Tuesday, July 16, 2013

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 46

I live in a pretty incredible area - in Montreal, It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 
Because there are days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one or two homes that are for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
Keep in mind this is in the heart of the city - so the prices reflect that  - think Manhattan - where these places would cost 3 or 4 times what they're listed for here!
On occasion I'll showcase beautiful homes in other areas - countries - continents - the one thing most of them will have have in common will be their age - because I love old homes with stories to tell, join me won't you?

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It's Hot everyone - I don't know how hot it is wherever you are - but it's unbearably hot here............
I told a reader last night - that if it started snowing right now- I'd run outside and roll in it like a puppy,
and then I'd make snow - angels - stark naked..........
I'd even stick my tongue on a light post - and have it stick there.

So today we're headed to the beach and ocean as far you can see 

It's not a real estate post per se - because they're not for sale - just a ton of photos of rooms I wish I could be in this week :)

We'll go back to regular listings next week - hope you enjoy these never the less




                                     Contemporary Patio by Dallas Lighting American Lighting Association


                                Traditional Dining Room by Ojai Architects & Designers Maraya Interior Design

                               Traditional Landscape by Beverly Architects & Designers Siemasko + Verbridge

                                           Tropical Patio by Brooklyn Interior Designers & Decorators LKID

                                             Modern Pool by Miami Pools and Spas Aquatic Consultants, Inc

                                   Eclectic Living Room by Seattle Architects & Designers David Olson Architect

                                    Contemporary Bedroom by Victoria Photographers Leanna Rathkelly Photography
                             Contemporary Kitchen by San Francisco Architects & Designers Studio Schicketanz

THIS NEXT ONE IS MY FAVORITE ROOM

                              Traditional Bedroom by Chatham Architects & Designers Polhemus Savery DaSilva


                             Traditional Exterior by Charlotte Architects & Designers Don Duffy Architecture

                                  Tropical Exterior by Santa Barbara Photographers Roe Anne White Photography


Stay cool everyone.................


Partying with !!!
French Country Cottage                                   My Romantic Home                 The Shabby Nest
Under the Table & Dreaming                    Not Just a Housewife               Adorned from Above
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia                     Savvy Southern Style

Dressers are Red, my love ........................

Morning everyone!!!

I don't have a before for you this time - guess I deleted it before I should have :(
But I had decided this too needed to go red long before I dragged it home to do it!!!
But it looked very much like this one

Photo

red,emperor's silk,annie sloan, french provincial, dresser, makeover

This is the third one I've done - and the third one that's sold right away ..............this color is magic - it
may become my new signature color  !!!

As most of you know Quebec has a majority of French speakers................and Red is the color of passion
Maybe that's why?   And Oh how those romantic people love RED :)

Most of my Paris Grey and White's are bought by English speakers LOL

The depth

red, dresser, emeror's silk, annie sloan, chalk paint, original hardware

The richness

red, emperor's silk, dresser, makeover, chalk paint, brass handles, annie sloan

speaks to their hearts I believe

and doesn't it look like one big gigantic heart?

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Emperor's Silk

dresser, clear wax, dark wax, emperor's silk, annie sloan, makeover,


ASCP, red, emperor's silk, clear wax, dark wax, makeover, dresser




Have a great Tuesday everyone!!!


Partying with!!!
Shabby Creek Cottage                              I Gotta Create                            Rooted in Thyme
French Country Cottage                            Chase the Star                            My Turn ( for us )
One Artsy Mama                                      My Romantic Home                   The Shabby Nest
Miss Mustard Seed                                   Funky Junk Interiors                   It's Overflowing
Under the Table & Dreaming             Not Just a Housewife                  A Diamond in the Stuff
Confessions of a Plate Addict                    Homework                                 Adorned from Above
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia              Savvy Southern Style                  Common Ground
The Charm of Home                                The Dedicated House                  Glitter Glue & Paint