CAN THIS HOUSE BE SAVED: 2539 Ballina Road, Cazenovia, NY
In 2013, I toured a huge 1894 house in desperate condition. The house was for sale and I was interested. After three hours of inspection with the owner, Bob, we were standing in the dining room. He suddenly asked me: “Ross? Is there something wrong with you mentally?” I gasped. “What?” “Is there something wrong…
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When we were in parlor Leslie admitted that she had not at all been sure about my decorative scheme. “I didn’t get it. But, in person, I love it! It’s just gorgeous! I also love how well done it all is!” Obviously, Leslie is my newest best friend.
Continue ReadingA COLORFUL INVENTORY. A DAZZLING INVENTORY.
The Cross House has 42 stained-glass windows. This is extraordinary. I have never been in an old house that had so many. The windows are the glory of the house, and were designed by Charles Squires, the architect of the Cross House. Yet, when I purchased the house in 2014, the windows were literally falling…
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This is a political post. If you are interested, please scroll down. I’m afraid for my country. And I’m not alone. Trump promised to Make America Great Again. Yet, since his election,…
Continue ReadingThe Completion of Colorful!
The parlor stained-glass is the last to be restored, and all enabled by two Heritage Trust Fund grants. This work has entailed 42 windows. Amazing. When I purchased the house, the stained-glass was in…disturbing condition. All this work has taken five years. And I’m damn…
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My online vintage lighting store. My online vintage lighting store.
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