You have to just ignore the negative comments, and stop excusing for your choices. In the end, the house is yours, and it will be amazing 🙂 I think you guys need to get some, somewhat period appropriate clothes made, and have a portrait painted, to go in one of the main rooms. I love the newel post lamp, its amazing 🙂
As you bring the house back to life, and build her a community that appreciates her, maybe more than she ever was when she was first built, she is giving back to you and your community. It's a symbiotic relationship and quite beautiful.
When the Lady of Fortune lit the room it transformed the atmosphere completely as if the clock was turned back to 19th century. It was beautiful and relaxing somehow. The mantel fits perfectly, it almost completes the room. Great find. Finding the right period tiles instead of the brick insert will make the mantel sing. The library is coming to fruition but nothing could be more frustrating when the job desperately needs to be done but people let you down week after week. Fingers crossed that the electrician will be there soon. After all now you have the Lady of Good Luck by your side.
Wow Caleb, fireplace mantle is beautiful and adds so much to the room. That camera shot with Lady Luck lighting you the room and all the gorgeous woodwork, straight thru to the fantastic stairway was breathtaking. I love your attitude about the negative comments! Keep up the great work, and here's hoping the electric gets installed this week.
I was extremely moved by last week’s video and I’m positive everyone with a kindred spirit understood exactly where you were coming from. The house is looking great and I love your new finds!
Please keep in mind that there is a huge bunch of enthusiasts who are watching this channel because of how every little bit of work you guys are doing, and every detail from the history that you are sharing, is just making us genuinely happy. We're just as thankful for your presence in our lives as you are for ours, so don't stress about anything else than doing the good work with the house :) see you on Thursday!
Yes,I don't say much....but love being involved with all of this since I started watching a good while ago.My eyes,mind,and heart....what you say,and teach...or admit you don't know for.sure....it all leads to comfort when at the same time very enjoyable. Thankyou
La fortune also means wealth,its like a benediction. I really like all your content Caleb,your dreams, your thoughts and its generous from your part to share with us everything,after all its your house!
The mantle is amazing and looks great where the missing one is. Second, folks either going to enjoy watching what you're trying to create or feel the need to hit you with some unnecessary negativity. Its on them. Many of us watchers are enjoying the process and will continue to. Keep up the fantastic work.
This is so beautiful. Every time I watch, you've accomplished something new or special You are so lucky to have this home. Can't wait for it to be finished. Ty for your hard work. Bravo!
That's a handsome mantel, and it's period appropriate, so it fits in perfectly. You aren't aiming to create a snapshot in time, and your Newell post lamp is the kind of item that could have been installed during the first 20 years of the construction of the house, so it also fits. Houses evolve over generations, so continue to add fixtures that are period-appropriate even if only in a general sense. We trust you not to furnish it from Ikea! ;-)
The plaster is looking good. That's a lot of work you're doing. You'll enjoy it all the more once it's done. Can't wait to see how the pediment repair turns out. Beautiful "lucky" lamp. Caleb, your love of this place is obvious; it shows in the work you're doing and in how you speak about the original owner and the house. I am really enjoying watching the progress, seeing your finds and listening to your stories. Keep up the great work!!
I am a big big fan of Mucha art. I have several posters of his work that are repros but I bought them in the 70's and they are so beautiful. I fell in love with him as a child when I collected French stamps and Belgian stamps that had featured his art in the stamps. This was all back in the 1960'. I also love the portrait called the "The Kiss" by a different artist, Klimt. About the same early Edwardian era. Just love that era. You are man after my heart, but I'm an old lady now. I would love to restore a home like this and be 25 yo again. This would make my dream of life come true.
Great Newell and that's a bargain for the sconces, I do a lot of gas light conversions and restoration and often come across sets of combination shades, I may be able to source some for those when you get to that phase. You are making mazing progress. Don't let the electrical get you down, its just a minor bump in the road , all the trades are busy right now. I'm doing a museum level restoration of an 1884 Italianate live work, complete with original 1884 stencils and frescoes. Its a 10 year restoration and I'm in year 6. Patience is a virtue.
@Nikki Huffman Usually the thickness of the glass is a clue. Old shaded are usually thinner. Also old shade glass may often have more flaws (bubbles or waviness). Most modern shades are cast molded and may have a seam that can visible. Real Etching on older shades as opposed to a more stenciled approach on newer shades.
@Nikki Huffman There are differences and you need the appropriate 'fitter" usually a "Holder ring" Most Gas lamps had fitters in 3, 4 or 5 inch sizes. Electro-gasoliers had those plus 2 1/4-2 1/2" shades for the electric. Big ones can be swapped out with smaller ones (with fitter change outs) but you want to make sure the Aesthetics of it look right.
It was great to meet you Friday, Kaleb. It's a lot of house, but it's pretty awesome. Glad you enjoy the map, and it may be a while, but I hope I can come up and visit again!
Hey Caleb, try using Bondo Home Solution All-purpose Putty for the pediment window holes. It is more durable for outside features than wood putty. It dries quickly, can be shaped with a razor blade, and you won't need the dial rod work around. Good luck, and nice work this week.
