As most of you already know, Mr. Fox and I are restoring Clover Hill — a 19th century house in New York’s Hudson Valley. In previous videos, we explored the L-shaped Entrance Hall, the green and cream Parlor, and the mulberry Dining Room. Would you like to see the Music Room?
Thanks for watching!
xKevin
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Juanita Trent says
Thank you for the tour. Mr Fox and yourself have a beautiful home. Look forward to more
Sharon says
Beautiful room…love your house & gardens…save many of your recipes & gardening tips…
Cary Bradley says
Hello Music Room! Kevin, what a lovely tour. Thanks so much. I’ve always wondered about the origins of your pianos and appreciate knowing the story of each one. Your past window gardens inspired me to pick up some paper white and grape hyacinth bulbs at my local Agway the other day and I’ve been hunting for a shallow dish to plant them in for forcing. Fun hunting, but no success yet. I was just going to ask you to remind me when to plant them, and rechecked your web page, and see that the time is now!!! Hooray. Better find those dishes fast. Thanks so much for all the fun info you share on your blog, especially the muscari and paper white help, and this terrific tour of the music room. Stay warm! 🙂
Louise Brouillette says
I love your house and garden tour videos, Kevin…keep them coming!
Patricia Cremens says
I love your garden window! You are living the dream!
Jerry Miller says
Wow! What an incredible room. I love the colors, the window hangings, the pianos, furnishing and the window garden.
I need to get some African violets; I enjoyed growing them when I was younger.
Your home is wonderful. I’ll have to drop by one day and have you give me a tour!
Thanks for sharing your home through the video.
Lorraine Blanton says
The music room wallpaper is incredible. I love it! Thank you for sharing your home and your adventures.
JanetRInn says
these tours are wonderful — do you have any before pictures? I would love to see them also
badger gardener says
I cannot pick a favorite among your rooms and spaces , but if I had to this may be at the top.
Mary says
I love historic homes, and deeply appreciate your renovation stories, as well as seeing the beautiful results! Your blog is something I look forward to reading. I’m from the Heartland, so we can’t be neighbors, but I wish we could! Thank you for sharing your home!
Samantha says
I love your home, and had to imagine my harp in your music room! With the acoustics that go with a thirteen foot ceiling, I’ll bet your pianos music sound glorious!
Naris Montes says
I enjoy your blog very much! Food, house, gardens and more. Thank you so much for sharing.
Frederique Jennette says
Not only is it a beautiful and interesting old house, but you have furnished and remodeled it so beautifully! Thank you for sharing with us!.
Kelly says
Kevin—
Your hair is looking really good!
Thank you for the beautiful tour!
Jean says
Wonderful! Your music room is gorgeous. How are the acoustics?
Thank you so much for sharing.
sandra says
Thanks Kevin. I feel like an invited guest in your beautiful home. Thanks for sharing with us. xo
Jean says
Another great tour enhanced by Lily! It’s wonderful to see a stately home that has truly beautiful workmanship. Details like the pocket doors and ceiling medallions are getting rarer by the day. Stone counters and open concept are so “in” today. I have lived in both and much prefer a home like yours. Thanks so much for sharing!
Janis says
Hi Kevin. Watching you is as lovely a having a visit with a dear friend. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with all of us. It certainly is a treasure, as are you!
Margaret says
Hi Kevin,
I have been following your blog for a while now and find it so inspiring! My husband and I are restoring a rambling 1920’s “New England Farm House” and its original formal garden. Your wonderful videos and advice are truly motivating. We too visit the local auction houses and estate sales; it is so nice to see someone else who treasures these antique relics! Our projects are on a much smaller scale than yours but can seem so overwhelming; it is so wonderful to see what you have achieved!
Margaret
Mary V says
Another wonderful tour. Do your lucky guest ever get lost trying to find the powder room? I could happily live there I am not a fan of “open concept’ I like every room to have it’s own door. I cringe overtime I see a house with an open floor plan, luckily I live in a 1930’s colonial doors everywhere! Cannot wait for second floor tour.
SANDY says
Hello Clover Hill and hello Kevin,
The music room is my favorite so far. I love the gas lamp and the wall paper. Can you play for us, Kevin?
Thank you so much for your hospitality and love.
