What magazines are you looking at and how many pictures have you clipped. What's fun to you should be individual. We loved it because it hadn't been too updated and has almost all the original touches - built in china cabs, molding, etc. But, we are also a little scared that it hasn't been updated. Welcome, Mt. Pleasant.
Old houses are wonderful.
They are also full of surprises. There are many. You can't hide wiring and plumbing behind a brick wall. As for decorating, that's the icing on the cake. Come back with your questions as you go, we're here to help.