It is so nice that people give you things for the house and you also go out of the way to acquire things to keep the aesthetic as authentic as possible. Just imagine how lucky your kids and grandkids will be enjoying your stories. That to me is more precious than the newest, latest cell phone or video game. My kids (older now) love when I tell stories of my childhood and stuff.
You were spot on with last weeks video..preserving history is very important..did you know the Union Pacific restored a Big Boy steam locomotive(the largest ever made ) and it is on tour right now. It will be in St Louis on Aug 29 at Poplar St. and S. 16th St. Its quite a piece of history too.
They did the same in my southern town, just demolished all the old historic things to build glass skyscrapers or parking garages. All not beautiful. I guess down the road there will be people trying to champion glass sky scapers from being demolished.... ahhhh just give me back the original historic buildings.
Beautiful newel lamp.. I love your house.. I am working on my 1919 Sears Texas farmhouse. She doesn’t need as much work as your Beautiful Lady.. and not as big,.. I just bought a 1920’s chandelier for my dinning room and waiting for it to be installed.. I have also named my Doris after the woman, who’s husband built this house for their tenth anniversary.. Doris lived in the house until hare death.. After several owners another woman named Doris lived here until she died. Then the house stood empty for 7 years. Then I bought the house 4 years ago.. I love the charm and warmth the rooms have when I remove the 1970’s cheap paneling they had put in every room. Old homes are labors of love.. Keep on Loving..
Linda here...I feel bad people are mean to you! I'm sorry for those who misunderstood you and gave you rude comments! I'm loving everything you're doing I look forward to every Video! I would love to live in a beautiful old home where standing in a room would make me feel "the wonder" of a time when living there was so much different. I'm glad you're feeling better and your friends are supportive, and those who are special to you are helping you find the beautiful details your home will enjoy once again! I wish you the best and I'm happy to have found your Channel! Blessings and Health for this coming week and we all will look forward to seeing how you are doing! =) =) =) Linda
Oh that beautiful lamp bathing the room in light was magical. And remember, giving you things can be a selfish act in its own. The joy giving brings the giver and now that person is a part of your wonderful home. Just sayin'
That was one hell of a find. Beautiful, just beautiful. Caleb, if you only knew how much I look forward to watching your videos. You would think watching someone strip wood or apply plaster to walls would be so incredibly boring to watch. However, not only do I find it therapeutic but also inspiring I get so many ideas of all the things that I can do just by watching you. Please keep up the good work, you’re amazing.
Congratulation on your quality hand made home. . I also have an 1889 home, that had been neglected for 45 years. The plaster needed a lot of work. Get yourself some fibre tape. Made of nylon threads crossing at 90° to make mesh, square grid pattern of little tiny squares and its sticky on the back. Comes in a roll, you can get 2 inch and 5 inch. Get both. Run along the seam of your new part and the old wall. This prevents the cracking in the future. Build up the plaster almost level and then you would apply your fibre tape. I once made such a beautiful plaster job and forgot about using my fibre tape. And of course it cracked on the exact place a year later. Only hair line cracks but that would not have happened if I use the fibre tape. It’s particularly fantastic for ceilings were they move more and dip. Watch a video on using the tape on RUclips it’s easy. Your newel post light is beautiful. U tube video’s are fantastic to learn how to do thing. Sometimes watching professional plasterers is discouraging a little bit, particularly the Italian guy. I mean they are so skilled. Lol . All that matters in the end, your job looks good lol. Your labour of love on that beautiful home, good for u.
In Britain we have an organisation called the National Trust, which I am a member of. The NT are a charity who inherit houses, estates and parks in Great Britain. Some of them are extremely old and they renovate them back to their former glory. I love to visit these places. I have watched your channel from the beginning and I love what you are doing to this beautiful house. Your love and passion for the art and craftsmanship in it is wonderful to watch. I love visiting places of beauty and although I live in a small town in England I will without doubt want to visit your house in my lifetime, you and Kim are truly inspiring and you deserve all the luck and fortune that is coming your way.
@@onewheelatatime2905 I've met your parent's twins. LOL. But. . . just be thankful you still have them. Even with their human faults, I've wished for mine back a million times.
@@lindagross8112 sadly my dad is a malignant psychopath and my mum is a narcissist. They are very abusive. I don’t see them anymore as they were abusive to my children and I couldn’t allow it. They are very damaging people. But they love to moan and spread the pain! I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t know what it’s like to have parents. They hate me and do things to hurt me. I base my parenting decisions on the opposite of what they would do!
It’s all about the preservation your doing that matters. I think a lot of old neighborhoods across the country should be preserving our heritage. Your doing a fantastic job and love this Chanel.
I'm so enchanted by that wallpaper sample you have taped up near your beautiful La Fortune lamp!! If that pale bluish gray wall color with that beautiful and stark black and gold and white pattern is what you plan to put in there with all of your dark wood fixtures, my GOODNESS--what a dream of a room. Can't wait to see you work on painting or posting those details!!! I know fixing up the walls is a long and ongoing process, and I'm happy you are doing them the right way because that means any of the hard work you do on them (hopefully, like you said) will last another hundred years or more. Great work, Caleb! Looking forward to the next video~
I enjoy watching these videos, you're like one very hard working lord of the rings troll, looking for you pot of gold in an old house. Keep up the good work.
