Buy this House for $1

Every once in a while I like to share photos of a great 'antique' home that I've visited or read about. This weekend I was visiting my sister and picked up a copy of This Old House Magazine. Amy herself lives in an old house, a charming farmhouse built in the 1880's. If you haven't read the magazine, the last page showcases a home that needs 'saving'. This month, a Greek Revival-style house that pre-dates the Civil War is being sold for $1, but needs to be moved from it's present location outside Indianapolis. I can imagine this  place in a charming beach town with vintage bicycles in the drive next to a hedge of hydrangeas. The staircase alone  is makes me want to research the cost of moving a whole house. Anyone know?

Photos from This Old House Magazine

Lake Michigan Beach House

There's a terrific story in Chicago Home Magazine this month about a Lake Michigan beach house that I encourage you to check-out online or in print. The owners of this home have perfected the art of incorporating antique furniture into modern design. These antiques are anything but old and stuffy and, paired with this gorgeous home, are my idea of vintage design perfection.

Vintage Eames chair

Hans Wenger table and chairs

Mid-century modern bench

Fin Juhl Chieftain chair

Photos from Chicago Home Magazine