There are so many amazing communities with pockets of well-preserved homes around the country, and one-off old house gems found on rural stretches are certainly irresistible to me. When […]
I know, I know. We hear it a lot, don’t we? “Charm of Yesteryear with Modern Conveniences!” “Historic Details with the Comforts of Today!” Usually, I’m a purist. Most of […]
I guess I’m addicted to huge hearths this fall! I can’t stop and won’t stop when it comes to these moody, cozy areas. Many modern-update sins can be forgiven by […]
Online bidding begins October 21st and concludes October 29th at 1 p.m. (ET) Bid here! Friendly Hills! The name makes me smile, the views are pretty incredible (I’m a Carolina […]
This home is a quirky combination of two structures- one framed and one brick. The framed portion is actually quite a bit older and according to early deeds and newspapers, […]
A twist on a classic. The purple door on this one is really striking and the lovely Flemish bond masonry is painted green! Flemish bond is a decorative masonry style; […]
It’s been especially rainy and gray in my area the past few days. This weather will not let up! Since nothing pairs better with the impenetrable gray than heavy blankets, […]
I’m drawn to a fabulously dramatic colonnaded portico, so Athol caught my eye! This 1840s Greek Revival makes a statement and earned a place on the National Register with grand […]
Telescope style – ever heard of it? It’s one of my favorite vernacular phenomena. They’re the homes with multiple attachments connected in a row and in decreasing size until, yes, […]
Dandridge is a real treat for old house fans. It was named after First Lady Martha Dandridge Washington and bills itself as the “Second Oldest City in Tennessee.” The town […]
I’m passionate about preserving old houses because they’re the physical remnants of long, complicated stories about who we are. It’s easy because they’re often gorgeous, but what really gets me […]
Don’t you hate it when you’re looking all over for the perfect 56-room Neoclassical mansion and just can’t find exactly what you’re after? Found it. Silk-producing business tycoon George Dery […]
The Captain Frederick Grisard Mansion is blowing my mind. It’s an 1848 Greek Revival that is deceptively classic on the outside. Wrought-iron fence, wraparound porch…it’s been in the same family […]
I’m getting major Willy Wonka vibes from this expansive Queen Anne. The massive wraparound porch, color scheme and turret are serving up slam-on-the-breaks curb appeal. The interior is all rich […]
