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[@sunshinegalkw9675]

I would frame some of the wallpaper and place it around the home. A throwback to her history🎄🎄🎄

[@brendachristensen3878]

Especially the blue dining room paper with the dogs. Just a medium frame full

[@djterry1218]

Great idea

[@brendajolley4808]

I was thinking of framing some of the wall paper as well. My fave was the one with the lime green and blue in it. I think I would have have chosen that color way back when as well as now. My mother did a lot of wallpaper when I was growing up and I watched her glue and cut and put up the paper

[@brendajolley4808]

Paper and cut the edges off. When I bought my first house (circa. 1921) she papered a cracked wall from the fireplace that ran from front the bedroom fireplace to the ceiling. She sealed (clear)the wall then put a special paper over the wall and sealed it again and then papered it with a green and blush or peach colored wallpaper that was still beautiful 31 yrs. later when I sold the house. She papered the wall which held a queen sized bed perfectly. My house was a Dutch colonial which had some but not too many quirks to cover up all those wonderful built ins and all of those beautiful windows. (Which I loved!!!)

[@mariamonroy483]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@maryohare4141]

Go with your gut, Linda, on any and all decor decisions...you have fabulous taste and style! Just because it is an older historic home...DOESN'T mean you have to make it become a museum! Our ancestors updated and changed tastes thru the centuries too. I like a balance of historic colors and antique pieces...but want good lighting, cozy rooms, air conditioning and a beautiful working stove! .,.I am also NOT washing the family clothes over a rock down at nearest river lol! You love historic homes and family ancestry, have excellent taste in paint colors, wallpaper, paintings etc. That house is lucky to have you as its owner! You will hear it whisper to you, guide you for each room!

[@fluffywhitepup2213]

Wish I could like this comment more than once!

[@yvonneannibale5980]

Great video. Fun to see your new place and hear your plans. Loved opening the wall paper packages with you. I had several favorites. The dining room blue was the best. But the cornflower blue was also lovely, as was the queen Anne's lace. I agree with others that have written here. You should frame pieces and use them as a throw back to the house. Also I can't help but wonder if you might be able to get a special order by someone who does historic wall paper.

[@sherryrunslate9678]

@@fluffywhitepup2213 I liked it for you.

[@kathytellier3806]

It might be fun to frame some of these wallpapers and hang somewhere? Even a tabletop frame with the flowers or the one with the dogs and lambs. Thanks for sharing! Love your blue chairs!

[@franceswitham8214]

I'd have so much fun using those wallpapers.

[@c.s.s.8117]

My son's bought a home built in 1950. I helped him remove about 10 layers of paper from his kitchen. It was like time travel. Each decade's favorite colors were represented. Lots of work but kind of fun. The paper was so thick my son thanked me for adding square footage lol. Your home is beautiful Linda. Love your channel.

[@lynseysrecycledbliss1111]

You are absolutely correct, it really is like time travel.

[@leovenus2782]

I completely understand wanting to paint the newer shelves in the den. But I do love the dark wood paneling. Probably with the new lighting and painted shelves, you’ll feel the lift in the space.

[@kathyday9066]

A little late to the party here to comment but definitely not my first time watching this video. I love that you eventually decided that the lanterns should go over the fireplace. They look wonderful there.

[@mfnannygram]

I appreciate that you keep your videos real, Linda, and show the in-between and in-progress stages of making an antique house a home. Thanks, too, for sharing the mechanical side of things, i.e., mini-splits, internet, etc. Living in a 1723 cape, I know the challenge of trying to be a respectful steward of history, while living a modern lifestyle. You've inspired me since I first found your channel and realized I drove past your Groton house daily on my commute. Now, when I have a few moments in my day, I might find myself thinking, what would Linda do? and then head outdoors to cut some greens or deadhead flowers or rearrange a bookshelf or chest. Thank you for continuing to inspire!

[@suzannahbereshnyi8826]

Linda as a Scottish woman living in Australia I appreciated seeing you walk in the early fall of snow and the scrunch underfoot. I really love your style and love how you appreciate the age and style of your home it's refreshing to see that you search out pieces that have had a previous life to compliment your home and somehow you always seem to find the perfect pieces it I loved seeing the old wallpapers and the one with the dog was my favorite for some of the other smaller pieces you could use as a back lining in a glass fronted cupboard in a more casual space retaining the history. I always look forward to your posts and hope you continue to show the progress on your very beautiful home.

