Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). If you like, you can add our badge to your post.

Leftovers because these doors are from in and around Simsbury, Connecticut. Light because I don’t know much about them, other than I like them. I’m trying to go easy on my regular readers—who I’ve given many words to this week—and I want to highlight the participants in Thursday Doors (see links and pingback below) and the participants of the Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (TDWC).

We now have over 20 contributions to the TDWC, and I have read and enjoyed each one. If you’d like to sample some of that writing, click on over to that page (after looking at a few doors). And don’t forget, there are still 13 days to find a door that inspires you and write something to contribute.

For now, please enjoy the doors in the gallery, and the many doors you will find linked-to in the comments.

If you are in a hurry and don’t wish to scroll through the comments, click to Jump to the comment form.

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141 responses to “Light Leftovers”

  1. Good morning Dan , to my English eye those houses/ doors look like the quintessential American scene…. Absolutely beautiful.💜

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    1. Totally agree and such handsome doors

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      1. Lovely aren’t they 💜

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    2. Many of these are what the settlers built here after leaving your shores. I’m glad you like them, Willow.

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      1. I really, really really do 💜

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  2. Greek revival and columns with square cross sections; that’s good :)
    That decaying barn also seems like a place which would be wonderful for photography.

    I have light this week; literally: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/the-blue-hour-in-asakusa/

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    1. The decaying barn might get a return visit. It’s on a road I travel when trying to avoid traffic. I may independently feature some of these houses again, as I figure out some of the history.

      Love the light you captured!

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  3. […] walked through the Nakamise-dori, where the shops were closing, past the double-storied second gate, the Hozomon, with its three lanterns and two giant sandals, into the forecourt of the temple, […]

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  5. Love these houses as well as the lush greeneries surrounding them. My fave is the 9/16 yellowish house. You said it’s your favourite too!

    Here is my entry for this week https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2023/05/18/another-look-at-the-convent-and-its-doors/

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    1. I am glad you like that yellow house, Teresa. I was stopped at a very long traffic light. I didn’t want to drive around to get a better picture, but I finally moved up in the line and was able to get this one.

      I enjoyed the tour of the convent with you today. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  6. The one storey hiding behind trees is a stunner.
    Looking forward to reading more TDWC stories.

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    1. Thanks Patricia. I think the wooded settings add a lot to the beauty of these places. The TDWC stories are fun to read.

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  7. Beautiful houses! The settings looked lovely, too.

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    1. Thanks Damyanti. I think, for these houses, it’s the entire package that works. I’ve driven by these houses in the winter, and I haven’t been compelled to stop. The green helps. I hope you have a nice easy weekend.

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  8. Fabulous leftovers as always, and once again you spoil us with the outstandingly beautiful architecture.

    A quicky from me featuring Bristol and Porto street art doors from last year. https://scooj.org/2023/05/18/thursday-doors-18-may-2021/#Bristol#Porto#Streetart#Graffiti

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    1. Thanks Steve. I was lucky to find so many of these on my way to take care of our daughter’s cat. Rush hour and construction traffic forced me off the highway.

      I liked your gallery!

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  9. Beautiful houses and doors. This week I’m sharing doors from Krakow, Poland https://theredphoneboxtravels.com/2023/05/18/thursday-doors-gorgeous-doors-from-krakow/

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    1. Thanks, Tanja, and thanks for sharing the beautiful collection of doors from Krakow.

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    2. Very majestic looking doors Tanja!

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  10. […] Posted for Dan’s Thursday Doors […]

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  11. I can see why you liked them, Dan. Gorgeous houses and buildings full of character.
    Here is mine:

    Thursday Doors – Glasgow

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    1. Thanks Sofia.

      And thanks for sharing that grand entrance today!

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  12. […] (Brian Dodd) shares photos of doors, but not just any doors. Spectacular doors from his journeys. Dan’s Thursday Doors opened the door on this. I love doors of all sorts. I’ve trawled through my holiday snaps […]

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  13. Lovely houses, Dan. Here’s my door for this week. https://misky.uk/2023/05/18/18-may-a-thursday-door/

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    1. Thanks Misky. You have a wonderful door and a delightful scene behind it.

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      1. Thank you, Dan.

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  14. You serve up leftovers quite well, Dan! I loved seeing all the Americana style houses and great red barns.

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these pictures, Deborah. I’m glad rush hour and construction traffic forced me to avoid the highway.

