Friday, July 22, 2011

More Florida House

OK, what would you do with this nook?  Nooks can be awkward.  Dumping grounds for odd bits.  Most times when I see a nook, it has a bunch of dusty dried flowers, or a bust of David. I once saw a huge nook and it had a real carousel horse in it.  I am thinking because this house has a bit of a Spanish influence, that I may try to find an old Virgin Mary statue to put there.  Keep my Mother in Law happy.  
The dining room is going to house a large futon/bench that will serve at a dining bench and also an extra bed, because I think we're getting company.
One of my favourite parts of the house is the staircase.  I love the arch at the top and the wide tiled window sils.  For sure, my shell collection is going to have some good places to be displayed.  Mr. Raz is already calling for a more sparse, clutter free environment.  HAH!   Not likely.
 Living room into kitchen...real estate photo


 Dining into kitchen.
Dining room.  That door leads to a screened in porch.  We hope to enclose that to create a sunroom/sleeping porch because this house has only 2 bedrooms and I think we may have lots of company.

The Jungle.  It really feels like the rain forest back here.  There are MANY lizards that jump around here, which spook me a little bit............I keep thinking I hear a snake....of which I am told they are Black Snakes but harmless.  I am a little panicky about snakes, poisonous or not.......I have been known to scream at a sighting....
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Ooooh how exciting! Congratulations Chania on the acceptance of your offer. The new house looks lovely and that nook is interesting. Good luck finding a suitable statue. xx

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  2. DebJuly 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Your house is beautiful and I'm sure you'll have a great time 'cluttering' it all up!

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  3. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Wow, what a great place. It would be wonderful to have a vacation home, let alone one that classy. I love the floors and the detail of stairs, cabinets etc. Fantastic bones! Lucky girl. I'm sure it will look incredible once you get your things in there and you begin making more memories with family and friends.

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  4. TriciaJuly 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Oh my goodness, this place is so gorgeous! I love the dark wood floors and the lushness of the outdoors. I'm with ya on the snake thing...scary.

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  5. IvanaJuly 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    chan i love it!

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  6. Gina at Vintage Junk in My TrunkJuly 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    That house is amazing! Can't wait to see it with all your finishing touches.

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  7. RazmatazJuly 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Ivana, I am glad you like it since I have a feeling you will be spending some Holidays there!
    Going to do Ky and "the Girls room pinkish...

    PS...looking for a pool boy

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  8. Low Tide High StyleJuly 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Chania, it's simply gorgeous and I know you will be happy there!! In the nook I would put an old Spanish style wall fountain. I'm so glad the first house didn't pan out, because this one is perfect!

    Kat :)

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  9. lisaroyJuly 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    It's such a great house! I love your staircase too and those window sills. As for your nook, I might even add a couple of shelves into it so you can display other things rather than having to find something tall to fill the space, but a Virgin Mary is always a possibility!
    And I've been known to scream at snakes too. There are tiny salamanders here which don't seem to freak me out and I often see our little friend Sal hanging out by the door to our building. :)

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  10. oldgreymareJuly 22, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    FABulous dearie!
    snake thingie... oh no..pool boy needs to be snake charmer?
    xxx
    z

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  11. It's meJuly 22, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love....Ria....xxx...

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  12. Bettina GoodwinJuly 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Beautiful house! I'm sure you're going to have lots of fun with it, decorating and furnishing it.

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  13. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    those floors are gorgeous Chania...it's going to be fabulous. And as for the nook...how about a place for the telephone?

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  14. a peony princessJuly 22, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Gorgeous! And look at those floors! What a lucky lot you are to have that pretty place for a summer home! It's a beauty!

    My favorite spot would have to be that upper hallway with all that wonderful natural light pouring in!

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  15. Sarah BJuly 22, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    It's fabulous - you'll be very happy there. I love the jungle too. At least the snakes are not dangerous, here in Tasmania all of our snakes will kill you! Thankfully you rarely see them in suburbia :)
    I bet you can't wait to fill you home with your lovely things:)

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  16. flwrjaneJuly 22, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful house you lucky woman you.

    Just don't put a silk arrangement there...shiver,

    xo Jane

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  17. Hopeless ChestJuly 22, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Clutter free, HAHAHAH silly Mr. Raz. Can't wait to see once you've really got your hands on it and decorated some more. Congrats.

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  18. KitJuly 22, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Oh wow! Incredible place and I can see why it spoke to you. Have fun decorating and keep sharing pics. I am living vicariously thru you....LOL Kit

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  19. JennyJuly 22, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    What a great home. A blank canvas for you to work your magic and I can't wait to see what you do. Enjoy! ;-)

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  20. LeAnnJuly 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Chania, is this going to be your full-time residence, are you leaving Canada? I don't remember if you told us or not...just wondering. Anyway your house is beautiful. It might be cool to paint the inside of the nook.

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  21. Bonnie KJuly 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I hate white walls, but those incredible floors make those white walls perfect. Your house is amazing.

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  22. brismodJuly 23, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Love the idea of a Virgin Mary statue in that nook. You new home is fabulous. So much potential to make it really yours! xx

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  23. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Chania,love your new Florida home and I really love the outside living area,yall are gonna have some wonderful fun times here.CONGRATS!
    ~Jo
    LazyonLoblolly

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  24. Vintage HomeJuly 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    ..wow this is wonderful!

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  25. EricaJuly 27, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Congratulations Chania on the acceptance of your offer. The new house looks lovely and that nook is interesting.

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  26. Notes From ABroadJuly 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Oh honey, I missed the part where you found and bought the house ! I am totally in love with this house ! the jungle included !
    About Black Snakes from a girl who grew up in NC. They eat mice and things you would rather not have around, be happy there are black snakes.
    I have to go read now and catch up on this House business :)
    Congratulations , sweetie !

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  27. Restoration HouseJuly 30, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Oh Chania, sooo lovely! Congrats!
    Kim:)

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  28. Victoria MusiccoAugust 5, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Love it Chania...especially the facade, (from your earlier post) it's classic, I get the feeling of W. Somerset Maughan. The back garden looks luscious.
    Best wishes for you in your new home.

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I love to read each and every comment and are thrilled that you take the time to send one. Thank you so much. Chania

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