I've often wondered what it would be like to travel in time, its a subject I like to read about in fiction, and I am interested in particular periods of history. We live in a 1930s home with period features, some of which we have kept. We like a house with character and this one has it in spades. The picture rail is original to the house, the coving is reproduction - copied from the next room behind me and over my shoulder - the fireplace is an original cast, but not original to the house. Its probably Edwardian, early 20th century, too old for the house, but its far more attractive than the 1930s tiled fireplace that we decided to remove not long after we moved in. I designed the mantlepiece to match and we chose Art Nouveau reproduction tiles, again too old for the house, but we can get away with it. The barley twist fender is original 1920s-30s but in need of restoration. We are not purists, we keep what we like and adapt what we don't, but try to be sympathetic with decor and colour schemes. We finally finished decorating the lounge and dining room - the Sanderson Oak Leaf wallpaper went up today :0) The carpet fitters are due very soon, after which the children will be instructed to hover!) There will be curtains in this oak leaf pattern hopefully before Christmas - it'll be cosy with a real fire and lights on the tree... 17 years after we first moved here!
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