With love, Sandy
Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says
Hi Kevin! I was struck by your remark about the wallpaper bird image. In fifth grade (mid 1960’s) I wrote a report on the Resplendent Quetzal, a distinctive long-tailed tropical bird. It made me wonder if the bird on the wallpaper could be scientifically correct. I surfed up some images of other long-tailed birds (as the Quetzal is mostly bright green) and found some similarities to your wallpaper image among Whydah birds. Not a perfect match, though. There are many different Whydah species and I certainly did not see them all amongst Google images, but I think it’s possible your wallpaper bird is a real bird. Thanks for always giving us something new to think about! Your tour was relaxing and enjoyable. Maybe I’ll just go and browse my husband’s gigantic bird book. ; >)
MARIA LOURDES HERNANDEZ says
Thank you for the music room tour! Lovely room. Love the plants as well. Would also love to hear you play the piano. Will wait for the next tour and looking forward to the kitchen…
Melissa Horton says
Could you, would you PLEASE play a tune on your piano for us? That would be so lovely…to hear the piano in the music room!
Rita says
I always look forward to seeing your videos. Your home is beautiful. An awful lot of love has been put in the restoring of your home—-you can tell.
Barbara says
What a grand music room…all the details are magnificent..how lucky is that old house..so great of you two to restore and preserve..thanks for sharing..hugs
Kevin Lee Jacobs says
Hi Beverly – You are right – the wallpaper bird could be an artist’s fanciful rendering of the Resplendent Quetzal. (I searched Google images — what a beautiful bird.)
Hi Melissa Horton – I play the piano in two of my cooking videos. Check out 1) Cottage Cheese Pancakes, and 2) French Pastry Dough. Enjoy!
C Miller says
I have a cupboard that is so similar that I got from my grandmother, I always thought it was a handkerchief cupboard(no one told me that,I just assumed). My great uncle was a pianist, could very well be a music cabinet.
Thanks for enlightening me!
Kathy C. says
Hi, Kevin–
I’m one of the folks who asked for a floor plan. I think your tour lead-in was a great way to give us some sense of the relationship of one room to another. Mission accomplished!
Your videos are increasingly more professional, and you seem to have become progressively more relaxed in doing them. I daresay you’ve advanced all the way to the point of enjoying the experience! Good, because I certainly do! Keep up the good work.
Kathy C.
Grosse Ile, Michigan
Jeannie LeJeune says
What a beautiful room! I really enjoy your videos and my cooking has been enhanced by your wonderful easy recipes! Could you play a sample for us on the piano? I can just hear Mozart in that elegant room!
phyllis says
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. The music room is also my favorite room. Even though you played the piano in previous videos, I wish you would play again. I am so grateful to have found your blog!
Cornelia Vick says
Have loved watching the house tours each week. You have done a great job in
restoration and design. Am sure you enjoy……..Thanks for sharing with us.
Joanne in Zone 6b says
Thank you for the lovely tour of your beautiful music room; loved hearing about your multiple pianos and the fact that you do not have an “open-concept” home. I imagine you also lack an “en suite” bathroom…poor you! In making fun, I must also admit that I’m addicted to HGTV…and that I do have an en suite bathroom…and that I claim you as my guru for all things home, garden, food, and gracious living. Thank you for the inspiration and direction you offer so generously and humorously.
Marcia says
I’ve been a fan of your garden window for some time. I finally got a 2 x 3 garden window installed in one of the bathrooms which gets east and south (sort of) sun. The window cranks open. I have the hardware but not the glass yet. It would help if I would remember to go in that bathroom and water those plants.
Keep it all coming. So fun….
Marcia
Karen Thomas says
I would love to hear you play an entire classical piece in this room. Are the acoustics good? I’ll bet your plants love it when you play for them! I’m glad you pointed out the kerosene lamp, as it struck my eye in the initial overview of the room. I also like that you include Lily when she’s around. She’s part of the family and it’s always a joy to see her.
October-woman says
ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR. If you ever have a full recital in there – especially with duo-pianists, could you arrange it so we can “attend” it?
Rosemary O'Garra says
Hi Kevin,
You have a beautiful house. All the hard work is producing a home you can truly be proud of.
Thinking about the wallpaper in the music room, I’m pretty sure the bird depicted is the New Guinea blue Bird of paradise. They have lovely long red tail feathers. Google it and have a look.
There are 39 species and all in New Guinea.
elana says
I’m living in a 1929 Tahoe cabin also with no closets…
Thinking of my Granny’s old Steinway, which would not fit here.
