Old dark house aesthetic

There's a great temptation to wallow in superlatives when describing Westbury House, the perfectly exquisite (there I go) Long Island country place completed in 1906 for John ('Jay') Shaffer Phipps (1874-1958) and his wife, the former Margarita ('Dita') Grace (1876-1957). The mists and melting snow on the day of my visit lent an appealing air of otherworldliness to a scholarly mansion and elaborate gardens usually photographed in the blazing sun. The main gate to Old Westbury Gardens, as the…

Victorian house

“Vampire mansion.”

Jun 19, 2024 - Bohemian decor is fancy for some, not for others. It's about mixing patterns and colors in a fun way. If you like simple stuff, it might not be your style. But if you like showing off your unique style, it could be perfect! The living room is a great spot to try this look. Check out some cool bohemian living rooms for ideas if you're into being creative and doing things differently. Remember, some decorations have special meanings, so it's good to ask about them before using…

In the tapestry of architectural styles draping our countryside, few threads are as romantic as those woven within the Gothic tradition. Each thread is a story, and every weave is a legend. Beyond the mists of time, the whispering winds of the past, to which we must venture, stands that Gothic farmhouse: an enigmatic beauty…