tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post4585689520339500137..comments2024-03-28T18:45:53.301-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: Like Mother, Like Daughtercotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-90325974581116440722014-01-10T18:08:37.195-06:002014-01-10T18:08:37.195-06:00House #1 was originally owned by former Houston ma...House #1 was originally owned by former Houston mayor Bob Lanier and his wife Elyse. House #2 has been extensively redecorated and is on the market asking $8 million.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-46001412065851689742013-07-22T11:09:15.530-05:002013-07-22T11:09:15.530-05:00My favorite Buatta quote: "When I give talks,...My favorite Buatta quote: "When I give talks, I always ask a man in the audience, “What color is your bedroom, sir?” And he usually has to ask his wife. So if you are a woman and you want a pink bedroom, then you should have a pink bedroom...." Mario BuattaArthurs Enkelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054594044404906466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-41820574125624051252010-01-14T03:09:39.224-06:002010-01-14T03:09:39.224-06:00hi! the mother's house was #1. I think hers ...hi! the mother's house was #1. I think hers sold but the daughter's didn't last time I checked. it might have by now though. i probably should check into that!!!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-32626887288814838442010-01-14T01:22:57.242-06:002010-01-14T01:22:57.242-06:00I'm still dying to know...which house was the ...I'm still dying to know...which house was the mother's and which the daughter's. Did you ever reveal it? Have the houses sold?<br /> Absolutely LOVE your blog!WordsandMusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620531840915014394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-4719636706588647582009-06-16T23:00:26.419-05:002009-06-16T23:00:26.419-05:00Hi - Interesting post... I do know that the daught...Hi - Interesting post... I do know that the daughter has bought a larger house in the same area - ??? on why the mother is selling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-60609973739458682572009-06-05T18:51:48.719-05:002009-06-05T18:51:48.719-05:00I am sure #1 is the mom's and #2 is the daught...I am sure #1 is the mom's and #2 is the daughter's. But I do see the taste connection between the two. I used to love the whole English house look, but now it just feels like too much to look at in any one room. It's probably just that we are all so busy and on overload that we can't process such busy rooms anymore.Covetablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02093151864627567294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-39312717174209491012009-06-04T22:42:17.452-05:002009-06-04T22:42:17.452-05:00I say # 1 is daughter"s and #2 is mother'...I say # 1 is daughter"s and #2 is mother's.<br /><br />Now either post the ansewer or send me an e-mail.<br /><br />Thanks!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596133690738976448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-40741886324115421022009-06-04T12:32:15.093-05:002009-06-04T12:32:15.093-05:00Beautiful post!! I just love you! I think #1 is ...Beautiful post!! I just love you! I think #1 is the daughter and #2 is the mom...I can't guess who lives there and I want to know. Are you going to reveal the answer soon? lolSwan Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357267473460412571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-48542319646063310782009-06-03T18:12:33.718-05:002009-06-03T18:12:33.718-05:00Fun post. I was a visitor at House #2 just a few w...Fun post. I was a visitor at House #2 just a few weeks ago. It is stunningly well done. Even though I am not a fan of chintz, I have to appreciate the quality of the design, materials, and the execution. My only quibble was that there is soo much furniture, too much, I think. It will take the movers weeks to pack up this place. It is one of Staub's best remaining homes (and the price is a Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-75750212143923630142009-06-03T17:34:33.778-05:002009-06-03T17:34:33.778-05:00We almost bought the Staub home in the early Ninet...We almost bought the Staub home in the early Nineties.It could have been had for a little over 1.5 million.(What a return in just 17 years)The entry is actually small - a Staub trademark to put the visitor immediately at ease. The stunning and enormous windows in the living room and dining room are double hung and open completely to the terrace - in lieu of French doors.The basement runs the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-61759802747253404932009-06-03T12:52:56.927-05:002009-06-03T12:52:56.927-05:00Mother is house #1, Daughter is house #2... can...Mother is house #1, Daughter is house #2... can't wait to find out!The Spann Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763103448355181125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-91018659579427700862009-06-03T12:30:19.905-05:002009-06-03T12:30:19.905-05:00Ok...I'll give it a try. First house mother, s...Ok...I'll give it a try. First house mother, second daughter. Some sort of politician or Boxer (??).<br /><br /> My super sluething kept looking at that ballroom with the neopolitan ice cream ceiling and the collected art and articles. Seemed collected through MANY years (thus guessing it is the mothers home)<br /><br />Give us the story, Lady.Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-30064764852341105902009-06-03T11:29:12.272-05:002009-06-03T11:29:12.272-05:00a real man LIKES sleeping in a feminine bedroom! I...a real man LIKES sleeping in a feminine bedroom! I once saw an article by Jim Belushi and it showed his bedroom and it was pale pink (the walls). When the young Angelica Huston was the girlfriend of Jack Nicholson her entire house was pink, inside and out! And he was CRAAAZY about her. Years ago, I was inside the bedroom of the social secretary of the French Embassy in Washington DC - it was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-63149098701790589712009-06-03T11:10:29.490-05:002009-06-03T11:10:29.490-05:00I will gladly move into either home... I hope this...I will gladly move into either home... I hope this is a GIVEAWAY... sign me up for it! <br />FAB FAB FAB!!!Fifi Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186646442542919342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-46594834611464685662009-06-03T08:07:14.005-05:002009-06-03T08:07:14.005-05:00I'm going to say #2 is the daughter's and ...I'm going to say #2 is the daughter's and #1 is the Mom's.<br /><br />House #2 seems very "done", as in very much a decorator's house rather than an owners house. I can imagine the wife scratching her head over that pool pavilion and finally saying, "whatever". The room just does not feel functional.<br /><br />While house #1 has a much newer feel overall I The Countess of Nassau Countyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087321034069815300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-43341100106280750992009-06-03T06:52:41.037-05:002009-06-03T06:52:41.037-05:00Logically it would appear that #1 is the daughter ...Logically it would appear that #1 is the daughter and #2 is the mother but I suspect this is a trick question so I'll just have to wait and see.<br /><br />Tricia - AvolliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-31556328827246946192009-06-02T23:44:32.206-05:002009-06-02T23:44:32.206-05:00First of all, I heart number two and those oak tre...First of all, I heart number two and those oak trees (sigh)<br /><br />Secondly, for the person who hearts Mario Buatta, there's a fun youtube clip of him and Charlotte Moss at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEeaNPsVXqE<br /><br />And Joni, you totally rock. This really made this Richmond, Virginia gal homesick for Houston!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-18706876689488116882009-06-02T22:14:42.943-05:002009-06-02T22:14:42.943-05:00By the way - stumbled upon your blog a couple of m...By the way - stumbled upon your blog a couple of months ago and absolutly love it! Thanks so much for all the beauty!Rebekah@Red's Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861704098105407430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-77849015043177597492009-06-02T22:08:25.206-05:002009-06-02T22:08:25.206-05:00I'm a Fort Worth Gal, but my guess is that Mom...I'm a Fort Worth Gal, but my guess is that Mom lives in house #1 and daughter in house #2. After just three clicks of the mouse I was able to see if I was right or wrong. I found their names, addresses and family history - amazing what you can find on the internet.Rebekah@Red's Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861704098105407430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-70032279836366772962009-06-02T20:01:13.919-05:002009-06-02T20:01:13.919-05:00Oh, good heavens! This might be one good reason N...Oh, good heavens! This might be one good reason NOT to look at blogs! <br />It can be depressing, you know?<br /><br />Those grounds are to die for!<br />An oval bar and a library in the pool house!! Pardon me, I'm trying to close my gaping mouth!<br /><br />Susan<br />P.S. "Loverly" blog, Joni!Susan Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410955163249085072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-18845447720823987542009-06-02T19:41:09.705-05:002009-06-02T19:41:09.705-05:00Ok. I've changed my mind. I just went back to the ...Ok. I've changed my mind. I just went back to the photos. I really only like the guest room, foyer and living room of #1. The office in that one feels familar. Did these people live in a penthouse off Kirby before? BL?? If so, I now think mom has house 1. I really don't like the cold kitchen (and, as they say, the kitchen is the heart. hmmm.) As for 2, I only personally liked a couple of rooms. My Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-6586078929016595302009-06-02T19:32:42.962-05:002009-06-02T19:32:42.962-05:00well, personally I like the interior of house #1 t...well, personally I like the interior of house #1 the best. Cleaner, more youthful yet sophisticated. I want to think the daughter has house #1 but part of me wonders if it's a trick. (smile) Your own questions make me curious! Hope you're doing well,<br />-sMy Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-54657324746632688792009-06-02T19:26:59.573-05:002009-06-02T19:26:59.573-05:00I think I'd have told Covington to "bugger off." :...I think I'd have told Covington to "bugger off." :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-88534322813615325202009-06-02T19:08:26.885-05:002009-06-02T19:08:26.885-05:00I have no idea who these homes belong to I think #...I have no idea who these homes belong to I think #1 is the daughter...It has a more youthful contemporary feel. I've seen some of the shots on house #2 but can't remember when or where...I'd say it's the mom's home....Let us know soon... FayRed River Interiors,LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14365633997114211377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-62734462867407884392009-06-02T18:40:52.364-05:002009-06-02T18:40:52.364-05:00Hey Joni why do people who obviously think they're...Hey Joni why do people who obviously think they're better than a story always have an inane need to comment???<br />Low self esteem or inflated ego...heck maybe its case of one washing the other???Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604123003856840475noreply@blogger.com