Original Photos - Dining Room

The original dining room was being used as the master bedroom for the little old lady who sold us the house. She was no longer able to climb the stairs, so she took over the dining room as her room!

Yes, that is a fireplace mantle (and not a bad one).... but do you see what is missing?

Um... the fireplace!!?!??!?! 

That closet looks innocent - but many years later we discovered that it was built to withstand a nuclear bomb - it was so over built.

 And the wallpaper.... wow

 Kinda wish I had offered to buy that bed headboard... oh well.

 What is up with people staining/painting AROUND THE RUG?!?!?!