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The Morning Star Villa in Cape May, New Jersey is a one-of-a-kind historic jewel! This beautiful structure was originally built in 1884. It is notable because in 1893, a fourth floor was added above the mansard roof, giving the building a very unusual visual effect. Zoned residential/commercial, the Morning Star Villa is one of the... Continue Reading →
The artist Georgia O'Keefe is an old favorite of House Crazy Sarah's. Her large, vibrant paintings depicting the beauty in natural things, made her the darling of the mid-century American art world. Her former home and studio in Abiquiú, New Mexico is now a historic house museum. She lived in this home from 1943 until... Continue Reading →
This historic row house in London, England measures in at a mere six feet wide. There are many humans taller than that. Heck, maybe even wider than that! You can almost miss the indigo blue sliver of a house at 110 Goldhawk Road in London, wedged between two store front buildings. From the exterior, it... Continue Reading →
Have a look at this adorable cottage in Chico, California! Built in 1928, this Tudor/storybook style home has been beautifully renovated within. Chico, California is known for its storybook houses. The famed architect Orville Tracy was responsible for the cute collection of cottages in Chico. This cottage is all of 980 square feet with only... Continue Reading →
Yes indeed, floral wallpaper has made a comeback! All patterns of wallpaper, really, but floral is fast becoming the top contender. Over her lifetime, House Crazy Sarah has looked at many, many houses. On an average day, she probably looks at more home interiors than most realtors. So when she started noticing a trend in... Continue Reading →
Holy wow, this place is divine! This building was built and used for many years as a convent where nuns would live in simple service to the Lord. Located in downtown Olyphant in Northeast Pennsylvania, it has been converted into a home & business and is now for sale! This unique property is approved for... Continue Reading →
House Crazy Sarah came across this enchanting historic farmhouse in one of her old house groups on Facebook, where ordinary people post their extraordinary homes. This farm in Finland belongs to Philip, who purchased it last fall and has been doing a very careful renovation ever since. Philip explains, "The house was built in 1907,... Continue Reading →
