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. The Vrooman Mansion was originally…
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Inside the Beautiful Vrooman Mansion
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 brought my camera along. I’ve…
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10 Dreamy Old Houses to Love
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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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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New 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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