mercoledì 12 luglio 2017

giovedì 6 febbraio 2014

Gingerbread Cottage in Historic Mount Tabor

Gingerbread Cottage in Historic Mount Tabor
This one-bedroom gingerbread cottage is so colorful and quirky that it made me smile. You don’t see houses like this very often!

It was built in 1871 and is on the market in the Historic Mount Tabor neighborhood of New Jerse.

Decorative ironwork, ornate woodwork and whimsical details throughout. Double door entry to LR w/amazing plaster ornaments, stained glass in baywindow nook and beamed ceiling w/antique pendant lights.

Wood brng stove. HW flrs throughout FF. Gingerbread arch into DR & Kit. Updated Kitchen w/Corian ctrs, cherry cabs, door to yard, Powder Room. DR slate fireplace backing, picture window.

Oak stairs w/antique carved oak niche for display. Wide plank heart pine flrs on 2nd level. MBR w/Sitting Area/poss 2nd BR. Ornate gingerbread arch w/glass details btwn. rooms. MBR features loads of light from cupola skylight and double doors to the beautiful balcony.

Remod. Bath w/antique ovrszd ped. sink & claw foot tub. Serene Yard w/iron gazebo, perennial plantings.

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Gingerbread Cottage in Historic Mount Tabor
Gingerbread Cottage
Interior of Gingerbread Cottage

mercoledì 5 febbraio 2014

Castle Victorian, New Old house

Castle Victorian, New-Old house
Castle Victorian is a "New-Old house" constructed from architectural plans first drafted in 1885.   This tribute to Victorian architecture was started in 1999 and completed in 2002.  This website is dedicated to the process of building a "New-Old House", not a "Fake-New Victorian", but a home worthy of the title, Victorian.

The 1885 version was built in Kansas City, MO and was documented in a book of old house plans.  The illustration in the lower right corner is from that book.   The original house, pictured to the right, still stands in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

In 1999, my wife and I accepted the challenge to reconstruct this house in a manner that embraced the intricate details of this grand, High-Victorian home.

Building an authentic "New-Old house" that embraces the character and quality of a historic home is possible, but it takes a lot of dedication, effort, time and financial investment.  We hope you find inspiration here as you consider your personal Dream House project.  Just select a tab, above, (start with "The Dream" and work your way across).


Website: http://www.castlevictorian.com/

martedì 4 febbraio 2014

Craigdarroch Castle

Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria is an imposing Victorian mansion completed in 1890 for Robert and Joan Dunsmuir, Scottish immigrants who made their fortune from Vancouver Island coal.

Robert Dunsmuir died in 1889, just months before his majestic Craigdarroch Castle was completed. Although he arrived on Vancouver Island a poor coal miner, he built an empire and became the wealthiest and most influential man in British Columbia.

The fortune Dunsmuir amassed is reflected in every piece of the finest wood, stone and glass meticulously tooled to create Craigdarroch Castle, now a national historic museum featuring an extensive collection of stained and lead glass windows, magnificent woodwork, Victorian furnishings and decorative arts.

To tour the Castle, you can park on the Castle lot or on the street where indicated. You enter through the old coach entrance, pay your admission fee, clean your shoes and are then provided with a floor map, family history and introduction as to how to proceed. Tours are self-guided, so you can stop where you want. It should take you 45 minutes to an hour to tour through the Castle.

 Victoria's legendary landmark. Experience the lifestyles of the rich & powerful at the end of the 19th century. Completed in 1890, the Castle is now a historic house museum.

Lavish Victorian era furnishings & decor, exquisite stained glass & detailed woodwork carved by artisans of days gone by... These all combine to create a warm & expansive entertainment experience.

When you're finished, take time to browse the Gift Shop & relax in the newly restored (2010) grounds before moving on to your next destination.

Open daily for self-guided tours.

1050 Joan Cres, Victoria
British Columbia, V8S 3L5
Phone250-592-5323
Fax250-592-1099

Victoria Packages

 Victoria Packages

Experience Victoria, BC

Victoria, BC vacation packages are a great way to experience Victoria, enjoy your getaway, and save.

Clipper Vacations’ most popular Victoria package is the Seattle to Victoria Overnight Package which may be customized with extra nights, activities and tours to create your ultimate Northwest vacation.

Other favorite package options include romantic getaways, family-friendly adventures, unforgettable day trips and more.

Whether you’re strolling along the causeway in the Inner Harbour, enjoying a whale watching adventure, indulging in the distinct West Coast cuisine, or taking in a local theatre production, Victoria’s many attractions paired with a Victoria hotel and transportation on the Clipper add up to a trip that is nothing short of breathtaking...read more.

lunedì 3 febbraio 2014

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons
Almond macaroons have been popular sweetmeats in England since medieval times.
Coconut macaroons are a Victorian version of the original recipe using dried coconut in place of ground almonds. Made this way, children love them! Top with a sliver of candied cherry or tint them the palest pink with a drop or two of red food coloring.

Ingredients
Rice paper
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
3 cups dried coconut
2 egg whites
Glace cherries, sliced

Preparation
Lay the rice paper on an ungreased baking sheet with the smooth side uppermost. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Whisk in the sugar, then fold in the coconut. Pile the mixture in twelve pyramid shapes on the rice paper. Top each pyramid with a small slice of cherry.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a pale golden brown.
Leave on the baking sheet until cold. Tear around the rice paper to separate. Makes 12.

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Ingredients:

16 slices of cracked wheat bread
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 8-ounce package cream cheese
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
carrot curls



Preparation:

Remove crust from bread and cut into rounds. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chives, parsley, and lemon juice. Blend well. Spread each cutout with cream cheese mixture. Top with a cucumber slice and garnish with a carrot curl. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 32 sandwiches.
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