I know, we're really fabulous hosts.
Some of these homes are so big and grand that they have names. The one below is called Horsehead-Marbella. The founder of the Wharton School lived here. Joseph Wharton originally named it Marbella, but it later came to be known as Horsehead because of a rock formation on the property that looks like a horse's head.
And this one? Hammersmith Farm.
History buffs might recognize this as the childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It also served as the location of the wedding reception of Jacqueline and John F Kennedy.
This "little" yellow victorian is my favorite. It has me thinking we should consider pale yellow as an option when we paint our house next summer.
Let me re-live the experience for you.
Hop aboard! My name is Carrie and I'll be your tour guide. Forget about the water and beautiful scenery, I'm just going to show you some extraordinary houses!
Some of these homes are so big and grand that they have names. The one below is called Horsehead-Marbella. The founder of the Wharton School lived here. Joseph Wharton originally named it Marbella, but it later came to be known as Horsehead because of a rock formation on the property that looks like a horse's head.
And this one? Hammersmith Farm.
History buffs might recognize this as the childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It also served as the location of the wedding reception of Jacqueline and John F Kennedy.
This "little" yellow victorian is my favorite. It has me thinking we should consider pale yellow as an option when we paint our house next summer.
(Um yes, I did feel a little bit like a celebrity stalker taking pictures of famous houses from a boat with a zoom lens...)
Hope you have a great weekend!
Hope you have a great weekend!
14 comments:
ha,ha...this is too funny. Lot's of beautiful houses in your area. Makes me want to come and visit.
This was the best kind of boat tour, no sea sickness!! Having lived in Newport when I was 12, I concur on all the beauty there and lots of big gorgeous old world homes. It is really something to behold....I didnt' appreciate it as a 12 year old even though my best friend lived in the most gorgeous house on Ocean Drive, I cared more about her record collection and boys than her furnishings and jaw dropping ocean view!
You picked such winners, and Hammersmith Farm is always spectacular!
Too funny Carrie. All of these house are gorgeous, I love Newport. Happy weekend.
That Newport area is just breathtaking. It's been a few years since I have been there and now I really want to go back!
-Shelley
That would be pretty much my favorite boat ride *ever*!!! I'm all about house stalking...I do it pretty much every place that I visit! You guys really *are* great hosts! (c:
GOR-geous! It's hard to imagine living in a house that ginormous but I would be happy to try!
I'd take any one of those houses, but I'd really be happy going sailing on that boat too! How fun. Have a great weekend!
Hello, sailboat charter? When are you and Chris and me and Michael doing this?!!
Nice post! Thanks for sharing those pics! =)
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I love the idea of giving homes a name. Have you given yours one?
Sweet houses!
Imagine living in one of those. I'd have to have a cleaner! No way I'm cleaning the whole thing by myself.
Looks like an amazing boat ride! The houses are gorgeous. If they're ever giving inside tours- I'm there! :) Great camera skills, by the way!
You know, especially when Fall arrives, but also when I read posts like this, I get a kind of homesickness for New England. (Even though I've never lived there.)
Wait. Is RI even considered to be part of New England?
Camille
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