Inspiration by the sea

I spent Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore, and took a day trip to Cape May. If you've never been, it's an adorable place with some much Victorian architecture you half expect people to end their sentences with "Gov-nah," or ask you to tea.

And clearly, the town is bursting with inspiration for any housing geeks, like me. I took a few pics of my favorite houses:

 This house was stunning. It doesn't translate as well in the photo, but the covered entryway has a teal ceiling, which gives you such a visual pop. Plus, you can't beat the covered patio, and just beyond that, a greenhouse.

And, just because I have a sweet spot for trolleys, here's one for ya:

Somehow, despite spending my entire life in the mid-Atlantic region, this was my first trip to Cape May. I can promise I'll absolutely be back sometime soon.