Category Archives: old houses
Making a List, Checking It Twice
I’m such a hypocrite when it comes to Christmas shopping. I curse the premature holiday displays, but find myself browsing them before November. I shake my fist at store speakers blaring Christmas music, then go right home and put holiday … Continue reading
Filed under Holidays, old houses, retro, vintage
Homes for the Holidays
I know it’s a tad bit early, but I’ve been doing some window shopping and I think I found what I want for Christmas. What’s the only thing better than a restored 1906 Craftsman? A restored 1906 Craftsman located … Continue reading
Filed under bungalow, California, historic houses, old houses, real estate, Victorian
Color Collection
I think I have a problem. I seem to be addicted to paint swatches. Which would be fine if I were a painter or interior decorator – but I’m most definitely not. On the way to the grocery store or … Continue reading
Filed under home improvement, interiors, old houses, paint, renovation
Indian Summer Blues
Normally I’m knee-deep in pumpkins and pinecones this time of year. But with yet another 85 degree day upon us, I just haven’t found my autumn decorating groove. It feels too much like summer. The most I’ve been able to … Continue reading
Filed under autumn, old houses, travel
Getting a Handle on Hardware
It’s all coming back to me now. After spending weeks poring over magazines and swatches and brochures for my parents’ kitchen remodel, I’m starting to recall just how many little details it takes to make a blueprint a reality. Sure, there are the … Continue reading
Filed under bungalow, interiors, kitchens, old houses, renovation, Victorian
Home Business
I can’t count the number of times I’ve gotten excited over a cute little cottage with a for-sale sign in the front yard, only to realize it’s zoned for commercial. Sometimes it seems like half the historic homes in my … Continue reading
Filed under bungalow, cottages, historic houses, old houses, real estate, Victorian
Tour Guide
Access to cool apps was the reason I bought my iPhone – yet I’m usually too much of a cheapskate to actually pay for them. But I may have to make an exception for some of the new historic architecture … Continue reading
Filed under bungalow, historic houses, mid-century modern, old houses, travel, Victorian
Traditional Ikea
The first time I took my parents to Ikea, they thought I was crazy. Sure, they liked the prices – and my dad loved the meatballs – but they just couldn’t see the light-toned, self-assemble Scandinavian furniture and bold prints … Continue reading
Filed under bedrooms, design, interiors, kitchens, old houses
