Are you thinking of becoming a professional architect and wondering what characteristics an architect needs for a successful career? These 15 personality traits of an architect will help you understand the qualities needed to give you an edge in the wonderful yet challenging field of architecture.
I recently had the chance to stay at one of my favorite local houses, the Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast. I’ve been in the house a few times for various events, but this was the first time I got to stay the night. It was amazing! To say I enjoyed my visit is an understatement….
My dear friend Andy loves antiques and old houses. So when she came back to the area for her birthday, we stayed at the Vrooman Mansion Bed and Breakfast, in Bloomington, Illinois. We had a wonderful time relaxing, catching up, and enjoying this wonderful home. Being an architecture nerd, and old house lover as well, I…
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….
Recently, Kim and I spent a few days in Chicago, and we made sure to check out the Chicago Architecture Center’s cool new space. While we were there, we decided take their Art Deco Skyscrapers: The Riverfront tour. We saw so many excellent examples of Art Deco Architecture! Today, I’m sharing a few of the buildings on the tour….
Have you ever driven down a street filled with older homes and buildings and wished you could see inside? Old homes have such character and history, and in many cases have been updated for today’s families. Bloomington, Illinois is a city filled with homes like these. Homes just itching to be admired from inside and…
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and wondered, “What is Art Deco Architecture?” Probably not. But, maybe you just finished reading The Great Gatsby, or watching Leo in the movie, and want to know more about Art Deco Architecture. Recently, Kim and I went on Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Art Deco Skyscrapers:…
The attention to details in a Disney movie always amaze me. The sand and beach in Moana, Elsa’s ice palace in Frozen, and Merida’s hair in Brave, to name a few. Not surprisingly, the designers at Walt Disney World pay just as much attention to details. My family loves to go to Disney World. One of the things…
This post on Richardsonian Romanesque homes is the first in a series that will help you identify house styles. While on an Old House Society Tour of Homes, Kim and I saw everything from a tiny cottage to an enormous Victorian. There aren’t many Richardsonian Romanesque homes around here, so we were excited to see one….
