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…
One of my favorite home exteriors is a bungalow house. The first home I ever purchased as an adult was a Sears kit catalog bungalow. The minute I stepped inside the doorway with the realtor I knew I needed to call it my own. One day I’ll go back and take a photo of it…
Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s time to head back (virtually) to historic Ferndale to see more of the town’s stunning historic homes. The first time I posted about our trip to Humboldt County, I shared a collection of the Victorian cottages. Today it’s time to see some of the other beautiful homes that grace the streets…
Victorian architecture lovers, gather ’round. Have I got some eye candy for you today! Ferndale, California has some of the most amazing examples of colorful Victorian cottages and buildings that I’ve ever seen. Walking along the quiet streets is truly unending pleasure. The entire area is filled with beauty and splendor that I wasn’t expecting,…
Get ready to fall in love with today’s historic Massachusetts home by Henley Design, located in Manchester-by-the-Sea. You’ll be smitten by the mix of old and new in this traditional home located in an idyllic setting. Photo by Henley Design Step into the pretty entryway with gray-blue paneling and newer botanical prints on the…
One thing we miss living in America is the vast array of really old buildings and homes. Can you imagine living in a house that’s over 500 years old? I think about the lives and history of older homes here in the United States, but old houses in Europe have seen so much more. Today…
You gotta love spring in Chicagoland! It’s either snowing or it’s 60 degrees. There’s no in-between. So as long as there’s snow on the ground today, let’s take another snowy walk around an eclectic neighborhood in Downers Grove. Although today’s walk actually took place several weeks ago, I took so many photos that I’m still…
At the beginning of this month I showed a collection of Sears catalog homes in the quaint Chicago suburb of Downers Grove. Today I’m featuring Victorian home exteriors from the same neighborhood. I loved my snowy trip to the town where my daughter lives because I found plenty of eye candy to photograph. And believe…
Have you ever gone to a somewhat obscure place for vacation and found you enjoyed it so much more than the much-hyped tourist spots? That’s what happened this past weekend when hubby and I went to Grand Detour, Illinois, for a low-key fall getaway. I was immediately smitten by the charming town of about 450…
We’re back in Madison, Wisconsin for the second half of our walking tour that showcases unique homes in a beautiful lakefront neighborhood. Each home is different with its own special character. The blue Tudor above features stucco on top and clapboard siding on the bottom. A pretty arched door and bay window enhance the charm…
We’re back from our Wisconsin vacation and I’m excited to share some of the historic district homes in Madison. First, let me say what a beautiful, small city that Madison is. I was impressed with its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal of tree-lined streets. Not to mention, people were so friendly there. The first thing I…
On Wednesday of this week I shared photos of beautiful homes in the neighborhood where I attended elementary school. Today is the second part of that fun walking tour around the tree-lined streets of Geneva. The porch above is a close-up view of the white historic home below. Note the detailing on the corbels of…
Geneva, Illinois is the town where I grew up and as a kid, I took my home for granted. Never did I realize the curb appeal and beauty of this small river town outside of Chicago. Now as an adult I appreciate the historic neighborhood and homes that make Geneva a destination place outside of…
I’m finally back from my short trip to New Buffalo, Michigan and of course, I took photos of cute bungalows and cottages while I was there. There was plenty to explore and I need to go back to this lakeside town with all its charm and character. The super adorable modern farmhouse-style cottage above was…
Two months have passed since my trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee and I just now realized I didn’t share all the photos of beautiful houses that I took while there. So today features a final collection of hillside homes from both Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain. It’s a pleasant mix of small and grand homes. …
Spring is one of my favorite times to take walks around quaint residential streets to enjoy the tulips and flowering trees. I’ve shown some of the larger historic homes of Geneva, Illinois on my blog in the past. But today I want to show you some of the more affordable cottages and bungalows on the…