[@cindyk4294]

Linda, I wholeheartedly agree with painting. This was the one room that I wasn’t excited about. I think this room will be stunning when you’re done. Gosh, I love your videos. I’m sitting by the fireplace with some black tea enjoying this… thanks for posting.

[@lynseysrecycledbliss1111]

I agree with you, but I think we may be the minority. Lol

[@maryohare4141]

I think that paint on bookcase wall...will be amazing, really help other woods stand out.

[@linlen4866]

Our home was about 110 years old. When we moved in there was wallpaper in my sons room with pussy willows. My 3rd grade son had to write about his bedroom before we removed it. He said "Mom. I just couldn't say I had pussy willow wallpaper." I think there are times when a little fib is ok. I had to use a steamer to take the wallpaper off. 110 years of multiple layers. My husband came home and said "that didn't look too difficult". I wanted to steam his face off.

[@cestlavie1324]

Please, please reconsider painting that gorgeous wood in the library. Perhaps investigate lightening the wooden panels by professionally sanding or stripping them to lighten them yet keeping the natural wood grain and beauty. Just another idea and food for thought. I can’t help feeling that you may regret giving it a green coat of paint. Lovely video!

[@newenglandfineliving]

Hi, Thanks for your input! At this time, I will just be painting the 1970s plywood pine shelves and cabinets. Not sure about the walls, but those are not old like the house.

[@patralink]

I am really enjoying seeing your house and all you are doing to it. Love this quote. "I can deal with it. Really I can deal with it". I think I'll use this in my life. I too am so visual in everything I do.

[@mariekendall5471]

It is wonderful when additional remnants of the past are stumbled upon, especially if it is suprise awaiting to be found! The wallpapers are lovely. The walls are speaking !

[@karlam7253]

What if you were to just paint the back of the bookshelves an antique white color. It would lighten that wall up. The wood is beautiful.

[@eleanorrkuntzi6422]

Willow loves her new home - fun to watch her romping in the yard. Wallpaper finds - love it. Might be tempting to frame some of them create a little history. Enjoy all your videos - it's exciting to see your vision unfold & adapt. Thank you for sharing!

[@joanneforeman7475]

Good morning from the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC! I love, love, love your videos. It’s refreshing to watch someone who is so genuine and “real” regarding her home and decor. On the air conditioner units, being able to accept it as “it is what it is” and moving on to find a way to live with it is honest - and how it typically is in real life vs the picture perfect presentation often seen on line. This is life and the challenges and solutions are what makes a home interesting. Perfection is not nearly as soulful. I appreciate your sharing these things with all of us. I love your home and can’t wait to see how you turn your hands to it. 👏👏

[@joanneforeman7475]

@@ellejackson2299 👍👍

[@annanorth7997]

Another western NC girl here. We are represented!

[@sah3181]

@@ellejackson2299 yes I agree 👍 from Florida

[@annbailey311]

Whoever chose those papers did a great job of coordinating them. Some of the would be beautiful as framed wall panels.

[@jenniferdahl4475]

I framed some wallpaper for art in my dining room when I couldn’t find anything I liked. I wanted something to flank both sides of my dining hutch so found two matching frames at a thrift store. I get complements on it all the time.

[@karenhudgin8631]

I don’t know how technically this can be done but I would love to see a photo?

[@victoriasicilian4573]

In the Great Room, I would start with painting the back of the shelves that look orange in the video first and not the paneling and wood working. Years ago on HGTV a male decorator "renovated" a clients wood paneled living room by stripping the wood and then waxing the wood to seal it. Just a suggestion.

[@BeautifulLivingHome]

When you were walking outside I felt like I could smell the fresh, crisp air🌸 It is so special to find old things that are apart of the history of our homes. I love the blue wallpaper with the daisies. Maybe you could frame the fragile wallpaper.

[@lynseysrecycledbliss1111]

I agree but I would also frame the beautiful paper with the dog and the lamb.

[@sharonlatour6230]

Exactly what I was thinking about the wall paper. Almost free art, if Linda has to purchase frames!

