Just got here

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Sedona, Apr 3, 2017.

  1. Sedona

    Sedona Well-Known Member

    Hi, everybody.

    I grew up in a 1960s tract house (popcorn ceilings and all) and had no interest in antiques, until I went to college in Los Angeles, and visited many classic houses. I had never seen a wall sconce before!

    Anyway, over the past 20 years I've purchased a 1929 Spanish house in Los Angeles, and got bitten by the antique bug as I started scouring antique stores to make my house more period-authentic. Over the decades the original lighting had been replaced with modern fixtures, so I needed to find lighting, then vintage drapery hardware, then antique furniture and, well, you know how this turns out.

    Then, being the only one in the family with an "old" house, we inherited vintage and antique furniture, from a dining room set to dressers (including Stickley), etc. over the years.

    I have a weakness for old chairs, and anything tile and wrought iron (to go with the Spanish house). So, I will undoubtedly be creating "what is this?" posts. I've been lurking here a few weeks and am impressed with everyone's knowledge and friendliness.
     
    Sedona, Apr 3, 2017
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    welcome
     
    komokwa, Apr 3, 2017
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Sedona! Sounds like a very interesting project!
     
    Bakersgma, Apr 4, 2017
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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome! :)
     
    KingofThings, Apr 4, 2017
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Welcome,and pics please!
     
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  6. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    "Just got here"

    I wish I could say the same about me and Sedona, Sedona! i Haven't been for decades...........

    In any case, you are welcome HERE, Sedona! We LIVE for "what is this?" posts, so create away, and since you have been lurking for a while (wise idea, that!), you are familiar with the wide variety of knowers and their knowledge.
     
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  7. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi and WELCOME, Sedona!!! Just be careful you don't take the fast train to the poor house in your collecting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha Ha!!!!:):):):) Sounds like you should have fun here too!!!
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome Sedona, glad you came out of your 'lurking' mode, some just keep lurking;). That's fine too, it is a great reference site as well.
    Your house sounds wonderful, would love to see your posts, and progress reports of course.
     
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  9. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Sedona!

    :cat:
     
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  10. Joshua Brown

    Joshua Brown Decently-Known-Member

    Welcome Sedona, I hope you will enjoy learning from and helping others as much as I do.:) I also love old chairs and often find myself refinishing them.:D
     
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  11. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Ok....I'll be the one to ask. :)
    Is your name actually Sedona?
    Or...did you use to live there?
    Or...did you just visit or learn about it and choose it for your name here?
    :)
     
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  12. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Love that you are fixing up and restoring an old 20's house in LA. :):):)

    Feel free to post questions! There are a lot of knowledgeable folks here.

    Welcome!
     
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  13. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Welcome! :cat:

    This old home photos are always welcomed too! :cat:
     
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  14. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Greetings!
     
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