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Red Brick Italianate House in Southwest Michigan

Charming Old Homes in Southwest Michigan

architecture November 16, 2019

We still have a few fall leaves clinging to their trees even though a thin blanket of snow covers the ground. Before we hit all-in winter, I thought I better share my fall photos of charming old homes from my trip to southwest Michigan. This is the first beauty that caught my eye. You know…

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Victorian Cottage with Wrap Around Porch

Home Exteriors Tour in Huntley: Round Two

architecture, historic homes October 30, 2019

Last week I shared a collection of charming old homes in Huntley, Illinois and today is the second half of the home exteriors tour. I love when a town has an abundance of beautiful homes that it requires more than one blog post!   An updated Victorian home sits proudly on the corner of a…

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Gray Victorian Home in Huntley, Illinois in the Fall

Charming Old Homes in Huntley, Illinois

architecture October 26, 2019

Fall color is in peak season here in Illinois! A recent trip through Huntley, Illinois to my grandson’s football game resulted in an impromptu photo shoot of charming old homes lining the streets.   Huntley is a fast-growing town of about 25,000 people at the far northwestern edge of the Chicago suburbs. Like my town,…

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Stately Brick Homes

Beautiful Brick Homes: From Stately to Cozy

architecture September 28, 2019

My husband is from Pittsburgh and one thing I always notice when we visit his home town is the abundance of brick homes. He appreciates their low-maintenance appeal, while I love the diversity of style you can find in a brick house. Photo by Charles Hilton Architects   One thing that would make me very…

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Victorian Home Exteriors - orange historic house

Victorian Home Exterior: Off-the-Chart Curb Appeal

architecture August 28, 2019

When considering all types of home styles, I think the Victorian home exterior is probably the most ornate and intricate. Common features include towers, turrets, dormers, and wide wrap-around porches. All of which you’ll see in these gorgeous homes with off-the-chart curb appeal! Photo by David Heide Design Studio   Victorian style evolved from the…

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White Church and Limelight Hydrangeas

Pretty Homes and Scenes in Door County’s Fish Creek

architecture, travel August 19, 2019

Last week the whole family headed up to Door County, Wisconsin for a five-day vacation in a beautiful modern farmhouse. We stayed in Baileys Harbor but the first place we visited was scenic Fish Creek. I snapped some photos while walking around because this bayside town is so quaint and charming. A charming white church…

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Red Craftsman House

Would You Live in a Red House?

architecture July 12, 2019

Everyone seems to have a favorite color house. My first house was blue, the second one was a creamy off-white. My current home is butter yellow. But truth be told, I’ve always loved a red house! Photo by   Most red houses are converted barns, which seem to be growing in popularity. Photo by Ryan…

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Blue and White Living Room with Skylights

Let the Sun Shine In with Gorgeous Skylights!

architecture July 3, 2019

Growing up, I remember friends who lived in homes with skylights that always seemed to leak or were dirty. So I’ve never been much of a fan of skylights until now. There are a lot of amazing options to let the sun shine in from above. Photo by Lisa Gabrielson Design   I’m fascinated with…

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Gorgeous Old Stone House with Turquoise Shutters and White Picket Fence

The Beauty of a Stone House

architecture June 22, 2019

Earlier this week I posted a photo of an historic stone house on my Instagram account. It received a lot of positive feedback. Since so many others love stone homes, I thought I’d share a few more here on my blog. Photo by Rikki Snyder   A stone house immediately evokes a sense of charm….

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Bay window in farmhouse kitchen with country style

Window Shopping: What a House Needs

architecture June 18, 2019

Window shopping is what I always do when I look at a home to purchase. What I mean is – the windows are one of the most important home design elements in my book. I love lots of windows and the more unique, the better. Photo by Hinkley Lighting   I’m the type of person…

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Rustic Lake Cabin Exterior

Cabin Inspiration: Sweet Summertime

architecture, Summer June 7, 2019

I’m in the mood for some homes with cabin inspiration! Apparently the month of May decided to stay in bed and April had to do double-duty. Too many cool rainy days! But now, June has arrived and we’ve got warmer sunny days which is putting me in total summer camp mode. Photo by Goose Creek…

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Starter Home with Full Front Porch

Hunting for a Starter Home with My Daughter

architecture February 16, 2019

Do you remember the excitement of searching for your very first home? Today I’m heading out with my daughter and her hubby to find their dream starter home! My daughter is a stay-at-home-mom so they’re living on one salary and need to be conservative while house hunting. I collected a batch of small houses –…

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Built-In Cabinetry in Historic Home

8 Built-In Ideas for the Living Room

architecture, country style, home decor February 5, 2019

One thing I love about older homes is the unique built-in ideas you find within their walls. It’s nice to see some of the newer homes adding these custom features. Photo by Lisa Tharp Design   I started writing this post about built-in ideas for every room in the house, but I found so many…

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Bead Board in a Breakfast Nook

Create Character with Bead Board

architecture, country style, farmhouse style December 29, 2018

Character is the main reason I love old homes. Quirky rooms, quality wood trim, built-in cabinets, and more. All those things that lend charm and interest. You can create character in your own home with something as simple as bead board. Photo by ML Interior Designs   Bead board is fairly easy to install and…

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Traditional Red Front Door

The History and Charm of a Red Front Door

architecture December 6, 2018

A red front door is often found on traditional homes but they’re pretty on a variety of architectural style houses. Here are 11 examples that show how to make your front door stand out. Photo by Gatling Design   I’m totally smitten with this rustic front door that reminds me of a home you’d see…

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Two-Story Victorian Porch with Blue Ceiling

Two-Story Porch for Ultimate Curb Appeal

architecture, porch October 24, 2018

Have you ever visited the deep South and admired the gorgeous plantation homes with a two-story porch? This architectural feature provides ultimate curb appeal for the appreciative eye. Photo by Brickmoon Design   The thought of having two porches, one up high, is a dream home feature I’ll probably never get to enjoy. But at…

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