Among the items salvaged from my grandmother’s home post-hurricane was an oil & acrylic painting of magnolias. And I only had a small hand in its restoration. Here’s a recap of its history, condition, and restoration. [Read the origin story of these heirloom restorations here: Heirloom Restoration] When I brought the painting home, I didn’t love […]
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The Schooner Fanny 1885-1900
One of my favorite things salvaged from my grandmother Nonna’s home was an oil painting of my grandmother’s grandfather’s schooner. The stories Nonna told are very fuzzy in my memories, but with the painting and other items salvaged, I’ve found quite a few pictures and a handwritten story on the Fanny that makes this heirloom […]