Thanks for all your very encouraging comments on the master bathroom tile project. I’m just tickled with it and was happy to share it with all of you too.
We have a White House right here in the Birmingham area of Westover. Not that kind of White House, but an old historical home that is now used for wedding venues and other functions. I found their official website, which states that the house was built as a residence back in the mid-1800’s and is a Southern plantation style home. 
Isn’t it beautiful? I just LOVE old homes and even though I don’t live in one, I certainly love to look at them up close and personal to see the charm they offer. 
So, I took the time to stop by here on sunny afternoon and took some pics that I just knew you’d enjoy seeing too. 
Don’t you just LOVE these huge old Southern porches? I can just taste the sweet tea right now, sitting out here rockin’ in those rocking chairs and enjoying the cool breezes of a Southern spring. Oh, honey chile! Even though I really don’t like iced tea. I know, it’s a crime to be Southern and not like tea! What in the world happened to me?
Anyway, I love this big old front porch. I’m sure it has stories to tell.
This house sits on a nice piece of acreage and I’m sure was once a stately home to a family that lived here, back before Hwy. 280 was paved and now whizzes past not very far away. 
This gnarly old tree has seen some years. 
This would sure make a nice setting for a wedding. 
Perfect for pictures and a wedding reception. 
It is only open by appointment, so we had to peek in the front door from the porch, but I sure liked what I saw. If you’d like to see more of the house, click on the link above and look at the Gallery pics. Gorgeous pics!
If anyone is looking for a wedding venue, you might check this one out. 
It looks to be very nicely appointed and it sure is beautiful from the outside.
Old historical homes always catch my eye. If you could live in an old home, would you? I have always wanted to live in one, but it just seems like they would be a lot of trouble to maintain.
For those of you who live in older homes, is it worth it? The maintenance to keep them in top shape?
You are a wonderful tour guide! I love this old house…every now and then I see a house and think that I would really like to go inside to see more, and just as I thought that, you took us inside. Thanks.
♥, Susan
I have enjoyed reading your blog for some time now. I love your decorating style. I also love old houses. Have you ever visited Old Waverly Mansion in West Point, Mississippi? If not, go to wpnet.org and click on attractions, then click on Waverly Mansion. To get there you travel down an old dirt(if I remember correctly) road and out of nowhere stand this grand old mansion. It really feels like you’ve stepped back in time. There is a tour guide also who shares many interesting facts about the house and the antiques in the house. It’s worth the trip!!!
It’s beautiful! It reminds me a lot of the house used on “The Notebook” movie. It was just on the other day so it was fresh in my mind : )
What a beautiful house, I love old houses. My house was built in 1927, so it isn’t nearly as old as that one, but it is a dream come true. I adore old doors, old oak floors, huge woodwork and old black knobs. And I LOVE sweet tea!
Hugs, Cindy S
Old houses are my weakness…or you could call it obsession. Have you ever been to Charleston? It’s magical…like stepping back in time. Charleston has the second largest historic district in the WORLD…only other one larger is ROME! If I could live anywhere in the world it would be in the historic district of Charleston.
Our house is only 61 years old, but it was a single owner home. No updates. We are about 20 miles outside of downtown St. Louis, so 60 years ago that was the country. Our house is 3,000 sq. ft. and has two wall AC units. That’s it. Nothing has been updated and it would cost a boatload to update it right. I wish we had bought an updated home or a newer home. Summers are hell with no central air.
This is a beautiful historic Home. For many years I traveled to Birmingham for business. I have always loved the historic southern homes.
Porch = stunning!
And yes; it is totally worth it. Even on the days when your house and its old lady falling apart-parts make you cry. 🙂
My home was built in 1880 and YES it is worth all the blood, sweat, tears and cash that goes into it. You never own an old house, it owns you. You are it’s caretaker and you will leave your mark on for the next caretaker to find.
Deborah
Renee and those interested, here’s an information page about the Waverly Plantation Home / Mansion outside of Columbus, Mississippi:
http://www.stoppingpoints.com/mississippi/Lowndes/Waverley+%28S5%29.html
It is well worth seeing! Very well-restored/preserved. It’s one of the few octagonal antebellum homes around.
we just put a bid on a home like this. i asked for the antique furniture thats in the house. ( i think they belong together).
here’s a link to my facebook pics of it
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=713169776&aid=273942
I was raised near this home, the post office we used to get mail to was right next door, and we would by snacks and gas at a convenience store across the street from it years ago. I was always, even as a child, captivated by that old house and what the story was with it. I remember that it had gotten kind of weather beaten at one point, I am so glad it got restored! It was simply a fixture in the area that we saw everyday, but many didn’t know much about it. I love seeing it featured here.