![]() ![]() Here’s the problem, last year’s giveaway took up a huge amount of time and cost us a chunk of change. ![]() I must say, it was quite an exciting time. Last year, we gave away well over 100 Irish and Ireland-related items to over 90 people in six countries. The holidays are fast-approaching, and we’ve got to decide if we should run our Irish Fireside Holiday Giveaway again this year. We’ve got a dilemma here at the Irish Fireside. Matthews.ĭistinctive elements: Family antiques Williamsburg-inspired décor found throughout the home renovated kitchen and bathrooms spacious balcony antique music box with changeable melodies in the living room custom built-ins and cabinetry collectibles and Audubon prints.Īpplause! Applause! Bertha and David were pleased with the assistance from Sarah Thornton of Bittners for her design assistance Vittitow Cabinets for the custom cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms and Brett Metzmeier of Metzmeier Building & Remodeling for the renovation of both bathrooms and the kitchen. A special thank you to interior designer, Linda Kuester, who helped them in Evansville, Ind., when initially implementing Williamsburg décor in their previous home.Gifts in green opaque boxes with pink bows, originally uploaded by. Home: This is a 2-bed, 2-bath condominium located near St. Homeowners: Bertha and David Ellerbusch. Both are retired. Open and airy describes the master bedroom. Floral art resides prominently on the wall above the bed adorned with plush linens. An antique rocker, once belonging to David’s mother, finds a place nearby. A skirted table and chair act as a make-up table for Bertha. Family photographs are featured on the dresser with a mirror. Sketches of historic Williamsburg line the walls. A Queen Anne sofa is accompanied by a table with lamp. A subway tile backsplash adds texture while Formica counters give the illusion of granite. Tea-stained cabinetry adds a stylish flair while open glass shelves showcase collectibles. Accent chairs embrace the oval table brightened by a whimsical Williamsburg inspired chandelier. Prints of school room scenes and an antique magazine rack dress the walls. ![]() One of the larger renovation projects that Bertha and David tackled was the kitchen. Outdated, they opted to give the space a fresh look. Many of their favorite Williamsburg-influenced décor is showcased in the living and dining room combination. An antique rolled arm sofa that once belonged to David’s parents is paired with a club chair and ottoman. Wingback chairs flank a secretary desk. Doors lead out to the spacious balcony that overlooks the pool area. A Williamsburg-influenced dining room table is surrounded by accent chairs that are illuminated by a brass chandelier. Prints decorate the walls while an antique music box invites conversation. A wingback leather recliner and club chair are grouped with a sofa flanked by side tables to form a cozy sitting area. The built-in shelves next to the fireplace host books and a television, while an oval braided rug anchors the room. ![]() Painted paneling in the den brightens the room. Collectibles are displayed in the rustic curio. After a much-needed bathroom and kitchen renovation, they are enjoying the tranquility of their new home.Įach room of their home boasts pieces that are either influenced by the era or date back to colonial times. Now that home renovations are complete, the couple is gladly opening their home to family and friends, near and far. Matthews, where they've lived for a year. Needing to find a place centrally located, they found the ideal spot near St. Transplants from Evansville, Ind., they moved to be closer to their daughter and her family. Matthews home boasts colonial decorīertha and David Ellerbusch spent their honeymoon in historic Williamsburg, a trip that inspired much of their stylish décor. ![]()
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