n water. You n your husband deserve a medal for what you believe in. I want to personally thank you for saving as many old houses as you can. I must mention I love that mission oak rocking chair you were sitting in. Thank you so much for sharing your treasure. ♥️♥️😊👍👍

A beautiful home done with love,passion,care to detail and historical accuracy,thank you caring to bring back a neglected grand lady. Thanks for caring it shows. All my best and look forward to all your projects.

Your home is absolutely exquisite! There needs to be people like you who want to preserve the history and beauty of historical homes.

Such a beautiful home and an awesome interior decorator as well (: Thank you for inspiring me to save older homes!

You are sooooooo talented! Your home is beautiful. I love love your ideas! I wish I could create some ideas like yours, but I’m very lacking in that department. Keep saving those old houses. I don’t care what people say about history. We can’t change it, so we need to save as much as we can. Looking forward to your next great lady!

Laine. Great Home Save! Alot of work, but you have created a wonderful space to reside in, and your great taste in antiques and collectables really adds to personality to your home. It's really neat that you were able to infuse life back into a home on the brink of destruction. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.

Obsessed! I especially love the dining room, and the walls of art 😍😍😍

Uuuugh! so sorry about the pocket doors! I couldn't imagine taking something so stunning and resorting them to putting oil cans on. They are by far the stunner of Victorian dining rooms ( aside from the stained glass) .

OK. Let me start off by thanking you for letting us into your private sanctuary! I love your stained glass window on that back door. I also love your mural on the side of the stairs. I love the dining room and think that the chandelier is wonderfully beautiful. I also really think the kitchen is beautiful. I like how your blue color has more of a lavender tone to it instead of a grey tone. Thanks for opening your home up to People's critiques. I do appreciate it! I forgot about the spindle work on your stairs! I don't know how, because it is perfection!

This is one of the best renovations I’ve seen ! Congratulations it is truly a home and not just a show piece! Homely and grand at the same time! Filled with treasures both personal and in the architecture. Wow wow wow !

Absolutely Stunning transformation 👏All the details that you added or fixed, I mean just really a dream home so so so beautiful! ❤💙💜💖💗

My in-laws bought a ramshackled historic home from the 1700's with 3 lots and a huge barn.. It had squirrels living in the oven, pool was overgrown, it was horrible. They paid over 300k in the early 80's, which was a lot. They redid the whole home. Eight bedrooms, 7 fireplaces, but no bathrooms because people used outhouses back then, but they had bathrooms put in. They did such a beautiful job that it was in House Beautiful magazine. Much of the work they did themselves but hired contractors to do electrical, plumbing and install bathrooms. It even had a door in the side of the parlor to move a casket in, years ago people had viewings in their homes. They refinished the original wood floors which were large planks with wood pegs instead of nails, it was fantastic. It ended up being a gorgeous Victorian home. They wanted to open it up as a B&B but it wasn't the right area.

@marrykate1994

3 жыл бұрын

Add a hotub and it’s always the right area

@sleepinglioness5754

3 жыл бұрын

That's sounds spectacular and must have been a monumental job. Glad to hear others love restoring the past. The special door for family caskets...imagine the reality of the time and we think we have a tough life.

@reesemorgan2259

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see it. You said it was in House Beautiful. Do you have a link or a description I could google? ( not doubting your statement, just really want to see the house! )

@julietteoscaralphanovember2223

3 жыл бұрын

@@reesemorgan2259 it was 14 years ago, my mother in law most likely still has it, next time I see her, I will ask her for it and take pics

@sonofhibbs4425

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I’d love to see it!

Biggest transformation of a house I've ever seen. Kudos to you for taking that on, what a beauty you've turned it into!

Wow! I don’t know what else to say but wow! I love how welcoming it is. Very eclectic. I would love to wake up in this everyday . What a blessing. Thanks for sharing that and I hope you have a blessed weekend darlings 🙏🏽💎🤍🙏🏽🤍💎🙏🏽🤍💎

Absolutely love the attention to detail. I simply adore that you have showcased as artwork old and beautiful clothing. I completely agree they should be shown as the art they are rather than stored away.

