Historic homes. I fell in love with them back when I was 18 years young. They have soul, quirks, and oddities that you just won’t find anywhere else. And when you walk along historic streets, no two house exteriors are alike. My own house is over 150 years old and I take a bit of…
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…
We head to Galena this week to enjoy our annual family Christmas together, but I don’t think we’re going to be blessed with snow. For me, it always feels a bit more festive when snow is on the ground for the holidays. To get myself in the spirit, I’ll enjoy today’s collection of 13 cozy…
Last week I shared a walking tour of my recent visit to Sycamore, and today, you get to fall in love with even more of the captivating older homes populating this charming midwestern town. As the weeks progress toward Christmas, I hope to capture a few more neighborhoods dressed for the holidays. But for now,…
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…
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…
I have a fun blog post for you today! Get ready to enjoy exploring six amazing tiny houses where you can see both the outside and inside of each home. Much to my delight, I found several more of these smaller homes that I’ll share in the future. Take a look and in the comments,…
New England has no shortage of beautiful historic homes and buildings, which is part of its unending charm. One of the first things you might notice on a delightful old house is its front door. Such was the case when touring residential pockets during our recent trip to southeastern Maine. I was so fascinated by…
It’s been a couple weeks since I shared photos of our trip to Kennebunkport, but today I’m back to show you scenes from Kennebunk, Maine – which is the quieter side of the Kennebunk River that separates the two towns. Each has their own strengths but if you’re not from the area, it’s hard to…
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…
Are you ready for today’s line-up that includes several varieties of the Kennebunkport house? The quaint appeal and stunning architecture of this seaside town has forever captured my heart. Whether large or small, the majority of homes are well cared for and made our recent visit to Kennebunkport one of the best vacations I’ve ever…
Whenever I go on vacation, I struggle with whether or not to share my photos here on the blog. I’ve heard some people complain about people who share their vacation photos. But then I figure, if you’re like me, seeing photos helps you decide if that’s a place you’d like to visit. Vacation brochures always…
One thing I love about New England is the seemingly never-ending collection of historic houses. They speak to my soul and tug at my heartstrings. Needless to say, I felt like I was in a world of eye candy while discovering the charming Kennebunkport homes along the coast of Maine during our recent vacation. This…
Vacation is over and I’m happy to say that our trip to Maine is one of the best vacations I’ve ever had. Better than our recent excursion to Hawaii, hands down! The east coast has everything I’m passionate about – the ocean, hills, historic homes, quaint towns, and plenty of nature. We took two side…
Perhaps the fastest and possibly easiest way to add instant curb appeal to your home lies right at your front door! A simple coat of paint or a minor architectural embellishment can pack a punch for making your home stand out on the block. Here’s 14 charming front door ideas to get your wheels spinning….
Lately on the blog I’ve been focusing more on small spaces and small houses (thanks to a reader’s suggestion). I’ve always had a special fondness for quaint cottages, cabins, bungalows – you name it. So today I’m featuring a collection of charming and chic homes that are small on size but big on curb appeal….
