A Treasured Way of Life; New, Old Blend Seamlessly in Door County Home, Shop

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › May 16, 2005

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For Craig and Vicky Anderson, what's old is useful and comfortable.

Their saltbox-style home is filled with time-worn country antiques, sentimental family heirlooms and handmade furniture and fiber art.

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A Treasured Way of Life; New, Old Blend Seamlessly in Door County Home, Shop

In addition to the furnishings, a subdued color palette and architectural details like pine flooring and wood trim, crafted by Craig, make this new construction on five woody acres in Ellison Bay appear primitive.

"People take a look at the place and feel it has been here quite a while, but it's only 5 years old," Craig says. "We enjoy it and couldn't live with chrome and glass."

Instead, they live with antiques that have been cleverly repurposed.

For example, a doughboard, owned by Vic...

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