tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post561051643198786910..comments2024-02-24T10:53:12.263-08:00Comments on My Old Historic House: InspirationRichard Cottrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-64752980847458942782014-11-13T20:40:34.214-08:002014-11-13T20:40:34.214-08:00I'm sure you've already read this book bef...I'm sure you've already read this book before but you should check out the book "Victorian America" by Wendell Garrett, it has most of the homes you mention in this post. I really love the blog and I am INSANELY jealous of your beautiful house. You have created a true masterpiece!!! <br /><br />Cheers, AtticusAtticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500634114599208858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-57421238373071011282014-11-13T20:36:10.341-08:002014-11-13T20:36:10.341-08:00The last two pictures of the "confederate whi...The last two pictures of the "confederate white house" are actually of the Ebenezer Maxwell mansion's parlor. Its in Philadelphia, those pictures are actually on their website. <br />http://ebenezermaxwellmansion.org/the-interior/downstairs-the-parlor/Atticushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500634114599208858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-19005811844045529422014-07-15T18:42:14.952-07:002014-07-15T18:42:14.952-07:00Richard, learning about your sources of inspiratio...Richard, learning about your sources of inspiration was so informative! And I think, judging by the pictures, your interpretation has put some of the originals to shame. We're old enough to be secure about our design choices; while fads come and go your house will always be timeless, rooted in history and tradition as it is.bfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717308955062685512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-20876690271896636382014-07-14T20:16:09.117-07:002014-07-14T20:16:09.117-07:00Hello Richard.
This is a wonderful post you have...Hello Richard. <br />This is a wonderful post you have written and shared with us in blogland. Enjoyed this post very much. I so enjoy visiting victorian homes. This was sheer fun to see your pictures. <br />God bless,<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-103964843871771952014-06-10T20:14:25.311-07:002014-06-10T20:14:25.311-07:00Obviously the individual has no tact or taste. Yo...Obviously the individual has no tact or taste. You are right to "consider the source" of such an insulting comment and must not allow it to bother you. You have many here who support you and appreciate and admire your talent and restoration accomplishments. You have created a grand showplace of museum quality. I enjoy your posts and photos. I would feel like royalty living in a home like yours. Hugs,Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771274057090968119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-3019736969126058022014-04-30T18:57:07.979-07:002014-04-30T18:57:07.979-07:00How rude and ignorant some people are! Your house ...How rude and ignorant some people are! Your house is an elegant and gracious home belonging to an era when people had manners. I love your posts. They are so interesting and informatative. Kindest regards, Rachelpinkginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10190755626429368788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-79622624955914950502014-04-29T10:16:35.671-07:002014-04-29T10:16:35.671-07:00Well, some people just weren't brought up righ...Well, some people just weren't brought up right.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing pictures of the lovely homes that inspired your restoration. I was so excited to see a pair of chairs in the Confederate White House that look similar to a pair of mine. Now I'm dying of curiosity and will have to check into that further. <br /><br />Your house is a work of art.<br /><br />-DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-10333521464180139752014-04-26T15:17:26.805-07:002014-04-26T15:17:26.805-07:00Richard, you have created a treasure! You have cer...Richard, you have created a treasure! You have certainly worked hard and put your heart into the restoration! Couldn't stop laughing at what a good writer you are by turning around that silly comment! Lottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242170607880601770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-89344255501038247022014-04-26T14:59:27.231-07:002014-04-26T14:59:27.231-07:00Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha! Love your posts! :-)Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha! Love your posts! :-)Lottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242170607880601770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-702217484695782632014-04-25T20:34:49.121-07:002014-04-25T20:34:49.121-07:00Sounds like she had house envy.Sounds like she had house envy.molly- See you downtownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594688015103959511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-40297153762965039022014-04-25T09:05:20.233-07:002014-04-25T09:05:20.233-07:00My Dearest Michele, Thanks for stopping by as alwa...My Dearest Michele, Thanks for stopping by as always. I love and look forward to your comments. Please note