[@BuffyHunt]

It is such a serene experience watching every one of your videos. Inspiring, Linda, your taste is wonderful and it’s nice to see you take inexpensive finds and turn them into elegance.

[@602redroses]

I would love to hear of Ben's mother writings. Love to hear what our older generation has to say. We can lean so much from them.

[@annanorth7997]

Oh my goodness, how much fun was the wallpaper reveal! My favorite was the first one. It would be beautiful in a guest room. My husband liked the same one you did. Thank you for another awesome video. Sitting in front of the fireplace and enjoying your snow. But happy our temps will be in the 70's tomorrow. I'm excited for the green paint. Your taste is exquisite, so I know whatever you do will be beautiful.

[@annieoaklee7588]

I was born and raised in New England. I dislike the snow, but miss the houses, elegance, people and beauty of that area. My brother lives in NH now. And I really miss the Atlantic Ocean and all the lakes. The west coast cannot compare. Thank you!

[@lisawinfield8982]

I would estimate that the wallpaper is from the late 1930s to early 1940s. You have a great clue with the dry cleaning bag. You could try the Milford historical society or the Cabinet Press newspaper for additional information about the cleaners. Also, if you want to use a pattern but, it's too fragile to work with, you could have it reproduced. Such a fun find. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@bettycannon1204]

Yes more videos like this please. I love to hear someone’s thought process and their vision of what could be. It is so inspiring. A transformation style video is totally unique as compared to just a decorating video, which I do love as well. It is so exciting seeing your personal vision transform Sugarwood into your home.

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Some of the wallpaper looks like some Selena has purchased (VINTAGE BOMBSHELL) Lots of blue and dove gray.beautiful vintage. Could these have been samples from.a wallpaper or paint store. They look like from the 50's or even 30's Definitely Mid-century Was this home owned by an interior decorator. I am sure you can sell them ,to someone who is restoring an older home. Your home is beautiful. I agree the cream will be nice but the panels are beautiful wood. I am more inclined now to go with lighter wood. Love the Spinning wheel. I think I would put the laterners outside maybe paint in red or white. You have lovely furniture, reminds me of. my great grandparents home.

[@peggymohr7899]

I could spend all day watching your videos. I simply adore your taste in decor and all of the warm and inviting videos. I am in love with the fox theme and the English hunting pictures you style with. I am trying to gather items to share in my home too. I want to give this same comfort and nostalgia feeling in my home that I feel seeing yours. Thanks for sharing .

[@davidhatfield5714]

I love Love wallpaper! My favorite is the first, the queen Ann’s lace. Second is Thomas stranhan. If you do not know the name “C.F.A. Voysey” wallpaper, early 20th century, for fun check these out! More arts and craft, not quite New England country home, but so beautiful just to look❤️

[@barbarasimmons7637]

No what people think,I do believe in doing what makes you happy in your own home! I don't really like dark rooms so I totally understand why you want to paint the dark walls!! Your decorating is inspirational!

[@susandavis6477]

Can’t believe your going to paint that beautiful old paneling, it looks so old and cozy !

[@Sophiamia6960]

Hands-down the Queen Anne’s lace for me, oh my gosh I absolutely love that! Plus I love Queen Anne’s lace flowers too. Do light and airy, the second definitely Daisy, high noon, and the last one with the roses for a bedroom I love too. I actually had something similar in color with small little tiny flowers in my bedroom in Massachusetts growing up, it was an old New Englander home that was beautiful! It was a oversized home that my mother completely renovated, and that paper reminds me of it…in fact my mother and I still talk about that paper, because we both just loved it so much. That house was truly the start of me loving homes and home decor. It had stated a few years earlier in a antique cape in Newburyport, or Newbury Ma., that was just gorgeous, I was 12 or 13 at the time, and I knew I really loved that cozy warm vintage vibe back then, and when we moved into the house my mother renovated I was all in!! We had a gorgeous staircase that my mother had bought this beautiful red, and white, toil wallpaper for that was just beautiful, but she wanted the staircase to be completely stripped and stained, and one day I just decided to paint it a white, and oh my gosh, she was ready to kill me lol, but then when she saw how well it looked up against the wallpaper she was happy. I probably should have asked first, but inspiration took over. I was 15 or 16 at the time. Merry Christmas.

