Whenever I see a builder incorporating old-house details into new construction, I want to cheer. This one in Ocean City, for example, was inspired by the classic turn-of-the-century vacation homes on the Jersey Shore. It was built by ... Keep Reading
Real Estate
A Designer’s Provencal Farmhouse in Santa Barbara
Designer Penelope Bianchi tells me she has listed her "Provençal farmhouse" in Santa Barbara for $5.95 million. If it looks familiar, it may be because it was featured in the September 2010 issue of House Beautiful. It's only about 15 ... Keep Reading
Sunday Open House: A Blogger Puts Philly House on Market
One of my favorite ways to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon is to look through the real estate listings and visit Open Houses. I like to post some of my best finds on my Facebook page but thought it might be fun to mention them here on the ... Keep Reading



