Thursday, December 18, 2014

The White Columns Historic Home





We are having some mild but dull weather
here lately so I haven't taken any photos of
     our home yet but I wanted to share the photos I
   took at the White Columns in Kennebunkport
last week.
We had a guided tour where we got the history of
the home and shipbuilding family that lived here.
We were also told that the ladies spent a few weeks
decorating the house for Christmas ~ love those trees!

                                              This rug  went wall to wall and was unstitched and
                                              cleaned twice a year and then hand stitched back
                                              together twice a year....that would not be a job I would
                                              look forward to!
                                     The bed , dresser and nightstand were one of the first matching sets made.
                                     The crazy quilt is beautiful too.

                                                 This was the children's room originally.

                                                   This bedroom was the last one to be used
                                                   before the home was donated to the historical
                                                   society.

                                            The wallpaper is also original and was hand stamped
                                            and cut.

                                                I apologize for the quality of my pics but no flash was
                                                used on a dull day with no time to waste.

                                                                  The dining room.


                                         We really enjoyed the tour and hope you enjoyed
                                                    a quick peak as well at this beautiful Greek Revival
                                                    home built in 1853.

You might notice the tea table set up on the porch
that I shared earlier this week .
Thank you for your visit!

Carolyn


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17 comments:

  1. Heaven's WalkDecember 18, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    What an amazing home, Carolyn. I can just imagine walking through those rooms picturing women in big skirts sweeping through the hallways with Christmas decor in their hands. :) Loved this tour! And I love Kennebunkport. Amazing town!

    xoxo laurie

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  2. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 18, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Gorgeous home and Christmas decor.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 19, 2014 at 12:18 AM

    HI Carolyn! Oh, this is a beautiful place and the Christmas decorating is beautiful! We love Kennebunkport!
    Merry Christmas and be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. The Victorian GirlDecember 19, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    There's nothing more fun than touring a historic home, especially when it's decorated for Christmas.

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  5. angieDecember 19, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    they have beautifully decorated !!!
    beautiful, christmas wishes angie from Germany

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  6. SandiDecember 19, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Ah...bliss!

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  7. AlicjaDecember 19, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Pięknie. Pozdrawiam.

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  8. DebbyDecember 19, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Oh,my!! Just a dreamy house....

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  9. carrie@northwoods scrapbookDecember 19, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    So beautiful - and how the history is preserved through things like the original wallpaper. All of the trees are so pretty and the headboard in that one bedroom.....WOW!

    So fun - thanks for sharing Carolyn!

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  10. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeDecember 19, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Totally gorgeous!! Love all the walnut Victorian furniture! Have a Merry Christmas!
    Gina

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  11. SusanDecember 19, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Oh my GOSH, Carolyn. I LOVED that tour. Loved it. So happy you got to go. Susan

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  12. BetsyDecember 20, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    Grande home and the tree decorated in purple is my favorite. I want to decorate mine in purple next year after seeing how beautiful this one looks.
    It looks like the dining room also doubles as a library? Fine room. Thank you for sharing your tour.
    Betsy

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  13. Pamela GordonDecember 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    This is a gorgeous home to see. Some of the furnishings remind me of my grandmother's home in Moncton, now long gone. Thanks for sharing the tour.

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  14. KukkaiselämääDecember 20, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Wow! Stunning! Happy holidays!

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  15. SarahDecember 21, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Thanks for taking us along, Carolyn. Beautiful home decorated for the holidays.
    Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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  16. quiltsathomeDecember 22, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Wow, this looks so beautiful !thank you for sharing these photographs.

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  17. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    I am so flattered that you liked what you saw at the White Columns Museum My name is Nancy Rodrigues and my decorating business is NCR Interiors. I live in Kennebunk have been decorating the museum for the last two years. You can find me on Pinterest under Nancy Rodrigues NCR Interiors. Please continue to share my work and again, I am happy you enjoyed my decorating and the tour. I would love to hear from you.

    Best Regards and Merry Christmas,
    Nancy

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn