tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post19004948508400617..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: The Search for Home: CONTRACT SIGNED!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-28099889253464750662009-04-17T23:44:00.000-04:002009-04-17T23:44:00.000-04:00I know it sounds crazy but a friend of mine who in...I know it sounds crazy but a friend of mine who inherited a mid-century modern wood/stone house in a neighborhood of old brick Georgians painted the entire thing dark charcoal, including the trim and a pergola (which they added out front), and then planted wisteria over the pergola for a hint of color. They added a few stanless, nautical type lights and some sculptural boxwoods out front. And that house, which had been a tacky raised ranch, suddenly looked <I>incredibly</I> chic, and all of us in our storybook tudors & craftsmen bungalows were jealous. Sometimes you just need to work with what you've got, and not try to make it what it isn't...Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03911803115995014614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-45158661207430353322009-04-17T19:13:00.000-04:002009-04-17T19:13:00.000-04:00I know this is way late, but I just came across yo...I know this is way late, but I just came across your blog today. I think cedar shake would look so great under the windows where it is just plain wood. It wouldn't cost too much since it is such a small area. Congrats on the house!Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-60935705836151249462009-04-13T17:23:00.000-04:002009-04-13T17:23:00.000-04:00Thanks so much everyone!!! I am also loving the s...Thanks so much everyone!!! I am also loving the suggestions you gave me!!!<BR/><BR/>xoxo,<BR/>laurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471301027836728285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-10568499687539521552009-04-07T10:52:00.000-04:002009-04-07T10:52:00.000-04:00HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm so late getting to this post...HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm so late getting to this post, please forgive. But I'm SO EXCITED for you! Can't wait to see all of your amazing ideas. <BR/><BR/>Anthro soap dish has a fancy new home!!!simply seletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537958126481032886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-83620120030626175512009-04-06T19:47:00.000-04:002009-04-06T19:47:00.000-04:00You are going to turn this out girl!!!! it will be...You are going to turn this out girl!!!! it will be AMAZING!!! Miss you hope all is well! give me a buzz when you can!<BR/>xoxo<BR/>EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-5244666729467836342009-04-06T17:39:00.000-04:002009-04-06T17:39:00.000-04:00yayyyyyyyyyyy woo hoo congratulations !!!!!!!!! c...yayyyyyyyyyyy woo hoo congratulations !!!!!!!!! can't wait to see the progess.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140743626244014613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-41362579495860158772009-04-05T15:43:00.000-04:002009-04-05T15:43:00.000-04:00COngratulations! Somehow I missed the news. That i...COngratulations! Somehow I missed the news. That is very, very exciting and I can't wait to see how you transform the house!Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-47730768704024396172009-04-03T10:14:00.000-04:002009-04-03T10:14:00.000-04:00Lauren....YES!! Congratulations. I am totally th...Lauren....YES!! Congratulations. I am totally thrilled for you and am already awaiting the before and after pics.<BR/><BR/>Let me tell you...all Cottage Living issues are your friend. They did some unbelievable transformations of similar houses.<BR/><BR/>Also, the poster above is right. Seattle has similar houses. Check out an area called 'Mercer Island' on windermere.com. Very similar time frame when the houses were built and tons of money thrown into the houses. You may get some great ideas!<BR/><BR/>Oh, so happy for you...Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16971701920601718516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-58598174162614478322009-04-02T23:59:00.000-04:002009-04-02T23:59:00.000-04:00Now the fun begins Lauren! I'm so happy for you bo...Now the fun begins Lauren! I'm so happy for you both.<BR/>Millie ^_^Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408461724832141163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91180909646842322042009-04-02T16:58:00.000-04:002009-04-02T16:58:00.000-04:00wooo hoooooooooooooo how exciting !!!!!wooo hoooooooooooooo how exciting !!!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140743626244014613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-90561834119318939842009-04-01T14:28:00.000-04:002009-04-01T14:28:00.000-04:00Best wishes! Since you have so many good ideas al...Best wishes! Since you have so many good ideas already, I'd start an idea book for you house. That way when you find things you'd like to consider you can keep it all in once place.Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-1981572945150180742009-04-01T13:40:00.000-04:002009-04-01T13:40:00.000-04:00Congrats, Lauren. So excited. Looking at your phot...Congrats, Lauren. So excited. Looking at your photos- this house came to mind:<BR/><BR/>http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/homes/article/0,21135,1833615,00.html<BR/><BR/>Even if you didn't do white--- loved the outcome and ideas they had.Brooke @ Blueprint Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170896969398305310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-19804203105789644682009-04-01T11:00:00.000-04:002009-04-01T11:00:00.000-04:00big, big congratulations! that's one big step out ...big, big congratulations! that's one big step out of the way!<BR/><BR/>exterior changes can be daunting, but even the smallest things will make a difference. I know you'll make it beautiful and perfect for YOU!