[@marciamellow1211]

The dark blue, with the lamb and dog...to die for love... I would make panels... in fab frames... Paint that paneling...to out dated...cream and sage green... beautiful...love ❤

[@gillianmatthews6386]

I would large frame each of those wallpapers for future generations to see. It’s the history of your house. Dark frames would bring out there beauty.

[@djterry1218]

The wallpaper with the lilacs reminds me of the wallpaper that was in my grandmother’s house. I am 71 years old so that was sometime ago. The wallpaper is beautiful but my favorite is the wallpaper with the dog and the sheep.

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. Brrr! Can't believe you're going to paint the wood. Looking forward to the Christmas home tour. Hope you find the fox ornaments.

[@goldenineke]

When I moved away from my wallpaper phase I framed a small (6 inch square) piece of each wallpaper and hung it up in the room it used to decorate. A lovely reminder of what had been.

[@denisecoviello5619]

I would try the ceiling lights and lighter paint on the walls behind the shelves before painting the wood. When you said to guess what you were putting in the walk through space, my first thought was a tavern, but that gorgeous sitting room will be lovely there!

[@randomvagaries5140]

I LOVE the Queen Ann’s Lace pattern! And the blue dining room paper is gorgeous as well! Also, the metallic papers were popular in the 70s and 80s.

[@beeler178]

I think the bookcases will look fabulous painted. I say that because we live in a log home with log walls and I painted our cabinets to break up all of the wood color. So glad I did and have had lots of positive comments.Yes, hang the lanterns above the fireplace !!

[@susangrooms7514]

Willow seems to love her new home..you are surely blessed.

[@poodlegirl55]

I love the blue wallpaper with the dogs the most. I would be using that wallpaper in the back of every cabinet and shelf, in trunks, closets, drawers and cupboards until there were just scraps and then I would use them to make a journal!

[@gwenabbott4574]

Eek! I could never paint the wood paneling! It is dark but very cozy. You are so brave!

[@itsmewende]

The wallpaper find is fabulous, that one you like could be cut and made into beautiful prints, the sections divided and hanging together would be a wonderful nod to the past. Paint...I vote yes, the Village Green is lovely, I can see it blending well with the dark paneling.

[@0JReynolds]

I really loved seeing the old wallpaper. The first one was my favorite but they were all lovely. I loved how it was wrapped for all those years and Labeled so nicely. Lots of work going on at your place and I really enjoy seeing everything you all are planning and have done. I’m not one to paint wood but its your home and I will just wait to see what you decide to do. ~ Janet 😘

[@shirleyhawkins1307]

Oh the wallpaper! I love the Queen Anne's Lace, the Daisies and the Lilacs. Beautiful treasures!❤

[@melindamoore9449]

Second time Ive watched this. Love your videos. Love the the walk around tours!! Can you place some type of open weave privacy fence around the air conditioning unit? I realize you need to keep the air flowing for it but maybe even a type of screening that is removable, or one that is closer to the window to camouflage the unit? I am sure you have already thought of every scenario being a decorator, just wondering. Sugarwood is so beautiful. I enjoy seeing the good, bad and ugly of your process. Thank you Linda!

[@nancyparmelee4161]

This is what I love about your videos Linda, you just always keep it real! Love that you just keep moving the camera , showing us what’s really going on and how we have to live, even through the holidays, when we have a project going on.

[@jodybacon5429]

Finding that incredible vintage wallpaper must have been so exciting!! Every one of them is gorgeous!

[@maryohare4141]

I also love that blue wallpaper that has dog etc. You could put that wallpaper on a window shade for a bathroom or bedroom...just a thought. Another idea would be put it on cardboard hat boxes, which you can buy at craft stores.

[@trueimage5297]

I like those ideas, perhaps you could also recover a lamp shade with them to accent a room!

[@angelaolive147]

Beautiful wallpaper! If you can't hang it on your walls you could frame it or use it as decoupage. What a find!

[@goldenineke]

Ok. Second comment. Squeal. I’m so happy you are replicating that lovely Groton room.

[@bettyvann5499]

I love the sitting room in your other house....so glad you are replicating it! BY the way, love the slippers.....LOL

[@genietillery878]

I never paint over wood if it's nice, but that's me. You have to do what you want for your home. I love your colors.

