The English Colonial Revival, which resulted in a national architectural vocabulary, was a movement with roots in Victorian-era Boston and Philadelphia.
Entering the Catlins coastal rain forest takes you off the beaten path, into an unspoiled, subtropical photographer's paradise on New Zealand South Island.
Slavery has existed in various forms throughout history. In the Slavery series, we revisit Slavery in Africa, and the various forms in which it has existed over time beginning with Slavery in South Africa at the Cape Colony. Origins Of The Cape Colony The Dutch landed at the Cape
Discover the charm of Southern interior design with our tips and tricks.
Alex Hitz shares a recipe for Low Country classic, chicken country captain.
This new build house takes inspiration from a historic Nashville home. Each space was designed with the past in mind.
About the Site The Northern Royal Albatross Cam, known since 2016 as the RoyalCam, is located on the windswept end of the Otago Peninsula, in the Taiaroa He ...
Alice Seeley Harris's images are still shocking today.
After the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, what’s next? An island-hopping voyage through the Philippines, suggests Lindsay Talbot, who heads east to explore the next great cruising destination.
A map with a secret, a hidden fort, and remote sensing join forces to offer clues to the mystery of the lost colonists of Roanoke Island.
The spirit of Andalusia is intoxicating - without even drinking the wine. Great art, late night dining, and beautiful streets, Southern Spain has so much to offer. There’s fascinating history along with authentic, delicious food
A new Greek Revival residence draws upon Southern plantation precedents.
How and where do you find German parish records online? We’ll walk you through how to use the top 3 websites to help you find your German ancestors without needing to hop on a plane. You have just discovered where your ancestor was from in Germany and know where they attended church. Congratulations! This is […]
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(ABOVE) Designed by Mark P. Finlay, Architects, this home features 6,200 square feet of living space. I've been traveling to the islands off South Carolina often during the last few years--through some form of the internet, that is. From the easy comfort of our
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Slavery has existed in various forms throughout history. In the Slavery series, we revisit Slavery in Africa, and the various forms in which it has existed over time beginning with Slavery in South Africa at the Cape Colony. Origins Of The Cape Colony The Dutch landed at the Cape
Take a virtual walking tour of the wooded residential streets of Lookout Mountain in Georgia to see some amazing Southern homes and landscaping.
Discover the charm of Southern interior design with our tips and tricks.
Alex Hitz shares a recipe for Low Country classic, chicken country captain.
Mary Plantation House A French-Colonial style plantation is located downriver from Braithwaite, Louisiana. It was built in 1795 and enlarged in the 1820's. I was invited to this crawfish boil at Mary Plantation House sometime during the Summer of 2005 before Hurricane Katrina when everything was still well in Louisiana. Mary Plantation is a Creole style plantation house built in 1795 making it the oldest structure in Plaquemines Parish, The plantation recently was sold at auction for $770,000. Overlooking the east bank of the Mississippi River on 7 1/2 beautifully landscaped acres of high ground with century's old moss draped live oaks near Braithwaite. The former owners good friends, Blaine and Stephanie are fellow preservationist and antiques dealers who owns properties in the French Quarter and Missouri. The ambience of the place on the sunny summer day was amazing! There was a old fashion banjo band on the Veranda serenading us with melody's of the Old South. Crawfish boiling in large pot's and poured onto makeshift sawhorse tables, and great conversation. I will remember the day well because I sold over $20,000 in Antiques. Blaine and Stephanie Had lovingly restored the century's old home and furnished it with furniture and decorative arts of the late 18th early 19th century. Mary Plantation – Like many Louisiana plantation homes, Mary began as a simple cottage around 1795 but by 1827 was expanded to reflect her occupants’ growing prosperity. The house is the oldest surviving structure in Plaquemines Parish – Braithwaite, Louisiana. Typical of an early Louisiana French Creole planter’s home, Mary’s plan consists of an upper story supported on a tall raised brick basement of 16″ thick brick. Each story is comprised of two large front rooms, and two smaller rooms flanking a small entry area with a stairwell in the rear. The roof is constructed with cypress timbers pegged together to form a colombage frame supporting slate tile. The upper and lower stores are wrapped by broad galleries supported by cypress chamfered shaped posts above and stucco columns beneath. The upper and lower stores are wrapped by broad galleries supported by cypress chamfered shaped posts above and stucco columns beneath. The Crawfish The Creole Dinning room 1820's Creole cypress mantel in the dinning room 1820's Creole cypress mantel in the dinning room Creole cypress staircase probably original to the 1795 house.
On Monday, we flew into Raleigh to close on our new home there! (If you missed why we’re moving, you can check out this post and why we chose Raleigh right here.) The home is a beautiful, classic, red-brick Georgian-style colonial just outside of Raleigh. Right when we pulled up to it, we got that […]
10 Best Southern Living House Plans; here are the most popular house plans southern living produced that you need to see!
Brick exteriors paired with paint make a big statement. These will help you choose the best exterior brick and paint color combinations.
Do you need to paint your front door & need a color? Here's a collection of beautiful homes with front doors painted black. They're sure to inspire!
These charming facades are a lot more than brick and mortar. Find exterior inspiration with our roundup of enviable home exteriors.
Summer will be here before you know it. If you are planning your next getaway, be sure to add Augusta, GA to your list, from great places to golf to antique stores, this beautiful town has so much to offer. From a growing food scene to riverfront views, you can always find something to do
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Nothing convinces us to stop the car in the same way a good farmhouse exterior will. From a modern farmhouse exterior to a rustic farmhouse exterior, get inspired by these designs with major curb appeal.
72 Tradd Street Charleston, SC c. 1740
A Colonial-meets-classical residence is up for sale outside of Charlotte