Hello from the Isle of Capri, I think you're doing an amazing job. I'm in the process of restoring an eighteenth-century villa so I sympathize with all of your hard work! God bless you! 👍😍👍
Beautiful lights! Beautiful mantel/fireplace surround! Beautiful map! All of your finds (and gifts) are spectacular! And how lovely for someone in the business to offer, in the comments, to help you locate shades for the sconces! And that plasterwork is coming right along. Now that the proper electrical box has arrived, you should have electricity soon - how exciting! It will make your life so much easier!
So uh, have a move in date in mind? I cant wait to see the house being lived in once again and a move in special! (Its weird how excited you can get for a stranger on RUclips so thanks for bringing us along)
The lamp is spectacular. I love Art-Nouveau styling. People may wonder why these early electric lamps have no shades and that's because the light bulb was such a new innovative invention, as well as sign of wealth, that you wanted to show it off!
Have you seen the film Meet me in St Louis with Judy Garland? The set of the Smith House interior is accurate for about 1904. Might be worth watching for tips about curtains etc.
I am so in love with that lamp. What a find. It is very hard work if anyone has done renovation they get it. Good thing your not living in it full time just now. Going home and getting away is good for mind gives time to think and put stuff into perspective. Also happy that you are putting some of yourselves into it, sure it's like a museum but it is also going to be your home.
The mantle you found is absolutely GORGEOUS and perfect for the style and era of the house. I don't think a better one for the space exists! That newel post lamp is also lovely and use your perfect, personal touch that you can add to the already incredible space as you restore it. You're an inspiration, and anyone who says otherwise is either foolish or jealous. 😉❤️
If you ever find yourself in the Evansville Indiana area, it's about 2 hrs east of St. Louis, we have a house here called The Reitz Home that does tours. It's sort of a hodgepodge of architecture from the 1870's through the early 1900's that might make for excellent inspiration for your project. If nothing else I believe that there a ton of pictures available, it might be worth checking out. Love the project. 🙂✌
@@secondempirestrikesbackvlo2578 One of mine and my mother's favorites as well. That whole area is full of beautiful homes. I don't have any particular favorite style of home so when I drive through there I'm like a kid in a candy store... "I'll take that one, Ooh and that one, yes that one's nice, etc." Lol. I'm glad you're familiar with our little town. It's not much but it's got it's charm. I've not spent much time in St. Louis but I've spent some time around Louisville and there are some nice places over there also. Well thanks for taking the time to read and reply to my comment and sharing your favorite home. You've got a loyal subscriber in me and I can't wait to see how your project turns out. Have a nice day.
@@secondempirestrikesbackvlo2578 I found this video about the Viele Residence, your favorite house. Its only about 2 minutes. ruclips.net/video/3eE-6JWNMDI/видео.html Also another favorite which slipped my mind was 121 Chestnut in Evansville, it's actually an apartment complex called the Owen Block that's been recently restored. Just thought I'd share.
Kaleb, you and Kim are doing a FANTASTIC job on your house! I started following your channel about a month ago! I am so impressed with your passion for your house, your neighborhood and your vision! When I saw an episode where you were stripping paint off of woodwork, I could swear that the house could breathe again! I love the lighted newel post and the gas/electric sconce! Perfect spot for that sconce. Soon, your house will become your home!!! (If there are spirits hanging around your house, they're happy). Oh, that mantel in the 2nd parlor is gorgeous! Great finds! And the people donating items to you are AWESOME! God Bless!
What an Absolutely Gorgeous Antique Lamp & How it makes that room Glow & so Homey. The fireplace Mantle is So Beautiful & Amazing & I never saw that missing piece of wood till you pointed it out. ...& your right Kaleb on how the staircase flows into that room. ...I can see how you're so enamored by this Gorgeous Lamp. When you lit her up is when I totally said WOW. ...I could just stay in that room & just enjoy the shadows & wall color from this lamp. ...& having a fire lit wouldn't hurt either. When you showed the Mantle from a distance with the surrounding lamp being on, I could almost see people from an Era gone by sitting there by the fire knitting & the other smoking a pipe reading a newspaper relaxing after a meal. ...it was almost like a premonition when this vision appeared to me. The Sconces will definitely Accent your home. I hope you will be able to find more of the Dual Sconces. This is Absolutely Another Awesome Video!!! Ps. What You added at the end regarding last week's video... Pay them No Mind as to their comments. ...Jealously runs deep in some people who can't be happy for another person's good fortune in life... & I don't mean money💲. ...working hard for yourself to achieve your goals, like you, Kaleb with your home, is a good fortune. ...Hard Work Pays Off & in Return, is Happiness! ...Expecting Things to be Given to Someone on a Silver Platter is the Easy Way Out & the Unhappy Way! Life is To Short to for some People to Push Their Own Unhappiness in Life Unto Others. Remember, that it Takes More Muscles to Frown😦 than it Does to Smile😁 Find something in your Life that makes you Happy. Then, Use it When you're feeling blue. ...Life is Good!!!
15:52 this is very beautiful! 😍I didn't know there were even such things as a newel post light or the story of getting one once the home was paid off. So then just think that if it took years to pay it off then one wouldn't actually be of the same era as when the home was built.
