tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post4496102999486772298..comments2023-10-09T03:35:18.018-07:00Comments on Victorian Wanna Be: Historic Illinois TownGina @ VictorianWannaBehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760792910318303400noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-36004748998708951862017-07-19T06:36:42.291-07:002017-07-19T06:36:42.291-07:00Gina:
I am enjoying looking at some of these older...Gina:<br />I am enjoying looking at some of these older posts! Wonderful homes here!Bernideen https://www.blogger.com/profile/12800285614494064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-63398265435747822982017-01-22T07:48:43.094-08:002017-01-22T07:48:43.094-08:00Enjoyed visiting this post. Will have to check ou...Enjoyed visiting this post. Will have to check out the Gov.'s mansion.<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-19629959180728243402013-10-16T17:30:53.053-07:002013-10-16T17:30:53.053-07:00I'm in love with that white Italianate with th...I'm in love with that white Italianate with the chandeliers on the porch! OMG!!!!! What a dream house! Gorgeous town.<br /><br />ChristineAntique Homes and Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827089505723602221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-67555228002773666922013-08-04T05:14:06.978-07:002013-08-04T05:14:06.978-07:00After spending 20 years living in Illinois...I had...After spending 20 years living in Illinois...I had to figure out where you were! At first I thought that it was Quincy, but then the Governor's mansion gave it away...Jacksonville! How wonderful to be there and see these awesome homes, and to visit with your cousin! <br />Thanks Gina! <br />Karen Mc<br />Kevin and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786139115251361889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-72085511205761098882013-08-03T18:08:23.883-07:002013-08-03T18:08:23.883-07:00Gina,
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
The dome i...Gina,<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!!<br /><br />The dome in my doll house has a clock in it. I opted not to have the staircase put in my doll house so the rooms would be larger and I could put more things in them!! LOL!! <br />I also opted not to have a kitchen either!! LOL!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DebbieDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-73095549213935673692013-08-02T19:43:04.155-07:002013-08-02T19:43:04.155-07:00Oh my goodness...what gorgeous homes! The name of ...Oh my goodness...what gorgeous homes! The name of your blog describes me to a tee...living the Victorian era is a fantasy of mine. I guess you could call be a Victorian Wannabe too! And those tombstones...oh my...can you just imagine the sadness in that family? Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />DebbyDebby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-5385060910059013182013-08-02T19:16:02.583-07:002013-08-02T19:16:02.583-07:00These grand Victorian Homes are spectacular. Such...These grand Victorian Homes are spectacular. Such attention to detail. Thank you for the tour. I enjoyed it all. Captivated by the stone of the children. Rosemary and Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-33546496019959312582013-08-02T16:34:05.119-07:002013-08-02T16:34:05.119-07:00Those houses are amazing! My dream home is a Victo...Those houses are amazing! My dream home is a Victorian Mansion with gilded ceilings and chandeliers and a ballroom. One day... :)<br /><br />-VeronicaA Country Victorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551248929367930725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-9257103764485835352013-07-31T21:45:45.662-07:002013-07-31T21:45:45.662-07:00Gorgeous homes!
