Last week, I went on a quick girls’ trip with a friend to the Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Bloomington, Illinois. After a delicious breakfast, I had some free time on my hands, so I grabbed my camera and headed out into the neighborhood. I wanted to grab some shots of all the lovely old houses. It was nice to have…
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10 Dreamy Old Houses to Love
The Important Kitchen Island Dimensions to Know
Lately, it seems like everyone wants a kitchen island. And, understandably so. They look so nice! Unfortunately, the kitchens in most older homes just aren’t big enough to fit an island. While I would love to have an island, it would pretty much fill up all of my 70’s era kitchen! But, if you’re dreaming of a new build or…
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Vinyl Replacement Windows Project
You know that old saying about the cobbler’s children and their shoes? Today’s post is about the cobbler’s mom and her vinyl replacement windows. Last fall, we helped my mom with some outside chores – painting, tree trimming, fixing the garage door, and other little odd jobs. Her house is surrounded by several really tall pine trees that are at…
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Old House Society Home Tour 2019
This summer, Kim and I went to Bloomington’s Old House Society Home Tour. This was our second year to attend, and we had so much fun. It’s always great to get a peek inside old houses and spend a summer day exploring local neighborhoods. Old House Society Home Annual Tour 2019 Last year’s tour showcased the Victorian era neighborhood around…
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The Realities of Country Life: Well Water
Today’s post is part of my realities of country life series. I love living out in the country, but there was definitely a transition from living in cities. While I’m not Ma Ingalls headed out to pump the old well handle, living with well water is definitely different than city water. Our house is in a rural subdivision with about fifty…
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