[@sharischmidt4712]

Paint the dark dingy wood!! Not all woodwork is of great quality or workmanship and needs to be kept. Light colours are always cheerful and happy where dark can suck the light out of a room and frankly makes rooms look old and tired. Good luck with whatever you choose!!🙂🍁

[@karenmarley9096]

My favorite wallpaper was the grey/taupe with flowers. Simple, but the colors are just so rich. Love your new house. Will you please consider including bathroom ideas in your videos? I think they are one of the hardest rooms to keep NE style and to decorate. Thanks for sharing your neck of the woods with us.

[@sharonjamesmcgee5696]

I adore that Thomas Strode wallpaper and the first one (green background with iridescent flowers). I am a painter of dark wood, too! I need light and bright for my own well-being.

[@jeanmcbride5629]

Love the Queen Anne's lace wallpaper. Village green is my favorite paint color. The library looks so cozy.

[@laurenbutler3452]

My two favorites are the Queen Ann’s Lace and the dog and sheep with the rich blue background! What a fun find and video!

[@lagilbo]

I wasn’t sure what you were going to unwrap, but I really liked seeing the old wallpapers.

[@jackieharper5520]

Hi Linda.... Greetings from the Shropshire countryside England🇬🇧 in the UK....Love your videos... Never visited New England but its on the top of my list for sure.... ❤️ Linda I agree totally that the wood in the Great Room needs to be painted... Absolutely..... When you mentioned your paint brands of choice my ears pricked up because Farrow and Ball is ofcourse a British company and my particular paint of choice.... I LOVE it... The quality is superb and the colours NEVER dissapoint..... Please take another look at their colour chart before you choose your shade for the wood.... I think there are many light colours which would look superb Linda. GOD Bless.... Can't wait to see what you get up to in your already beautiful new home.... 😇

[@newenglandfineliving]

Hi Jackie! I will certainly look again. I too love their paints.

[@tammyleer9268]

Loved seeing the wallpaper, so cool.Everything is coming along great with the house, you are the queen of decorating Linda! And yes love theses kind of videos.❄️❄️🎄

[@carolsloss8440]

Ooh yes replicate the sitting room. You just made my day LOL.

[@cathycorriher6313]

Your home is beautiful. So proud for you both and, of course, Willow. Christmas in your home should be absolutely awsome.

[@debweissler7808]

Love the Queen Anne’s Lace pattern, subtle and pearlescent. What a treasure trove!

[@lesliecarson684]

Linda, soo fun seeing the type of wall papers people choose back in the day. Obviously blue was a color they liked. Love the color you chose for the wood. Much better than the others you compared it with. I love the prints as well. I wish you success on your fox hunt!! (Had to do that). Maybe a box within a box. Thanks for the walk with Willow. And yes… hard to see those units on the exterior of such a beautiful home. But in your Linda fashion, you can make anything look wonderful!

[@evelynnellis7903]

The Albert Richards one is stunning, the daises!

[@TuckerSP2011]

Oh that was fun! A very nice discovery. I liked the same wallpaper that you did, with the lamb and the dog. It might be nice to use as a background for one of your bookshelves. I liked the color that you chose for the pine built-ins. The prints will go perfect in there. Can't wait to see how you construct the board and batten, and put up Tally-ho again.

[@leslikuyweski4576]

I really liked the blue wallpaper with the dog and lamb. So pretty! The house is coming along nicely!

[@rhondaz356]

Thank you for including us in this adventure, Linda. I really enjoyed the discoveries. You will find something memorable to do with those samples and examples... 🌞🌟💝

[@shelleyimmel8067]

That dark blue wallpaper with lamb and dog was gorgeous. Some of those pieces could be used for DYI projects, or framing some of them. Some old wallpaper I found in an old home we owned I used to frame a picture of the house, and everyone loved it. Love your videos.

[@janetjohn3539]

I agree with you on the favorite wallpaper--blue with lambs, etc.

[@leovenus2782]

I also loved the blue paper that was marked for the dining room. I gasped when you opened it.

