colonial - adj. of or relating to the original 13 colonies forming the United States

romantic - adj. stressing emotion and imagination

porch - n. a structure attached to the entrance of a building that has a roof and that may or may not have walls

gingerbread - n. a cake or cookie made with molasses and ginger and often decorated with candy

fancy - adj. very expensive and fashionable

modest - adj. not showing or feeling great or excessive pride

mansion - n. a large and impressive house : the large house of a wealthy person

catalogue - n. a book containing a list of things that you can buy or use, often with pictures