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So it’s Saturday afternoon during my boys Spring Break and I am done with housecleaning and have a moment to just RELAX. I decided to see what shows were on and stumbled on a new show on DIY Network called…
The Bronson Pinchot Project
I was ADDICTED!
Just check your local listings for DIY Network and look for your new obsession. If you are the type of decorator that repurposes old & new, loves “shabby chic” design, then this is for you!
He lives in Harford, PA and found this 1840 Greek Revival home. He took it from Sad to Sumptuous and enhanced it’s TRUE beauty. His two side-kicks Mikey & C.J. are his right hand men. The do all the carpentry work, cutting and pasting of the homes Bronson has collected in town. There are several of them, including a carriage house. it is amazing to see the disrepair they are in and the beauty's they turn out to be.
EXAMPLE of the Inspiration Delight!~ Below, in this picture is a refrigerator…can you find it?
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It’s behind the left Bookshelf/Armoire~
He repurposed an old armoire, put it on hinges and when you open it from the right it reveals a fridge. The items he glued down and they are all items that have knick’s and scratches. They are perfect for gluing down, not for collecting anymore. BRILLIANT!
The cooktop is on the right on an old metal table, that was cutout in the middle to accommodate the cooktop. BRILLIANT Again!
This is not the greatest shot, (below),of the floors but they were my favorite part of this particular episode. They were sanded down original floors in this old home. Then, Bronson used a wax that has a white~ish tinge to it, then buffed. It gave it almost a pickled wood look, yet softer, and with the glow of the “Shoji White” walls, it was the perfect marriage!
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Below, is a Grecian Temple in his back yard of HIS home, that he lives in, that is the main “Ginormahouse” in the show, in a Greek Revival style. So this Temple is feeling right at home.
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I watched a marathon of this show and can’t get enough. The way his mind works and the way he puts it all together is just awesome. Not to mention he is funny too!
I suddenly had visions of me moving to PA and becoming a groupie!
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The cabinet, in the middle of the picture below, is hiding a refrigerator too! All of the modern day conveniences are hidden or obscured as to not take away from the integrity of the home’s age and style. I love this! I think this is nice in non-period homes too. It gets the eye clutter under control, and let’s you appreciate the design & love that went into the room.
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Can you tell I LOVE THIS SHOW?
You have to swing by DIY Network and catch it before the finale in April. It is a must see!
Here is a link to a youtube video of The Bronson Pinchot Project~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEw3hxZAlao&feature=player_embedded
Happy “Pinchot” Dreaming & Happy Decorating!~
Hello, How do I get in touch with you? There is no email or contact info listed .. please advise .. thanks .. Mary. Please contact me maryregency at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteMary, I apologize...I was out of touch due to illness and for some reason the alerts on my blog were not emailing me either. You can email me at goosebumpfactor@gmail.com Sorry for any inconvenience and late reply. Thank you for reading my blog.
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