Victorian Friend with Style...
One of my best friends, Gina, has a beautiful Victorian her and her husband painstakingly restored. Love her style. So cozy and romantic I thought I would share some quick shots. The home dates back to the 1800's and has 3 levels. Lots of nooks and crannies. They built a carriage house to match the main house and also have a garden shed. I hope to give you more peeks inside soon! The picture to the right was taken at our other best friend's wedding rehearsal dinner way back in 1996, the one I mentioned here. Although now that I look at the picture, it looks like we are dressed for a funeral all in black! I think I was about 4 months preggers with little man and feeling nauseous and trying to cover my baby bump with black. The day of the wedding, as bridesmaids, we all wore white, it was really beautiful! I met Gina, my dark Italian friend, in "Espanol" class when we were 13. The irony of it all... she is a Spanish teacher herself now. Crazy cool !
Gina has a beautiful home. I'd love to see more pics.
Smiles, Christine Annette
Posted by: Christine Annette | November 12, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Such a lovely home! Thank You for the pictures.
Carol
Posted by: Raised In Cotton | November 12, 2007 at 03:02 PM
gina's house is GORGEOUS! LOVE The front entrance!! You both look adorable in BLACK! LOL!:)
Posted by: chris | November 12, 2007 at 05:06 PM
Gorgeous house! I love that chandelier in the entryway--do you know where she got it?
~Angela :-)
Posted by: Angela (Cottage Magpie) | November 12, 2007 at 05:18 PM
Can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Diane at Petticoat Junction | November 12, 2007 at 08:46 PM
That is truly a gem of a home. The one next door looks gorgeous too. i don't think I'd ever leave the front porch :)
Posted by: Colleen Gallagher | November 12, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Oh I love Gina's home, it is incredibly beautiful!!!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | November 13, 2007 at 06:05 AM
Wow. I'm jealous. I'm looking forward to more. Jen R
Posted by: Jen R | November 13, 2007 at 09:42 AM
don't tease us like that...i want to see more!! I love her Victorian house..how very special that they have restored it I just love to see old houses.
Posted by: Gabrielle | November 13, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Very Cozy!
Posted by: Julie size | November 13, 2007 at 10:34 AM
A beauty Tara! BTW....I have not been able to find Dec Romantic Homes around here anywhere~and my copy must be lost in the mail. Still haven't seen your latest blog article.
XO~ Janet
Posted by: Janet | November 13, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Hi Tara...I love the Victorian house..can't wait to see many many more pictures of the inside...
I love reading your blog. Thanks for taking the time to share your life with us..
Joyce
Posted by: Joyce | November 13, 2007 at 04:03 PM
What a beautiful home, can't wait to see more!!
Posted by: Theresa - Garden Antqs | November 13, 2007 at 04:15 PM
Yes I'd like to see some more, too, especially the carriage house!
Posted by: j e n n i e | November 13, 2007 at 09:43 PM
Gorgeous house! I love the style of it.
Posted by: Sara Duckett | November 14, 2007 at 12:08 AM
Her house is absolutely beautiful!!! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Posted by: Katy | November 14, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Oh I'd love to see more photos - what a beautiful home!
Posted by: Michelle | November 14, 2007 at 01:39 PM
What a great old house. I love the wide door with the wonderful cabinets on either side.
Posted by: Lisa | November 14, 2007 at 05:33 PM
I just adore Victorian houses. But our ol' farm house is an incredible blessing too! If I ever get even one room finished it'll be amazing. We have 3 stories also. Lots to clean but also lots to decorate =) Blessings... Polly
Posted by: Polly | November 14, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Beautiful home. Your friend has done a lovely job restoring it. The Victorians truly knew how to design a house!
Posted by: Jen | November 14, 2007 at 09:14 PM