Hooked on Houses, have you seen it?

 

Have you see this site? IT is wonderful (and trust me... time consuming, because once you start you can't stop)!!! I love houses and this website just hits my love button. I don't know if many of you know it, but when I went to college ~ back in the day ~ I studied Interior Design; so, although I don't practice anymore, I still have a deep love of houses and homes. I suppose it is a bit voyeristic, but I just love looking at houses of all kinds.

Not to mention, with our upcoming move, I am loving looking at this website and trying to find some inspiration for our new home! So y'all head over and take this quiz to see if you are "Hooked on Houses" like me http://hookedonhouses.net/are-you-hooked/  ....I scored a perfect 13! What is your score?

You can't take 'em anywhere...

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that DH and I were going to tour the Southern Living Idea home located in Dahlonega, GA and I got many comments an emails telling me how lots of husbands don't like doing those (like my DH (dear husband) used to be). Well, maybe that is because the average husband doesn't act like a goof ball during the tour...

Yes, yes...that is my DH laying on the Master Bed in the Idea house.

Oh...and it gets better...yes, that would be the Master Bath Tub.

Happy Birthday, America!

A few days ago DD and I were out and about and made a visit to one of our semi-local gems...in the form of a visit up at the lake in the gorgeous North Georgia Mountains. One of my favorite parts about being up there is soaking in some of the most beautiful homes (if we still lived in NY they would be called camps).

This is one of my favorites!See the lake in the back ground? What I really like about this house, though, is
the dock!!!! All decked out for the 4th...
Complete with Uncle Sam!

Happy Birthday, America!!!!!

July and Patriotism

Last night, as I was walking through town I thought about how the lovely town that I live in has a wonderous sense of patriotism, in a traditional sense. We don't just wait for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans, Flag Day, etc. to fly the flag. There is a deep seated love of this nation and what it stand for that seeps into the pores of those who live here. But give us a traditionally patriotic holiday and you will see some preparation for the celebration to be sure...maybe we just like to celebrate? I snapped these photos and hope they help you get in the spirit of celebration for the blessing that this nation is! These are everyday signs of love for America...please check back for the shots I took of the homes that are decked out for the celebration!