Open House Sunday

Villa in Dallas

 built 1916

Yes, this house is huge and I usually show smaller houses but this one is so pretty, especially the outside.

 I can just imagine this house being spectacular all dressed up for the holidays.

I'd love to see that. Lot's of greenery, white twinkle lights and red bows.

 Can you imagine it?

 This house really has gorgeous curbside appeal.

I love all the iron details and the big urns.

 

The woodwork on the inside is equally impressive.

 Notice all the columns and paneled walls.

The inside of this house reminds me a little of the American Horror Story Coven House.

Doesn't it? I can imagine it decorated in a similar style.

The furnishings here are very scrumptious...but I can imagine it looking even better

dressed a little less shiny.

Amazing staircase in this home.

 Imagine this room in neutrals with more classic furniture.

Love the windows in this room.

 Hate the dining room furniture but it's a fantastic room.

 Oh...I love that glimpse of the butler's pantry.

Unfortunately this listing does not show the kitchen. 

Oh..I'd love to see it. It must not be pretty.

Perhaps it has not be renovated. I'd love to see it especially if it's got old details.

 The windows in this house are just fabulous.

 Again the furniture is too gaudy. It could be so wonderful.

 Big bedroom with lots of natural light.

Cozy master but again hate the homeowner's choice of furniture.

Here's a feminine bedroom complete with vanity.

This bathroom is a wonderful big size. I'm not sure what is going on with that wallpaper.

The colors are nice in this bath but that wallpaper would have to go.

Out back..an ornate formal garden! I love the way the boxwoods are trimmed, encircling and 

entwining.

See the full listing here.

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Open House Sunday

Gingerbread House

 Adorable tudor revival cottage in the M Streets of Dallas.

built 1930

 This house has lots of outside charm. The way the rock emphasizes the architecture is unusual. 

I think this house looks like something straight out of "Hansel and Gretel". 

Notice the pretty stained glass windows?

I love how they've stacked pumpkins on either side of the stairs for fall.

 Here in the living room, we see the stained glass windows. 

A nice wood arched door serves as entrance.

I love their sofa and the red toile covered chair.

 Very nice fireplace. I like this sort of fireplace that is a mixture of stucco and tile.

I'm not fond of the coffee table. It's too big for the room.

 But I do like that sofa, lots.

I like the nubby rug too.

 Pretty and simple dining room. 

I really like the dining room chairs.

 Drapes are very nice.

 I can just imagine what this kitchen would look like with a stainless stove.

It would be so much better. I'd want a hood over the stove instead of a microwave too.

The cabinets to the right where the sink is are original.

Unfortunately, whoever renovated didn't go to the trouble to match the cabinets on the other side.

That's unfortunate. 

I do like that the bottom cabinets are dark while the tops are light.

 And here a stainless fridge would take this kitchen to the next level.

 I really like that little sidboard there against the wall.

 Love that little table. Don't like the chairs. I'm not sure what that shelf thing is but I like it.

This would have been an open porch originally, now a play room.

I hate it when porches are filled in and turned into rooms.

I'd much rather have this as a porch.

This room has a pretty street view. Looks just like my neighborhood.

 Oh...my...I love this little girl's room.

Isn't it perfect? 

That bed!

 Sweet Vanity. This is the kind of room that could really grow with a little girl.

I can imagine it as perfect for a 6 year old as it would be for a 16 year old.

That seems the perfect shade of pink.

I'm guessing this is the master. I would say this house is staged cause everything looks so in order.

But there are boxes and suitcases under the bed. So perhaps someone is really living here. 

 Pretty trundle bed. I love those matching armoires.

I wish I had two of those to put on either side of my bed in my own bedroom.

I think they'd be great with a bed between them.

 Love the mirror...although it's hanging a little too high.

No photos of the bathrooms on this house...which is disappointing. 

Patio and swimming pool out back.

 It could use a little love back here.

 Wouldn't take much to make this an outstanding backyard.

See the full listing here.

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Old New House - Open House Sunday

Dallas Cottage

built 1924

Perfect little cottage to show on a gorgeous fall day!

I can just imagine this place with pumpkins scattered about, can't you?

But before I show the house....

I want to announce a change to the giveaway at Old New House!

Melissa of Old New House wrote me the other day and said,

"Let's extend the giveaway and up the prize!"

They are now giving away a $100 gift certificate to use at 

Old New House and 

there is no need to spend any money of your own, if you win.

Isn't that more fun?

It's all because they are celebrating their Grand Opening of their free standing store on the web.

They've been selling on Etsy for several years. 

Now if you've entered already, you don't need to do a thing, you are already entered.

But you can get an additional entry by going to Old New House and registering on their site.

They will then be able to send you updates when new products are added.

They've got stuff like this....

authentic country sign

Wow! This is super great. I light up eye chart. Isnt' this cool?

Lots of handmade pillows from antique rugs. 

A little industrial is always good.

Do not enter on this post!

Go to the original post to enter.

Rules are posted with changes!

Comment on original post to win.

I'll announce the winner of a $100 gift certificate 

to use at Old New House.

Tuesday....October 15, 2013

Five Ways to Win

Be sure to register on Old New House and come back to my original post about them and tell me you did.

Is that confusing? I hope not too much.

back to today's house....

Yes, it needs a few pumpkins in the yard to really sell it.

Love this front side porch very much.

Living room is nice - light and bright. I'd remove that ceiling fan.

An office is always a good thing in a house. Look at all that perfect bright white trim!

Oh...I wish for the day that mine looks like this.

The dappled light in this house is wonderful.

Very nice kitchen. I wish the cabinets on the sink side went to the ceiling.

I'd change that if I bought this house. 

Gleaming stainless fridge. This one looks especially shiny.

I know some think stainless looks too cold...but I do love all that silver...but then I love silver.

The only thing this kitchen really needs immediately...do you spot it?

A backsplash! A white subway tile backsplash would make this kitchen gorgeous.

To the new owners: Do this immediately!

Cute little nook.

Nice man room.

Does everyone that lives in Texas have a metal star on the wall somewhere in their house?

I think they do.

I love this bath. Yes, perhaps the toile is over the top...but I'm digging it.

Practical baby's room...oh...is that two cribs?

Bless their hearts. My friend KC is raising twins and it's hard.

They've opened up the attic and made it into a master suite.

The cat is probably up here hiding from the twins.

I'm loving this bathroom. Especially that mirror. 

Not crazy about the shower curtain but that is easily fixed.

Funny to see a phone on the wall in this spot, isn't it?

Nice little backyard. Nothing fancy but very pretty...wish I had that stone patio myself.

Lots of nice shade trees and big containers...I do love that.

 See the full listing here.

Sorry, I am late getting this up.

I built store fixtures on Friday at the store and it just about killed me.

I slept for 18 hours afterwards!

Well, I'd been going on very little sleep for three days and then went shopping with my Mom afterwards when I should have just gone home.

Then yesterday I went to see my friend KC's twins (I'll show photos of them soon)

Mostly cause you have to see how she dresses them.

I wish I had their clothes.

Then after that I went to Jo-Ann's and stocked up on all the stuff I need to get my 

Halloween crafting on. 

You'll be seeing that this week.

But it's hard to get anything done...if you sleep for 18 hours...it really gets you off your schedule.

See you tomorrow for Mod Mix Monday!

Don't forget to go to 

Don't forget to enter the giveaway on this post.

Enter here!!!!!!

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