We were taken through the main hall, which was used as a music room, to the dining room where I snapped a picture of Kandice. This room is done lavishly in wood from ceiling to floor which is covered with an Indian rug. A china cabinet and sideboard take up the entire west wall.
In contrast to these themes, are the two attached parlors, separated by two Corinthian columns. These spectacular rooms are created in Louis XVI style with nothing spared. The wall panels are of rose colored woven damask silk, the ceiling is of hand painted frescoes depicting fields of flowers. The rug was made in Aubusson France and was woven from designs submitted by Mattie.
Off from both the family room and the dining room is a 15 by 25 foot conservatory which is heated with hot water. The conservatory floor is a mosaic tile. The family maintained a large assortment of flowers and other plants. Some of the plants on display today, are the original plants that were started by Mrs. Moss. The center room of the second floor was intended as billiard room, though no table was ever put in place.
Off this room were the many bedrooms for the children, along with the apartment designed for Mattie’s parents. A third floor contained rooms for the three servants that attended the family. In reviewing the house, one must take notice of the surrounding lawns and gardens blooming with an assortment of fragrant and colorful flowers. All in all, a very enjoyable afternoon.
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