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  15. […] You will note, the two doors we entered and exited by when we stopped for a “coffee break”. for more doors please visit Dan’s No facilities site… this is Thursday!!!! https://nofacilities.com/2023/05/18/light-leftovers/ […]

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  16. wow Dan, what a nice collection, the first house won me over as soon as I saw it… this is my post for today https://dymoonblog.com/2023/05/18/omega-park/

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these photos.

      I really enjoyed your post – especially your new friend.

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  17. […] more #ThursdayDoors visit host Dan Antion at No […]

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  18. That maybe-Greek-revival with the blue barn in the back is jarring! But what interesting folks must live there! I spent a long time looking at that farmstead with the hill behind it; you are so right that it is quite a contrast, and a soothing one, to cramped suburbia. That yellow house through the early spring leaves is a great shot, but there is more than one house here where I wouldn’t mind being invited in for Sunday dinner. (But I’d settle for just peach cobbler on the porch.) This is a great gallery.

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    1. I’m glad you liked these doors, Maureen. Sometimes, I feel like I’m intruding, but when you put a beautiful house in a nice setting, someone is going to take a picture. I doubt anyone is going to invite me to sit, but I don’t think they’d mind. The maybe Greek Revival – I don’t know if I could live there.

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  19. Hello Dan,
    Thank you for these marvelous “left overs.”
    Love the yellow houses especially the one in between the trees. An intriguing image. The trees have great character. Look like they have weathered a few storms but are still standing.
    The first Victorian style house is so perfectly “victorian” I love its appearance of perfection. And so neatly maintained as well.
    My absolute favorite is the scene outside the suburbs with the vast array of trees softening the the image of the house and what looks like some kind of barn or storage silo.
    Great photos Dan. I thoroughly enjoyed them.
    Thank you for hosting!

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    1. I’m glad you liked these, Suzette. I think the addition of the green trees and plants pushes all of these beyond their inherent beauty. I do like that Victorian.

      Thanks for supporting this challenge!

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      1. Well said, Dan. Nature adds so much to architectural beauty! Cheers

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  21. The first two and the hidden yellow one are my fave amongst all these gorgeous pictures. My entry here:

    Curiosity

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    1. I’m glad you liked those. I had a hard time trying to decide which door to feature. They are all so well preserved. Well, except that one barn.

      I enjoyed your post!

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      1. Always a challenge – to choose from our infinite clicks in these times of digital photography 😀

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        1. That’s true. I take way too many photos.

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  22. I’m with you … gotta love the double porch!

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    Another great gallery Dan. The Victorian home is a feast for the eyes. I like the red outbuildings, especially the one with the flag on it!

    The “Greek revival” is truly a weird looking structure, especially paired up with a striped barn-like garage. Now this is a place where I would love to see inside! 🤗

    The barn that is in total disrepair is a truly sad sight.

    Stay warm today. We have heat on again….30 degrees here. Birdbaths are frozen solid!
    Ginger

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    1. Mine was a chilly walk this morning, Ginger. The bird baths weren’t frozen, but I doubt that robin is stepping in for a morning bath.

      I love that Victorian, and I’m with you on that Greek revival. It’ doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, but it’s probably beautiful on the inside. I kind of like the garage.

      Any time I see something falling down, I’m a little sad.

      I hope you finish this week easily., Stay warm.

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      1. Well this is a mighty fine plate of ‘leftovers’ Dan. Beautiful buildings and doors!

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        1. Thanks Cheryl. I got lucky when I had to take the back roads.

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          1. Back roads are golden trails…

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            1. They are the best.

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  24. More great buildings and doors from Simsbury ! My favorite is the house with the two porches.
    Another set of doors from Andalusia :

    Andalusian Doors in Granada

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    1. I’m glad you like these. That house certainly has its fans today.

      Your doors are beautiful and the buildings are grand. I enjoyed your post.

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  25. Such beautiful houses, all of them, also the dilapidated one, also the last one (over the top? not!), with that photo of the yellow house probably my favourite. The doors never stand out, they are nicely incorporated.

    Today starts a new door series from our Sunday birthday visit to Castelnuovo di Porto. Plus there is my second poem for the writing challenge and it involves certain fish. https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/thursday-doors-18-5-23-castelnuovo-di-porto-1-a-door-poem/#CastelnuovodiPorto#Lazio#LINA#poem

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    1. I’m glad you liked these, Manja, and I’m glad I included the yellow house.

      You gave us a full plate today. A delightful poem and some wonderful doors.

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  26. These made for some very tasty leftovers! (I can never get enough of old houses.)

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    1. Thanks Liz. Some of these are remarkably well preserved.

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      1. You’re welcome, Dan.

