Wednesday, May 1, 2013

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 36


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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Does Wednesday seem to be coming quicker and quicker to anyone else?
It just seems like yesterday when it was Tuesday......................

Ok - first one up is an apartment - a turn of the century apartment building
( ok I'm exaggerating again - built in 1906 - old enough ) 
Here's the Realtor's description

Fabulous top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner apartment with views reminiscent of a Paris 

cityscape. Sunny open concept living space has 10' plus ceiling height with wood beams,

exposed brick, fireplace and halogen accent lighting. Master suite with ensuite, great closets 

and balcony. Indoor parking and storage. A/C. Ideal Victoria Village location!

659,000

Realtor Tania Kalecheff

Let's take a peak -  This is really a spectacular apartment!


Talk about filled to the brim with character - those beams - that fireplace - the exposed brick and yet they've brought it into this millenium by opening everything up - talk about a perfect marriage between old and new!


Love those " angled "  windows!


A perfect " niche "







Great idea to have cupboards facing the dining room!!!


Is that stove MIRROR?????  I've never seen stainless steel shine like that




















master bath



The next apartment goes for 649,000 ( Upper Duplex ) 

An unrivaled location, charming exposed brick walls, an exceptionally large master bedroom, and easily-accessed private parking spot are but a few of the many features that make this light-filled 2 bedroom upper duplex a city dweller's paradise.

Realtor Liza Kaufman

Just as gorgeous as the first one!  And absolutely love how charming this street is!









When you open the front door - there is a staircase that leads you to your apartment - this would be your own personal staircase............and once you walk up the stairs you're in your space - LOVE the railing ( at one time this would have been an enclosed stairwell - and  you would have opened a door to enter the apartment...........so much better this way!



















The next one is a lower unit - so you have a terrace!

Again 649,000
Year built 1896
2 bedrooms - 2 baths
This place is HUGE

Realtor Martin Rouleau

































The Terrace is a MAJOR PLUS - and it's right in the heart of what is called Victoria Village - surrounded by quaint small stores - restaurants - ect....



Choices Choices Choices LOL
I love them all for different reasons..........................
You?

See you tomorrow :)
Much love,





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Monday, April 29, 2013

John's Desk.................

Suzan says - If we're thinking of selling we're going to have to get this house in order - starting with the office
John says - ( AND I'M NOT JOKING ) Why - what's wrong with the office?
Suzan says - It doesn't show well..................you have to start taking care of your messes - I can't run after you anymore
John says - I have no idea what you're talking about -
Suzan says - If we move - I want my own office - I can't share one with you - it gives me anxiety
John says - Here we go with the theatrics - there's NOTHING wrong with the office.
John says - You have a problem, you know that anyway, I don't have to tell you that, you admit it yourself often.
Suzan says - I'd just like you to clean your desk please
John says - I did it a couple of days ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suzan says - Well I'M going to clean it
John says - Don't touch my desk - do you understand?
John says - I know where everything is on it - and don't start shuffling my papers around
Suzan says - I DON'T shuffle things around - I actually clean and organize............

Maybe he's right - maybe I'm over reacting................
My desk.


I use these votive holders that were in my Christmas stocking this year to hold paper clips etc
nice and neat


a small planter filled with Irises


and though this sideboard was such a great choice for storage in such a small room, alas,
it was sold


and this has taken it's place - my monogrammed armoire ( more about that HERE )
has proven to be a great place to shove all kinds of crap into.........
( think it's time to finish painting it now though )


a small sewing bench - painted and reupholstered 


also serves as a little extra storage


Our desks are modern - and don't have any storage so I added a little end table under mine


to hide our compulsive disorder when it comes to getting rid of telephone books?


and my " oops " table ( Here ) holds my newly acquired laser printer 
( because you can't do transfer gels without a LASER printer )


and this is spotless for John - SPOTLESS - 
he actually DID clean it a couple of days ago
don't ask me how he can actually find the mouse...............
( I wouldn't be surprised if a real mouse came scrambling out of that mess ) 
he wants a lap top - I say the fact that it actually has electrical cords attached to this thing is the only reason he can find it from day to day.



Guess what I did?
Yup!


John YELLS - SUZAN - WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO?
John YELLS - I NEED A PRICE LIST - %^@#$%
Suzan says - I cleaned your desk - and I put everything away in a file for you for when you have the time to sort through it


He's still digging through my filing system...............

Have a wonderful day all!