Fixxer Upper

 I'm sure most of you are aware of the show the Fixxer Upper on HGTV.

It is the only show for me on HGTV that is a must see.

This little cottage was my favorite from season 1.

 Here is how the home appeared before being redone by this dynamic duo.

 Joanna and Chip Gaines

 

Again, here is the after. This little house just fascinates me. 

I wonder it's lineage. It appears to be a cross between a Victorian cottage and a 1920's or 30's Mediterranean villa.
I have seen the episode several times and always wish they'd say if those Mediterranean porches
were add ons later in this cottage's life.
I think they must have been.

It's such an odd cottage...but oh..so pretty inside and out. 

 This is the side porch.

 Inside the layout is very 1920's or 30's in the living room. 

Don't you love those niches on either side of the fireplace?

 The other side of the room has a large bank of windows.

 

French doors off the dining room lead to the side porch. Gosh I love the natural light in this house!

 This view of the dining room shows off another original fireplace. This one looks very Victorian.

Still questioning the original era of this house.

 

 I love all the accessories in this home. Many of these accessories can be bought on the 

Magnolia website which will have a link at the bottom of this post.

 A simple but pretty kitchen.

 Love the bathroom that includes the original tub which by the way looks to be 20's or 30's not Victorian.

 practical little office

 Learn more about the Fixxer Upper and Joann and Chip Gaines and their business, Magnolia

here.