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  27. Oh, you know how to please, Dan!

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    1. I almost said “GP will like these doors” in the post :-)

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      1. You’d be quite right with that!! 😊

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  28. Amazing houses Dan! I love the Victorian one.

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    1. That’s one of my favorites, Wayne. So well preserved. Thanks!

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  29. A nice assortment of stately doors. I have lots of doors with no information too for a future post. Here’s my third entry to the writing challenge. I’m not sure it makes much sense, but I think it captures the spirit of the building. (K)

    The Third Story (Thursday Doors)

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    1. I don’t think it needs to make sense – I love it :-)

      Thanks for supporting the writing challenge!

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      1. I’m enjoying it!

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    2. I used your door for one of my poems Kerfe thinking it was Dan’s (maybe it was Dan’s )…having a bit of difficulty navigating this site. Anyway here’s mine !…… Cressida

      https://seachurn.blogspot.com/2023/05/thursday-doors.html

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      1. It wasn’t my door but I enjoyed what you wrote!

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      2. The door was from Brenda – But I also like what you wrote.

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  30. These are all nice pictures, Dan. The red house and barn is very striking.

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    1. Thanks Robbie. I’m glad you like that photo. There’s something about having a barn nearby.

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  31. I love that first Victorian. I agree two porches don’t get any better, and the Greek revival is over the top. The other photos are grand.

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    1. That Victorian is so well maintained, John. I just love it. I’m glad you agree about the Greek revival. I’m sure it’s a beautiful house inside, though.

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  32. Turrets and porches…yes please.

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    1. I would enjoy having one of each.

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  33. Oh my, so many beautiful homes/buildings! Once upon a time, I lived near Lafayette, IN. Your yellow house brought me back to that farmhouse. Have a wonderful day, Dan. 🌞

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    1. I’m glad you like that house, Gwen. When I saw it, I was hoping I’d move up in line to the point where I could get a photo.

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  34. Best “leftovers” ever, Dan. There was something… refreshing (is the best word that comes to mind) about all of these. The reddish barn-house & shed photo is really eye-catching. It made me think of the Fourth of July. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs.

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    1. Thanks Teagan. I’m glad you enjoyed these doors. I was lucky to be forced to avoid the highway while I was watching Preston. The Fourth of July would be a good feeling to wake up to. I hope the rest of your week goes easy.

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  35. Hi Dan! That yellow house, tucked behind the trees and bushes, is a favorite of mine. This season it seems yellow is heavy on my mind.
    https://dlhorbaly.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/thursday-gate-door-thursdaydoors/

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    1. I saw that house back there and I was hoping I’d get a chance to snag a photo. I’m glad you like it, too.

      I love the collection of gates you shared.

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      1. Thanks, Dan. Only one, and the same, gate. But I saw such beauty in its rusticness that it deserved center stage.

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  36. I like the beauty of the precisely designed and well maintained homes but my faves are the old barns🤓

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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    1. Haha – I know exactly what you mean. I love seeing barns. We don’t have a lot of them around here, so I try to get photos whenever I can.

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  37. The Greek revival really is a bit much! Love the shade of the yellow house!

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    1. I knew people would like that yellow house. The reviews on the Greek revival house are mixed, but I’m with you.

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  38. These are all such beauties, Dan. I really like the porch on the 1784 house. That glassed-in area is so nice to have before you even enter the home.
    That scene outside ‘cramped suburbia’ is lovely. You have to wonder if, as they drive home from shopping ‘in town’, the people don’t exhale and think, ‘Thank goodness we’re back home.”

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    1. The good thing, Lois, is that they don’t have to drive very far. These houses are generally within a 10-20 minute drive to shopping an other conveniences. I do like that porch. But, maintaining a 250 year old house is more than I’m up for.

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  39. […] is my first venture into Dan’s Thursday Doors challenge although I’ve been meaning to to so for […]

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  40. My first Thursday Doors effort ……

    Lamego Doors

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    1. Thanks for joining us today! I enjoyed your post very much.

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    1. We’re open until noon Saturday, Wayne. It’s hard to be late. I liked your doors – red doors are easy to like. I hope you have a great weekend.

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      1. That’s great to know Dan. Thank you.

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  41. […] were many gorgeous doors so it’s no wonder that I’m sharing a few gorgeous Krakow doors for this week’s Thursday doors challenge. I really liked that some doors had a beautiful, ornate way of showing […]

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    1. Thank you for join us and sharing the interesting photo.

