The Front Door Project Visits: Old Naples, Florida

The Front Door Project Visits: Old Naples, Florida

Updated March 2019 You know I’m a New England girl, and likely always will be, but I know I’m not alone when I say I am “so over” winter! Winter seems so festive through the holidays and I can’t wait for that first snowfall. Then I spend January making peace with it and attempting to…

Palm Cottage:  A Historic Landmark in Naples, Florida

Palm Cottage: A Historic Landmark in Naples, Florida

Updated March 2019 When traveling with my family they aren’t anxious to join me on a tour of a historic home or building, at least not without a lot of begging and bargaining on my part. So I was thrilled to be able to see Palm Cottage in Naples, FL on my own schedule. Palm Cottage is the…

The Word on Wednesday:  Bahama Shutters

The Word on Wednesday: Bahama Shutters

I have learned many new terms related to architecture and historic preservation over the last year. I get excited when I learn something new and want to share with you. The term for this week is: Bahama shutters. Say it out loud – it’s kind of fun! One of my Instagram friends introduced it to me…

Instagram Favorite of the Week

Instagram Favorite of the Week

This beautiful home in Naples, Florida, is a wonderful example of beach cottage architecture. The house dates to the late 1920’s and has had numerous owners over the years, each of which has put their stamp on it. For many years the home was known as “The Pink House” as it was entirely pink, down to…