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Question by Jon K: Are there any modern home builders who specialize in building older style homes – Like a Victorian, etc.? Best answer: Answer by Purr-Ceehttp://www.architecturaldesigns.com/victorian-house-plans.asp http://www.eplans.com/house-plans-search.hwx/Q/searchId.149734749/range.10 Here are two website. There are lot’s of options on the internet. Good luck. Add your own answer in the comments!  Read More →

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John William Godward (1861 – 1922) was a British painter. He was a painter different from other artists of his time. He was a Victorian Neo-classicist painter and a follower in theory of the master painter Frederic Leighton. Most of the paintings done by him were featuring the women in classical dresses. His collection of artworks is rich with the paintings of semi-clothed and unclothed females. The Art: When the colour-loaded brush of a painter runs on a canvas, it does not remain mute. It speaks. It sings a song along with the rhythm of the colours. And when we look at such a painting, we have our choices, desires and purposes. These purposes are as varied as the number of the people seeing it. For most of the people the work of art, a painting or a sculpture, is an object to look at... 

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Get restoration and decorating tips for a Victorian bathroom sink in this free video.Expert: Betty Ingham Contact: www.thehairypotters.com Bio: Betty Ingham and her husband Ben purchased and have fully remodeled and restored a 100 year old Victorian home from top to bottom. They also own a custom stoneware pottery studio, The Hairy Potters. Filmmaker: kyle saylors  Read More →

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Question by fraklk: What are some colleges/universities with Victorian style dorm houses? The campus and living situation means a lot to me when it comes to finding schools I may attend. I don’t want a large school, but I would still like to have an actual social life. Ha. I love the dorm houses in Champlain College. It seems home-like to me. Do you know any others like it? Best answer: Answer by NatalieDorms that are old are kind of hard to find, especially nice ones. Virginia has GORGEOUS Victorian style dorms, especially William and Mary College. Also try University of Virginia. Stick to the northeast coast… Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Hallmark 'Nostalgic Houses and Shops' Colorway Victorian Home Ornament US $49.99 End Date: Monday Feb-13-2012 8:40:44... 

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Question by hello: What are the influences on the Victorian Style in architecture? Best answer: Answer by oxyman42 Re-LoadedAncient Greek or Roman Architecture, combined with the mass production techniques and technology that was appearing due to the industrial revolution What do you think? Answer below! All credits 2 me Video Rating: 5 / 5  Read More →

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Question by Dara: Are there any good sites that sell Victorian style clothing at reasonable prices? I can’t seem to find any victorian, edwardian and steampunk clothing that is at reasonable prices. All the stores I find sell them very expensively. Do you know of any that sell at reasonable rates? Best answer: Answer by b276Try Ebay or auctions. Also try searching for these items on a search engine site and see what you can find. Give your answer to this question below! Jade & Swarovski Crystal Victorian Style Brooch Sign BJ US $21.42 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:17:37 PSTBid now | Add to watch list Angels – Angel Victorian Style – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket Angel Victorian Style Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS... 

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Question by grungefan!!!: victorian style OUTLET covers? I’ve been looking for victorian style outlet covers and can only find good looking switch covers. I’m particularly looking for very distorted edges. I need help! Best answer: Answer by redslipperswww.vandykes.com www.RestorationHardware.com Add your own answer in the comments! VINTAGE NUDE ILLUSION BLACK LACE VICTORIAN STYLE BLOUSE WITH VELVET MEDIUM US $21.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Feb-04-2012 16:17:06 PSTBuy It Now for only: US $39.99Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list Angels – Angel Victorian Style – Mouse Pads Angel Victorian Style Mouse Pad is measuring 8w x 8h x .25d, soft commercial quality high resolution product. The image is permanent and becomes part of the mouse pad surface. Our transfer... 

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Question by Adrienne: About how many Victorian style homes/buildings are there in San Francisco? Best answer: Answer by tonalc2Multiple tens of thousands. There are about 100,000 owner-occupied houses in the county, with thousands of other rental buildings. Add your own answer in the comments! A virtual tour of some amazing Gothic buildings from around the world America’s Castles – The Victorian Era Around the turn of the century, some of America’s wealthiest and most famous people turned a new breed of architects and builders loose to explore new styles and structures. The results were some of the most distinctive homes ever built in America. AMERICA’S CASTLES visits some of these landmark homes, including Mark Twain’s Nook Farm, who said of his... 

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Question by t r e k k e r: Is this a Victorian Style House? http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonwhite/2327184207/ Best answer: Answer by tinIt looks like part of it is Victorian and then they added some additions. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Thisclip was taken during my little weekend escape to Owen Sound. My good friend Yolande and I hopped into the car early Saturday morning and took a nice country drive up to Georgian Bay. We drove through Collingwood, Craigleith and Thornbury before we made a stop in the historic town Meaford which has a nice waterfront and a decent main street with Victorian townhouses dating back to the 1880s. We continued our adventure to Owen Sound which is a beautiful town located right where the Sydenham River flows into Georgian... 

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Question by aprilg2340: What were some nicknames for the victorian style houses? Best answer: Answer by redunicornPainted Ladies is the name that I know of because of the many colors used. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Wooden Doll House kits, including Victorian Doll Houses, are great for any family, or crafter. Come visit us at Dollhouse City.com OLD HOUSE INTERIORS Magazine - Summer 1997 - Stick-Style Victorian Summer Houses US $7.99 End Date: Monday Feb-06-2012 11:39:10 PSTBuy It Now for only: US $7.99Buy it now | Add to watch list Victorian Style Wood Bird House Birdhouse Feeder Stand Wood with sturdy pedestal Measures 8 1/8″ x 7 1/8″ x 30 3/4″ high This appealing white wood mini-mansion has a cozy gable above; graceful columns on... 

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