We bought a HOUSE! Retro-renovation of our 1940s cottage part 1

[@stephaniebinks6381]

Absolutely love this! What a sweet little house!

[@debraanneclark2188]

Really interesting seeing how you have brought the house back to life but kept the aesthetic of the 1940's as the theme rather than modernising it

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, I definitely want to keep/enhance the vintage feel of the home

[@beth12svist]

For me, the most interesting part is probably the insight into historical house and furnishings styles in the US, and the comparison. The "waterfall/Art Deco" you say did not really catch on that much in the US did catch on much more here in Czechia... the style looks very quintessential to me. It made me wonder why, and conclude it may have something to do with the fact we were a recently freed nation and there was probably far less nostalgia for the past three hundred years. 😉 So modern styles (especially functionalism) caught on more.

[@DixieDIY]

I stayed in Prague several years ago and got to check out a lot of the cool architecture that doesn’t exist much anywhere else (like cubism). It was very cool! Yeah, Europe made a lot more deco furniture than the US. I think it’s beautiful! But you just can’t find it over here sadly. Most of those cool modern styles were invented in Europe (art nouveau, bauhaus).

[@beth12svist]

@@DixieDIY Well, you have Frank Lloyd Wright. 🙂

[@teddy-3765]

I'm basically nosey, so this video is ideal for me.

[@DixieDIY]

😂 thanks! Glad you liked it

[@kekjo611]

I had a house built at the tail end of this period that I loved so much. It was a twin with it's neighbor. They were built when the mid-1800s home built on the lot was torn down. This meant our lot was only wide enough for the house and the garage, but was very deep. I also tried to lean into the period with style, but I went slightly more mid-century with since the house was built closer to 1950. We recently sold it (with the kiddos getting older we needed a second bathroom desperately) but I got to go even older with a 1900 home. Side note, I also bought that stool for my vanity! It's the perfect height.

[@memamy3076]

you are just too cool with your18 yds of fabric and sewing machine! and the brick pathway! fun, fun!

[@KarinLowrie-vi9cv]

I love your style and personality. Warmed my heart. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@laceymansell1596]

How fun! I love it. I love sewing but I also love old houses. Thanks for sharing.

[@jackiejames4551]

I found a vanity very similar to the 1 in your video. Someone put it out on the curb. It as dirty and covered in stickers, but i tjought it was pretty and could be cleaned up, plus it was free, so now its mine.😊

[@DixieDIY]

Those are the best finds!

[@stevezytveld6585]

Congratulations on the home. Well done. You've got a cottage... The furniture you've found is really quite beautiful (I dream of a space large enough for a vanity). Good for you for keeping it in the same period as the home. I adore the 30's, they did what they needed to in order to survie. During that decade my Northern Ontario maternal Granddad built 2 homes for resale and one home to live in. I suspect the patterns came from catalogues - simple square house with a greenhouse in the backyard. My only suggestion is to live with the kitchen for a while in its present configuration. See if the layout logic makes sense. I've worked in older kitchens and, honestly, it was easier than the modern. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, I really want to lean into the time period of the home. I don’t plan to do much to the kitchen both because of budget and because there’s not really a good alternative layout to do. The only thing I really want is a dishwasher 😂

[@stevezytveld6585]

@@DixieDIY Dishwashers are a game changer. I wish our apartment had one, but at least we have air conditioning and a balcony for the veg patch. Leaning into the historic/vintage furniture is perfect. Modern stuff is just so large...

[@heidibarrett1956]

Your daughter's room is adorable! I really enjoyed this video & love how you honor the heritage of your home. Thank you for sharing!

[@marywalker5397]

Agreed! That big bay window in the front is very cute. I enjoy the variety that you're going to do with the house diy stuff, so I'm going to stay tuned! This video to me still fits with your style.

[@kjtherrick4031]

Thank you for sharing this adventure! I really like the furniture, the architecture of the home and the gardens--you and your mother-in-law did a fantastic clean-up job! I absolutely look forward to seeing more of your house and garden projects.

