First off, Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments on my 1st post about our stay at the Stegmaier Mansion! I know Joe Matteo is so pleased with them!!
Before I continue the tour of the Stegmaier Mansion, I realize I forgot to tell you about my appointment with my surgeon.
The new hernia I have is a fatty hernia which means the risk of a bowel obstruction and emergency surgery is not as great as it was when I had the other 4 hernias repaired several years ago.
This means that I can put off surgery for awhile. I return to see him in Feb. and will decide then about surgery possibly in April.
If I will be able to work without any weight lifting restrictions will depend on what he finds once he opens me up. So I am good with all of this and we will just have to wait and see what he says in Feb.
Thanks you again for all of you well wishes!!
One last thing before I share more of the Stegmaier Mansion with you.
Yes, I felt the earthquake!! I was sitting at the computer and felt as if someone was pushing the back of my chair ever so slightly but what made me realize it was an earthquake was when I saw the fringe on the lace runner that I have on top of the computer armoire swaying...
I know this was nothing compared to the ones on the west coast but we are not used to this on the East Coast! Can you beleive that it caused a crack in the Washingtom Monument and in the National Cathedral!
It has been an exciting week here in Pa. ..... the earthquake, Pa.'s home team in the Little Leaque World Series in Williamsport, Pa. and Hurricane Irene!!
I am praying that everyone is safe and sound here on the East Coast and Irene has not caused you too many problems.
We lost internet service on Sunday but otherwise, that was it for us.
Now I am going to show pics of the grounds of the Stegmaier Mansion.....
Let me take you through the gate on the side of the building...
This is looking back out into the parking lot once you have walked through the gate....
There is not much land in the back as the Mansion is in the city but Joe Matteo has once again created an amazingly elegant space.....
As we continue to walk along the side of the mansion.....
Beautiful Garden Art.....
Yep, there I am.....
Have I mentioned that I need to lose a good 50-60 pounds??????What a beautiful spot.....
Around the corner....
The fountain wasn't on this early in the morning....
Hubby Joe, sitting on the back porch...This door leads into the library....
The back of the Mansion....
When we checked in, we were given keys to our room, keys to the front door of the Mansion and keys which open all gates around the Mansion....
So you are able to come and go as you please...
In Part One, I showed you our breakfast that was left outside our room door on Saturday morning.
Once again, on Sunday, when Joe opened the door to our room just a few minutes after 6:00 am, here is what we found waiting for us....
A hand written note " Parting is such sweet Sorrow".........
What a lovely personal touch.....
Bananas, danish and blueberry muffins......
They were wonderful....
And I don't eat breakfast normally!!
But I sure did during our stay at the mansion....
Now I am going to showcase our room, The Amelia Suite.They say "The Devil is in the Details".
Here at the Mansion, "Heaven is in the Details" if you ask me!!!
Below, you can see one side of our room.
This pink beautiful chair on the side of the fireplace is the Ladies chair as it's arms are lower to accommodate the women's full skirts from that time period, allowing their shirts to flow over the sides of the chair....
In Part one, I showed you the terry robes for two in the closet and our fully stocked kitchenette.There are drapes that you were able to pull shut, concealing the kitchenette and the closet area....
This is above the closet area....
Look at these beauties....
This mirror is between the closets....
Beautiful pieces....
Since my new camera has the feature to take pics in Sepia tone, I just had to use that feature here in the Mansion!!
This is the same area....
Drapery above the mirror that is above the fire place.....
Gold medallion and tassels...
Look at this mirror....
The mantle.....
A Peacock Medallion.....
Peacock feathers in vases flanking each side....
Stunning....
Table for Two.....
On the side of the Mirror....
Another Sepia tone picture....
Look at the ceiling....
Even the pipe was wallpapered to match....
I love the gold and the draperies.....
View of the bed....
I laid in bed and just stared at this magnificent ceiling.....
Now anyone of us could do this with a ceiling medallion.....What inspiration!!
Look at the various colors and patterns of wall paper.....
This is to the left of the bed....
Stunning pieces.....
