My husband and I attended a history conference in Guntersville, AL last week. The weather was perfect! In case you need to see proof, check out the pictures below. Taking short trips around the state always reminds me how beautiful Alabama scenery is. Because my usual days are driving along the I65, I forget what little spots lie just outside my area. A red barn, a funky store, an impressive old government building… One of my favorite things to do at these meetings is to tour old homes. Stepping back in time, I can admire the architecture, old wallpaper, wood floors, stained glass windows, and especially rooms with high ceilings. Check out this room at the Wright Ross Home:

And this room was my favorite – a breakfast room/butler’s pantry. I could see myself sitting there cross stitching in a soft chair or setting a lunch for two at the little table. It was a perfect room.

While touring homes and museums, I ran into several quilts. These are from the Kate Duncan Smith Daughters of the American Revolution museum in Grant, AL. As a proud DAR member, this was a bucket list item for me. The school is nearby, but the little log cabin museum was charming.

Several community ladies worked on this quilt honoring historic buildings in the area. It was such a special quilt to see in person. Another quilt was on a table featuring blocks made by students.

Hopefully, we can return to the area soon. Until then, I’ll be traveling further north to Burritt on the Mountain soon. I’ll post on that in a few days. Thanks for reading!