Monday, June 1, 2009

Fort Macon

Fort Macon details - original, handcrafted ironwork vs. restored version.

For Memorial Day weekend Dave and I headed down to beautiful Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Besides soaking in the sun and salt water we also had the pleasure to visit Fort Macon, a fort used during the Civil War and Spanish-American War.

By no means am I a history buff, but I am easily inspired...even by old forts! While Dave was reading about Fort Macon's history, I was strolling around with my camera mesmerized by the stonework, wooden features and personal artifacts. I'm all about the details...give me distressed bricks and rust and I'm a giddy schoolgirl. Some of my favorite design elements included the wooden floors (can you imagine in a house?!), the polished green grass and the staircase ironwork. Also, I love that they used china even during hard times of war. The china was necessary for eating, but also provided a hint of luxury and comfort. The china fragments and airplane playing cards alone create a wonderful story.

Here's to a great week ahead and creating our own histories...

32 comments:

Amanda Nicole said...

I am such a sucker for historical artifacts! I love the playing cards and the wood burning stoves.

Anonymous said...

Holy moly. I am not a historical fort kinda gal, but your stunning photos make me want to BE at Fort Macon this very instant.

Sara Christine said...

Pretty red toenails on that gorgeous wood flooring! :)

please sir said...

Thank you! Yes - wish I was there right now too!

ticklishfromadistance said...

How cool. I live in NC and have never been. Need to go. Thanks!

Rebecca said...

I LOVE visiting old historic spots! What lovely pictures you took!

aimee said...

old forts are so cool! i love these photos!

bronwyn said...

I need to have that kitchen someday. It's not excessive for a family of three, right? Looks like you had a great time.

Deniz said...

amazing details! the floor is absolutely amazing!

Cindy said...

i love all the patterns and textures, especially the one with the circles and someone's cute red toe nails.

Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State said...

Thats really neat!

jae said...

I'm not much of a history buff either, but my husband is extremely knowledgeable about it. this is just the sort of place to pique both our interests....lovely details.

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

the flooring is gorgeousss...
Great week dear!

littlebyrd said...

This looks like fun. Lately I have more and more been intersted in historic sites. Your pictures turned out great!

Cassie said...

Great photos! Could you say a bit more about that amazing floor? What kind of room was it in?

Julia said...

Andrew would have died--he would love to go there :) Lucky ducks! I love the photo of the swirly tiles and your feet :)

please sir said...

Great question Cassie - the flooring was in the front entrance of the fort and exposed to outdoor weather (therefore I guess it's pretty sturdy!).

*SNYdesign said...

Oh, lovely wooden tiles!!! And a great post with lovely pictures!

Absolutely Fabulous said...

hi there! it's so nice to be back here. i love this historic post...
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blue moss said...

looks like fun

Mouse said...

Wow, I love that floor! Your photos are gorgeous, glad you had fun!

Brittany | the Home Ground said...

I'm with you on the small details and silhouettes! What a great place to go for the weekend!

Leciawp said...

Love these photos; glad to see you had such a nice weekend!!

Rachel Follett said...

Great photos! You definitely have a talent! Looks like a great place.

simplesong said...

very cool...great photos.

picciolo said...

I really love that wood flooring!
: )

abigail said...

I love the flooring! how beautiful!

Alyssa said...

love love love your photos! I want to go there.

Slices of Beauty... said...

Beautiful blog!

Cassie said...

I stole the floor picture. It's really great!

Chris said...

Great images! I love the shot of the cracked china :)

please sir said...

Thanks for the feedback!

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