Open House Sunday

  A french influenced house in Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. 

built in 1936

Houses are always at their best at dusk.

The glow of the lights from inside really add to the ambiance of this home.

The listing states that it was built in 1936 but it's obviously gone through many structural and cosmetic changes through the years.

  

This home is really decorated up and I think what makes this home interesting is that you can see 

so many decorating trends at work...I'll name them.

 

Such a cute front stoop. Let's start the trends here...

Colorful Painted front door.

Chalkboard Sign

 

 

 Now that we are in the living room...you can really see the french influence.

trending - greige

 more greige

 cloches - orchids

 chandeliers abound in this home 

trend alert - plates on the wall

 Some may say that a white kitchen is a trend but to me...it's just classic.

 a little industrial design in the room in the barstools

 white bedding

 orchids and that ballroom chair

 chalkboard wall

 patchwork wallpaper and a zebra rug

 starburst mirror and a white bear rug

I'm very surprised to see a television mounted to a tree in the backyard. 

Are these outdoor tv's THAT water proof?

 See the full listing here

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Sweet Little Cottage in Atlanta

 built in 1949

This little house as all kinds of curb appeal.

 I love the way the driveway attaches to the front walkway and curves around to the front steps.

 very pretty front door.

 There is a tiny front entry

 The living room is bright. Freestanding cabinets mimic built ins on either side of the fireplace.

 love all the windows

 I really like the dining room with the mix of farm table and green chairs.

Love the bright floral curtains too and the chandelier.

 The kitchen is a simple galley one.

 But its got nice finishes.

It looks out over the deck

 Oh...this attic bedroom is very sweet. What about that pom pom fringed bed skirt?

It is pretty pretty pretty.

 A simple bath

 another bedroom

Oh...I liked that window shade, don't you?

 lovely little girl's room

 and the back deck

 This deck has great potential. It just needs lots of plants and accessories.

See full listing here

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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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