[@sherrik9419]

Loved the video, looking forward to seeing the decor changes to come, especially your tavern room. Quite a charming home you have💞

[@peanutcampbell]

Would love to wake up to a New England snow here in Georgia…..it is so beautiful !! I just LOVE all your videos! For a lady who loves wallpaper, I was just as excited!! Love Queen Ann’s Lace!

[@karenhill3970]

Ohhh....mid to late 60's wallpaper samples...the lady b4 u was looking at them t repapr..you have a lovely yard!!

[@sallymoffit3751]

Your favorite wallpaper is my pick as well. You're making progress with a very big project. Kudos. Love the Santa slippers!

[@willothewispl]

Linda I have been watching your videos for a month or so, trying to catch up. I just love your style. I used to have all that style in my home years ago. I have changed to french country and a touch of shabby chic, but I still have quite a few things of the style you love. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Always something interesting. And now I just love watching you make this lovely house your and your husbands home.

[@sherryhudson9075]

I love your beautiful classic style.....the blue paint color will look fabulous on the pine 👏👏👏

[@mariemorris8092]

The wallpaper was a fun find! Perhaps the paper you like best, you could put in a picture frame so you could enjoy it. Paint the bookshelves! They will be gorgeous.

[@dawnwalker152]

I just love those wallpapers. Whatever you decide to do, it will be pretty, cozy and welcoming. Thanks again for sharing

[@gillianmatthews6386]

Thankyou from Dorset England…my home cottage was built in 1775… a cottage on a beach…I just love how much room you have to work with !

[@mjrh45]

Your choice for the dining room wallpaper was my favorite.

[@jontoering7792]

The 1st wallpaper and the metallic tree's and animal were my favorite. As far as painting or not, that is YOUR home you make it however you will love to live in it. Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@lisaberg803]

Thank you for sharing your found treasures I liked then all my favorite ones are the lilacs and queen Ann’s lace. I feel they have a vintage look but timeless I can see them in modern day farmhouse style.

[@RoseCottageColleen]

What a wonderful find! I've been living with contractors in and out of my 1880 home for the past 4 years. We just need to remind ourselves that each step is a step toward our dream. It will be fun to see what, if anything you decide to do with some of the wallpaper. Best wishes on your progress!

[@mishloud4215]

I always love your videos and love to see the progress you have made at Sugarwood.

[@sweethaven1929]

Omg I’m a daisy girl and that paper is beautiful ,what a treasure..

[@laurelcarsell3713]

I love the blue with the dog and sheep. That is very rich.

[@reginaclark1816]

I LOVED the wall paper! I especially loved the one you did!

[@willothewispl]

Love the Village Green. Yes I would paint it to lighten it up. It would really depress me living in all that dark wood even though it is very nicely done. Cannot wait to see what you do with it.

[@kathyphifer7546]

What a fun day(s) shared with you as you uncovered the past.

[@mara6067]

Glad your painting the room a brighter color , it will look great also, love the picture with the great president Ronald Reagan ❤️🇺🇸

[@liontribeofjudah5616]

Love the video..I really like the new "greenish blue" paint color swatch for the bookshelves..I think it would be fabulous! Also, I like the long videos..I really enjoy them.

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

The wall paper with the antelopes looks very Art Deco design and era.

[@rosesakura6604]

Those wall papers are so beautiful and unique. I would buy a big ceramic rusty vase and put them in there as a home decor collection. Or use them as gift wrap display around the Christmas 🎄 tree.😊 Please don’t cut off the telephone cord. So many beautiful story about the home.😊 ( I love the Christmas trees). I can feel the Christmas spirit in them.☺️💕

[@nancybrown616]

I love the Queen Ann's Lace paper. I look forward to your videos every week to see your home progress. Thanks for sharing.

[@bethreisman8869]

If there is enough of your favorite wallpaper, you could paper the back of a cabinet. I did that and used glass shelves in front of it. It was a built-in china hutch. Stunning and with lighting the beautiful wallpaper served as a lovely backdrop for my "treasures". Alternatively, use the paper on foam core or such, that way the wallpaper panel can be removed and/or moved. Just thinking....🤔

[@kathleenroberts7972]

They are stunning! I love daisy's and wheat.you could make ornaments out of them. We use to make angels out of wallpaper scraps.

[@cgannis2251]

My favorite is the Queen Ann’s Lace pattern. So very pretty.