SherryGorgeous homes!<br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-77854360226916012782013-07-31T16:42:52.953-07:002013-07-31T16:42:52.953-07:00How wonderful to see your cousin after all those y...How wonderful to see your cousin after all those years! Her home is so beautiful and the calling card tray so very special. What fun it is to see all the beautiful Victorian homes!<br />Blessings,<br />NancyTwo Cottages And Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902238394750821359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-60880462456744458212013-07-31T06:58:11.893-07:002013-07-31T06:58:11.893-07:00What gorgeous homes, amazing details - very well t...What gorgeous homes, amazing details - very well taken care of. Our little town has quite a few - some in decline - I know how hard it is to see gorgeous homes not well taken care of - the cemetery stone is heart tugging! So precious too. I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-38254773087563056132013-07-31T05:24:21.604-07:002013-07-31T05:24:21.604-07:00What a treat, you had to be in Victorian heaven! L...What a treat, you had to be in Victorian heaven! Love that porch with the gorgeous chandeliers, now that's living!<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-68500711090168931822013-07-29T06:42:55.088-07:002013-07-29T06:42:55.088-07:00 WOW !!! I love this!!! I also love Victorian ho... WOW !!! I love this!!! I also love Victorian homes. You must have been in heaven. These homes are like dreams. this is my first time at your blog. I am going to check out your Victorian doll house.<br />Thank you for sharing all these glorious houses,<br />Marie AntoinetteCreations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388016394625058362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-80299859170698378332013-07-29T06:33:22.990-07:002013-07-29T06:33:22.990-07:00Wow- What an amazing tour. Can you share the name...Wow- What an amazing tour. Can you share the name of the town though? It is just gorgeous! I promise NOT to knock on your Aunt's door!!!! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-51871714912980199242013-07-28T19:53:53.457-07:002013-07-28T19:53:53.457-07:00I loved taking the tour, such amazing homes!I loved taking the tour, such amazing homes!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-72505606132060491922013-07-28T16:02:18.568-07:002013-07-28T16:02:18.568-07:00Hello Gina,
Thank you so much for taking us on thi...Hello Gina,<br />Thank you so much for taking us on this great trip to Illinois. Your cousin's house is lovely and what about that stair case - wow. She has so many beautiful things. The neighbourhood is simply stunning. So nice to see pride of ownership on these gorgeous old properties (except for one which is still very impressive). <br />Anyes<br />xxAnyes K. Busby - Studio Vignette Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989650562190771548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-42051532005576562962013-07-28T14:42:25.796-07:002013-07-28T14:42:25.796-07:00Gina,
I know I left a comment already but I just ...Gina,<br /> I know I left a comment already but I just had to come back and look again! Breath taking!!<br />Thanks so much for always stopping in!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-302702220209465482013-07-27T20:15:23.922-07:002013-07-27T20:15:23.922-07:00Oh what a lovely and fun visit for Pink Saturday. ...Oh what a lovely and fun visit for Pink Saturday. I really enjoyed reading about your reunion. And what gorgeous historic old homes! Your cousin's Victorian home is so pretty. I love the woodwork on it. All the houses were gorgeous. And such lovely and mature trees - plenty of shade for them I'm sure. Again, thanks for a lovely visit.Kayesi @ OldHistoricHomesForSale.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815844014247326596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-37302420077044454122013-07-27T18:27:31.165-07:002013-07-27T18:27:31.165-07:00Gorgeous homes!!! I've never seen a porch wit...Gorgeous homes!!! I've never seen a porch with crystal chandeliers ... so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!!!<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-34171177108079686312013-07-27T12:10:34.549-07:002013-07-27T12:10:34.549-07:00Wow! What a great post! You did a fabulous job cap...Wow! What a great post! You did a fabulous job capturing the detail and charm of the area. I'm ready to go right now! Happy Pink Saturday!Tea in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113281875697713530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-91940615855605232272013-07-27T11:38:32.966-07:002013-07-27T11:38:32.966-07:00This is a wonderful post and tribute to times past...This is a wonderful post and tribute to times past. Such elegance and craftsmanship. Thank you so much for sharing it.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487761834923094902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-35470789173863613762013-07-27T08:44:16.798-07:002013-07-27T08:44:16.798-07:00Oh my I am just speechless Gina! How beautiful. I ...Oh my I am just speechless Gina! How beautiful. I would move into anyone of these gorgeous homes in a heartbeat. The grave stone is like you said so beautiful but so deeply sad. Amazing post today.<br />Happy Pink Saturday Tami xoTami @ Creative girl Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349444343511293634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-7712565533371401192013-07-25T19:58:00.926-07:002013-07-25T19:58:00.926-07:00These homes are so exquisite. I love all of your f...These homes are so exquisite. I love all of your fab photos.<br /><br />PaulaIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-11414568552815442742013-07-25T14:49:47.851-07:002013-07-25T14:49:47.851-07:00What fabulous homes, Gina! They really are spectac...What fabulous homes, Gina! They really are spectacular and I love the verandas and chandelier! How nice that you got to visit your cousin at her beautiful home after so many years. Thanks so much for sharing at my HOME and you're very wlecome for the feature!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615428925593226728.post-54180555592527230062013-07-25T07:41:26.766-07:002013-07-25T07:41:26.766-07:00 Gina
I know you were in hog heaven visiting and s... Gina<br />I know you were in hog heaven visiting and spending the night in your cousins Victorian home<br /><br />It is so sad that the wonderful old home you have pictured is deteriorating and no one to help it back to life.<br /><br />The cemetery is history but sad just like the little children s grave marker you showed us <br /><br />love the calling card holder ,really I loved the entire post <br /><br />Janice <br />Curtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.com