It's been awhile since I've done a post on historical architecture. They generally require several hours (sometimes days) of research on my part and I just haven't had the time. But here is A Love Story Set in Stone. In thinking about Valentine's Day I asked myself last week "Are there any buildings that have been built for love alone?" My mind quickly recalled that I had done a thesis paper on such a marvel for a historical architecture class. Interestingly enough, I asked my original ... View the Post

Ready for a Tuesday Trip? Here's a little-known fact about me. I love aquariums and zoos. I am Decor Doolittle. Sweet Boy loves the zoo too. He's been asking to go to the Wildlife World Zoo on our side of town because they opened up a new aquarium. Its A Zoo Around Here! Its A Zoo Around Here Upon entering we received a 2 claws up from a Macaw. The entrance fee is a wee bit pricey, but given that the zoo also serves as a rescue facility I feel happy knowing that I am helping a one ... View the Post

I fell in love with Key West and hope you love this Key West Architecture Redeux.  Key West Architecture Redeux I first saw pale blue porch ceilings in Savannah and later in Charleston. I was a delighted to see the blue ceilings again in Key West last week. I have been told a number of reasons why the light blue color is used. Wasps and other insects will not nest in an area they think is the sky. Blue paint reflects more light and the front rooms of a house painted as such ... View the Post

This is the Mission San Xavier del Bac (White Dove of the Desert) just outside of Tucson. Where All Is Calm All Is Bright. Mission San Xavier del Bac The first foundations of the church were laid in 1700. The present church was built between 1783 - 1797 by the Franciscan Fathers Juan Bautista Velderrain and Juan Bautista Llorenz. Upon entering the nave you find whitewashed walls enhanced with beautiful paintings and designs. The domes and ... View the Post

Arts and Crafts Interiors. The Arts and Crafts movement began in the late 19th century. It was brought about by the thoughts of John Ruskin and William Crane who supported social reform. They believed that good design was linked to a good society. Their thinking influenced designer William Morris. An exterior photo of his home The Red House was shown in last Monday's post on Arts and Crafts exteriors. Arts and Crafts Interiors Everything in The Red House was handcrafted. A beautiful wooden ... View the Post

The Gamble House was built in 1908 by brothers Charles S. Green and Henry M. Greene. It has been recognized as a true showcase representing the best of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. The Gamble House Exterior Arts and Crafts.      The Arts and Crafts Movement The founder of the Arts and Crafts movement was William Morris. Morris, born in England in 1834, created the Arts and Crafts movement in response to his dissatisfaction with mass-produced goods so ... View the Post