Wow, I love the shade of blue of this house...so peaceful and pretty :) *edit: I just finished watching, and my goodness...you all did a fabulous job on this house!!

FABULOUS VIDEO !!! I saw sooo many beautiful things from the house itself to the antiques !! But the big Conch Shell stood out to me !! Now I know where to put mine !!!

You really do do walk the walk! I love that you chose one of your salvages to become your own home. I love many things about your home, my most favorite is the blue ceilings. That look makes me feel so happy!

Talk about saving a home! You've manage to not just save it but restore it to it's former glory to a period when craftsmanship was appreciated, and your decorating gives that nod of respect to the time period. Also that blue is one of my favorite colors for a home, so beautiful.

i am amazed at the top-most level of the restoration. You must have had an army of craftsman-restorers who have the greatest passion and skill for their work. I have some cosmetic work to do in my wonderful little house, and I only wish I could find people like that.

This is nice to see where you do live. All of the work that you have accomplished means so much more when seeing your home. I personally like the fact that sometimes because of the condition of the house you are working on, you need to make compromises, even when it is yours to live in. Thanks for this tour!

Thank you for saving these gorgeous old houses, the artistry in them is amazing, you are preserving history and to be commended.

What a pleasure to finally visit your house. You have wonderful taste, very unique.

Your home is actually a livable piece of art! It’s stunning and thank you for sharing it with us. Because a person’s home is their haven.

@esmeraldagreen1992

3 жыл бұрын

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@lorenat05

3 жыл бұрын

@@esmeraldagreen1992 Your was correct.

@saneerahassan9544

3 жыл бұрын

@@lorenat05 mdaha

Both you and Kevin are such interesting people! Thank you for your ability to keep the restoration process real through creating beautiful, livable homes that are stunning yet doable! Thank you for bringing history back to life through your restorations and bringing it to the public. I love learning through these videos. Your home is stunning!!

@OurRestorationNation

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martha!

Absolutely gorgeous. What an incredible job you two did restoring the original beauty back to your home. Though it is exquisitely furnished and decorated to the nines; you also created an atmosphere of a welcoming home environment, and not staid museum feeling. I especially love that your lives are reflected prominently throughout your home via your personal treasures.

Lovely home - Love the Chandelier in the dining room...

You are one of my kind, in SO many ways! I will forever be joyfully haunted by what you have accomplished here.

Wow! It's beautiful!! So glad you were willing to work to save it! So much damage, it took a lot of work!

Oh wow how gorgeous!! Those colours are just my idea of heaven. Love it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

I’ve always preferred to live in an older home, actually the older the better. My happiest memories seem to have been while I was living in an old house, but unfortunately I didn’t live in one with such style and age as yours. The next best thing for me is going to be building a Victorian mansion dollhouse. I plan to attempt making the moldings, fireplaces, and other features a very close likeness to houses I’ve seen online.

I absolutely LOVE this house! I love that you use lots of color and not the white on white on white of the farmhouse look.

Wow, what a gorgeous home! I'm also really impressed by your art and antique books collections! And that attic is amazing!!! I really hope you're planning on keeping the natural wood up there. It's so warm and cozy and makes me think of children's books about kids having adventures in an old attic full of treasures.

Thank you for the tour of your gorgeous home. You and husband (and crew) did a fantastic job. There is nothing wrong with having a modern kitchen. It is beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

Beautiful home! Could you do a video on hanging artwork in older homes? We have plaster walls in an 1919 home which are a challenge. And I'm always conflicted about how high to hang artwork with high ceilings and how much is too much on a wall. I collect vintage linens and like to frame and display them.

Wonderful home, it shows the restoration beautifully. I really like the kitchen sink you salvaged from the trash pile! I’ve been keeping my eyes open for one like that for the last 20 years, only ones I’ve found have been in use or not for sale.

@idiotsandwich4912

3 жыл бұрын

I have one of those beautiful sinks in my house. It’s the original sink and the house was built in 1907 I believe. It’s so cool and I flipped out when I saw it. I hope you find one!!!

@peggyjones3282

2 жыл бұрын

Every time I see one of those sinks I feel guilty about the one I threw away when I was about 23. I know better now. 🥺