Author Archives: Victorian Homes
Discover Christmas at the Doctors House
The Doctors House Museum in Glendale, California, is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the many people … Continue reading
A Holiday House with Victorian Flair
Built sometime between 1887 and 1897, The Doctors House is one of only two remaining Queen Anne Victorians in Glendale, … Continue reading
A Victorian Christmas…Year-Round!
The phrase “home for the holidays” has been coined for very good reason; the flights are full in December and … Continue reading
How the Victorians Celebrated–and Decorated for–Christmas
Every Christmas season, the finest example of Greek Revival residential architecture in the western United States takes on a nostalgic … Continue reading
5 Steps to Dry Out your Sandy-Damaged Home
The devastation we’ve witnessed up and down the East Coast has, if anything, convinced us more than ever of the … Continue reading
Antique Artificial Christmas Trees
Holiday decoration in the Banning Museum’s girls’ bedroom draws questions year after year. Rather than being the center of attention … Continue reading
Receive a Victorian Reception at Riverside’s Heritage House
When Catharine Bettner built a new home in 1891, she wanted it “to be noticed,” according to Lynn Voorheis, museum … Continue reading
A Victorian Home Office, Part 2
Located on the second floor of her c. 1899 Colonial Revival home in Pasadena, California, Marcia Sola’s office is an … Continue reading
A Victorian Thanksgiving Dinner, Part 3: The Pie
Adapting one of her grandmother’s recipes, chef Vivian Heredia focuses on early winter fruits, persimmons and cranberries, for this delicious … Continue reading
A Victorian Thanksgiving Dinner, Part 2: Autumn Tea Punch
Here’s how to give your family a Victorian-style taste of fall. Chef Heredia is known for utilizing natural, … Continue reading