Love your beautiful music room! What a proud creation. Thanks, elana
Dolores says
Love your music room with two babygrands
Frank Bailey says
As a descendant of Nathan Wild I could not be more pleased with all your preservation efforts.
Its always a delight to see your videos of the house, the garden, and your cooking videos.
Linda says
What a lovely music room you have! With those tall ceilings, the music from the pianos must be heavenly. And your houseplants are thriving in that window. Thank you for sharing a part of your world.
Shelley Choate says
This room is magical! I’m delighted you have added home tour videos to your repetoir. I’ve always loved your garden videos! I am in love with your home! And, by the way, your violet article has been my go-to for help with my african violets for a long time time now! Thank you for continuing to share your beautiful life with us! Give Lily a hug
Venessa Allegretto says
Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.I have really enjoyed the tours. I’ve also tried many of your recipes. They are fabulous.Thank you again.Vene
Rose says
Kevin,
It is all so lovely! You are correct, old-house living is not for everyone!
Thanks for sharing!
Deborah Levchak says
Thank you for sharing your lovely home
Edie says
I thoroughly enjoy your house tours, Kevin! Thank you for showing us all you have done in your restoration endeavors. Beautifully done!
Dot Sparling says
I love old homes and I am thoroughly enjoying seeing the wonderful renovations you have done in every room! Each room reflects all the considerable thought and love that went into every detail!
Dee says
Dear Kevin …
How kind of you to share your beautiful home with us! I too am a lover of old houses and also own one, though not quite as old as yours. They do have their challenges, but nothing compares to their quality, especially their woodwork. Please keep making your awesome videos, and maybe some of your gardening skills.
Dee
Julie says
Kevin,
Thank you! I really enjoy your house tour videos. The music room’s window garden is inspirational. Keep up the great work.
Jean DeSavage says
Oh, Kevin, if you are going to play another tune for taping, can you please make it fur elise? That is my all time favorite piano tune. It just makes my heart and spirit soar.
Your music room is my favorite so far. I love, love, love music. I think part of the problem our children have these days, is that they don’t get any music education anymore.
Though I know most people aren’t really into “powder” rooms, is the one between the dining and music rooms done true to the period for the house? You’ve done such a wonderful job with everything so far, I would bet you’ve done that just as beautifully. Keep the great work!
Julie Rybarczyk says
The wallpaper in your music room caught my eye, how beautiful. And I also love the window garden and big wood doors leading to the music room. Your home is beautiful, warm and cozy. I loved the tour. Hello to Lily the Beagle = )
Patti Lapp says
Wow! Thank you for the tour of your beautiful music room. My two favorite parts; the opening tour to get to the music room, and that gorgeous wallpaper. I am always surprised that so many people are enamored of ‘open concept’ living. I love walls and a door (or 2) and the privacy offered by separating rooms. Your videos are wonderful, can’t wait for the next one. Oh, and I must mention how adorable Lily is!
Marilyn says
Thank you for opening up your home and allowing your followers to see how magnificent it is. I am so enjoying them. Looking forward to the next one.
Margo P says
Kevin- great tour, Thanks! I have a question: Why can’t you use odorless/colorless lamp oil in the kerosene lamp? Or maybe it could be converted if it cannot for some reason.
DJ Todd says
Your music room is so tastefully appointed; one can never have too many pianos! I suspect there are more folks around than you might imagine who aren’t fans of the open concept living idea. My 1940’s cape cod home has small designated rooms which all had a specific purpose at the time which we have been able to repurpose for today’s living. There’s something so sheltering about plaster walls, arches, and all the rest…………
Frieda Hickman says
Kevin, Would love to hear you play during your next video in the music room. Very Beautiful! Thanks for sharing
Carol says
Love, Love the music room!!!!
Clover Hill is beautiful!!!!
I love your gardens and the walking tours you give too.
Can’t wait until your next tour video!!
Have a great weekend, Kevin.
Thanks for the tour
Helen says
Wow, foundation repair is challenging! Most of your budget goes here and the results are “invisible”. You must really love this house!
Fabulous true to character renovations by the way. Congratulations!
John says
What a lovely room! Coincidentally, I decorated the music room of Merriman Park in shades of teal and red, too!
I also prefer rooms with doors. I would never want anyone to see my kitchen after having prepared a meal for several guests. That now ubiquitous ‘open concept’ thing is awful.
