It's too hot to do anything around the house so I thought I'd show a few photos from when mom was in town that I never posted. These are all doors and windows from historic homes in Salem, Massachusetts.
In the middle of downtown Salem was this driveway lined with mature trees that just really took me to another place and time.
I love this door.
I'm in love with this house and I'm ready to move. It overlooks a beautiful little park.
The last few are at "The House of the Seven Gables."
It's a beautiful historic city and I can't wait to get back there to explore some more.
Oh, I love all of these! It transports me right back there.
ReplyDeleteYou might like the 'Christmas in Salem' walking tour - this year it is Dec. 2 -4 - where you get to walk through some of these fantastic homes. And of course they are all decorated and are beautiful!
Oh yes, I remember that street and I have a photo of the same house as in photo #2.
ReplyDeleteSalem is a wondewrful place to explore. So much history and fabulous architecture.
Love this post & I remain a big fan of AN URBAN COTTAGE.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in Venice I took so many, many photos of doors & windows. I get it!
Don't hate me, but low 70s in Portland, Oregon!
A very interesting post. I agree on your favourite door, it is quite unique
ReplyDeleteHelen
You are lucky to live so near Salem. It is beautiful. See any witches?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour...lovely photos...would love to visit one day! Robx
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to go there. I loved all these photos. I can see why you like it...looks right up your alley. So quirky and historic.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Love all that granite too.
ReplyDeleteI love Salem, it's a great place to explore! You should check those same homes out during the holidays! They are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'll take whatever is behind door #1. I love it's simplicity.
ReplyDeleteBut if you're moving I guess I'd come along looks like plenty of bedrooms.
I'd like one overlooking the park please.
xo jane
Wonderful photos! My next visit I'm getting a zip car and venturing out. Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteMove me into the carriage house with the blue door. You can visit any time!
ReplyDeleteSimply an exquisite set of pictures. Who would not be inspired by the classical detail in the doors and windows. Also the grays that were used to such subtle effect setting off the texture they cover so gently.
ReplyDeleteMy log cabin is still going up but the pace is so slow and the cost is so high. The stone masons are charging me $40 an hour to wash rocks with a plastic brush. I took a day off from my job, plugged in the power washer and finished off a week's worth of rocks in one day. Working class people sometimes have the tendency to treat people who think for a living as stupid and sometimes they are right but not this time.
Keep up the good blogging. Ann
This brings back fond memories. Such a beautiful town. I love that driveway - old fashioned and grand and mysterious. And I love that house that is perpendicular to the street - such a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteI love this place! I've always wondered what it was like there. That long driveway is pleasantly spooky!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty! I'm studying a book now of Colonial homes so this is a great addition to that. Imagine all those years of paint on some of those doors and windows...whew! I would love to visit the area someday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting our fair city and sharing these beautiful photographs! (Sorry, the house you are ready to move to sold only last 2 years ago; I don't think those buyers are ready to move yet).
ReplyDeletewe speak the same language, i too take architectural photo's when traveling
ReplyDeletegreat ideas here, thank you!
debra
Lovely photos. That driveway allee looks especially shady and inviting, and the architectural details on all those doors are delightful. Loved the bright teal shutter with the purple petunias, surrounded by soft gray—what a terrific mix of colors.
ReplyDeleteI was just in the Boston area the week of the 4th and went on a few rode trips. We drove through Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, basically up the north shore.
ReplyDeleteThose places are just beautiful and full of great history.
Bridgemor
You know I love when you post historical homes and their amazing architecture. All the shades of gray are very striking and definately the simpler the better.
ReplyDeletekeep cool!
Hi Steve, Each of these is more gorgeous than the next. I'd love to see that incredible shot of the ship with the masts down converted to black and white. That house you want to move into, it's beautiful -- who knows, with all the attention your house gets, maybe someone will make an offer you can't refuse and you'll get to do it all over again there!! Lol. Be careful what you wish for!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty collection. What I wouldn't give for that oval window.
ReplyDeleteCamille
All gorgeous S. You have "delicious" taste (said like Martyn Lawrence Bullard). I covet that house you covet also. You break my heart when you say "it overlooks a park" - four beautiful words when it comes to an already beautiful house. I always think "who gets to live THERE?" and realize there is about a 75% chance it is someone who has done nothing to earn it. Vicious aren't i? It's how I make it all make sense...
ReplyDeletexo Terri
I love the second picture of the house with the black door and yellow flowers. I am putting Salem on my list of things to see when I go up to Mass. Lana www.lifeatwildberrycottage.com ps. photos such as yours and weather such as we are having today makes me long for autumn!!!
ReplyDeleteLove these photos! I have to make it up to Salem some time. I just discovered An Urban Cottage and LOVE it! Keep up the beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLovely, You can't beat orginal features.. take care in the heat, do you think you could throw some our way :) x
ReplyDeleteReally love unique doors and windows. Took lots of images when in Europe. The brick home grabbed me as well as the second image!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
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This post reminds of how impressed we were with the use of subtle colour on the houses in this area when we visited New England well over a decade ago. As always, lovely images from you.
ReplyDeleteSo lets see...You made an awesome salad which I love BTW and will copy and share with friends too.
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is looking wonderful and fresh
You did a really cool job with your closet
And managed to go antiquing?....?
Where have I been....
Oh and you love your Mom too!
Steve, I will be coming out your way soon!
Please keep these wonderful posts coming
ox kelley
I love Salem also. We are so lucky to live in Massachusetts. All the history and wonderful architecture. Great photos Steve!
ReplyDeleteHow come chipy peeling paint on doors in pictures always look so good but when I walk out my back door and get a load of my chipy peeling trim it just looks ghetto????
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Old doors, gray clapboard and weathered windows...a man after my own heart!
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