Classic Modern

Last year I toured this house and was amazed that so much style could be packed into such a small home. The house was built in the 1920's and does retain much of it's original character, despite it's cutting-edge styling.

To the left of the main living room you'll find the dining room.

How I wish I could be this "edited".

O.K., no, not really. I like all of my stuff.

How do you like the chandelier? I know most of you have seen light fixtures similar to this one, but as I recall, this is real wax that has been electrified.

Now, look at the kitchen below, who would have thought of using that sconce in the kitchen?

I think it's the touches like that which truly set this interior apart.

Also, notice the metal windows with the great muttons and mullions in the "x" pattern.

Here's another thing: this house is DECORATED for Christmas!

Imagine the restraint one must have!

I adore the wreaths and paperwhites being forced.

The master bedroom above.

Quiet and simple--words I would use to describe the entire house.

I don't think there is one of us who wouldn't love to soak in this tub.

Isn't the marble wonderful?

By the way, the home is for sale. Any takers?

Total Respect

image from the amazingly creative and talented Cathy Holden of
Just Something I Made

Only One Word?

Can you get to know someone with just one word? Well, maybe. I've been given an assignment. I'm to answer the following questions with just one word. This is going to be tough.

This started when I was tagged by the kindest of bloggers- Pearls and Grace. Many of you have heard me mention her before. If you aren't familiar with her story and her blog, please click on the link above or on the "I am His Pearl" button to the left. She's lived an amazing life and is an absolute treasure to me.

1. Where is your cell phone?

vanity

2. Your hair?

natural

3. Your mother?

elegant

4. Your father?

solid

5. Your favorite food?

comfort

6. Your dream last night?

wish I could remember

7. Your favorite drink?

hot coffee

8. Your dream/goal?

in one word, are you kidding me?

9. What room are you in?

bedroom

(Don't we love the work of John Bobbitt and Pieter Estersohn?)

10. Your hobby?

antiquing

11. Your fear?

like Indiana Jones, snakes

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?

enjoying my family

13. Where were you last night?

home

14. Something that you aren’t?

confrontational

15. Muffins?

yes, please

16. Wish list item?

a Sargent would be nice

17. Where did you grow up?

Deep South

18. Last thing you did?

brushed my teeth

19. What are you wearing?

pajamas

20. Your TV?

Off

21. Your pets?

See post about my dear late labrador

22. Friends?

Top quality

23. Your life?

Full

24. Your mood?

Grateful

25. Missing someone?

26. Vehicle?

sedan

27. Something you’re not wearing?

make up

28. Your favorite store?

eBay

29. Your favorite color?

green

30. When was the last time you laughed?

seconds ago

31. Last time you cried?

night before last

32. Your best friend?

Mr. Green

33. One place that you go to over and over?

the kitchen

34. One person who emails you regularly?

my non-blogging BF, you know who you are!

35. Favorite place to eat?

my grandmother's

Fall has Fallen

Autumnal Glory

Yall have a great weekend!

Tell the Truth

Remember, Don/Dick, Betty knows how to use it.

How I adore this show!

So, what do think will happen next?

Understated & Fabulous

Subtle muted tones and classic timeless furnishings--this is my kind of house.

I wish I had the time to blog and dissect a photo like Joni,

but alas, time does not allow.

Just admire the quite details in this house.

The stairs are absolutely beautiful.

The mirror, the chandelier...

A peek of the kitchen.

Functional and simple, and quite elegant. I think it is truly the lack of "fluff" that makes this kitchen so relaxing. What do you think? Any other kitchen minimalist out there?

Just the right amount of pattern and texture to keep our interest.

This room would be the fall and winter retreat. I wonder if I would be as drawn to it in the spring? Do you search for the sunlight and brighter interiors?

Clean and not fussy. The mirrors give us all that we need.

A little goes a long way.

The marble countertops are an added lovely.

The ogee edge detail makes it for me.

My one hang-up here is the finish on the cabinetry. I think I would have preferred something more simple--like the kitchen cabinets.

Does anyone "faux" anything anymore?

A beautiful sunset to end the day.

(As a side note, this picture is from the front of the house, looking away from the main entry.)

Since all of our favorite interior design magazines are leaving us,

we may now be searching the real estate listings like never before.

The images above are from just that.

I welcome your comments.