Carmen Cassivi says
Kevin, your music room is magnificent, your whole house is extraordinary, but while watching your video of the music room it brought me back to visits I have made in France in several châteaux, Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, etc. The windows and dressings are truly beautiful.
I could live in what you call “an old house”, I always tell everyone when speaking of floor plans that I would love just to open different doors and walk into different rooms, instead of one big open floor plan.
The wallpaper is stunning too.
Thank you for sharing all this beauty with us, always looking forward to your videos about your recipes and of course your house and garden.
Joyce says
Hi Kevin,
What a beautiful room! I love the colors of the wall covering and the red window coverings. And the window garden is impressive! Love your house tours! Thank you for sharing.
Janice Crawford says
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home, Kevin. My brother has a collection of kerosene lamps and uses lamp oil, thus avoiding that kerosene smell. I’m not sure whether or not that decreases its value. Might be good to check out, though.
Mariska says
Hello Kevin,
Thanks for the tour of the music room, it’s just lovely, full of so many special details that is often miss in an open floor plan.
I too have and old house, 1910, and I appreciate that each room is separate and can have its own purpose and personality.
Perhaps, one day, we might hear a concert from this beautiful music room. I vote for holiday tunes.
Karen says
Oh Kevin! How right you are about everyone not being a fit for old house living. In our fifty-three year marriage, Dear Hubby and I have lived in only one modern house. It was big and Frank Lloyd Wrightean, and in the desert. We lived there for ten years, and enjoyed its conveniences.
Otherwise we have always lived in old houses: an old farmhouse in Maryland, C1850, where our children grew up, and now in an 1820 ante-bellum historic home in GA., — in no way do these homes fit the new criterion of “open concept.” All the rooms in this house have fireplaces and at least two doors to a central hallway, and can be closed off for privacy or warmth. OK: I did put a big non-structural solid surface (not marble) island in the kitchen, which had no counter space to speak of. Problem solved. I love the big windows and a fireplace in the kitchen! I love high ceilings in old houses, porches, the history inherent in antiquity. Not everyone can live in an old house. The TV house shows show again and again a kind of disregard and lack of knowledge about the value of age and individuality. They all seem to want to live in the same house! It has few walls and granite counter tops! Ceilings with height for no reason!
Old houses require that closets be built in or improvised. Bathrooms are either rebuilt or appreciated for their antiquity. A row house in Baltimore where we lived while in school, had a huge tiled bathroom, with fittings that were works of art. Thinking of it, I can hear a House Hunter today saying, “Well, this bathroom is a gut!” Nooooo! Some of us enjoy and value old things that are serviceable and beautiful!
How wonderful that you kept (and have room for) all your pianos! Like something I would do and be ragged about it by friends and family. I have a library with ceiling to floor shelves… eight thousand books. More on the way.
Your plant window is enviable and beautiful. Thank you for all of your house tours. As always, your cooking videos and recipes are welcome and helpful. I look first to you for gardening information; your formal garden is an inspiration and a delight, as are YOU!
Susan Bankard says
Loved the tour.
My big question is how do you build a fire with vertical logs? It looks very interesting. I’ve only built fires horizontally,
JoAnn says
Enjoyed touring another room in your beautiful house! Thanks for sharing.
Cindi L says
Our house is 100 years old but we do have some closets. Our ceilings are only 10 ft. I like each room having its own identity. Guests just flow from one room to next to mingle. There’s usually something different going on in each room. And you can close off living room so tv and game of pool don’t clash. Or piano and tv. You have a nice house. Congrats and continue having fun with it.
Christa Fraser says
Hi Kevin,
You have a marvelous home! How do you manage to look after everything, inside and out? It’s substantial, I couldn’t do it. It must be a labor of love.
Thanks for sharing your lovely home. By the way, you have a lot more snow than I do, and I live in Canada!
All the best and wishing you a Merry Christmas.
Christa Fraser
Nancy says
Hello Kevin,
Your beautiful home is a step back in time. Thank-you for the wonderful tours and fascinating information. Touring your music room reminded me of my uncle and his partner. They both played the piano and had two pianos in their living room as well. I look forward to more tours of in and around your home and all your wonderful recipes. Here is a little side note about me. I hate cooking and haven’t really cooked since my son was married, fifteen years ago. However, I love cooking shows, follow specific blogs, like to read recipes and do all these religiously. Congratulations to you and Mr. Fox on your beautiful home !!