I think the mantle is perfect in the room and to find one with the overmantle and original mirrors is a rare find. Congratulations on your wonderful treasures!
I worked with historic plaster guys several times. They would install the plaster, then they would have one guy would hang around for a day or two to wet the plaster and retrowel as needed to close up any cracks.
Glad to see you are back to the usual programming cause as it was interesting last week's social commentary I really watch this to get away from that stuff man don't listen to the assholes out there
Love the beautiful newell lamp -its Wonderful! I was excited to hear it reminded you of Alphonse Mucha. His art is so lovely and my favorite! Thanks for sharing all your “finds” and taking us along to see the hard work and dedication involved to restore/rehab this great home.
I think you have done such a good job of restoring this beautiful home. I love the way you think about things and have wonderful feelings about the details. This is a project that I would love to have tackled if I were 40 years younger. LOL Thank you for the the videos, it's like living my dreams from so long ago. I love anything to do with building, remodeling, and restoring. I'm 80 years old now, I can't do many of the things I formerly could, but I love the step by step you are presenting in your videos. Being willing to learn, do, and have the patience it takes is a wonderful attribute to you. Many thanks.
I know why I like watching you. I used to watch the show, ThisOld House, back in the day. Your like the new version of that show, only just one old house and it's way more interesting!
Love your new mantel! Your plastering is very awesome to watch. I'm learning just watching you. Love the lamp and map too. You and Kim are terrific. Please keep up the good work.
@15:15 Here in The Great Industrial Northeast, you'll see a lot of houses with black eagle plaques. At one time it signified that the mortgage on the house was paid off. Not so much anymore. Very few people actually stay in one place long enough to pay off a mortgage nowadays.
Wow...love that a antique....lady lamp ..at the beginning...soo pretty...proud you are a man who can restore old properties...you will be much sort after...in your fantastic work..!!
Caleb, you and Kim are doing an amazing job!!! Because of the age of the house and disappearances of original items, you are not going to be able to restore it to 100% original. You are doing the best you can with "age appropriate" replacements. And you have found some amazing replacement pieces!! I love the sconce you plan to use in the downstairs hallway. It is exquisite!!
Oh my god the art nouveau lamp is so gorgeous what an amazing find! it’s great to include some details from different styles and times since it’s definitely historically accurate to collect bits over time
You have to just ignore the negative comments, and stop excusing for your choices. In the end, the house is yours, and it will be amazing 🙂 I think you guys need to get some, somewhat period appropriate clothes made, and have a portrait painted, to go in one of the main rooms. I love the newel post lamp, its amazing 🙂
My grandmother always said.. 'If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!' Naysayers....ignore them! You are doing such a great job!
Yesss
That a great idea👍
Love the period painting idea! Brilliant 🤩
THIS 👆🏻
As you bring the house back to life, and build her a community that appreciates her, maybe more than she ever was when she was first built, she is giving back to you and your community. It's a symbiotic relationship and quite beautiful.
"I am a student of the house." What a lovely sentiment!
I thought that was so beautiful too.
When the Lady of Fortune lit the room it transformed the atmosphere completely as if the clock was turned back to 19th century. It was beautiful and relaxing somehow. The mantel fits perfectly, it almost completes the room. Great find. Finding the right period tiles instead of the brick insert will make the mantel sing. The library is coming to fruition but nothing could be more frustrating when the job desperately needs to be done but people let you down week after week. Fingers crossed that the electrician will be there soon. After all now you have the Lady of Good Luck by your side.
Que vous écrivez bien Mme , que c’est beau ! 🖋🗝
Wow Caleb, fireplace mantle is beautiful and adds so much to the room. That camera shot with Lady Luck lighting you the room and all the gorgeous woodwork, straight thru to the fantastic stairway was breathtaking. I love your attitude about the negative comments! Keep up the great work, and here's hoping the electric gets installed this week.
Same here. I think A beautiful oil painting above the mantle would complete it.
Those of us that are supportive of you far outnumber the dimwit haters. Continue to polish your gem!
I was extremely moved by last week’s video and I’m positive everyone with a kindred spirit understood exactly where you were coming from. The house is looking great and I love your new finds!
Please keep in mind that there is a huge bunch of enthusiasts who are watching this channel because of how every little bit of work you guys are doing, and every detail from the history that you are sharing, is just making us genuinely happy. We're just as thankful for your presence in our lives as you are for ours, so don't stress about anything else than doing the good work with the house :) see you on Thursday!
Totally I love it!
Yes,I don't say much....but love being involved with all of this since I started watching a good while ago.My eyes,mind,and heart....what you say,and teach...or admit you don't know for.sure....it all leads to comfort when at the same time very enjoyable. Thankyou
La fortune also means wealth,its like a benediction. I really like all your content Caleb,your dreams, your thoughts and its generous from your part to share with us everything,after all its your house!
Or simple the fortune. This sculptor is very famous in Belgium.
@@nicolethijs5428 tyché🙂deesse de la fortune is a popular goddess in the Greek methodology
The mantle is amazing and looks great where the missing one is. Second, folks either going to enjoy watching what you're trying to create or feel the need to hit you with some unnecessary negativity. Its on them. Many of us watchers are enjoying the process and will continue to. Keep up the fantastic work.
