tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007128100289509292.post1362712459796525314..comments2023-11-13T11:06:24.594-05:00Comments on The Horner House Project: What Once Was - First Installment Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08415998363451373907noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007128100289509292.post-51705649000202831202013-12-04T15:26:40.240-05:002013-12-04T15:26:40.240-05:00That's so cool! Finding those little bits of h...That's so cool! Finding those little bits of history is just amazing. Finding some of the cresting was the best Christmas present I could have asked for. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story. We love to hear from others that have had similar experiences. And it's even better when the unexpected appears!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00330851853163969651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007128100289509292.post-28613194130290671362013-12-03T20:51:13.680-05:002013-12-03T20:51:13.680-05:00Yes, finding clues about a home's past is like...Yes, finding clues about a home's past is like working on a mystery. When I first mentioned that I intended to decorate our 160 yr-old home in French Country, my daughter didn't think it would be authentic to the history of our area & for an Italianate home. A few days after getting possession, I began peeling the red & white 1970's era wallpaper in the hall, then 2 other layers to reveal the original paper. It was gold fleurs de lis & laurel wreaths on an ivory background! Then I read some of the documents passed down from past owners & learned Emily Proffit Morgan was of French descent. Her father came to IN from Baton Rouge, then served in the State House representing SW IN before 2 terms in US Congress. I couldn't wait to call our daughter to let her know what I'd found---almost like the house revealed the story! :-)P.j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06728637412469771102noreply@blogger.com