Tuesday, July 30, 2013

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 48

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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A place I've always wanted to see and haven't been to yet is Barcelona - we worked with a lot of fabric mills there over the years and although John's been ( for business ) I never made it there.
We have people who tell us we have an open invitation to come whenever we want - one of them has a condo in Costa Brava - Spain ( the other has a condo right on Lake Como ) but John is not comfortable staying at people's places!!!!!!!!!!!!
I on the other hand, could move right in and overstay my welcome probably - like the brother in law in the Family Vacation movies LMHO
Anyway this week we're doing Barcelona, Spain, everyone - wait till you see what I found!!!!!!!!!!

4 bedroom apartment
3 baths
Garage Parking
1,550.000 euros
Costa Brava Fincas S.L. Girona

This place leaves me drooling - seriously - it's a part of what my dreams are made of !!!












































And if city living is not for you, there's this spectacular property!
799,995 euros
Take a moment to read what this includes - you'll be amazed.
  • Pergola
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outbuildings
  • Ground floor 3 bedroom apartment
  • 2 bedroom detached cottage
  • Self contained 4 bedroom house
  • 3/4 acre of landscaped gardens
  • Successful rural tourism business
  • Tennis Court

please be forewarned - tons of photos - now's the time to go get some kleenex - for tears or drooling purposes -
can beautiful be ridiculous?
because this is ridiculously beautiful, really.
COTTON & CO, BURY, ST EDMONDS


































summer house














This might be the " apartment "





and some more of the grounds...................



























Something's terribly wrong with the continent we live on - really 
Do you think you could get all this in California?
If you converted the price from euros into Canadian dollars
Here's what you could get in Vancouver - Canada


Think I'm joking?
Take a look at my post on these absurd Vancouver prices..........HERE
Read 'em and weep my friends.

I can't sign off with that as the last image - so once again

Barcelona



Have a great Wednesday all................
I'm exhausted from this post LOL
And I still have to run out and buy a lottery ticket because I most definitely WANNA live there!!!

Much love,




I'll be at the following parties this week!!!

Ivy & Elephants                                 Common Ground                         The Charm of Home
French Country Cottage                            My Turn ( for us )                        My Romantic Home
The Shabby Nest                                      It's Overflowing                           Adorned from Above
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia              Marty's Musings/Homework        Savvy Southern Style

Monday, July 29, 2013

WHY MILK PAINT IS ON MY BUCKET LIST!!!!!!!!

Petticoat Junction
Miss Mustard Seed
Make Me Pretty Again
Miss Mustard Seed
Knot Too Shabby
Pinterest


Petticoat Junction
Scout & Nimble
Sew a Fine Seam
Shabby Love
 Talkin' Trash to Treasure


Miss Mustard Seed
Pinterest

The Virginia House
Maison Decor
All of the above photos were the inspiration for my Armoire - here's a sneak peak - and it was only the inspiration because I haven't ordered milk paint yet - but it's on my list of things to do - most definitely
For now I'm faking it ;)




Partying with these Lovely Ladies!!!
Not Just a Housewife                                    The Winthrop Chronicles                      Atta Girl Says
Savvy Southern Style                                    Shabby Creek Cottage                         I Gotta Create