[@karenivicevich1981]

I really enjoyed watching this. Can't wait to see your progress in the next one. Amazing what you've done so far

[@susankellam8844]

What an adorable house! It's going to be fun to watch your progress!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks! I hope so

[@adrianwalker2833]

American designer Norman Bel Geddes had an even more famous daughter: actress Barbara Bel Geddes, who played Miss Ellie in 'Dallas'.

[@1940sDream]

Awww, love her!!!

[@melindajoy111]

Wow you did your thing on that sweet cottage. Thank you for sharing info on the waterfall furniture! I had decided to redecorate my room in Art Deco style and that furniture will be a perfect complement and easy enough to find on FM.

[@blacktulip1064]

Excellent video! I love antiques, old houses, gardening and history so was right up my alley. Thank you!! 🥰❤

[@DixieDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@autumn7143]

It’s very cool!!! I’m looking forward to next time!!!

[@sunflower7329]

Thank you! I love the video, and look forward to following your future projects in the house :)

[@bohemiansusan2897]

You didn't say if you had a basement. I like what you've done so far. My style sense is different but that doesn't mean that I can't appreciate others. I do love hardwood floors. Enjoy your new home.

[@mrsgingernoisette]

I loved all of it! Please show us more

[@aquaaurora2747]

Lovely home! I would LOVE to get a place with an old established apple tree-even if it needs some tending. Also being lazy I'd be pro cottage garden but would mix some evergreen things in.

[@hildamclawhorm6305]

The updates look really good😊

[@LauraIngallsGunn]

I'm sure it will come as no surprise but I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! You accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. Such a darling home. Loved seeing the FLW home. I've toured a few of his gems.

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks Laura!!

[@coreygilles847]

It’s super cute! You really made the yard look more inviting.

[@PepperReed214]

I just went to the Hollyhock House in LA, which was one of FLW's designs.

[@wendynordstrom3487]

How cute and moving is s lot of work, but it's so exciting! You're doing a great job! I don't envy to the work that garden is going to take and I think you're very right in simplifying it. I hope you enjoy both the new house AND living in Ohio! Congratulations!🎉🎉

[@aanon5716]

garden looks like an english one. love that. weeds get a bad name sometimes that r really pretty. anyway, the curtains & bedskirt so pretty for a little girls room. i think ur vaca home is perfectly charming.😊

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you! The main weeds I didn’t want were the ones that were either dangerous (poison ivy) or damaging other plants (like some other vines). If this wasn’t the front yard that needs to be frequently accessed, but rather a wild space in the backyard, I probably would have left it alone.

[@brigbjones]

Beautiful home!

[@woodenkat8971]

Im dreaming of decorating in a style that isnt ikea so I really love this kind of content. Historical decor is usually to 1950s, fussy or expensive for me right now. A simple start is just the thing I need. I can make curtains!

[@cherriesnhoney]

very interested to see. so cool

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Yay, congrats on your new home! It's looking wonderful so far. It's lovely that your mother-in-law was helping you. We've just accepted a bid on our house and are busy house hunting. I'm looking forward to downsizing and decorating.

[@mcanultymichelle]

Nice dress and nice little home

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you 😊 the dress is the Davenport by Friday pattern co.

[@susanwenrich2485]

I loved this

[@joycehunt1307]

I enjoyed your video and seeing some of the same features that I have in my home.

[@DixieDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terrypmusic]

Great stuff

[@erink4685]

If the underpaint peeled off, I don’t think it’s lead. I think it will be acrylic and that’s what makes it flexible! I think.

[@DixieDIY]

That’s what I was hoping! But I didn’t have anymore tests at the time and didn’t want to leave peeling paint in my kids room. There is definitely lead paint elsewhere in the house.

[@renatadennis777]

The house is adorable. It has great bones.

[@lynnk4615]

Love the video. ❤️

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you!!

[@MamaRabbit33]

Who would move there ❓🤨