Molding on the walls is painted gold and several different colors is painted between the moldings....
Night stand ....
The canopy above the bed....
Breath taking....
Lining inside the canopy.....
Elegant pillows....
Chocolates on the bed....
Love how this runner is wrapped around this bolster pillow. You can do this on your bed......
Full Size Toiletries on a marble topped table at the bottom of the bed..........
Look at this bowl!!!
The table was flanked with a foot stool on each side. I did have to use one to step up into the bed.....
Look at this rug.......
The bed is actually placed in front of a window. This is one of the windows on one side of the bed....
The right side of the bed....
Behind the door leading into the Sitting Room......
The wall of stained glass windows in the Sitting Room of the Suite.....
Amazing in the afternoon...
Underneath the window.....
Looking into the Sitting Room....
This sofa was so comfy.....
Elegant Pillows....
A Writing Desk....
Art work on the wall above the Desk.....
I do love this lamp shade....
When we opened the desk, this is what we found....A local newspaper from the 1800's!!
What a stunning ottoman...That is a Gold Medal Beer Tray which was one of the beer brands made by the Stegmaier Brewery...
In this armoire is a TV hooked up to a DVD player so you could enjoy a movie...We watched the King's Speech, an excellent movie!!
The ceiling in the Sitting Room....
Leaves me speechless!!!
As you walk outside of the Sitting Room....
This is the mate to the Ladies chair, the Gentleman's chair.See the arms on the chair.....
Art work above the chair....
The vanity.....
Just look at this....The gloves!!!!
Those lace gloves are mine that I wore to the Royal Wedding Tea.....
Now we are going into the bathroom....
The ceiling Medallion in the bathroom....
I know I showed you this sink before but it definitely warrants a second look.....
To the side of the sink.....
The light fixtures on each side of the huge mirror.....
Shower and tub area....
Just look at this....
There is a little hall way that you walk through to enter the bathroom. This is the ceiling in that Hall way......
Art work on the wall in this Hall way....
There is an alcove when you enter the room.This is the ceiling in that alcove......
The walls of that alcove.....
You see the door into the room....
Two of these flank the entrance into the suite.....
What amazes me is all the different colors used in this room and yet it all looks wonderful!!
All the gold creates such a majestic feel!!
Click HERE for part 3 on the Mansion showing you the details in all the Public rooms downstairs and the exquisite staircase!
This was a much needed relaxing weekend for both Joe and I. It seems that for the past several years we have been going full steam ahead without a vacation.
Because of my health problems ,which also includes Gastric problems that I will not go into, traveling has become a huge problem for me.
So to be able to take a step back in time into the Era that I love, all within a 15 minute drive from my home , is pure Heaven!!
Once again, I want to THANK Joe Matteo for being such a gracious host during our stay!
He is a true artist in what he has done with this mansion when you think that it had been divided into 11 apartments and was painted all white when he bought it in 2001.
Joe Matteo actually lived in one of the apartments several years before he bought the mansion.
To read more about Joe Matteo's journey to fulfilling his dream of owning a Victorian Gilded Mansion, please click HERE to read the articles on the Stegmaier Mansion in Victorian Homes magazine.
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And to all my friends on the East Coast, I hope you are all safe and you are all in my prayers!!
Hugs,
Debbie
40 Dabble comments:
Good evening Debbie
Thank you again for sharing your experience at the Mansion. I love the photos in sepia tones! You will treasure this vacation for many years to come. Have a great week..
Hugs,
Wanda
Debbie, the mansion is so beautiful and ornate. You know I love peacock feathers...love that lampshade also. The wallpaper is so beautifully detailed. I have to go back and read that article. I cannot imagine the work that went into restoring the mansion...You have all these pictures to treasure in your heart. I am looking forward to part three and seeing the staircase!
Have a beautiful day!
So many interesting pictures, Debbie. Have a great day!
Debbie, that was a vacation to treasure. What a grand mansion to stay in and just soak up all that Victorian goodness. Love the stained glass and all the period furniture. Everything fits so well, and all the work that went into the wallpaper and painting. Wow.
