First, Sookie's new house needs a sturdy fence and gate to help keep out the undesirables. Perhaps if she moves on to the closest big city, New Orleans, she'll choose a home like this. I mean, there must be a lot of ways for a mind reader to make lots of money, right?
ItalianateItalianate Victorian homes were considered a blend of formal and classical styles, and were often inspired by country villas from the Old World. These homes were built in rectangular sections to imitate the look of Italian-style villas. The arches of traditional Roman architecture were often combined with the detail that became possible with new construction technology of the time. Other common features include large porches with decorative eaves, paired arched windows, Corinthian columns, flat or low-pitched roofs and a central square tower or cupola.Browse more photos of Victorian styleMore Victorian Homes:A Light and Bright VictorianThe Green Gambrel HouseMission District Row House
For those of you who are lucky enough to have visited the Garden District in New Orleans, the first kind of house that may come to mind may be an Italianate Victorian like this one. Because of all of the ornate detailing, houses like this one are often referred to as wedding-cake houses.