A Magical Victorian, Sub-Zero Included!

For this week's event I am sharing a turn of the century Victorian charmer! When you have finished looking around be sure and visit our lovely hostess Smiling Sally for more participants.

Thank you for coming and I hope you enjoy your stay! Cathy

*photo courtesy of official web site

Pictured above is the Owens house from the movie Practical Magic. Lately, I have had fun creating some good magic for a home similar to this Victorian beauty! My client's 1914 over the top gracious, WOW, is one of those rare special gems that is a pleasure to design for. Not without a few hiccups along the way. Vintage construction is always a challenge, because you can count on finding the quirky and unexpected. Its plaster, load bearing walls have proven to be unpredictable. However, it has the most amazing intricate, carved woodworking I have seen in a private residence. Its angelic cherub corbels and turned pilasters rival the Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island! It was certainly built by Master Craftsmen and no doubt a labor of love.

The kitchen includes this timeless piece of equipment, the Sub-Zero BI-36UG. It has sleek stylish design with a single large glass door for the refrigerator area. On the bottom is a convenient roll-out-freezer drawer. It has an innovated air purification and water filtration system which guard the freshness of food and water. It has a flush inset design installation that allows the unit to sit integrated with the surrounding cabinetry.
If you are a regular reader you will recall I mentioned what brand of stove this kitchen has in an earlier post! Here is a hint, it is a French beauty...............La Cornue!

Here is a tiny sneak peek of the real life charming turn of the century residence. The wonderful owner granted me permission to share photos with my readers, so stay tuned for more!