An Innovative Decorative Ceiling Treatment Makes a Grand Room
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An Innovative Decorative Ceiling Treatment Makes a Grand Room

Yesterday I shared a craftsman style home that featured an amazing coffered ceiling in the dining room. As I thought about this often-neglected element in interior spaces, I decided it would be fun to write a post about different types of a decorative ceiling treatment. Let’s start with a classic vaulted ceiling that’s lined in…

When You See These Historic Home Exteriors, You’ll Fall in Love
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When You See These Historic Home Exteriors, You’ll Fall in Love

Let’s take a little trip across the country today to see historic home exteriors in different areas. I think you’ll have fun learning a little history while enjoying all the curb appeal! Let’s start in Florida with the Brokaw-McDougall house found in Tallahassee. Construction began in 1856 and took four years to complete. It now…

Preserving the Past: The Intricate Beauty of Historic Homes in Small Towns
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Preserving the Past: The Intricate Beauty of Historic Homes in Small Towns

This past Saturday hubby and I ventured over to the charming town of Sycamore for a fall stroll through the historic district. Neighbors were out raking leaves or walking their dogs. The temperature was in the high fifties with little wind so it was a perfect day for some outdoor exercise. Of course, I had…

Charming Cottages Blanketed in Autumn’s Splendor: The Perfect Retreat
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Charming Cottages Blanketed in Autumn’s Splendor: The Perfect Retreat

Fall colors are nearing their peak in our area and it doesn’t seem quite fair that the colors turn and then the leaves fall so quickly. Although a blanket of colorful leaves is always a pretty sight to behold. Especially when the colors frame charming cottages like the ones I’m showcasing today. First up is…

Discover the Charm of Kennebunk Homes: Idyllic Living in a Coastal Haven
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Discover the Charm of Kennebunk Homes: Idyllic Living in a Coastal Haven

Last week when I shared about Kennebunkport, I promised to share the charm of Kennebunk homes that we saw during our recent trip there. The Kennebunk River divides these two towns and it’s easy to think you’re still in one town or the other after crossing the bridge. I wish I would’ve asked the locals…