Hi Debbie, Such a stuning mansion! I am so glad you had the chance to spend the wknd there; you deserve to pamper yourself! I love your suite. The wallpaper is gorgeous and that bowl with the teal and the rose is so very pretty. The formal garden is perfect and I loved seeing you sitting there enjoying life, just relaxing and taking in all of the beauty. Debbie, I like your blonde hair and your cut. I liked it red too - not too many people can wear red hair and have it look natural but you have that skin tone that can go light, or red. Debbie, I am glad that your health problems may not be as severe as feared and I wish you all the best in your health, your career and your life. God bless you! Thanks, too, for posting my party button on your sidebar and I look forward to the next installment on the Stegmaier Mansion. I have so enjoyed part I and II.
Hugs, Beth
What a trip of a lifetime. The furniture and all the period furnishings are just outstanding. I had to scroll up and down several times just to take in all the beautiful details.
Hi Debbie! Thank you for all the wonderful comments, I'm glad I stayed blogging too :o)
I'm in love with that mansion! I love all the crystal sconces, I'm a sucker for anything that sparkles and it's just amazing to me that all those colors go so well together. Joe Matteo has got to be so proud of himself, to have brought a mansion from the past back to life again.... All the different fabrics are fantastic and all the little pretties from that era are gorgous and the black and white photo's, What an awesome staycation!!!!
I'm happy to hear your hernia isn't as bad as it could have been and I have my fingers crossed that everything will go well for you. Your always in my prayers my dear friend! hugs, Jennifer
That is absolutely a beautiful place to spend a weekend. You probably notice something new in your room each day. Hard to take it all in one day. I'm so glad you were able to spend some time there. Your blog is a joy to read.
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for visiting my Blog over the weekend. These Mansion pics are incredible. Thanks for sharing them with us.
M.L.
Hi Debbie,
Well I just knew part 2 would be as special as the first part. You have some amazing pics. So much grand details and great ideas that can be created today.
I know this was very special and you deserved it. Thank you for taking us on the journey. Looking forward to part 3 as well.
Have a great week.
Celestina Marie XOXO
p.s. so glad you had no major problems in both the earthquake and hurricane.
Oh my, what an incredible place. I so enjoyed every picture. So much wonderful detail in such a beautiful place. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
What an enjoyable place...lucky you! Your photographs really were good, would love to see it in person. Thanks for sharing! Visiting today from Table Top Tuesday :)
Great photos! The place looks stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Totally awesome Miss D! I am so excited to see MORE! I am totally speechless. I'm going back to look again!
xoRebecca
Wow Debbie! What an amazing trip through this home! So many gorgeous details! And I am glad to hear your health problems were not so severe but, take care of yourself anyway!
Thank you for your kind words on my blog about Buddy. I have to encourage you to think about taking in other pets though. As much as my heart is breaking-I know that soon we will be taking in another rescue dog. There are so many out there that need homes and our loving homes are just what they deserve. I feel like it is one of the things I can do in this world-to rescue and love pets that others have thrown away. We always try to have 3 dogs-it makes it easier when one passes on-there's still two to comfort each other. There lives may not be as long because we haven't had them since they've been babies and they may be a handful-but the love of a rescue dog is amazing. Just think about opening your home and heart again-you won't regret it!
Hi Debbie
Well part two was just as gorgeous as part one. I've put this on my list of places to visit one day. Thanks again for sharing it!
Leann
Sheila was not able to comment so she emailed me:
Hi Debbie!
I've been trying and trying to leave you a comment at your blog and I can't for some reason. I see you have other comments but it won't let me.
So, I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed this beautiful post. The mansion is gorgeous and your room you stayed in is just glorious. I'm sure you felt like a queen staying there! What a nice way to bring your breakfast too. I just love seeing these olden victorian homes and this one is stunning.
Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi Debbie,
Wow, what an exquisite place to be able to stay, relax and enjoy. There are so many lovely spots that I'm sure anywhere you decided to stop a moment you had something gorgeous to look at and admire. The architecture and details are so pretty! I love the garden area as well!
