The Princess, Prince and Their Castle

The story I tell today is a refreshing one.  Not often in this world does such true romance exist.  My friend is a hard working caterer and restaurateur.  The restaurant and the catering business have become wildly successful.  She has also managed to raise two lovely children.  Growing up she lived with her family in this rural town in one of the best houses it had to offer.  This 1920's Spanish Revival is on one of the main, desired streets that is becoming a mix of residential and commercial.  Though the house has been owned by many families, it remains basically intact.  It is on the National Historical Registry as well which may explain the condition.

 

Outside back of house

Hope to get photo of the front of house soon.

The princess longed over the years to live in the house and make it her castle.  Along comes her prince who she has loved for several years.  One day the prince took the princess to the said castle and proposed to her on the iron balcony in the much beloved house.  He had not only given her the ring but had, much to her surprise, purchased her dream home for her.  They intend to have the royal wedding in this house in June and have invested the confidence in me to help them with the interior.  A great privilege for me.

I am so pleased that the royal couple has decided to keep the integrity of the house as much as possible.  There is beautiful tile in all the baths that is original to the house.

Upstairs hall bath now known as the bumble bee bath

Carpet has been removed to expose original tile in great shape.

This upstairs hall bath is a good example of 1920's tile and fixtures that remain.  The hollywood lights have to go but all else will remain if possible.  The carpet has been removed and the process of saving the floor tiles has begun.  We will paint these walls "rubber duckie" in high gloss to tie all together.

Hopefully all fixtures will remain in good working order.

Master tub surround with original tile.

Built in vanity area in master bath.

Sink area in the master bath

Being the brave and thoughtful prince and princess, the royal couple will save the pink and green original tile and we will paint the walls and ceiling the dark green in high gloss and I think it will be devine.

The hardwood floors and other dark woodwork in the house are stunning and have been refinished properly over the years.

Dining room.  Two beautiful stained glass windows shine brightly.

The princess has defrocked the chandelier and stored the crystals.

The dining room is generous in size which is fitting for this foodie princess.  Plans are for a farm table, some shades on the defrocked chandelier and Mediterranean soft yellow on the walls and ceilings.

Looking from dining room to foyer

Looking from living room to foyer

Original tile work in foyer

The foyer is a generous size and features the original tile work and star chandelier.  The two windows have colorful bottle glass that did not photograph well.  A decision was made to paint walls and ceilings in the Mediterranean yellow as the tile and windows should be the feature.  The room should be easily finished with a beautiful round foyer table and perhaps a bench with colorful art work on the walls.

These are views of the spacious living room (site of royal wedding in June).  First photo is looking west and second is looking east into the foyer and dining room.

Hearth tile surrounding fireplace.

Original tile surround on fireplace in living room.




Pictured here is the powder bathroom on the main floor .  The blue and white tile is original as are the bathroom fittings.  We will use a blueberry color paint in gloss.  The princess is not a fan of the blue but maybe the paint will help.

This are just a few photos to help us begin our journey with the royal couple.  Stay tuned as work continues and progress is made.  D day is in June.  The wedding will be a small affair in the living room with family and very close friends.  After there will be a huge party in the yard where the royal subjects will party in style.  Of course the princess insist on catering her own wedding which means it will be wonderful.