The Sun Always Shines in New Orleans
Say the words, “New Orleans,” out loud. You can’t help but smile. What do those two words make you think of? You don’t need to tell. Just enjoy the associations your subconscious conjures.
Category Archives: Guest Blogs
Why A Historic Industry Needs Modern Marketing
There is a major shift happening in the way that real estate agents and home owners are marketing their properties and themselves. Video is not the future rather it is here and now.
Insuring Historic Properties: Preserving the Past, Insuring the Future
Insuring a historic home or business located in a historic building can present its own set of challenges. Architectural details & replacement values require insurance carriers with a specialty in historic properties. Knowing the options for carriers and the deal breakers for coverage is a solid first place to start.
Circa 1886: A Fresh Re-Design To Celebrate 15 Years of Business
What better way to celebrate 15 years of business then to renew the vibrancy and character of your interior space. Circa 1886 Restaurant, one of Charleston’s best dining venues now offers its patrons a redesigned space with additional seating and a fresh, elegant interior that highlights the charm of this historic building.
Presonomics: How to Get Rich Off History
Are preservationists using the wrong message to reach their audience for financial support and participation? Clinton Tankersley, founder of the preservation non-profit, Presonomics breaks down what he thinks needs to be done to be effective as a solid business proposition where everyone prospers.
Adaptive Reuse: Architect Andrew Franz Takes Something Old & Makes It Shiny & New
Adaptive re-use is the ultimate recycle and reuse for old buildings. Taking an existing structure and creating architectural designs that make the space feel fresh and modern while incorporating the existing architectural details is not only an art form, but is also environmentally conscious design.
Albania: Remarkable, Unexpected, Ever-Changing
Learn about traveling to Albania from a seasoned adventurer in preservation, who has visited dozens of countries world-wide. Many travelers may not think to include Albania on their travel bucket list, but its steep cobblestone streets, the architectural beauty of its historic tower buildings and its people all make it a trip definitely worth exploring.
The 5 Best Window Treatments (according to bossy color)
Choosing window treatments can be an overwhelming design challenge since there are so many options. And you never want to detract from the architectural beauty of your windows in your historic home. Before you give up and leave your windows naked–– Annie Elliott, principle of the D.C. based design firm, bossy color breaks down her top five choices that highlight your vintage windows with modern designs that also create privacy.
Experience Food & Wine Heaven at Antrim 1844’s Smokehouse Restaurant
Food and wine are an integral part of any travel experience. Our recent stay at the historic Antrim 1884 Country House Hotel and dining at their historic Smokehouse Restaurant reinforced to us that food, wine and travel are symbiotic.
Historic Fairytale Property For Sale Near 5th Avenue
Who says that money does not buy a little happiness? Live like a real-life princess in this dreamy & luxurious abode in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.