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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
