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FLW’s Martin House- Buffalo, NY
For years I have been meaning to visit Buffalo, New York. It's a bit of an architectural promised land to me, with all manner of historical home styles scattered around the city. While I still haven't made a proper Buffalo visit happen, I was recently able to do a quick overnight, which included a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House. It definitely left me wanting more: more of the city, more FLW house tours, and more of the Martin House complex. I will return.
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Inn Buffalo off Elmwood
I recently stayed at a chain hotel, and it reminded me of all the reasons I usually avoid them. First and foremost, it was just so beige, and without a shred of character. The same cannot be said for the Inn Buffalo, which is a lovely amalgamation of architectural styles that all work well together.
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DUMBO- Brooklyn, NY
The area known as DUMBO, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, historically was an industrial area and ferry landing, developed in the late 1800s. Consisting largely of Greek Revival and Italianate factories and warehouses, the area was considered less than desirable by most New Yorkers. My, how times have changed.
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Brooklyn Bridge- New York, New York
Spanning the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn is one of the most iconic bridges ever built. After the Golden Gate, it is arguably the most recognizable bridge in the world. Walking its majestic neo-Gothic span is something everyone should do at least once.
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Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse- Brooklyn, NY
As a lover of architecture and interior design, I was very excited to learn that a family wedding would put me in Brooklyn at the same time as the Brooklyn Heights Association's biennial Designer Showhouse. Going in with high expectations, it did not disappoint.
