Deb R. Brimer

Check Out this Sweet St. Pete Historic Home

By Deb R. Brimer / April 21, 2019 /
St. Pete

This 1910 beauty in St. Pete (aka Saint Petersburg, Florida) will be hard to pass up. Between its historic charm, new ultra-modern renovations, and resort location, be prepared for a dazzling experience. Located at 140 13th Avenue NE in a walkable and bikeable part of town, the property includes the 2,974-square-feet main house with three…

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Elegant Swiss Avenue Gem to Debut Makeover at Mother’s Day Home Tour

By Deb R. Brimer / April 19, 2019 /

Every stylish lady needs a refreshing makeover from time to time. Grand historic homes are no exception. When the Swiss Avenue Historic District kicks off its weekend-long 46th Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour, 5007 Swiss Avenue will be unveiling an elegant new look. Since sharing the vision for historic home preservation is part of the…

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El Tivoli Place: A Hidden North Oak Cliff Treasure

By Deb R. Brimer / April 17, 2019 /

  If you aren’t familiar with the El Tivoli Place neighborhood, you’re not alone. Touted as a hidden North Oak Cliff treasure, the neighborhood epitomizes the saying that “big things come in small packages.” El Tivoli Place is big on beauty, charm, life, and style. Despite its proximity to downtown Dallas, the neighborhood maintains a…

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Discover the Laid-Back Connecticut Vibe at Your Own Historic Lake Cabin

By Deb R. Brimer / April 14, 2019 /

The world has changed significantly since contractors put the first board in place on this historic lakefront Connecticut home in 1940. In addition to changing styles, trends, and innovations, the pace of society has accelerated dramatically as well, so the need to retreat from hustle and bustle stress has never been greater. But this modernized…

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Don’t Miss the 46th Annual Swiss Avenue Mother’s Day Home Tour

By Deb R. Brimer / April 12, 2019 /

The Annual Swiss Avenue Historic District Home Tour – commonly called the Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour – is the matriarch of all home tours in Dallas, and rightly so. Swiss Avenue Historic District (SAHD) was Dallas’ first historic district, and Swiss Avenue was the city’s earliest grand neighborhood. In addition to its designation as…

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