Thanksgiving week seems like the perfect time to talk about Colonial Style Interiors. It was, after all, the style that was in vogue when our government was in its infancy. Thomas Everard House in Colonial Williamsburg Last week I shared a post on the Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg and left you with this image of the Thomas Everard house in Colonial Williamsburg. The house is a five-bay, timber framed, story and a half home built of split weatherboard in 1718. (You may read about ... View the Post
Day 17 Federal Georgian Style
When our founding fathers began outlining our government they looked back to the ancient democracies of Greece and Rome. After gaining Independence from England in 1776, political pride spilled over into architecture and interiors. It was known as Federal style which was popular from about 1780 until 1820. This neo classically based style had already become very popular in England where it was known as Georgian style in honor of the British monarchs. The name was changed in the states to be more ... View the Post
Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments on Spanish Colonial Architecture. I hope that you will now enjoy Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors. Day 11 Spanish Colonial Interiors Beginning in the 15th century, countries began to trade with one another by land and sea. Trade was amongst the highest between Italy, France, and Spain. This is the primary reason that the design styles of Tuscan, French Country, and Spanish Colonial complement one another quite well. Because the countries ... View the Post
Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture
Growing up in California and now residing in the Phoenix area, I have been surrounded by beautiful homes, missions, and buildings. Many have been influenced by Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture. Day 10 Spanish Colonial Architecture Structure often has white stucco walls, horseshoe arches, decorative ironwork, and low pitched roofs covered in red tiles. But Spanish Colonial Architecture is so much more than these few elements. To truly understand the Spanish Colonial Style one ... View the Post
Day 9 Hollywood Regency Style
I recently received a call from my daughter who said, “Mom I have found my style!” She then directed me to Google to view some images and I said “Oh nice, your style is Hollywood Regency.” I began to talk about how the Hollywood Regency interior design style had been around for many years and was enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Her reply was, “Mom, please write a blog post and explain it all. In beautiful detail.” So here is Day 9 Hollywood Regency Style. Day 9 Hollywood Regency ... View the Post
Day 8 British Colonial Style
My children are home on fall break this week so I hope you will enjoy this post on British Colonial Design that originally ran on July 18, 2008. I have updated information and provided a few new photos for Day 8 British Colonial Style. A reader recently requested a post on British Colonial Style and Decor. She is currently in the midst of redecorating her home and wanted a few ideas. Day 8 British Colonial Style If you are a regular reader of my blog you may be aware that I like ... View the Post
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