Restoring A Historic Home: Plaster & Paint, RECAP - BEFORE & AFTER

Be sure to look for Sarah's books on Amazon! :) www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00EB0E8OE/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=6e6dfc3b-932f-4921-923f-0191dd799b51&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr In this short series of videos, Sarah & Gabriel Chrisman work on restoring the plaster and paint in their historic home. The videos in this series represent TWO AND A HALF YEARS of work!
Video 1 of 8: Sewing room - Sarah explains the basic process of plaster repair and then shares a bit of philosophy while working on the plaster in her sewing room.
Video 2 of 8: Sewing room (cont.) - Repairs on the sewing room continue. The magnitude of the work involved starts to become visible; historical discussions are interspersed with more work.
Video 3 of 8: Sewing room and Den: The sewing room is finally finished. Repairs start on Sarah's den. Difficulties with paint stripping; Gabriel repairs a door and discovers a fun detail about its lock.
Video 4 of 8: Den finished, Guest room started: Repairs, painting and re-stenciling finished on Sarah's den - a.k.a., the Owl room. Sarah explains why owls were chosen as a theme for this room as a tribute to Athena and the traditions that inspire neoclassical buildings.
Video 5 of 8: Guest room: Fine details of stenciling the guest room with blue roses. Discussions of stenciling in other historic buildings.
Video 6 of 8: Guest room and Library: Guest room finished, library room. Sarah paints more roses… and more roses… and more roses… trying to make the library evoke the feeling of Alma-Tadema's famous 1888 painting, "The Roses of Heliogabalus."
Video 7 of 8: Master bedroom: After reading an article on wisteria bedrooms from around the time our house was new, Sarah decides to turn the walls and ceiling of our bedroom into an indoor garden. Our kitties enjoy this immensely.
Video 8 of 8: RECAP - All the rooms previously shown in the series in a short before and after re-cap, set to music.
You can help with our historic house restoration by donating at www.thisvictorianlife.com/donate.html Thank you very much for your support! :)

[@EmsIsFab]

The long, hard, and dusty work has definitely been well worth it looking at these results side by side.

[@nadinekremann-will1188]

Ich wünsche Ihnen eine wunderbare Zeit, in diesem schönen Zuhause 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@cordiscoscorner]

Hi Sarah and Gabriel. The only thing I can say is extraordinary...Well done.

[@lindaodom1322]

How lovely! Thank you for giving a before and after tour of your home. You and Gabriel are an inspiration! Love your books 😁

[@hillcountrycottage]

Sarah……I cannot get over the work you and your husband have done. The murals are absolutely GORGEOUS and you did such beautiful work on them!! Thank you for this series!!!

[@merleleepugh916]

Like the wee owl. Like a guardian

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

What a transformation! Being able to see the restoration process has really given me hope that one day my restoration home will look good also.

[@joelhurley2678]

Congratulations both of you on the beautiful change of your house. I have an 1898 Victorian so I understand what you guys are going through .I'm so glad for congratulations.

[@karen4you]

The love heart with both your initials is adorable. I am so glad you have a few rooms done to enjoy with your kitties.

[@jeannecox136]

❤This all looks beautiful! So happy for you and thanks for sharing all your hard work!

[@elleh3495]

Thanks for sharing. You two have been very busy bees. I adore the owl room; wonderful atmosphere and so cozy. I love how your feline friends have found a space in your hearts and home, as well. Cheers!

[@corinephew1370]

What a beautiful, charming home! You saw the possibilities, and obviously put in a ton of work. Bravo! Love your channel.

[@Morjana52]

Exquisite!!! We had the chance to buy and restore an old Folk Victorian home. Some someone bought it before we even made an offer. They didn't restore it and it breaks my heart. You are doing such a beautiful job. Thank you for sharing

[@dueschen_]

The wall paintings are gorgeous! 🎨🥰💗🕊️

[@imTayRAWR]

there is such satisfaction in seeing the restoration process. everything fits so perfectly and is absolutely beautiful. Sarah, you have really out done yourself.

[@k.j.lindsey3048]

As a fellow historic home restorer I have really appreciated your preservation series. I must applaud you both oh your Herculean efforts. While we had a very leaky roof at least we had a roof. We had to do a lot of plaster work too, but not compared to you. Our 1850’s house had been occupied so had working plumbing, electrical, and heat. It all had to be updated but at least we had it. Kudos to you both. Keep up the good work and keep posting the videos!

[@donnacoleman4624]

Beautiful!❤❤❤

[@saritacampbell9961]

Wow! Looks wonderful! Well done Sarah and Gabriel ❤

[@Kate42]

My goodness, it's all so beautiful I'm not sure which room I love the best but I am partial to ferns so I would say the bedroom. What an outstanding and tedious job you both have done. My hat goes off to you. It's perfection!

[@catwoman6559]

Sarah, you two have done beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your progress with us. I cannot wait to see the rest, especially the kitchen. 😊😊 We have an 1890 Foursquare Farmhouse with 9 foot ceilings and the walnut woodwork that was never painted over. PTL. .Saved us a lot of work. 😉

[@michaelcerkez3895]

Very well done. Coming from an old builder, as long as a building has good bones (a good foundation and structure) it still make a fine house.

[@duoneswart4989]

Oh my you' have done a wonderful job ❤️

[@pipermcpickles5283]

How incredibly gorgeous! Great work on the restoration, and I love the shots of your kitties! 💛

[@SaladBar-xy8jy]

Amazing paintwork!

[@Sakurauraa]

BEAUTIFUL! SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@edminas3159]

Thank you That was inspiring. You have done a magnificent job. Love the dramatic music

[@LoreeVanderWerf-si8sn]

Beautiful stencil work. Love the transformations❤️

[@oscarmartinsafonsodepaiva3320]

Ficou tudo PERFEITO E MUITO BONITO! MEUS PARABÉNS!!!!🏆🎖

[@mshowell6264]

Gorgeous!!!! Congratulations!! 🙏🏻💅🏻🎉

[@thefallenpetals840]

I love your home!

[@mr.x8259]

What other neoclassical symbols are in the house?