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Victorian homes in Ferndale, California

Stunning Historic Homes Nestled in Ferndale, California

architecture, historic homes, travel June 8, 2022

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…

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Pink Victorian cottage in Ferndale, California

Cozy and Colorful Victorian Cottages of Ferndale, California

architecture, cozy living, historic homes May 7, 2022

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,…

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Wood dining table with black Windsor chairs

Historic Massachusetts Home: Manchester-by-the-Sea

historic homes, home tour May 1, 2022

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…

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Street in Bergen with white wooden houses

Colorful Wooden Houses of Norway: A Virtual Trip

architecture, historic homes, travel March 31, 2022

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…

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Gray and White Craftsman Home in Historic Neighborhood

Eclectic Neighborhood: Charming Homes in the Chicago ‘Burbs

architecture, historic homes March 12, 2022

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…

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Bright blue Victorian home exterior

Victorian Home Exteriors in Historic Downers Grove

architecture, historic homes February 26, 2022

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…

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Historic white home with picket fence in Grand Detour, Illinois

Fall in Love with the Picturesque Homes of Historic Grand Detour, Illinois

architecture, historic homes, travel October 28, 2021

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…

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Craftsman Style Sears Kit Home

Another Beautiful Lakefront Neighborhood in Madison, Wisconsin

architecture, historic homes October 13, 2021

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…

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Historic District Homes - Purple Victorian in Madison, Wisconsin

Historic District Homes of Madison

architecture, historic homes, travel August 14, 2021

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…

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Haint Blue Ceiling on Front Porch of Historic Home

Geneva Walking Tour of Homes: Part Two

architecture, historic homes July 31, 2021

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…

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Dark Gray Clapboard Victorian Home with Turquoise Front Door

Historic Neighborhood and Homes in Geneva

architecture, historic homes July 28, 2021

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…

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Blue-Gray Modern Farmhouse in New Buffalo

Bungalows and Cottages of New Buffalo, Michigan

architecture, historic homes June 26, 2021

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…

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Gray One-and-a-Half Story Home in Chattanooga

Hillside Homes of Chattanooga

architecture, historic homes June 17, 2021

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.  …

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Dark Gray Tudor Home in Geneva, Illinois

Cottages and Bungalows of Geneva: A Walking Tour

architecture, historic homes May 10, 2021

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…

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High-End Custom Homes of Lookout Mountain - Older Gray House

High-End Custom Homes of Lookout Mountain

architecture, historic homes May 6, 2021

Hubby and I recently returned from our trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee and I have to admit I fell in love with the area. I’ve been to the volunteer state before, but never to ‘Nooga. We stayed in a charming blue cottage from Airbnb located on the side of Lookout Mountain and took plenty of walks…

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Dark Blue Tudor Style House in Maryville, TN

The Charming Homes of Maryville, Tennessee

architecture, historic homes, Uncategorized March 25, 2021

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been to Maryville, Tennessee! My daughter and I traveled there last fall and it just occurred to me that I never shared my walking tour of neighborhoods that feature some of the charming homes of Maryville.   Maryville is about 18 miles south of Knoxville. I had never been…

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