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An architectural feature that I see occasionally in Atlanta is a porte cochere, and whenever I do, I always take note. According to wikipedia, “a porte-cochère is a porch- or portico-like structure at a main or secondary entrance to a building through which a horse and carriage (or motor vehicle) can pass in order for
As I was walking my dog yesterday, and posting a few pictures on instagram, I realized that I take quite a few pictures of entry gates! Gates are a common feature on many of the large (1 acre plus) lots in Buckhead, and the style of the entry gates often reflect the style of the
It seems like every time I pin a beautiful house on Pinterest, almost immediately the image gets repinned dozens of times. Clearly there are a lot of people out there who love houses as much as I do! I find Pinterest to be one of the best places to go for architecture inspiration, and my
I have always had a love for beautiful houses, and some of my favorite posts on my blog have been about the houses that have caught my eye: French style houses, more French style houses, Tudor and English style houses, magazine houses, houses on tour, houses for sale. I truly love houses of all types
In June of 2009, I wrote a post on my love for steel windows and doors. Many of my pictures came from houses in Atlanta, where steel windows and doors have been a favored architectural and design element for years. At the time I wrote the post, I was particularly enamored with this picture, taken
Sometimes I write a post about something, and all I see for the next few weeks (or even months) is the subject matter of the post. Such was the case this week – I posted about awnings earlier in the week, and when I walked my dog yesterday, I saw so many beautiful examples of
In 2009, I wrote a blog post on this beautiful house, which was on the market at the time. The architect of the house is Keith Summerour. I had long admired the design of the house, and particularly liked the awning over the front door. The color of the metal (zinc perhaps?), the curve of
For full blog post with large scale pictures, please visit: http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2012/11/the-scottish-country-house.html I am sure it is abundantly clear that I have a love for beautiful books, especially ones that are about houses. I particularly like books on privately owned houses (especially ones in Europe), as they provide a portrait of the architecture, interiors,
I love it when a house I have personally visited is featured in a magazine. This doesn’t happen too often, but given that Atlanta is known for its beautiful homes and its nationally known designers, it happens on occasion. When a representative from Veranda contacted me to see if I was interested in featuring a
This week a friend of mine let me know that one of my favorite houses has just been listed for sale. This house was on the Cathedral Tour of Homes several years ago, and it is truly a wonderful home – elegant, comfortable and well scaled, and located in one of the very best parts