Thanks for sharing, and glad to hear you're able to put that surgery off for awhile!
Hugs,
Nancy
This is an amazing mansion with so much to see! Thanks for the tour!
Get well soon!
What an amazing mansion. the details are incredible! Thanks for the tour, Debbie..Christine
Hi Debbie, I am so happy I came over to see the rest of the beautiful mansion. OMG you are soooo lucky to be there and enjoy that lovely place. It is stunning in every way. I loved the pink ladies chair and the bedroom with the beautiful draperies. it is all gorgeous. I want to be there. Smile.
xo, Jeanne
First I am glad you can put your surgery off, that has got to be a relief for the moment. What a gorgeous room, It would have been so hard to sleep! I think you could go across the street and be a million miles away! So glad you had a great time!
Carol
What a tour. Wonderful presentation. You need to find a nice quiet place, sit and relax. Trust all your helth issues will be taken care of very soon.
I really love the pictures that you have shared about the Mansion Debbie. Such an elegant place.
Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
Cindy tried to leave a comment but could not so she emailed me:
Hi Debbie,
I just went to your blog and wanted to leave a comment, but for some reason, I couldn't!
I just wanted to say the mansion is gorgeous and I hope you had a great time AND I
am happy that you and Joe are safe and sound from Hurricane Irene. And I hope that
all will go well with that hernia...I pray that you will be feeling better!!
XO
Cindy=
Debbie, one can never get enough of the mansion. The beauty is overwhelming & such a delight to visit. So glad you are enjoying those moments. Sorry about your continued health issues. I have Crohn's so I know what you mean about traveling. Stay well, keep me posted, if I can do anything, lmk.
Have a beautiful weekend ~
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
Thanks for sharing all your photos. Great tour.
Hi Debbie, this is just an amazing place. the detail is just art. Thanks so much for sharing the breathtaking inpiration with us on VIF, xo Debra
Such a magnificent place! I enjoyed the tour!
Thank you for a fabulous tour!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Oh my goodness!! I'm a little awe struck!! What an amazing place and such attention to detail!! It would take hours and hours to study them all!
Rarely do you find beautiful "real" antiques such as these in a room for let. How lucky are you to live so close by?! We also have a beautiful castle (An actual castle) very near me and it's incredible from the outside, but the rooms are nowhere near as lavish. What an experience to be able to step back in time to the victorian era. I'm living in 1920's France at my house *winks* Vanna
The ornate mansion is stunning! I love the ceilings, the wall paper and the grounds are wonderful...but, I could steal that blue bowl, it is TDF!! Thanks for sharing again, it's a treat. I'm visiting from Pink Sat., see you soon. Have a great weekend and hope you feel better soon. FABBY
Debbie,
Soooo many memories you will have in pictures and moments!!! I am SO jealous. It would be like going back in time or should I say "Somewhere in Time", lol. So wonderful, I could not tell you what my favorite thing was. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us.
Debbie, I am so sorry you are having so many health problems and will pray there is nothing serious they find when you go for your surgery.
It is finally going to get cool here tomorrow and we are all giddy with the anticipation.
Hugs my friend,
Ginger
I'll continue to pray for you on Fridays until your surgery is behind you and you're up & running, so to speak.
I live in New Kent County, VA (home of 2 First Ladies) about 80% of county now has water and electric after Irene. Last week, we also felt the earthquake and breathed the smoke filled air from the Dismal Swamp fire. Life is full of adventures.
So many photos -- and some pink touches, too!
Greetings from Germany,
Birgit
PS: See my pink post here! :)
Are you taking labor day off? Thanks for visiting me today. I'm excited about spending some time with my hubby!
Love to you~Rebecca
Just beautiful Debbie. If I didn't have to work today I would start going through my house and decorating. These pics inspired me..lol Will be praying for you as you wait for the surgery...
Debbie,
It is truly a beautiful home. I am so glad it is well preserved and taken care of lovingly. The stained glass was beautiful!
Thanks for joining HSH!
Sherry
Such beautiful details. Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
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