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The much loved Queen Mother who lived to the ripe old age of 101, had her very own castle in Scotland. Below, she is pictured below with her pet Corgi "Honey” outside The Castle of Mey in 1955. For those of you who devoured the Netflix series The Crown, as House Crazy Sarah did, you... Continue Reading →
Today let's travel to the tiny mountain town of Pitkin, Colorado - population 72. Pitkin is an old mining town located west of the Continental Divide in the mountains of Gunnison County, Colorado. And here you will find this adorable historic former railroad depot that is being used as a vacation home. The Pitkin Railroad... Continue Reading →
Wouldn't it be fun to own a historic courthouse that has been converted into a family home? Well, not all of us can afford such a thing, but there's always the option of renting this place. The Piute County Courthouse was built in 1903 and has been remodeled and converted into a nightly rental, family... Continue Reading →
Have you ever dreamed of staying in a cozy inn by the sea steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty? Here it is! Set along the dramatic Oregon coastline is this historic bed and breakfast - an old light keepers cottage near the regional lighthouse whose light has shone for over a century providing... Continue Reading →
Some escapism is in order! What better place to transcend the dreary day than this quaint boutique hotel in Paris that feels as though it is set in the French countryside? The Hôtel des Grandes Écoles is located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, near the left bank of the... Continue Reading →
Located in Belleville, Illinois - a town just outside of St. Louis, Missouri - is this fabulous warehouse that has been converted into a fun family home. The building is deceiving - locals probably drive by it every day not knowing how cool this place is. But if they could see beyond the privacy gates,... Continue Reading →
Few places are better for autumn and Halloween fun than the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow in New York state. Sleepy Hollow celebrates hard through the month of October with an impressive array of parades, festivals, block parties, and other Halloween-themed events. There's even a good chance you'll run into the Headless Horseman. Yes folks, this... Continue Reading →
Located in Traverse City, Michigan, is the beloved Sleder's Family Tavern. It was established in 1882 and is Michigan’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. That's a lot of years of slinging hash! Sleder's has long been housed in this very location in northern Michigan in this fabulous historic building. The two-story structure is the original saloon... Continue Reading →
This super fun place dates back to 1908 and is the oldest municipal building left standing in Corsicana, Texas. The Old City Jail is located in the downtown area and was completely renovated in 2015 when it was converted into a 1,200-square-foot residence. It is currently listed for sale by owner for $534,000. With bars... Continue Reading →
Have a look at this shabby but adorable historic schoolhouse that recently popped up for sale in rural Wisconsin. Dating back to 1876, this former one-room school is located on an acre lot in the small town of Sharon in southern Wisconsin. If you are a fan of vintage school house memorabilia, this one will... Continue Reading →
