This is my newest personal favorite shot (it will last until I have another new favorite!) I love when I am able to use things to help frame a photo of a home, like the tree and stone wall in this instance. I find it makes for a much more interesting picture. Since I haven’t…
I vacationed in Charleston a couple of weeks back with my husband and daughter (my son was happily visiting Florida with a good buddy) and words cannot express how much I loved this city!! It has been high on my list to visit for quite a while and it did not disappoint. Our first order of…
This little home just oozes charm. The texture of the brick, the mossy green patina and even the house number: 8 1/2! There are lots of “half” addresses in Charleston, many times to represent the smaller structures that are behind other homes or on small side streets or alleyways. What was this tiny home long ago?…
Charleston, y’all!! I just had to say that! I visited Charleston last week with my husband and daughter for five days, and it exceeded my expectations. History, architecture, amazing restaurants and shopping all wrapped up in one gorgeous little city. More to come about my trip, but in the meantime here is this lovely little home from Tradd Street,…
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…
