Tuesday, June 9, 2015

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 129

Good morning everyone !

When John and I were frantically looking for a house last year ( ours sold in record time which was completely unexpected )  we looked at a few houses in Hudson.
It's such a charming little town...........close to water - with small " mom & dad " shops all along Main street.
But having lived in the city all my life - it just seemed a little too far for me.
Now that I'm ( somewhat ) getting used to the suburbs - I think I would have been fine.

Especially if this little treasure had been available !  What a delightful little vintage home !
It's small - but oh so charming - with a little effort it could be a real show stopper !

$ 274,500
Built in 1913
3 beds
1 bath
Siding - Cedar Shingles
REALTOR : BRIGITTE BEAUDRY


It needs landscaping - and a wrap around porch..................but lets just look at the house itself !

An enclosed porch



That staircase !  The transom window !  The molding around the living room door !  Actually the living room door !  Can you see the charm packed into the foyer?
WHY am I seeing snow flakes falling - and a Christmas tree right around the corner LOL ?


                     

I love the floors


I love how the living room - dining room - family room - and kitchen flow together - the perfect blend of open concept and designated spaces.



The kitchen floors needs sanding - a center island installed ( with a cook top )  - but I could even live with the existing cupboards - painted of course - maybe remove the bottom doors and replace them with a full linen skirt?


With a vintage AGA stove under those cupboards on the far wall


Check out the old porcelain sink


I can't see the door - but it needs to be a French one - most definitely !



A brick wall behind the stove in the family room ?













I'm even in love with the shed !


I showcase so many stunning homes on Wednesday's that leave me in awe - with my jaw hanging open -
but these little farmhouses?
These are the ones that feel like " home " to me.
And melt my heart.

Do you see the potential ( or have I lost my mind at this point and everything looks better than the one I bought lol ? )

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone !
Hugs,
Me

WELCOME ! A little makeover !


If you saw Sunday's post you know that I had some fun Garage Sale shopping - this little child's stool
( that no child can sit in or they'll go crashing to the ground ) was only 2.00


Just the perfect size to make into a stand - for magazines..............towels or a couple of plants on the front porch !

I gave it a quick coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Graphite


And then I wanted to add a welcome sign I had - but it was just a little too wide ( I also painted this )


So I added a piece of fence plank that I painted graphite as well -


and attached the " Welcome " sign to it


and then attached the whole piece to the back of the chair


Right now it's in one of the guest rooms - a perfect little spot to put a purse - or some magazines/books



But eventually it'l go in the front - as a plant stand.

For 2.00 it's a great little way to say Welcome, isn't it?

Have a wonderful day everyone.............the plumber will be here to fix a pipe in the mud room so work in there is at a stand still for the day.

Hugs !
Me



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