Vintage Home

Monday, July 26, 2010

story and photos by Nancy Hohbach, Correspondent

Preserving a vintage home - For anyone who relishes the opportunity to see antiques, appreciates the beauty in having a room pop out at you with antiques situated just so taking you back in time, then the Bill and Janette Woodall home in Marcus is a perfect place to visit. To say it was a treat is putting it mildly. The home was purchased from the Gund estate back in 1967 by Bill and Lorraine Woodall. They owned it for 42 years until their son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Janette Woodall took over ownership this past year. In that time, the couple has been restoring much of the home, working diligently with a few rooms to complete in the upper level. Each room is carefully thought out developing a color scheme and purchasing items to tastefully furnish the rooms. The couple has great taste blending vintage furniture with new furnishings reminding one of the Victorian era. The outside of the home gives a hint to the observer what the home has for structural treats. The Woodalls plan on enhancing the outside of the home in the near future as they are developing their plan. It should be great fun to watch the home undergo a metamorphosis ...

Bill Woodall peels back the area rug to show the magnificent in-laid wood floor. Note the antique furnishings and the color of the fabric of the matching sofas. The white woodwork contrasts nicely with the dark colors.
Janette Woodall poses adjacent to this 1884 popcorn popper given to her one year to mark their anniversary. An old tin top rests above the glass. She does keep popcorn in it and has several family photos and neat antiques sitting inside as well as on top. A neat old lamp is in the same area as the antique metal arm that played a role in creating tasty popcorn. Note the sheer curtains as they have a sheen of gold setting out the gold streaks in the cranberry walls and ceiling. The base board and crown molding is white throughout which was always done that way in early times...
... This sideboard cupboard surely has some age on it. The white plastic lace lines the cupboards setting off the pans stored below while the counter top is excellent for displays. It provides a warm feeling to the room ...
Granddaughter AshLee Woodall sits on the stairs in the front entry, which are covered with soft carpet. Note the pattern of inlaid wood in the heart of the entry as a border. The heart of this area has a throw rug. The home was formerly heated with steam. Note the nuetral tile over the fire place. The woodwork is spectacular around the fireplace, the wood railing and spindles are standouts. The mantle boasts a one-of-a-kind brass decorations reflected in the mirror. Even the door handles are neat...

... This is the south bay window in the parlor. Note the three triangles set in the floor pattern. The window treatment adds elegance to the room as does the antique table...
... From the parlor, one is looking at the living room setting. Note the wood floor color and pattern. Under the area rug is a giant size rectangle area composed of small squares of wood. Woodalls wanted a rug for warmth and it preserves the wonderful inlaid wood floor...
... This is the scene in Woodall's master bedroom. This antique bedroom set is in wonderful condition and is beautiful with all its details. The mirror reflects the tiffany lamp across the room ...
... Janette Woodall can be proud of her quilt with double rows of small squares forming diamond shape for the bed's quilt. Note the small pillow she made and the curtains. The headboard is spectacular in height and molding at the top and along the sides ...
... the Woodalls' bedroom set includes this Peer mirror that is so great. Not a scratch to be seen on any these fine pieces. The mirror takes up most of the height of the room...