Ironware’s Karin Eaton gives us a private tour of her home

Cassara Sconce

The North tower has the original tin ogee-shaped roof. The carved vergeboard along the porch, the double Gothic arched doors and the quatrefoil detailing of the eaves are all characteristics of Gothic Revival. Because of the way the streets were laid out in the 20’s, this view of the house is not visible from the road.

Elizabeth and me at the entrance to Glen Oak with gold leafedchandelier, Gothic arch and William Morris-style wallpaper.

A collection of lipstick prints are a souvenir from Alex’s 8th grade graduation

The dusky lavender of this room is so romantic! The mantel and fire-place surround are formed tole with the original faux marble paint. The caned armchair was found at the Nashville fairground’s flea market, and the rocking chair is 19th century from Robin’s family. The pastel is by Michael Bastow and the print by Tony Fitzpatrick.

The dusky lavender of this room is so romantic! The mantel and fire-place surround are formed tole with the original faux marble paint. The caned armchair was found at the Nashville fairground’s flea market, and the rocking chair is 19th century from Robin’s family. The pastel is by Michael Bastow and the print by Tony Fitzpatrick.

My bronze bust of our dearly departed boxer, Petey, guards a sculpture by Lanie Gannon.

This pool table makes our house party central! It is illuminated by an Ironware billiard light. The two portraits were painted by Robin’s grandmother.

We found this wonderful Napoleon III mechanical armchair with retract-able ottoman in Normandy.

The mild chaos in this room is echoed in the chandelier, the painting by Kathryn Schoepflin and the charcoal work by Sue Mulcahy. Even though I struggle with it, ultimately, I find clutter quite comforting.

The mild chaos in this room is echoed in the chandelier, the painting by Kathryn Schoepflin and the charcoal work by Sue Mulcahy. Even though I struggle with it, ultimately, I find clutter quite comforting.

Jean Loup Sieff took this photo of me in the Bahamas back in the 80’s. Ironically, it was a job for Carel shoes. How French, right?!

All the walls downstairs are off white. The molding and ceilings provide the vehicle for the punch of color that I could never live without. The rug, throw, and striped mounted fabric were foraged in Istanbul. And, of course, the bed, chandelier, lamp and sconce are by Ironware.

This dormer is part of the bathroom renovation we did in 1994. The former owners gave us a set of 19th century stained glass windows they had found but never used. The oak leaf and acorn pattern are a perfect fit for Glen Oak

French hand-forged iron

This 1950’s vintage French rotary telephone actually works.

The mule chest grounds the collection of photographs and prints from Robin’s family

The mule chest grounds the collection of photographs and prints from Robin’s family

Student charcoals by Robin’s grandmother hang over another Nash-ville Flea market find.

The original walnut banister dominates the entrance hall. My grand-mother gave us the early 19th century Tennessee Jackson Press as our wedding gift.

Lovely sketch found at an estate sale hangs above a large amethyst crystal bookend, favorite reading and 2 Jamaican sculptures