Having worked with architects for over the last decade, we know that it is not an easy fete to become and independent success. Architect, Patrick Ahearn, who specializes in historically-motivated architecture not only has beat the odds, but surpassed them by creating a highly successful design firm and creating a brand that has become a household name.
Passing a specialized craft onto future generations epitomizes how traditions are kept alive. We recently sat down with Todd Seekircher, a second generation steel casement craftsman to get his take on how to preserve the beauty of these historic windows.
If you have ever wanted to vacation like royalty or an A-list celebrity it doesn’t get much better then renting a French Villa from A.M.A. Selections. These historic vacation rentals combine concierge luxury services, experiential travel with some of the most exclusive locations in the French Riviera.
Sometimes life is stranger then fiction. And sometimes a once in a lifetime opportunity falls into your lap. This was the case for master stained-glass artisan Doris Cultraro, who stumbled upon a project that ties in preservation, art, history and adventure.
FEH recently sat down with Annie Elliott, principal and CEO of interior design firm, Bossy Color to understand her design process when it comes to refreshing older homes. Annie’s impressive eye, ability to blend old with new & her use of color, texture & whimsy makes any property her and her team touches turn to gold.
Mermaid Cottages owner, Diane Kaufman knows a thing or two about running a successful vacation rental business. We recently sat down with her to get the scoop on her historic cottage vacation rental business in Tybee Island, Georgia.
Who says the youth is apathetic about preserving our Nation’s past? We were recently introduced to Chris O”Reilly, who sets the record straight on why he thinks preservation is cool and how the field provides plenty of job opportunities now and for the future.
Find Everything Historic columnist Cara Gibbons-Neff has been riding horses her entire life. So it’s no wonder she has an addiction to historic barns. Cara sat down with Danae Peckler of the National Barn Alliance to learn what we can all do to preserve these icons of rural America.
When our intrepid columnist Cara Gibbons-Neff goes after an historic property or lifestyle story, it’s never one and done. Cara was so captivated by the history of New York City’s Fraunces Tavern that she had to uncover what was in store for the future. Her interview with museum executive director Jessica Baldwin Phillips gives us a teaser.
FInd Everything Historic goes “Live” on location with Cara Gibbons-Neff in Aspen, Colorado at the historic Hotel Jerome. Get an inside look at the the hotel’s history as Cara talks local with Shawn Tanozzi.