Open House Sunday

French Ranch

 in Dallas

This little 1950's ranch has gone french cottage.

 This house is a great example of what can be done with just a simple little ranch home.

It's full of romance starting at the front gate. 

Notice the concrete urns and the french lanterns.

Just paint that brick and whalla...it's immediately more frenchy.

 This home has been published in Veranda Magazine, twice!

 Love the furniture in this room. Don't like the zebra pillows. 

Really love that french day bed. 

Notice the antique doors. 

 Very pretty dining room....collections of blue and white ginger jars make stunning focal points.

 I'm sure those framed documents on the wall must be in french.

Love the rustic table and chairs.

Now...I really love this island! And it would be very easy to duplicate for not much money.

Hello....DIYers! 

love that mirror above the sink.

 Only thing I really don't care for here is the range hood. It just seems too much.

Too faux.

All those doors out to the yard are grand. And there is a sweet little sitting area at one end of the room. 

 I like the feet on these cabinets. 

 The fridge looks like cabinets too. Personally, I think a fridge should look like a fridge.

 Very pretty but simple bedroom. More of those french doors. Isn't that fabulous?

Love all those french doors to the outside.

 sweet dressing area

 lots of marble. Love the way the skirt is done on the dressing table.

 More antique doors!

 An outdoor fireplace with mantel. 

This appears to be a very simple style brick outdoor fireplace.

They just added a nice mantel in front.

Huge back patio where all those french doors lead. 

What a wonderful space! I'd fill it up with lots of potted plants and flowers

See full listing here. 

It got cold here this week and last night I got my first pumpkin cappuccino and it was soooo good.

I helped my Mom pass out Halloween candy at her house.

It was a slow year...she thought only about 700 trick or treaters.

Is it bad that I enjoyed more the few dogs that trick or treated more than any of the kids?

My Mom had dog treats for the dogs.

And the highlight of the night was a sweet little beagle named Clara who ate her treat and then 

patiently waited for another.

Funniest moment of the night was a boy dressed as a zombie.

He had several ugly oozing wounds and walked up and asked if we might have a band aid.

Too funny. 

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Shades of Turquoise

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Many shades of turquoise....I love all of them. 

Never tire of the color.

The other day I received a package in the mail from 

http://www.thelashop.com/

They had recently offered me my choice of a product to review.

I chose an outdoor market umbrella.

Of course then I had to get an umbrella stand for it.

I got that the other day on clearance at Pier 1.

I was very impressed with the quality of the umbrella when I pulled it out of the box

especially considering the price.

I'll be back soon with a photo shoot of my new market umbrella all set up in the garden.

You can shop for 8 foot market umbrellas here at The LA Shop.

I have to say, shipping was super quick.

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Open House Sunday

French Cottage in Texas

built 1930

The outside of this cottage is charming. The whole look is all about symmetry. 

Precious dormers...shuttered front door and windows.

Front patio with matching benches on each side and matching planters on either side of the door.

Symmetry can be so good.

Inside, the house has a modern french feel.

French fireplace here and over it....modern art.

Huge vintage poster art makes a bold statement in the room.

Dining room has a huge piece of art too and very modern furniture.

I'm guessing this room is on the backside of the house.

The slate fireplace is an obvious recent addition.

The dining room is light and bright.

Nice kitchen...nothing too fancy here.

Here we have a very unusual ceiling. 

I do like that dandelion light fixture in this space. 

Master bedroom is very traditional. 

But the bath is very modern.

I like this minimalist double sink vanity. I'd do different mirrors though.

Either something very antique - y like venetians or something very rustic or something 

with chrome accents. 

Nice little outdoor living room. It's very casual and looks like a great place to hang.

The view to the pool is pleasant.

A few laps here on a lazy Summer Sunday would be ideal.

See the full listing here.

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