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-22438649547957861992009-04-01T10:53:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:53:00.000-04:00Oh and look at these amazing lanters for the pergo...Oh and look at these amazing lanters for the pergola or front porch :) http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1577006&navAction=jump&navCount=1<BR/> and <BR/><BR/>http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODa683&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1OUTACC&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1OUTACCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13278334439724855392009-04-01T10:49:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:49:00.000-04:00I left out the word great...I think the white woul...I left out the word great...I think the white would look great :-)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968086771680670487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80562896029363514372009-04-01T10:48:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:48:00.000-04:00Congrats Lauren!! The house has lot's of potential...Congrats Lauren!! The house has lot's of potential! I think the pergola idea is fab...and I do think the white would look, especially with the stone...but thats just me! We recently purchased an old apartment and plan to fix it up - we close on 4/20. I will have to post pictures of the "before" like you did so I can get some help!!! :-) Good luck and keep us posted!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968086771680670487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55455986086988491722009-04-01T10:40:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:40:00.000-04:00Yay! I am so excited for you. What about a slate/...Yay! I am so excited for you. What about a slate/bluish gray w/ white trim. Coastal modern! Benjamin Moore, has some great options in these hues, like James river gray ac-23 or charlotte slate ac-24 (maybe too dark?)Jamestown blue nad province blue 2135-40, I have always loved.Paint black/or dark,dark grey or white over the brown on the windows. Then you can go with a stainless modern house #, and galvanized tin planters or feed tins. Or you could go with a nice olivey,taupe and maybe some bronze or dark brown wood accents. You have so many options! The fun awaits. Oh and check out this architects site for how he changed a split-level into a modern home, www.ydarchitecture.com, mid century modern project for some exterior inspiration. Good luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-42044915198085931012009-04-01T10:04:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:04:00.000-04:00Yeah!!!! Congrats!!! That is so exciting. I can't...Yeah!!!! Congrats!!! That is so exciting. I can't wait to see what you do. I love white homes, but gray may be the way to go (and I am not just saying that because I love gray!) I will be brainstorming for you!Haven and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747895184154272085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-67791136317068219932009-04-01T09:52:00.000-04:002009-04-01T09:52:00.000-04:00What? A fan of your blogging adventures misses out...What? A fan of your blogging adventures misses out on a lot if you don't log in for a week or so! Mega congrats. I can totally imagine how this place can be transformed with some paint, imagination, love and elbow grease. It's been fun being a 'stalker' following your search, but I have a feeling it's nothing compared to how much fun it will be following your creating a new home:-) Huge congratulations, certain to be beautiful!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379407171630884616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-76647262183768109702009-04-01T09:12:00.001-04:002009-04-01T09:12:00.001-04:00Congratulations!! You are going to have a fabulous...Congratulations!! You are going to have a fabulous home . . . and all the best homes, I think, evolve over time. My suggestion is to follow your instincts. You possess the vision and definitely have the eye and talent! Have fun!! -susanMy Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-56034690934739560922009-04-01T09:12:00.000-04:002009-04-01T09:12:00.000-04:00Congratulations!! You are going to have a fabulous...Congratulations!! You are going to have a fabulous home . . . and all the best homes, I think, evolve over time. My suggestion is to follow your instincts. You possess the vision and definitely have the eye and talent! Have fun!! -susanMy Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-88247592309395649622009-04-01T08:18:00.000-04:002009-04-01T08:18:00.000-04:00if you want it to look more craftsman, take a look...if you want it to look more craftsman, take a look at real estate listings from the Northwest. We used to live just outside Seattle, and I think you'd like the house styles there. Try searching Sammamish, Redmond, Issaquah, WA builders or real estate listings.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-28864676696565341202009-04-01T07:28:00.000-04:002009-04-01T07:28:00.000-04:00WOOOOHOOOO!!What a great turn of events...it looks...WOOOOHOOOO!!<BR/><BR/>What a great turn of events...it looks big.<BR/><BR/>You must be jumping out of your seat excited!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-68390062643128889232009-04-01T07:07:00.000-04:002009-04-01T07:07:00.000-04:00Almost there Lauren! Hang in there, fingers crosse...Almost there Lauren! Hang in there, fingers crossed there's no hitches from here.<BR/>Like your ideas. Think the right garden landscaping will make a big difference too.Catherine@Simply Naturalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15759159516196213165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-24472694909080102522009-04-01T06:59:00.000-04:002009-04-01T06:59:00.000-04:00hi. I'm new to your blog but I thought I'd just po...hi. I'm new to your blog but I thought I'd just pop in my congratulations too. It's a very exciting time and I wish you all the best.jonoreply@blogger.com