This is so beautiful. Every time I watch, you've accomplished something new or special
You are so lucky to have this home. Can't wait for it to be finished. Ty for your hard work. Bravo!
I LOVE LAMP!!!!
it's so heartwarming to see a place with such history coming back closer and closer to its splendour. keep up the good work!!
Keep up the GREAT work.👏🏻
I am in love with that lamp
That's a handsome mantel, and it's period appropriate, so it fits in perfectly. You aren't aiming to create a snapshot in time, and your Newell post lamp is the kind of item that could have been installed during the first 20 years of the construction of the house, so it also fits. Houses evolve over generations, so continue to add fixtures that are period-appropriate even if only in a general sense. We trust you not to furnish it from Ikea! ;-)
Oh dear heavens. The very thought of using Ikea for this house brings on a shudder of repulsion. NO!
Does Ikea offer newell posts now? 🤣
Mr. Brown would be proud!
The plaster is looking good. That's a lot of work you're doing. You'll enjoy it all the more once it's done. Can't wait to see how the pediment repair turns out. Beautiful "lucky" lamp. Caleb, your love of this place is obvious; it shows in the work you're doing and in how you speak about the original owner and the house. I am really enjoying watching the progress, seeing your finds and listening to your stories. Keep up the great work!!
I am a big big fan of Mucha art. I have several posters of his work that are repros but I bought them in the 70's and they are so beautiful. I fell in love with him as a child when I collected French stamps and Belgian stamps that had featured his art in the stamps. This was all back in the 1960'. I also love the portrait called the "The Kiss" by a different artist, Klimt. About the same early Edwardian era. Just love that era. You are man after my heart, but I'm an old lady now. I would love to restore a home like this and be 25 yo again. This would make my dream of life come true.
Oh my goodness, the lamp is stunning, and the map and mantle piece are so fitting to the house. So so so gorgeous.
Great Newell and that's a bargain for the sconces, I do a lot of gas light conversions and restoration and often come across sets of combination shades, I may be able to source some for those when you get to that phase. You are making mazing progress. Don't let the electrical get you down, its just a minor bump in the road , all the trades are busy right now. I'm doing a museum level restoration of an 1884 Italianate live work, complete with original 1884 stencils and frescoes. Its a 10 year restoration and I'm in year 6. Patience is a virtue.
Do you have a channel?
All I can say is lucky you. That would be such a privilege and a pain, but how rewarding.
@Nikki Huffman Usually the thickness of the glass is a clue. Old shaded are usually thinner. Also old shade glass may often have more flaws (bubbles or waviness). Most modern shades are cast molded and may have a seam that can visible. Real Etching on older shades as opposed to a more stenciled approach on newer shades.
Oh wow, you’ll be such a great resource for Caleb as he works on the house. It’s so nice of you to offer to help if you can. I admire your kindness. 😊
@Nikki Huffman There are differences and you need the appropriate 'fitter" usually a "Holder ring" Most Gas lamps had fitters in 3, 4 or 5 inch sizes. Electro-gasoliers had those plus 2 1/4-2 1/2" shades for the electric. Big ones can be swapped out with smaller ones (with fitter change outs) but you want to make sure the Aesthetics of it look right.
Don't pay attention to bad comments, I really enjoy your show.
It was great to meet you Friday, Kaleb. It's a lot of house, but it's pretty awesome. Glad you enjoy the map, and it may be a while, but I hope I can come up and visit again!
What a lovely gift for you to give!
Hey Caleb, try using Bondo Home Solution All-purpose Putty for the pediment window holes. It is more durable for outside features than wood putty. It dries quickly, can be shaped with a razor blade, and you won't need the dial rod work around. Good luck, and nice work this week.
That lamp is a beautiful find… just gorgeous
It is so nice that people give you things for the house and you also go out of the way to acquire things to keep the aesthetic as authentic as possible. Just imagine how lucky your kids and grandkids will be enjoying your stories. That to me is more precious than the newest, latest cell phone or video game. My kids (older now) love when I tell stories of my childhood and stuff.
The tiles coming back is called synchronicity.
That is such a beautiful lamp and the soft glow on the dark woodwork makes the room look even more beautiful than it already was
OMG! I Love that newel post lamp!!!! I like them all! But that Lady fortune is gorgious!!! Wow!! Great stuff!!
You were spot on with last weeks video..preserving history is very important..did you know the Union Pacific restored a Big Boy steam locomotive(the largest ever made ) and it is on tour right now. It will be in St Louis on Aug 29 at Poplar St. and S. 16th St.
Its quite a piece of history too.
It was here in Kansas City last week.😊
Yes, Union Pacific Big Boy 4014. I watch videos of her all the time, such an awesome train.
It will be in Herman Mo on the 30th. Can’t wait to see it!
They did the same in my southern town, just demolished all the old historic things to build glass skyscrapers or parking garages. All not beautiful. I guess down the road there will be people trying to champion glass sky scapers from being demolished.... ahhhh just give me back the original historic buildings.
La Fortunate piece is stunning 🤩
It's never a mistake, you are bringing the house back to life.
I love your choices for your home. She is on her way to being glorious again. Great job you are doing.
