tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post7967850623026040406..comments2024-03-27T02:30:45.263-05:00Comments on Mod Vintage Life: Open House Sunday VIIINita Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-81693693186375192802011-06-06T04:32:39.191-05:002011-06-06T04:32:39.191-05:00First house: much better in the lighter colors. I...First house: much better in the lighter colors. I cannot for the life of me figure out why whoever owns that home would not at least water the lawn! The landscaping appears to be ruined (even the bushes are dead!) and that is going to cost a lot of $ to re-do on a lot that size. It's a beautiful home, regardless (other than that kitchen, which makes my eyes hurt. Your kitchen with the black and white is MUCH nicer than that one!).<br /><br />Second house: Knew instantly it was in California, for some reason, I can always recognize the quality of our "light" -- it's very bright and clear. Very cute Laurel Canyon home, but way too hilly for my tastes! I'm in Los Angeles in flatter terrain, and while the canyons around here are gorgeous, I'd rather be in Bel Air or Malibu if I have to deal with hills! LOL! Can you see the reason why I will never be able to buy a home in this area? That is a 928 sq. ft. home for more than half a million dollars! Ridiculous; real estate here is SO EXPENSIVE, and you literally are going to spend over a million $ for a "decent" home with some space to it. The home in Oklahoma is much more reasonably priced. Oh, and those steps lead down to the garage, which is pretty common with homes in the canyons. Wonder how much it floods when it rains here? <br /><br />Thanks for showing these listings! You picked some good ones!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />KimberlyThe Sterling Cherubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067220137311888258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-15501874265511557742011-06-05T21:01:01.579-05:002011-06-05T21:01:01.579-05:00I always enjoy your Open House Sunday, you pick so...I always enjoy your Open House Sunday, you pick some great houses. The first one was very pretty, so sad to see it with a dead lawn. I loved the creamy paint job. The second one was a very fun one! Loved it, I could live in that one! Especially the library room, I adore that room.<br />Hugs, CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-72643378660571300002011-06-05T15:34:10.404-05:002011-06-05T15:34:10.404-05:00I couldn't believe it was the same house. I ha...I couldn't believe it was the same house. I had to look three times. It is so much better in the cream color! And you are right about all of your notes: hang a large mirror between windows over vanity, paint stair rails, but I would remove all of that kitchen tile...! Or hire some one to do it. The second house did have a fun vibe.Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-2783259801079102622011-06-05T14:00:14.826-05:002011-06-05T14:00:14.826-05:00I like the lighter version of the first house, it ...I like the lighter version of the first house, it looks much happier and more updated, and the green grass makes a MAJOR difference! I think the inside looks like it has good bones but could use a little TLC, I would also paint the iron stair railing black, the white makes it look way too "patio-ish<br />"in my humble opinion. Other than that it looks like a good solid home as does the second one, whose sunny open interiors were a pleasant surprise!The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-28987527727833216272011-06-05T13:08:26.114-05:002011-06-05T13:08:26.114-05:00I love the look of the first house when it was cre...I love the look of the first house when it was creamy white but I don't care for it at all in the dark tone. Too drab and depressing.<br />I do like the second one but I even had to go to the listing to search and make sure...I'm so surprised! It doesn't have a pool IT NEEDS a pool.Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-84212802861639317832011-06-05T12:23:50.612-05:002011-06-05T12:23:50.612-05:00Wow, I love the first house. It looks good in whi...Wow, I love the first house. It looks good in white, which I would prefer if I lived there, but the darker colors add a lot of character. The stairway and railing are beautiful, and I agree with you about the kitchen. Would love to see a mini-makeover of that kitchen.<br /><br />ciao...Claudia Fabianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055990081778249722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518721847478228439.post-43045041598097563952011-06-05T10:02:23.115-05:002011-06-05T10:02:23.115-05:00I agree...the creamy white exterior is prettier. ...I agree...the creamy white exterior is prettier. At first I thought the California house must be is Sausalito, but it is in the Hollywood hills. It is so cute, but what is with the steps? Are they leading down to the house? Is it a treetop deck? I need to go back and read the listing....Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.com