Meanderings of a Mermaid

  Today we had an opportunity to wander around the whole of the Seaquist Mansion. It is located near the town square in Mason, TX. I won't go into the history of the place here. Suffice it to say that it has gone through several hands in its many years. It was built at a time when supplies could only be brought in by wagon.  About six years ago the property was purchased by a group intent on restoring and preserving this magnificent home. We toured the place four years ago, when just the first floor was open to viewing, and mostly it had just been cleaned at that point and made safe.  These two photos are of the kitchen. The cupboards and counter have been recreated according to an old photograph from days gone by. Unfortunately, for most of the house, there really aren't any photos until about the 1960s and 70s. What a shame. The house is not overly ornate inside, which is comfortable to me. There is a lot of natural wood around. Floors have been restored, but not the wood pan