I thought I'd put up a few of my favorite stencils from The Alabastine Company circa 1910-1915.

Does anyone have some A&C stenciling in their homes that they'd like to share?

Lauren

Good Morning Lauren,
Have you priced the stencils of today? They are a heck of a lot higher that when you bought yours but, one thing I like about them is they are plastic and can be wiped clean after each use of when you are done for the day.

In your I like the last one best with the pine cones and needles.

Respectfully,

Ralph

Not stencils, but some nice Bradbury and Bradbury wall paper. We went for a "retro Craftsman" look in our 1997 home.

I have seen the ones for $1.00 more often than the others.

I've always been afraid of trying stenciling, mostly that I'd do an overkill, LOL.

I do love wall paper and will find a reproduction of a landscape mural for the foyer wall going up the stairs on the facing side. I can't wait to do that!

I don't have an A&C home, sort of stuck inbetween house styles, it's a 1912 4-squarish house but the roof has 3 gables, not dormers.

So, I go for anything old I like as far a decor.

Hello Edee,
Having been in woodworking for 60 years now and built many a house, that extra gable that you speak of which is perpendicular to the main part of the house is declared as a dormer even tough it is built over the top plates of the wall it is resting on.

There will be a valley on both sides of the dormer. This does not take away any value of your home but, in some cases it might add to the value of the house.

Thanks Ralph!

The value.....My son will reap the extra bucks, I'm here for the long hall, LOL.