Archive for December 2014

Wow, is it really 2015? You know what they say, time flies when you are having fun. Not only are we celebrating the one year anniversary of the Nevada Preservation Foundation, but this month marks the one year anniversary of the Preservation Press as well! With 12 issues under our belt, it’s time to reflect…

In many houses, windows are among the most important features that attract our attention and make us feel at home. While post-World War II windows were different from those before the war, windows were always an important part of the home. But in addition to the beauty they add to a home, they also bring…

On November 8, NPF’s Board of Directors held its first Annual Retreat. Directors Alicia Wagner, Clair Canup, Jack LeVine, Jeff Wagner, Jennifer Gaynor, Misty Grimmer and Rob Elliott met for an afternoon of brainstorming at the home of Executive Director, Heidi Swank. On the agenda for consideration was the future of the NPF. Goals for…

It’s that time of year again! While last month we touched on all the great shopping for the holiday season, this month it’s all about holiday cooking. Everything from cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, main courses, cookies and desserts, December always seems to be a good excuse to just pig out. What are January resolutions good…

Every time I every time I walk into an older house, there are two rooms I am most interested in checking out: the bathroom and the kitchen. In many houses, these are the two rooms that are most likely to have built-ins, tile, laminate and other fun period fixtures and fittings. I love to run…

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through NPF’s pad Not a volunteer was stirring, not even a tad. The stockings were hung on the mid-century mantle with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. 110 NPF members were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of restored homes danced in…