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Have You Seen The Longaberger Basket Building? The Longaberger Company Home Office Is A Piece Of Architectural History!

Longaberger Basket Building - The world's largest picnic basket is the actual Longaberger Basket Company home office located in Newark, Ohio. Amazing site!

Choosing A Farmhouse Sink: 5 Important Things To Think About Before You Buy An Apron Front Sink

Want an apron front sink for your kitchen? See the pros & cons of farmhouse sinks + 5 important things to think about when choosing a farmhouse kitchen sink.

Vern Yip’s Dining Room Design at The Willcox

Vern Yip's dining room design includes an intricately designed wall covering consisting of wood veneer paneling with a scroll inlay pattern. From a distance you'd think the wall was covered in silk material. It's creative yet simple.

The Lobby of The Willcox Sets The Mood

Curly pine wood paneling, twin fireplaces made of fieldstone, hand-hewn solid oak timber joists. Those are just a few of the extraordinary building materials in use in The Willcox lobby. Old world craftsmanship and attention to detail are two outstanding characteristics of this historic building.

The Willcox Roosevelt Suite – The Lap of Luxury

The Willcox is an historic hotel located in the heart of thoroughbred country in Aiken, South Carolina. Character abounds in this freshly restored and renovated high-end hotel and resort/spa.

The i-House Is Breaking New Ground

The Clayton Homes i-House is one of the latest prefab homes for consumers to choose from in an already crowded housing market. The difference here is all of the great green features that the i-house has to offer the buyer.

Restored Drive-In Movie Speakers Are A Blast From The Past

Kick it up a notch in your retro room decor by adding a pair of restored vintage drive-in movie speakers complete with stand.

A Rare 1940’s Vintage Solotone Entertainer Jukebox Speaker

I recently saw a restored Solotone Entertainer coin operated jukebox speaker that dates to the 1940's. It's a great little example of corded Americana.

Eating Out While Eating In Made Fun via Retro Style

Eating out while eating in is made possible when you have your very own 50's-era reproduction diner in your home. Authentic materials and ideas make it fun.

A Classic Seeburg Jukebox Adds Nostalgia To Rec Rooms

I've laid my hands and eyes upon a beautiful piece of nostalgia from 1955. It's called a Seeburg Model 100 J jukebox and it sounds great!

Christmas At The Historic Tate House

Beautiful photos of the historic Tate House in Tate, Georgia decorated for the Christmas season. It's a pink marble mansion boasting Taj Mahal quality marble.

Conclusion Of Our Walking Tour Of The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour is an annual event not to be overlooked in this thriving suburb of Atlanta. A select few historical private homes and public buildings are on display once per year. This is part 2 of my article regarding the home tour.

Take A Walk Back In Time On The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Tour Of Homes

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour is an annual event organized by the Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau and Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society . A select few historical private homes and public buildings are on display once per year. This is part 1 of my article of the home tour.

Neon-Lit Glass Block Sets The Mood

Here's a neon-lighted glass block wall that is well-suited to a really fun 50's-60's era retro rec room. What a great idea!

Break Away From The Ordinary: Stay At A Bed & Breakfast For A Fun Change!

If you're looking for interesting accommodations rather than the mundane chain hotel, try a Bed & Breakfast Inn for a change.

The Tate House a.k.a. Pink Palace: Exterior Photographic Journey

This is an exterior photographic tour of the historic Tate House in Tate, Georgia. It is also known as the Pink Palace. An abundance of photos awaits for those who desire to view the exterior grounds surrounding the Tate House and the exterior of the home itself.

Historic Architecture and Ghosts O’Plenty at The Buxton Inn

I accidentally stayed at a haunted Inn a few years back and came away unscathed. I just needed to stay somewhere in the Newark, Ohio area that was a little off the beaten path. I got more than I bargained for at the Buxton Inn. Historic architecture and ghosts abound within this little corner of the world. I'll be back!

A Pink Palace In The Georgia Mountains: The Historic Tate House Bed And Breakfast

If you have an interest in rare Etowah marble or the historic Tate House, you'll find some interesting facts and great photos about both in this post.