Y'all Go Hard! Your Emerald Green Eyes are a Work of Art! It's Wonderful to see just one of these old Home's Loved and Restored.
Beautiful newel lamp.. I love your house.. I am working on my 1919 Sears Texas farmhouse. She doesn’t need as much work as your Beautiful Lady.. and not as big,.. I just bought a 1920’s chandelier for my dinning room and waiting for it to be installed.. I have also named my Doris after the woman, who’s husband built this house for their tenth anniversary.. Doris lived in the house until hare death.. After several owners another woman named Doris lived here until she died. Then the house stood empty for 7 years. Then I bought the house 4 years ago.. I love the charm and warmth the rooms have when I remove the 1970’s cheap paneling they had put in every room. Old homes are labors of love.. Keep on Loving..
Linda here...I feel bad people are mean to you! I'm sorry for those who misunderstood you and gave you rude comments!
I'm loving everything you're doing I look forward to every Video!
I would love to live in a beautiful old home where standing in a room would make me feel "the wonder" of a time when living there was so much different.
I'm glad you're feeling better and your friends are supportive, and those who are special to you are helping you find the beautiful details your home will enjoy once again!
I wish you the best and I'm happy to have found your Channel! Blessings and Health for this coming week and we all will look forward to seeing how you are doing! =) =) =) Linda
I am really looking forward to see the library coming together!
Hi you are doing an Awesome job, and the fireplace mantel is of the period of Victorian age and the Lamps are Gorgeous!!!
Oh that beautiful lamp bathing the room in light was magical. And remember, giving you things can be a selfish act in its own. The joy giving brings the giver and now that person is a part of your wonderful home. Just sayin'
hi Kaleb! I like your videos and your haircut/beard trim! Looks good.
Who can criticise after what you have done to this derelict home.doing a fantastic job...some people are in a bad place ..
She is spectacular beautiful what an amazing find 👍🏻👏🏻😊🇿🇦
That was one hell of a find. Beautiful, just beautiful. Caleb, if you only knew how much I look forward to watching your videos. You would think watching someone strip wood or apply plaster to walls would be so incredibly boring to watch. However, not only do I find it therapeutic but also inspiring I get so many ideas of all the things that I can do just by watching you. Please keep up the good work, you’re amazing.
I totally agree!
Totally agree
Congratulation on your quality hand made home. . I also have an 1889 home, that had been neglected for 45 years. The plaster needed a lot of work. Get yourself some fibre tape. Made of nylon threads crossing at 90° to make mesh, square grid pattern of little tiny squares and its sticky on the back. Comes in a roll, you can get 2 inch and 5 inch. Get both. Run along the seam of your new part and the old wall. This prevents the cracking in the future. Build up the plaster almost level and then you would apply your fibre tape. I once made such a beautiful plaster job and forgot about using my fibre tape. And of course it cracked on the exact place a year later. Only hair line cracks but that would not have happened if I use the fibre tape. It’s particularly fantastic for ceilings were they move more and dip. Watch a video on using the tape on RUclips it’s easy. Your newel post light is beautiful. U tube video’s are fantastic to learn how to do thing. Sometimes watching professional plasterers is discouraging a little bit, particularly the Italian guy. I mean they are so skilled. Lol . All that matters in the end, your job looks good lol. Your labour of love on that beautiful home, good for u.
In Britain we have an organisation called the National Trust, which I am a member of. The NT are a charity who inherit houses, estates and parks in Great Britain. Some of them are extremely old and they renovate them back to their former glory. I love to visit these places. I have watched your channel from the beginning and I love what you are doing to this beautiful house. Your love and passion for the art and craftsmanship in it is wonderful to watch. I love visiting places of beauty and although I live in a small town in England I will without doubt want to visit your house in my lifetime, you and Kim are truly inspiring and you deserve all the luck and fortune that is coming your way.
Great finds. Some people are just miserable and want others to be also.
As the old saying goes, misery loves company.
@@danielulz1640 aah, you’ve met my parents!!😆
@@onewheelatatime2905 I've met your parent's twins. LOL. But. . . just be thankful you still have them. Even with their human faults, I've wished for mine back a million times.
@@lindagross8112 sadly my dad is a malignant psychopath and my mum is a narcissist. They are very abusive. I don’t see them anymore as they were abusive to my children and I couldn’t allow it. They are very damaging people. But they love to moan and spread the pain! I’m sorry for your loss. I don’t know what it’s like to have parents. They hate me and do things to hurt me. I base my parenting decisions on the opposite of what they would do!
@@onewheelatatime2905 How sad for you, but it sounds as though you have overcome your childhood, good for you, and many happy days ahead.
It’s all about the preservation your doing that matters. I think a lot of old neighborhoods across the country should be preserving our heritage. Your doing a fantastic job and love this Chanel.
Body putty if you're going to paint it works better
I'll second this. Never underestimate the power of Bondo when it comes to items that are going to be painted.
