My Instagram followers swooned over this beauty in the West End Historic District in New Britain, CT. The dormers, the porch, the balcony, not to mention the gorgeous color palette – all to die for! Part of the fun for me is trying to determine the architectural style of the various homes that I see….
What is a National Historic Landmark, exactly? And is it the same thing as something listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Well, yes and no! By definition, a National Historic Landmark (or “NHL”) is on the National Register of Historic Places (or “NRHP”). But very few properties on the NRHP list are also deemed…
This beautiful Victorian home is located in the Boulevard Historic District, one of three historic districts in West Hartford, CT. After I posted this on Instagram last week, I learned that this home has been extensively renovated in recent years. Historic preservation at work! I think they have done a marvelous job and I especially…
I have learned many new terms related to architecture and historic preservation over the last year. I get excited when I learn something new and want to share with you. The term for this week is: Bahama shutters. Say it out loud – it’s kind of fun! One of my Instagram friends introduced it to me…
This beautiful home in Naples, Florida, is a wonderful example of beach cottage architecture. The house dates to the late 1920’s and has had numerous owners over the years, each of which has put their stamp on it. For many years the home was known as “The Pink House” as it was entirely pink, down to…
The icicles on this historic home speak to the harsh New England winter we have endured, which while beautiful is also cold and unforgiving. It has been a season of unrelenting storms resulting in not inches but feet of accumulated snow – more in some areas than others. I feel lucky to be in Connecticut…
