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Beautiful Blue Custom Home Exterior During Winter

Beautiful Blue and Gray Custom Homes in the Snow

architecture, historic homes, travel January 4, 2021

Several inches of snow fell in our area over the weekend which prompted me to get out and enjoy the scenery. While I was out, I snapped some photos of beautiful blue and gray custom homes in Naperville, IL.   Naperville used to be a smaller suburb of Chicago until about 35 years ago when…

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Dark Blue Victorian House

Historic Home Exteriors in Lake Geneva

architecture, historic homes November 11, 2020

Today is the day I’m finally getting around to sharing the rest of my Lake Geneva walking tour! There are so many historic home exteriors in this town to enjoy. I’m toying with the idea of going back before Christmas to snap pictures of the houses decorated for the holidays.   Above is a gorgeous…

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Turquoise Colored Historic Clapboard Home with Wrap Around Porch

A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

architecture, historic homes, travel October 28, 2020

Seems like I’m getting the traveling bug out of me before we hunker down for the winter. My daughters and I took a short weekend trip to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I chose to go for a walking tour of the historic area and take some photos while they opted to nap Saturday afternoon.   I…

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Charming Cambridge Homes - Classic White House with Full Porch

A Walking Tour of Cambridge, Wisconsin

historic homes, travel October 5, 2020

This is the third post I’ve shared about charming Cambridge, Wisconsin. I obviously fell in love with this small, quiet town in rural America that seems to have everything anyone could ever want. The Cambridge homes and neighborhoods were especially appealing.   This beautiful white, classic home has an ample porch decorated for Halloween. The…

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Victorian Style House Exterior with Large Porch

The Beauty and Charm of a Victorian Style House

architecture, historic homes April 10, 2020

When it comes to curb appeal, a Victorian style house never disappoints. Also known as painted ladies, most homeowners use color to highlight all the details of their beloved, historic home. Photo by Marina Rubina, Architect   My personal preference are the houses that are painted in bolder colors to really make them pop. And…

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White Scandinavian House with Blue Door in Stavanger Norway

Scandinavian Houses: Let’s Take a Trip!

architecture, historic homes March 30, 2020

Since we won’t be able to take overseas trips anytime soon, I thought it might be fun to check out architecture from other areas. So let’s take a trip across the pond to see the exteriors of Scandinavian houses.   A cute little row of white cottages line a cobblestone street. Doesn’t it look like…

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Belvedere Mansion in Galena

Historic Galena Homes: Holiday Trip

architecture, historic homes December 28, 2019

My family did something a little different this year for Christmas. We took a trip to historic Galena and spent four days together to celebrate the holiday. Galena is a popular get-away location due to its scenic rolling hills and rich history.   Galena used to be the largest city in Illinois, back in the…

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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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Victorian House in Pottawatomie Park District of St. Charles, Illinois

Charming Old Homes in St. Charles

historic homes July 27, 2019

One of the things I love about living in the Midwest is the range of home types and architecture that are available. You’ll see a mix of brick, clapboard, small, and spacious homes. Here’s an example in the quaint, nearby river town of St. Charles, Illinois. Above and below is a beautiful Victorian that has…

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Green Clapboard Victorian House

Aurora Historic Homes: Part Two

architecture, historic homes April 26, 2018

Two weeks ago I shared a walking tour of Aurora, Illinois’ westside historic district. Today is round two of touring this amazing residential area with amazing historic homes. First up on today’s tour is this lovely clapboad Victorian home painted green with creamy trim and accents of red. Note the unique treatment on the windows…

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Beautiful Blue Victorian house with turret

Aurora Historic District: Residential Walking Tour

historic homes April 10, 2018

It’s been a while since I’ve published a walking tour of historic homes. As it just so happened, hubby and I went to see Shen Yun in Aurora, Illinois, which has a lot of older homes. We decided to go back on Sunday to snap some photos of the west side Aurora historic district. There…

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Gray Victorian Home in Yorkville

Historic Homes of Yorkville, Illinois

architecture, historic homes February 17, 2018

Winter in Illinois can get a bit crazy and can change on a dime at any given time. For example, last week we received about ten inches of fluffy white snow. This week it’s much warmer and that fresh dusting of snow is already melting. Before all of the cottony drifts of the white stuff…

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Bungalow house exterior

Bungalow House: An American Classic

architecture, historic homes September 28, 2017

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…

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Blue Bungalow in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Lake Historic Homes

historic homes August 15, 2017

This past weekend hubby and I took a trip to Crystal Lake, Illinois. It’s a medium-sized, quaint town that surrounds a serene lake with breezy sailboats and lazy sunbathers. We explored the neighborhoods lined with beautiful historic homes. The first house that caught my eye was this adorable blue bungalow with a sweet green door….

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Historic Home, Blue House, Geneva, Illinois

Historic Homes: Geneva, Illinois

historic homes July 8, 2017

Many of you, my readers, have told me how much you love my walking tours around neighborhoods that showcase beautiful homes. I typically focus on older homes because I find them unique and charming. But someday I’ll feature newer homes so you can see the variety of architecture in my corner of the world. Today…

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Tour of Historic Homes in Wheaton, Illinois

Historic Homes in Wheaton, Illinois

historic homes May 30, 2017

One of the many benefits of living in the Chicago area is the diverse architecture you’ll find as you pass from neighborhood to neighborhood. It’s no secret my favorite places to walk are historic districts with their magnificent homes. I love the details you find on these old and charming beauties. Today’s walking tour features…

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