The home's classical style makes it look older than its 80 years. Built in 1928 the house is considered relatively new even by American historical standards. However, Atlanta is quick to get rid of any building older than 30 years. So the Swan House is practically pre-historic considering its location.
Fortunately, the Atlanta History Center has been able to preserve the Swan House so that tourists, like myself, are able to explore the beautiful home formerly owned by the somewhat cultured and very wealthy Inman family.
Although the tour was over an hour long and it was a muddy walk to the home from the history center, Lauren and I felt it was only proper to wear heels to such a stately place. (Also, at a short 5'3", our vanity almost completely prevents us from wearing flats in public).
Outfit details: Lauren is wearing a H&M jacket, AA dress, H&M shoes and Ann Taylor purse. I'm wearing the same red Nordstrom coat from Saturday's post, Gap dress and H&M shoes.
I'm no expert in animal husbandry, but I believe the creature pictured below is a ram (which is a male sheep...I think). He was just standing around on the small farm located between the Swan House and Atlanta History Center. He was the only animal we saw on the grounds, which made me doubt the efficiency of the quarter acre farm. That being said, there is the requisite historic black smithy next door to the ram's house/shed/pen/barn/log cabbin(?).
Needless to say it was a very enjoyable - and educational - visit. I highly recommend a trip to the Swan House and its surroundings.
CL
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did i say thank you for helping me out with the enlarged images? :) thank you dearies.
and oh. just by looking at the architectures, you can somewhat imagine and feel the life that once existed in this house.
Wow, what an interesting trip! You both look good! :)
Love the outfits, especially your coat, Cath! Also, you're hair looks great... love the color!
Yay for pretty outfits in historical settings! Did you guys eat there? I went there for a bridal shower once and only remember the yummy sweets! :-)
Maybe he's a display ram to add to the ambiance? Regardless, Swan House looks like an interesting place.
Oooh, that sounds like fun. I'll have to put the Swan house on my mental list of places to see.
is that the funnel neck shift dress?? i have the same one!!!
a ram and a ramshed. correct. :)
always tourist in style!
:)
Not sure which I love more: Cath doing a jig in the ivy patch, or the serene ram.
Love both of your shoes and the red coat :) And what an interesting place to visit!
That's a handsome ram -- I like his horns. Good accessorizing.
Pretty! I'd love to visit sometime!
Perfect timing, girls! :-) I have a post on The Swan House going live tomorrow on my site! haha
Great minds think alike!
oooh i'm lovin' both outfits!!! i'm only 5'2" so i feel the need to pull out the heels as often as possible too!
I love the ram! (Sorry, now that that's out of the way.) The house has this dignified look about it. It seems to fit its name. I really like the bright colour of Lauren's red dress and your red coat. (But I wish I could see the gap dress better!) Very nice!
Lauren, you outfit looks very cute and comfy too!
xx-LJ from SOS!
Sad to say, I think it was a crossdressing ewe with prosthetic horns. Those damn liberals have gotten to our farm animals.
that is where my cousin and kat both had their bridal party luncheons! :)
Hm...I've never been to the Swan House either, good to know it's worth a trip!
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