Articles tagged with: curb appeal
Black Books: Lovely potting sheds
I came across this potting shed years ago in Country Living magazine (exact date unknown). I do know that it is one of the oldest pages I have in my Big Black Books, and it’s a page I glance at …
Today, I want to live here: Diane Keaton’s California casa
It’s no secret Diane Keaton likes to snag old California homes at bargain prices, restore them to their intended beauty and sell them for others to enjoy. And, boy, does she have an eye for style.
I’m not sure my words …
Today, I want to live here: Japan
{This post was from April 2010, but I wanted to repost it to show affection for Japan, a country that is struggling mightily right now. These pictures show the beauty and simplicity of Japan, which are characteristics I’m sure will …
Today, I want to live here: The front porch
When I was a girl, my grandma and I would sit on her porch together. On really steamy days, she’d take her glass of ice-cold sweet tea and press it against her face. To her, it was relief. To me, …
Today, I want to live here: In a movie
It was one of my favorite movies ever. I cried. And cried. And laughed. And bawled. And cried. Not to brush aside the plot, but honestly, the house made the movie. Could you even imagine Father of the Bride filmed …
First impressions: Curb appeal
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come to a crawl, and eventually a dead stop, because of bona fide curb appeal. Sometimes it is the paint color or the architecture or the landscaping that draws me in. Other …
