We are considering doing a room at this years Baltimore
symphony Show house in the Guilford section of Baltimore. The design committee
has found a lovely Grand Dame of a home that is very stately. Walking up the
front walk of the home with the leaves rustling beneath our feet brings flashbacks
to a grander time. You can simply imagine how wonderful this house was when it
was first built in the early 1900's.
Then reality set in when we entered the home. It has been
many many years since this home has seen a lick of paint. Although the
architecture is impressive, it is sad to see how dark and depressing the house
has become.
The interior of the home was strewn with dull and dusty
mahogany furniture bits and pieces and thread bare rugs. The whole feeling that
came over us when we, (Corey, Megan, Marie and I ) walked through the space was
overwhelming dread. I could tell what everyone was thinking and no one was saying.
"WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE!!!"
That being said, I have had time to get myself together
and I have said, "Self, would it not be a true transformation? Would it
not be fun to be a part of bringing this house back to glory? Would it not be a
fun project with lots of camaraderie?"
OK, so now i am torn. It is a very long, hours drive in
heavy traffic. We are busy at work trying to keep up with our client's design work.
There are four of us to manage the project, we can spread
it out a bit. The committee did give us lots of notice this year before the
presentation boards are due. Our last project with the Baltimore Symphony
brought in work and publicity.
Oh, my goodness! What do you think? Should we just do it?
Gina
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