One of the things that my husband and I really look forward to during this Christmas season is touring historic homes which have been decorated for Christmas. We are fortunate to live in an area with many, many historic little towns, and often the local historical societies sponsor a tour of private homes. This past weekend, we visited New Castle, Delaware, a cozy little town situated right on the river which is rich with history.
Usually, you are not allowed to take photos inside the homes, but I am just as inspired by the exteriors! In Colonial times, homeowners decorated with natural materials such as greenery, pine cones, and fruit. I just love this look- so simple and elegant! So I hope you find these photos equally inspiring!
How beautiful! I, especially like the wreath in the 3rd picture.
The pressure is off, now is a great time to practice for next year!
Love anything historic, Victorian, Edwardian, or primitive folk art. Doesn’t have to be Christmas.
Yes I agree- I love thinking about who might have lived in the old houses, walked their floors, what kinds of stories the homes would tell if they could talk!
I used to live in Delaware and loved seeing the historic homes decorated. Brought back good memories from the 80s. And we all can use a little Christmas inspiration. I loved the pineapple themed home.
No relaxing
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Do therefore especially nice to enjoy the lovely historical homes
Yes if they could talk…
Plus looked out of the windows, what they saw and what they were thinking….beautiful photos, thank you and Happy and safe Christmas 🇦🇺🌲⛄️
Love how the fruit was used. Especially the pineapple.
Lovely there. A pineapple is a sign that you welcome people into your home in olden days.
very nice to see. love how they used what they had. thanks for sharing.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours…..and Merry christmas and health and happiness… to all.. hugs suzanne
Thank you, the wreathes are beautiful. I like the pineapple on the railing
Having lived in Annapolis many years ago, those pictures bring back such fond memories. Belonging to the St. Mary’s Garden Club, I would help make the decorations for our fund-raising bazaar, then cut buckets of greenery for the wreaths and decor for the church. I love the fragrance of English Boxwood, and the shine of Southern Magnolia leaves and Hollies! God provides the most beautiful holiday decorations!
Those wreaths are exceptional. In Australia we tend to only use artificial wreaths, probably because our hot weather at this time of the year would kill everything off! Happy Christmas everyone from ‘Down Under’
The wreaths bring back memories of when we visited Williamsburg in December. I took so many pictures of the wreaths made with all natural materials. Thanks for sharing .🎄