Feeling like an American Girl
Would you not feel like an American Girl, living in this old Victorian house? Specifically, Samantha Parkington, the orphan who lives with her grandmother. Do you guys remember those American Girl books with Samantha, Molly, Kirsten and Felicity? Anyway, originally built in 1906 and located in Galveston, this big bustling beauty of a Victorian home retains a lot of its old charm, including a tin ceiling in the kitchen, vintage farm sink, claw foot tub, original light fixtures and plenty of porches to catch the sea breeze. I wouldn't say a home like this is necessarily decorated in my style but it's really fun to jump into a throw back every once in awhile. Plus, vintage or not, I think the tall, broad windows throughout the home are something that transcends the ages.
nice, I'd def spend some time there on holidays.
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely home
ReplyDeleteI'm in LOVE with this home!!
ReplyDeleteoh my... american girls, hello childhood! and that kitchen is to die for! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous home! I love the porches. I can just imagine sitting on them reading a book in the summer breeze... lovely.
ReplyDeleteI like houses with porches, so I like this house--although the neighbors seem to be pretty close. I wouldn't change a thing in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteWas it Molly who wore glasses? I don't know much about the dolls, but I remember thinking I liked the one with glasses best.
the colors, wood, claw foot tub, and farm house sink... i like it all.
ReplyDeletethe porch reminds of me of my grandparents. ahhh what nice memory to have hah.. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOf course I remember those books!! I still have Samantha and remember all her stories :) I went to the American Girl doll store a few months back. Crazy how that store changed...
ReplyDeleteOMG! Love everything about this house....the style, the furnitures....sigh...I would kill to have that porch!
ReplyDeleteamazing!truly!love all of the photos!
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Oh gosh, Samantha was my favorite!! I just loved her fashion style. So chic. :D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous home - if only I could live there...!
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Oh my goodness - what a house! I´d love that!
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ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! <33
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ReplyDeleteHi Rooth! It is a gorgeous house. So lovingly maintained for such an old one.
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HA! That does look as though it came from an American Girl story. While I'm not big on Victorian, there are a few things I love: the bathtub, and the wooden counter space and ceiling tiles in the kitchen (though I'd probably go for bronze :)!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I LOVED the American girls. Thanks for taking me back!!
ReplyDeleteLOVED American Girls! I had a Samantha doll, I loved the whole Victorian sensibility. That house is a little too classic for me, but I love the tin ceiling in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteThat tub! That kitchen! (I love their island, especially. It might not be practical, but YUM.) And that porch! Awesome house. Those windows alone.
ReplyDeleteSamantha was one of my favorite American Girl Dolls! I loved the Victorian Era so much, and always loved how ornate everything was. This house is definitely beautiful and reminiscent of that time.
ReplyDeleteAmericana at its best...love that house
ReplyDeleteI love that kitchen sink and not having upper cabinets!
ReplyDeletethat farmer's sink is a dream for my future kitchen. i picked up that Madewell tee last week, i think it's a new arrival.
ReplyDeleteHaha I had totally forgotten about American Girls. I'm loving the rustic touches in that beautiful kitchen!
ReplyDeletewow this house is amazing!! the styling is so cool :D
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That kitchen is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful home!!
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ReplyDeleteI love the rustic feel of the kitchen - I'm a sucker for that old-school feel :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love the porch. That place is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this is so charming. I especially like that porch with it's hanging ferns and rockers.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I'd love to live here, especially if they left all the fabulous furniture behind!
ReplyDeleteMy gawd, one of my bestie lives in galveston!!! Suuuppperr cute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home!!!
ReplyDeleteTHIS HOUSE IS AMAZING!!!!! it's everything I want in a home, can I move in?? Thanks for sharing!
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