My friend Marilyn from church invited me to go with her on the Wichita County Historic Homes Tour today. We parked our car at the first house, and rode bikes from one house to the next. I'm so glad she had this idea, it made the tour easy and fun.
There were six beautiful historic homes in a wide range of styles including Colonial, Tudor, and French provincial.
The Spanish Eclectic home of the Pridham family was one of my favorites. The interrior architectural details, such as exposed beams, fireplaces and even a little balcony in the living room were quite unique.
The Womble's home pictured below was built in 1941 in a French Provincial style. This is a view from the backyard, with the more recently added swimming pool and garden.
The interior of the home is inviting, with many large windows letting in the natural light. Each room is uniquely decorated and distinct from one another. The common trait throughout the home is a fun, contemporary style with an emphasis on bright colors.
This casual dining area is predominately muted greens and yellows, but the pink adds the perfect splash of vivid color:
I loved the way this placesetting was laid out. There's even namecards for a fantasy dinner party. Who's on the guestlist? None other than Elvis, Madonna, and Oprah!
It was fun touring all of the homes. It was a wonderful way to get to know more about the history of our city, by seeing how the families have preserved and updated these grand homes.