House is beautiful and you still set is out standing
I'm so enchanted by that wallpaper sample you have taped up near your beautiful La Fortune lamp!! If that pale bluish gray wall color with that beautiful and stark black and gold and white pattern is what you plan to put in there with all of your dark wood fixtures, my GOODNESS--what a dream of a room. Can't wait to see you work on painting or posting those details!!! I know fixing up the walls is a long and ongoing process, and I'm happy you are doing them the right way because that means any of the hard work you do on them (hopefully, like you said) will last another hundred years or more. Great work, Caleb! Looking forward to the next video~
I enjoy watching these videos, you're like one very hard working lord of the rings troll, looking for you pot of gold in an old house. Keep up the good work.
This house is already amazing! Soon she will be GRAND, again. Onward.
Hello from the Isle of Capri,
I think you're doing an amazing job. I'm in the process of restoring an eighteenth-century villa so I sympathize with all of your hard work! God bless you! 👍😍👍
Seeing the lamp on in that room and hearing the cicadas outside, I can almost imagine an August night 100+ years ago.
Beautiful lights! Beautiful mantel/fireplace surround! Beautiful map! All of your finds (and gifts) are spectacular! And how lovely for someone in the business to offer, in the comments, to help you locate shades for the sconces! And that plasterwork is coming right along. Now that the proper electrical box has arrived, you should have electricity soon - how exciting! It will make your life so much easier!
Your Czech shout out to Mucha is super fun xD and, fun fact, 'CH' in Czech is actually a letter in of itself.
This notification makes me genuinely so happy 😊😊😊
Man! When you had that beautiful newel light on the doors looked GORGEOUS!!
So uh, have a move in date in mind? I cant wait to see the house being lived in once again and a move in special! (Its weird how excited you can get for a stranger on RUclips so thanks for bringing us along)
The lamp is spectacular. I love Art-Nouveau styling. People may wonder why these early electric lamps have no shades and that's because the light bulb was such a new innovative invention, as well as sign of wealth, that you wanted to show it off!
Have you seen the film Meet me in St Louis with Judy Garland? The set of the Smith House interior is accurate for about 1904. Might be worth watching for tips about curtains etc.
I am so in love with that lamp. What a find. It is very hard work if anyone has done renovation they get it. Good thing your not living in it full time just now. Going home and getting away is good for mind gives time to think and put stuff into perspective. Also happy that you are putting some of yourselves into it, sure it's like a museum but it is also going to be your home.
Kaleb I can just picture you in a waistcoat and top hat living in your fine home! 🥰
Great purchase with the mantlepiece. It looks amazing. Don't doubt yourself on your purchases. It's your house.
You remain,. Amazing, a joy and a inspiration.
The mantle you found is absolutely GORGEOUS and perfect for the style and era of the house. I don't think a better one for the space exists! That newel post lamp is also lovely and use your perfect, personal touch that you can add to the already incredible space as you restore it. You're an inspiration, and anyone who says otherwise is either foolish or jealous. 😉❤️
If you ever find yourself in the Evansville Indiana area, it's about 2 hrs east of St. Louis, we have a house here called The Reitz Home that does tours. It's sort of a hodgepodge of architecture from the 1870's through the early 1900's that might make for excellent inspiration for your project. If nothing else I believe that there a ton of pictures available, it might be worth checking out. Love the project. 🙂✌
My favorite house ever is around the corner from there. 404 Riverside.
@@secondempirestrikesbackvlo2578 One of mine and my mother's favorites as well. That whole area is full of beautiful homes. I don't have any particular favorite style of home so when I drive through there I'm like a kid in a candy store... "I'll take that one, Ooh and that one, yes that one's nice, etc." Lol. I'm glad you're familiar with our little town. It's not much but it's got it's charm. I've not spent much time in St. Louis but I've spent some time around Louisville and there are some nice places over there also. Well thanks for taking the time to read and reply to my comment and sharing your favorite home. You've got a loyal subscriber in me and I can't wait to see how your project turns out. Have a nice day.
@@secondempirestrikesbackvlo2578 I found this video about the Viele Residence, your favorite house. Its only about 2 minutes. ruclips.net/video/3eE-6JWNMDI/видео.html
Also another favorite which slipped my mind was 121 Chestnut in Evansville, it's actually an apartment complex called the Owen Block that's been recently restored. Just thought I'd share.
Kaleb, you and Kim are doing a FANTASTIC job on your house! I started following your channel about a month ago! I am so impressed with your passion for your house, your neighborhood and your vision! When I saw an episode where you were stripping paint off of woodwork, I could swear that the house could breathe again! I love the lighted newel post and the gas/electric sconce! Perfect spot for that sconce. Soon, your house will become your home!!! (If there are spirits hanging around your house, they're happy). Oh, that mantel in the 2nd parlor is gorgeous! Great finds! And the people donating items to you are AWESOME! God Bless!
What an Absolutely Gorgeous Antique Lamp & How it makes that room Glow & so Homey.
The fireplace Mantle is So Beautiful & Amazing & I never saw that missing piece of wood till you pointed it out.
...& your right Kaleb on how the staircase flows into that room.
...I can see how you're so enamored by this Gorgeous Lamp. When you lit her up is when I totally said WOW.
...I could just stay in that room & just enjoy the shadows & wall color from this lamp.
...& having a fire lit wouldn't hurt either.
When you showed the Mantle from a distance with the surrounding lamp being on, I could almost see people from an Era gone by sitting there by the fire knitting & the other smoking a pipe reading a newspaper relaxing after a meal.
