Restoring our house numbers sign brought seasonal color back to our driveway. My #1 outdoor task is done! When we first moved into our house,one of the neighbors mentioned how much she enjoyed seeing our house sign when she walked her dog each morning. Built by the previous owner, the sign holds a seasonal scene painted by the previous owner. Each painting represents one … [Read more...]
Restoring Our House Numbers Sign
My first outdoor project is to fix up our house number sign so it can change with the seasons. Down at the bottom of our driveway there’s a large white wooden frame that acts as our house numbers sign. Since our house can’t be seen from the road, and the driveway turns up a hill, it’s our own little landmark. The previous owner built it as a showcase for four paintings of the … [Read more...]
Custom House Plaques
Blue porcelain enamel house plaques are common in Europe A recent post on house numbers by Jane F sent me on a web search for interesting house plaques. A favorite is the porcelain enamel address sign. I love the crisp white text against the dark blue background. Its classic European style repeats vintage finds popular today. In the tradition of exquisite Malibu … [Read more...]