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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

If the Walls Of This Old House Could Tell a Story…The Kitchen in the 108 Year Old House.

Over the past month or so, I have been sharing the biggest project I have ever done.  I have been working on a 108 year old house in a tiny little village called Minburn Alberta.   This house is owned by my Cowboy.  It is the house he and his 7 siblings called home since he was born, and it holds a lot of memories for him.
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We spent some time discussing what this house used to look like…and what he would like to see it as, after we fixed it all up.   He did not want it to be restored…as he wanted it to reflect his personality today.   So…the plan was made…to renovate and fix up this old house to be a rustic retreat, filled with his rodeo/cowboy memories, hunting trophies and comfortable soothing colors, textures and style.   My Cowboy is one of the most gentle, patient, calm people I have ever met.  His personality is not one of an extravagant man…but one of a hard working simple country boy…with a love of family, nature and a heart of gold.
While I have been diligent in  working on the upper level of the house, fixing and fine tuning two of the four bedrooms, Cowboy has been changing the light fixtures, and repairing/ upgrading the electrical, and upgrading the plumbing to the kitchen and bathroom…he has been doing all the parts of this project that I do not know how to do myself, and/or refuse to learn or attempt to do! 
When my Cowboy finally had enough of “his work” done in the old kitchen, I was able to do some of MINE!  Today I am going to share the kitchen.
Lets get started.
I need to say that my photos are lacking in this room…I was excited to get this done, and simply forgot to take as many shots as I should have.   Bare with me…
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This is the kitchen…it is NOT pretty.   In this photo, we have got all sorts of tools and supplies laying around…there is a lot of space in this room.  It has great potential.
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The fridge and stove still work, but not reliably. They need to go.  The upper cupboards are not overly functional anymore…and are not going to stay either.
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There is the start of a nice big window on this wall.  It will stay, and we will have a window made to fit the space.  That porch, if you remember me mentioning it before, is going to be removed in the spring…so that window will look out onto a deck and into the back yard.  It will be wonderful!
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I am sure that the Cowboy won’t miss the pink paint or wall paper in this room…lol
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This table has seen a lot of family meals, and has been repaired several times…but will not make the cut.   It will be taken out when we get started on the floors.
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The floors…I think this photo pretty much says all that needs saying.  There are nails, lifts, tears and damage all through out the kitchen lino.   It will be removed for sure!
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The ceiling is just as bad as the floors…so it will need to be changed.
As you can see…this room will offer a challenge.   It needs a lot of work.
We got started…
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OUT goes the old damaged linoleum…revealing…
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…and equally ugly tile floor.  
This tile floor would not be removed.   It would serve as a base for something much nicer…and more comfortable.
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There!   That’s much better!  It is just simple peel and stick tiles from the hardware store.  They were inexpensive and will do what we need them to do!  They will also look great with the wall treatment we decided on.
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The walls…are being covered with an overlay of 1x6 spruce boards!   They are treated with the same “brew” of rust, vinegar, baking soda and black tea, that I used on the dresser that I re-dressed to fit into this house.     I brushed the mixture onto each board one at a time, and let them dry.   Once they were dried enough, they were cut and pieced onto the walls to create a wonderful rustic look!
We originally wanted them to look like old barn board…but this is what we got.   We both love this look and decided that it would be a nice treatment for the ceiling too….
So…I got busy and did more walls, and the Cowboy did the ceiling and the remaining walls.  We are very happy with the look.
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Now…the cupboards…
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We ripped the top cupboards out…removed the old appliances…and finished the wall with the wood treatment.
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Where the old appliances and upper kitchen cupboards used to be, I put up plank shelving.  These will be on the walls on either side of the kitchen window, and will hold all kinds of wonderful things. 
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My Cowboy installed a couple of new light fixtures, and we are almost ready for furniture!   All that remains, is to put some finishing touches to the wood walls…and clean up the mess that construction seems to create in spite of how careful we try to be!  lol
That’s all I am going to share for today…I can’t hardly wait to share the finished room…it is SO perfect!  I also have lots of great photos!  lol 
Stay tuned…the next chapter of this project is about to get VERY cozy!

Until Next Time…Happy Junkin’/ Renovating/ Decorating!

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What's it Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants We Call It Olde at  We Call It Junkin 

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Did you miss a post or two in the 108 year old house series?
Article #1  If The Walls Of This Old House Could Tell A Story…The Saddest Chapter Is About To End.
Article #2   If Walls Could Tell A Story…The 108 Year Old House…On The Inside

Article #3If The Walls Of This Old House Could Tell a Story…The Small Bedroom In The 108 Year Old House

Article #4 If the Walls Of This Old House Could Tell a Story…The Master Bedroom

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17 comments:

Chris said...

I hate it when the story ends. I want to see more, more ,more . I love watching your ideas and hard work come together.

Chris said...

I hate it when the story ends. I want to see more, more ,more . I love watching your ideas and hard work come together.

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

Wow, what a wonderful difference and it looks like a gentle hearted cowboy would live there. I can hardly wait to see more photos.

I can tell you both are having a good time fixing this old gem up.

Have a great week ~ FlowerLady

Joani said...

WOW! It looks like it is coming together. I can't wait to see the finished product. You all are doing such a marvelous job. Thanks for sharing.

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Looking good so far! This is fun to see the transformation!

Alberta said...

Once you get started Glenda, there is no slowing you down. The amount of progress you and your Cowboy have made is unbelievable. It looks amazing!!!

Unknown said...

This is so awesome Glenda.. I would love to be flippen houses with you.
Thanks for joining in the linkin.
Your the best

Unknown said...

I would love to flip houses with you Glenda
Thanks for linkin in. Your the best

Unknown said...

I love watching you turn this house into a home.
This grand old lady has seem many good days and thanks to you she will see many more as well. Cannot wait until the next collection of photos! You are doing such a wonderful job and have such good ideas.

Betty said...

I recognize the linoleum in the first picture you posted, the kitchen in my house had it and my wainscoting was painted glossy yellow with wall paper that had huge orange and yellow flowers.

Pamela Gordon said...

You are doing an amazing job Tootsie (and your cowboy)!! The board walls and ceiling are certainly different but I can see it working. Can't wait to see the finish done. Pamela

9405018--Pat said...

WOW can't wait to see more pic. LOVE what you guys have done so far ..pat h

La Petite Gallery said...

Whee! you are on a roll, can't wait to see the finished place. I love
outside front entry. The roof has style. yvonne

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

I love the Cowboy's family home! It's so unique on the outside. Nice changes you guys have been doing!
Deb

Anonymous said...

What an amazing transformation, Tootsie! Love the wall treatment y'all did. Can't wait to see it finished. Thanks for sharing this at the We Call It Olde Link-Up. Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

Karen said...

Glenda, your vision and hard work always pays off, it is a beautiful transformation. I can't wait to see the end result!

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

You are working so hard and it is paying off, she's going to be amazing! Love your walls, so much character! Can't wait to see more...
Blessings,
Cindy