it was not a Blogger that made the comment about my house, it was a local. I have never had rude remarks from my friends in Blogland. If you do get to come this summer, Sissy and I would be over the top. Be sure and give me a little warning so I can make the bed and rake the floor. Love and Sissy kisses. RichardRichard Cottrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-12195838905977023722014-04-24T19:46:26.073-07:002014-04-24T19:46:26.073-07:00Oh, Richard, if your house looks like a French Who...Oh, Richard, if your house looks like a French Whore House, then i have been dreaming of living in a French Whore House my whole life!! <br />I never cease to be amazed at how ignorant some people are!! But then i see some of the stuff on TV these days and I realize people are rewarded with their own TV shows for being ignorant!! I'm glad you are taking this in stride and showing how classy you are by the way you handled this rude person’s comment.<br />I loved reading all the information on the homes you researched to decorate your home. The Confederate White House has some of my favorite interiors of all times...just love them!<br />I’m hoping to get back east this summer and if I do the Elgin/Cottrell House is on my list of must places to visit! Until then, give Sissy Dog a pat on the head from me!<br /><br />Michele<br />Sissysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634206653716377187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-48669889569010690122014-04-24T19:04:13.733-07:002014-04-24T19:04:13.733-07:00Oh Richard, I love, love, loved this post! I don&#...Oh Richard, I love, love, loved this post! I don't think I'm done drueling yet, wow, how beautiful! I can tell that your decorating was inspired by those lovely homes it looks just like them. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the beautiful Victorian period with us.<br />Take care,<br />GinaGina @ VictorianWannaBehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760792910318303400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-72675529521546470752014-04-24T18:02:23.817-07:002014-04-24T18:02:23.817-07:00Thanks for your kind words of support Teresa. I do...Thanks for your kind words of support Teresa. I don't worry about people like that, I just consider the source and try and make a story out of it. Please come visit some day soon.Richard Cottrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-76850866294690746802014-04-24T16:59:53.705-07:002014-04-24T16:59:53.705-07:00I love you house and it always takes my breath awa...I love you house and it always takes my breath away. It is decorated to the hilt.<br />One tour through your house is not enough to enjoy and absorb it's history and beauty.<br />It is right up there with the Governors mansion the Campbell house and any other historical house .<br />I love your chosen decor since it is period furnishing ,wall paper etc and OMGosh all your chandeliers are something to see.<br />Good for Sissy helping with the latest tour , Goood Girl Sissy <br /><br /><br />xoxoox Janice Curtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-24971930327870178792014-04-24T16:51:55.811-07:002014-04-24T16:51:55.811-07:00Richard,
I'm so sorry that someone would say...Richard,<br /> I'm so sorry that someone would say something so ignorant and derogatory about your beautiful house. I honestly feel that people are completely ill at ease with luxury and opulence because décor has been "dumbed down" through the decades, so to speak. I think you've done an amazing job and she should ask herself, has her home ever been featured in a major decorating magazine?! <br />Hmm....<br />Teresa<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872307735275451363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-31365977839191422332014-04-24T14:58:04.586-07:002014-04-24T14:58:04.586-07:00I found this post to be very interesting with the ...I found this post to be very interesting with the history of the other homes that you have modelled yours after, Richard. I'm sure those houses of ill repute were trying to be as glamorous as the famous homes were to a point, with the Victorian decor but, I think the commenter was way off base to call your home that. Great post!!Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-27223099353844585792014-04-24T14:16:16.884-07:002014-04-24T14:16:16.884-07:00OMG Richard, people are so embarrasingly ignorant!...OMG Richard, people are so embarrasingly ignorant!<br />Maybe I should've been a whore in those days, if I was gonna live in a palace such as your historic house is!!!...maybe she knows about whore houses, though, who cares! 'Satupid people are, stupid be!'<br />Love,<br />FABBY <br />FABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19406729577655707.post-50483564081686902014-04-24T13:49:44.734-07:002014-04-24T13:49:44.734-07:00I was so appaled at that comment, about your house...I was so appaled at that comment, about your house. Ignorant! she does not know beauty, refinement and has no taste. How dare, I'm upset but you took it lightly, it was not a nice comment. Remember what mother used to say lady. "If you nothing nice to say then, don't say it at all", my two cents.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650387539060227878noreply@blogger.com