Comments on: sneak peek: matthew bird

By: Harry (Papa) Bird

Harry (Papa) Bird — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:04:37 +0000

A father could be no prouder of his son. I have watched (and sometimes participated) in the evolution of this home and have many times been a bit startled at how well a seemingly odd collage of things coalesce into a unique and beautiful setting. Thank you, Matt, for being such a large and wonderful piece of my life.

By: mary ellen

mary ellen — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:24 +0000

I’d love a tutorial on applying aluminum leaf to walls!

By: Matthew Bird

Matthew Bird — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:07:25 +0000

Jasmine-
That wallpaper is actually just (don’t tell anyone) fabric that was brutally stapled up with a staple gun!. I found a fabric that allowed the pattern to work horizontally, and built the bookcases tall enough to avoid seams. Then I just covered the staples with strips of wood. ANYTHING to avoid fixing the crappy walls beneath!

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:30:53 +0000

Where did you get the wall paper in the piano room? I love it!

By: Josette

Josette — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:17:49 +0000

Love it! Want to see photos of the outside too!

By: Rose Towler

Rose Towler — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:12:15 +0000

Hey Matt – I just saw this link on Kelvy’s Facebook (we recently tracked each other down!) and couldn’t resist! What a cool house – reminds me of some English homes I know but even better! It’s great that you have so many friends things around you – i try to do the same – it means so much! we just bought an old Victorian place here and i sympathise with the painting/stripping of woodwork – layers upon layers of memories embedded in paint! would love to see you guys sometimes! come to london!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:33:20 +0000

Just back on Facebook…first act opening Nicky’s post! Somebody said it best’ Mathew you are my hero’!