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  42. […] The Thursday Doors is a weekly challenge at Dan Antion’s site No Facility for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post and then share a link to your post in the comments in Dan’s post. […]

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  43. I love Victorian homes, Dan. The first photo caught my eye. I think porches on two levels are nice also. Here’s the post for this week.

    Thursday Doors – Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

    We still have house projects going on. My daughter got a new job and we’re helping to watch the kids during her transition. Well, I got 75% of the writing challenge done. I’ll finish it before next Wednesday because I’ll have a minor surgery on Wednesday.

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    1. Wow, you are busy. I hope your surgery goes well. I’m glad you like the Victorian. This was a hard group from which to choose one door to feature, but that ‘s a classic.

      I look forward to your Writing Challenge entry. My latest story was inspired by one of your photos. Thanks for supporting this challenge. I hope you have a great weekend.

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      1. We’ll be busy for a while longer, Dan. The indoor projects should be done very soon. The landscaping of the backyard will be in the early summer.

        I only checked out a few writings. I’ll check out yours soon.

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        1. It takes a lot of work to get it the way you like it.

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          1. It does, Dan! We spread out in 20 years to do the remodeling for our old house. We’re now try to do everything in 5 months. Hubby wants to have things done so he can be totally relaxed. I agree with him. I want to grandkids running around in free space.

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  44. […] I have two doors from Melbourne that my daughter sent me for the Thursday Doors challenge that Dan […]

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  45. Simsbury looks like such a cosy town to live in. I like the picture of the yellow house taken through the trees and the red brick house or barns. The Greek-style house does look over the top :) It does not go with the rest of the scene. I especially liked the house on the farm- all green around. I can’t imagine how amazing it must be to stay in a place like that.

    Here’s my link for this week.

    Thursday Doors: Two doors, art, book review and chitchat

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed these, Smitha. This area of Simsbury seems like a very nice place to live. Thanks for your post. You covered a lot of ground, but nicely done all around.

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  46. Hi Dan – I like the Victorian building … a bit decoratively over the top … but fun to see. The Historic building is interesting … that run down one – bet at some stage it’ll be conserved. I’ve enjoyed these – thanks … cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary. I do hope the run down one gets some attention. It’s sad to see buildings get to that state. I hope you have a nice weekend. Maybe relax a bit…

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    1. Thanks Robbie. Great post. Tell Michael we’re holding a good thought for him.

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  47. I agree with you that the two level front porch is wonderful. I’m charmed to be sure.

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    1. I would love a front porch, Ally. Two would be a amazing.

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  48. A turret, a big porch, a separate garage in the back and a porte cochere? I’m in!

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    1. I’m glad you liked these, Pam. I had a hard time deciding which one to feature.

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  49. […] from Portugal‘ series. Thank you for following along. For more door photos, visit Dan’s #ThursdayDoors photo […]

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  50. Some great finds here, Dan. I really like the first photo (Victorian home) and the house with porches on two levels. The green grass and trees add such beauty to all the houses. Here’s my contribution for this week: https://natalietheexplorer.home.blog/2023/05/19/postcards-from-portugal-coimbra-porto/

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    1. Thanks Natalie. I’ve driven through this area in the winter, and I never felt compelled to take any pictures. The green makes it all inviting.

      Great pictures and information at your place – thanks!

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  51. I love leftovers! Oh, the red house and barn!!

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    1. I’m glad you enjoyed this group, Jennie. I hope you have a great weekend.

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      1. I did! Thanks, Dan.

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  52. […] No point exploring the various gardens at this time of year. I’ll leave that for another day. I hope you enjoyed part 2 of Florence Court, thanks for coming along and if you’d like to see a lovely international array of Thursday Doors, skip on over to Dan’s blog. […]

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  53. The first is my favourite, Dan, with it’s lovely Victorian style and fabulous turret room. The last is a bit pretentious but the little blue barn in the background makes up for that. Here’s my latest offering, thanks for hosting.

    Thursday Doors – Florence Court – Part 2

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    1. Thanks Jean. I love the porch and the turret on that Victorian. I agree with you about the last one.

      Excellent doors on your site this week!

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  54. Simsbury looks like a lovely town. The Victorian house is amazing. Wow, what a wonderful porch. I am one who really likes yellow houses. Very nice selection of buildings and doors, Dan!

    Here’s my contribution for this week from Seville. https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/thursday-doors-back-to-seville-spain/

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    1. I’m glad you like the yellow houses, Brenda. I would love to have a porch like that to sit on in the afternoon. Thanks for the photos from a very interesting – surprising, actually – place.

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  55. I especially like that first house.

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    1. Isn’t that a beauty?

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