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….
Warm weather is here for the time being and it’s time to embrace sunshine vibes with a yellow front door. A truly easy way to add new life to the outside of your room is to paint your door a new color. You only need a quart of paint and the color options are endless….
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…
Fresh cut wood. Whether old or new, it has an earthy fragrance and organic appeal. It immediately adds warmth and texture to any room. See these inspirational ideas on how to use reclaimed wood in your home to give it authenticity and a bit of rustic flair. Photo by Frederick + Frederick Architects Most people…
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…
Is there anything that creates better curb appeal than the timeless charm of a Victorian porch? Today I’m sharing 14 examples from small to grand that feature the best of Victorian architecture. A pretty pink Victorian sports a large porch with unique details on the porch and the roof above. A simpler, lavender…
As I was reading a couple of the comments from a previous post about the Leo Cottage, I was inspired to write a post showing examples of a front porch flag. Some of you mentioned you enjoyed seeing the U.S. flag flying from the cottage’s porch. So here’s a few more that I think you’ll…
It’s no secret that window shutters can boost the curb appeal of a home. You’ve probably slowed down to admire several houses that display charming shutters. If your house doesn’t already have them, enjoy these photos for ideas. And if you’ve got shutters, enjoy the beauty of these special homes, like this classic white historic…
Yesterday I was reading an article about interior design, and it mentioned that the most interesting rooms are those with a great backdrop. When you think of a room’s backdrop, think windows, flooring, and walls. You can spruce up flooring with beautiful rugs, and windows with curtains, blinds, or shutters. Walls can be enhanced with…
I’ve shared pink houses, blue houses, and yellow houses – how about the timeless and classic appeal of a white house? Today I’m featuring 12 houses, each with their own unique curb appeal. First up is a newer, suburban two-story with an attractive porch and an end-load garage. The only time I purchased a new…
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…
Grab a cup of coffee and sit back while you enjoy scrolling through this collection of curb appeal eye candy. Each beautiful blue house has its own style and charm. Be forewarned – you might find yourself itching to paint your house blue this summer! Some of these homes are quaint, some are grand,…
My mother never liked turning on overhead lights in any room. She preferred lamps, saying the overhead lighting was too harsh. I take after my mother in this respect. I swapped out low wattage bulbs in my dining chandelier to keep the light softer and more romantic. My favorite light is natural light from the…
Pink is such a fun, cheery color. Some people love it, some people – not so much. One thing I have to say, anytime I see a pink house while driving around, I always smile. When I was in college, there was an Indiana farm where all the outbuildings were painted pink. Not a red…
Welcome to Part Two of viewing historic holiday homes in Galena. I shared the first half of this tour on Monday. We celebrated our family Christmas in this historic town last weekend. Lucky for us, we got a light dusting of snow our first night there, which created a great backdrop for featuring some of…
This past weekend was our annual family “Christmas in Galena” trip. This was our fifth year staying at the same VRBO home. We always gather together the weekend before Christmas for three nights in this little town located in the hilly, northwest corner of Illinois. I snapped some photos of the historic homes that I…
