RESTORATION OF VICTORIAN HOMES

I love going to garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets to find affordable items for decorating our home. For me, part of the thrill is the hunt itself, in finding pieces, sometimes rare ones, and knowing I got them for a steal.

Dickens' attitude toward and presentation of wilderness reflects the common thought of Victorian England. This perception of wilderness, which lends to the destruction of American wilds, is based on the negative connotation instilled by Christianity.

The Old House Society, Bloomington, IL assists The David Davis Foundation, a historic landmark, along with other historic landmarks in Bloomington, Illinois. Importance of historic preservation explained.

There are eight distinct neighborhoods in the city of Nashville proper. Each has its own special flavor, culture and atmosphere. Here is a fast tips guide to what can be found in each, from restaurants to shopping to the arts. Plan your trip!

Historical walking tours of downtown Napa are a unique sightseeing activity.

Pro and cons to help you decide if converting your claw foot tub into a tub/shower combo is the right choice for you.

Compiled from my personal favorites and information from the Galveston Historical Foundation

There are ten different and distinct neighborhoods in Atlanta proper area. Each has its own signature and visitors will be delighted to experience the variety of cultural gifts and atmosphere of each. Here is a fast tips guide to discovering each one.

The Hawthorn Suites is located at the Victorian Condo Resort on Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX. We needed something with at least one separate bedroom, a kitchen, and a dining room table and all on the seawall.

Our homes have always been a statement of who we are and what we enjoy along with what makes us comfortable in our environment. We always enjoy showing off a bit when friends, relatives and neighbors come to visit.

Bed and breakfasts are the only place to stay while you are in the historic city of Savannah, Georgia. Charm and history mingle in this famous city, one of few that survived the Civil War mostly intact. James Edward Oglethorpe founded Savannah in 1733.

If you're looking for history, check out the top 10 most historic hotels across the U.S. They hold some of the most unbelievable sights you could ever imagine.

At one time the Lemp Brewery was the largest in the United States. Then the brewing family started experiencing a series of unfortunate events as well as a number of suicides. Now the family mansion is purported to be the home of several ghosts.

The Lost River Cave and Valley and the Riverview House in Bowling Green, KY, are reviewed.

Check here for information and links to resources for antique brass door handles, door hardware, and knobs.

Visit Buffalo, New York for a day and soak in the astounding architecture this Great Lakes city has to offer. You will find that Buffalo is home to more than the Bills and chicken wings.