Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Capes







I was in Hingham, Mass today where the homes are well cared for and picture perfect. This cape is an example. Early capes, such as this one, were built with a large central chimney with multiple fireplaces for heating and cooking. Capes went out of vogue in the late 1800's with the arrival of Vistorian architecture, but they came back in style after World War II. This cape is still beautiful today. I love its simplicity: no shutters, no shrubs, just a purity of style and color.



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