The fireplace mantel in the parlor is really nice. Although not original, we think it was installed in the early 1900s. The decorative tile came loose from the bricks, but we saved it all and it's ready to go back up. There is also some painter's tape down to keep the tile on the floor from getting kicked up. We had arrangements with a mason to do this work, but he hasn't come through on the job for us. I think it's a fairly simple project, so we will probably do it ourselves when we're taking care of all the finishing touches.

Here is a shot of the parlor from the other side of the room.

So I've started this blog to talk about our house that's for sale. We listed it in the Picket Fence Preview, but I think this might be a good way to give updates and let people know what the house is like before they come see it. I'm starting off with some shots I took last night of the parlors. I guess I should preface this by saying that the house is quite colorful inside so be warned!

This is the view from the foyer, looking through the formal parlor toward the informal parlor. There are arches on either side of the formal parlor.


The formal parlor has a mantel but the informal parlor has a working fireplace. This is the view back toward the front door.