Because I love genealogy so much, I see it just about every place I look. So I guess it's no surprise that I would see it in the home design issue of New York Magazine.
A Colony of One gives you a chance to take a peek into the life of a fellow who bought a 1770s home. He's been there 11 years and has restored the place himself, but it's still very authentic -- as in, he cooks his meals over an open fire and has to sleep with a wool cap (no central heating here!). Be sure to take a look at the slide show - 9 images that allow you to indulge in colonial voyeurism!