That said, these houses are no “one size fits all” buildings. Known for exterior gingerbread styling, cupolas and lush interiors that include thick velvet drapes and ornate furnishings, Victorians remain a status symbol to this day. Easily identified by silhouettes and neo-classical influences, ...
Photo courtesy of Jeanne, TX Jeanne's back porch looks like a wonderful place to spend some relaxing hours. The gingerbread brackets on Jeanne's porch are from Vintage Woodworks, one of our sponsors. Jeanne says they have been very durable. She has had them for nearly 31 years. Wow, ...
forest, desert, and tundra has seenMongol rule, czarist reigns of terror, European invasions, and Communist rule. The architecture that evolved in Russia reflects the ideas of many cultures. Yet, from onion domes to neo-gothicskyscrapers, a distinctively Russian style emerged. ...
A gingerbread man refers to a bear-shaped ginger-flavored cookie dating back to the 15th century in Europe. Their creation legend traces to a tale where an old