...it was almost like a premonition when this vision appeared to me.
The Sconces will definitely Accent your home.
I hope you will be able to find more of the Dual Sconces.
This is Absolutely Another Awesome Video!!!
Ps. What You added at the end regarding last week's video... Pay them No Mind as to their comments.
...Jealously runs deep in some people who can't be happy for another person's good fortune in life... & I don't mean money💲.
...working hard for yourself to achieve your goals, like you, Kaleb with your home, is a good fortune.
...Hard Work Pays Off & in Return, is Happiness!
...Expecting Things to be Given to Someone on a Silver Platter is the Easy Way Out & the Unhappy Way!
Life is To Short to for some People to Push Their Own Unhappiness in Life Unto Others.
Remember, that it Takes More Muscles to
Frown😦 than it Does to Smile😁
Find something in your Life that makes you Happy. Then, Use it When you're feeling blue.
...Life is Good!!!
WOW!! The overmantle is dreamy. I’ve been on the hunt for one myself. :)
15:52 this is very beautiful! 😍I didn't know there were even such things as a newel post light or the story of getting one once the home was paid off. So then just think that if it took years to pay it off then one wouldn't actually be of the same era as when the home was built.
I think the mantle is perfect in the room and to find one with the overmantle and original mirrors is a rare find. Congratulations on your wonderful treasures!
I worked with historic plaster guys several times. They would install the plaster, then they would have one guy would hang around for a day or two to wet the plaster and retrowel as needed to close up any cracks.
Awesome info! Stuff I suspect may not even be written down anywhere easy to find! Behold the Age of Information and the magic of RUclips! :)
Because of your videos, I ALMOST look forward to Mondays 😅
LOL I was thinking the same thing! :))
That lady lamp would probably look awesome in that alcove in the wall between the front door and the bottom of the steps
Glad to see you are back to the usual programming cause as it was interesting last week's social commentary I really watch this to get away from that stuff man don't listen to the assholes out there
it needed to be addressed. lots of folks from all over the world were asking about why there were so many empty lots in his neighborhood.
Touche
Love the beautiful newell lamp -its Wonderful! I was excited to hear it reminded you of Alphonse Mucha. His art is so lovely and my favorite! Thanks for sharing all your “finds” and taking us along to see the hard work and dedication involved to restore/rehab this great home.
If you consider the time frame to pay off a home, the lamp ia probably closer to the correct era. It's gorgeous!
I think you have done such a good job of restoring this beautiful home. I love the way you think about things and have wonderful feelings about the details. This is a project that I would love to have tackled if I were 40 years younger. LOL Thank you for the the videos, it's like living my dreams from so long ago. I love anything to do with building, remodeling, and restoring. I'm 80 years old now, I can't do many of the things I formerly could, but I love the step by step you are presenting in your videos. Being willing to learn, do, and have the patience it takes is a wonderful attribute to you. Many thanks.
That lamp is absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful mantel
Love the music this week! And as always love the house and your videos.
makes me wanna dance
No need to apologize for anything, Kaleb! You are doing an amazing job of restoring this wonderful home!
Greetings from Slovenia. Love your transforamation and care for the house. 👏🤗
That mantle is awesome! I love the lamp too.
Love, love, love The Lucky One. She's beautiful!
I know why I like watching you. I used to watch the show, ThisOld House, back in the day. Your like the new version of that show, only just one old house and it's way more interesting!
Love the lamp! And the mantlepiece, but really love that lamp! Wow!
Love that lamp omg!!!!!!! 😍
Gorgeous light. And the sconces are great also.
Great finds! The mantle looks perfect in that room! Keep it always. Amazing work!
Sue Hall
Love the fire mantel the wood work is amazing also the lamps all of them
Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
That lamp! Gorgeous.
Love your new mantel! Your plastering is very awesome to watch. I'm learning just watching you. Love the lamp and map too. You and Kim are terrific. Please keep up the good work.
@15:15 Here in The Great Industrial Northeast, you'll see a lot of houses with black eagle plaques.
At one time it signified that the mortgage on the house was paid off.
Not so much anymore. Very few people actually stay in one place long enough to pay off a mortgage nowadays.
Wow...love that a antique....lady lamp ..at the beginning...soo pretty...proud you are a man who can restore old properties...you will be much sort after...in your fantastic work..!!
Looking good. I'm so glad that their are more then 100,000 + people that love history. 🇺🇸
Caleb, you and Kim are doing an amazing job!!! Because of the age of the house and disappearances of original items, you are not going to be able to restore it to 100% original. You are doing the best you can with "age appropriate" replacements. And you have found some amazing replacement pieces!! I love the sconce you plan to use in the downstairs hallway. It is exquisite!!
Oh my god the art nouveau lamp is so gorgeous what an amazing find! it’s great to include some details from different styles and times since it’s definitely historically accurate to collect bits over time
The beautiful gas/electric sconces will look great in the main rooms and hallway!
Enjoyed. Beautiful lighting and lamps. Map too. The fireplace mantle is beautiful.
Love Alphonse, love The Lucky One, all beautiful purchases! Also, love your channel! :)
The mantle is stunning!!! And the newel post lamp is, how do you say in French, le magnifique! 😂🥰