tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post6595273341150393791..comments2024-03-28T07:18:30.956-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: TWO HOUSES FOR TWO STAGES OF LIFEcotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-12031099915331165502013-08-10T20:41:18.997-05:002013-08-10T20:41:18.997-05:00I am over 50, and just purchased in a manned gate-...I am over 50, and just purchased in a manned gate-guarded community. It is a 3 bedroom home where the master bedroom is downstairs, the garden is small (and manageable), and there is a pool where I can exercise every day and it will be easy on my joints!<br /><br />I didn't even think of those things when I was in my 30's - then, I just wanted "big", a two story was fine, and Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-3482086811877246742013-03-02T00:08:14.374-06:002013-03-02T00:08:14.374-06:00hi
thanks for important blog posting this posting ...hi<br />thanks for important blog posting this posting is very excellent and very useful of information.thanks again..<br /><a href="http://www.charlottearea.com/selling/" rel="nofollow">Home for Sale Charlotte<br /></a>Kam Pardasanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280744673295403105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-91655291807286331742012-07-22T16:28:03.422-05:002012-07-22T16:28:03.422-05:00Love the bungalow! (The painted baseboard is geniu...Love the bungalow! (The painted baseboard is genius.) Being from New York, though, I have to laugh at the idea of 2,000 square feet being too small for a family. That's the size of a typical Manhattan "classic 6."<br /><br />- Lisa (Anonymous only because I don't have a blogger account)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-56427416578121996592012-07-20T09:05:27.398-05:002012-07-20T09:05:27.398-05:00Margaret - I don't think that all homes less t...Margaret - I don't think that all homes less than 650K are "shacks". And I would assume that a "young" couple just starting out is in their 20's...ergo the "just starting out" and "young" descriptors. <br /><br />I'm sure there are many younger people that can swing a 3500$ mortgage or rent payment. But proportionally? A rarity. Just because Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-85360718174337094712012-07-20T01:56:00.495-05:002012-07-20T01:56:00.495-05:00Hi Amy, I was not trying to be a jerk, either. H...Hi Amy, I was not trying to be a jerk, either. However, my house IS all those things and that is it's evil allure. It is a beauty but it is also a beast. I was just trying to create a mental picture to explain why that is so. You after all, were commenting that California homes have the "Wow" but not the hominess. I was talking about the "wow". <br /><br />To Anon - Charlotte Des Fleurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562431660483372584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-63483339975931521142012-07-20T00:28:45.276-05:002012-07-20T00:28:45.276-05:00Really beautiful, perfect combination of ethnic de...Really beautiful, perfect combination of ethnic design representing the old era and stone age ...<br /><a href="http://www.kitchensinfocus.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Sydney kitchens</a>kitchensin focushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853146845077781561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-38471213273142646212012-07-19T23:47:33.935-05:002012-07-19T23:47:33.935-05:00Charlotte,
I am sure you are a lovely person, but...Charlotte,<br /><br />I am sure you are a lovely person, but making the statement that you live in a "large, beautiful, rambling country french manse" is a little obnoxious. The same point can be made by saying that you live in a large home that you love, but has wasted space. I am sure you can see that. Bragging is bragging, whether true or not...and it doesn't tend to endear Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-37881377994190484842012-07-19T23:38:18.993-05:002012-07-19T23:38:18.993-05:00How funny. Charlotte was responding to my post, a...How funny. Charlotte was responding to my post, and I thought the same exact thing. Yikes! You said it for me. Thanks. :)<br /><br />Amy C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-16734181606917752232012-07-19T23:36:12.566-05:002012-07-19T23:36:12.566-05:00Dear Anon,
Thank you for your concerns about my...Dear Anon, <br /><br />Thank you for your concerns about my image. However, Joni shows many homes on this blog that are larger and more luxurious than mine. I was simply following the thread of the conversation about wasted space in large homes. Since I live in a home with lots of stupidly wasted spaces, I am qualified to comment.<br /><br />I have not really been "blessed with funds&Charlotte Des Fleurshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562431660483372584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-7011914261934809162012-07-19T18:54:50.877-05:002012-07-19T18:54:50.877-05:00The post:
http://www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com/sea...The post:<br /><br />http://www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-07-02T04:06:00-05:00&max-results=1&start=4&by-date=falseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-10698463322481173152012-07-19T18:49:30.600-05:002012-07-19T18:49:30.600-05:00Refer to Joni's post recently of a reader'...Refer to Joni's post recently of a reader's house in which the wife and husband did most of the work, was transferred and purchased a larger home and inquired about some of the design elements on the exterior. I believe the name of the blog is Love What you Have or something similar. There are couples who have not only a vision, but the talent to make it a reality. Look up this post Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-59526477256278472462012-07-19T18:39:19.664-05:002012-07-19T18:39:19.664-05:00Shell, I'm sorry to hear about losing your hom...Shell, I'm sorry to hear about losing your home! My good friend was in the same neighborhood, and it came very close to her street. So glad you were able to rebuild.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-9922706929425488102012-07-19T18:32:57.055-05:002012-07-19T18:32:57.055-05:00Where is the rule that "starter homes" m...Where is the rule that "starter homes" must be shacks, and all (young) couples starting out are under 40?? There are PLENTY of younger couples who are financially able to purchase a home costing $650k. Their monthly mortgage would be $3541.00/month if they borrow $600k @ 4% for 30 years. Apartments, or townhouse rents, are pretty close to that in most major cities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-78799929057204156862012-07-19T17:40:22.551-05:002012-07-19T17:40:22.551-05:00I like the wooden textures and rustic elements. Th...I like the wooden textures and rustic elements. The reclaimed stone countertops are an interesting addition to that home, but personally, I think the second home you shared is more liveable.Annahttp://arcadianhome.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-73082698936018699712012-07-19T16:38:40.445-05:002012-07-19T16:38:40.445-05:00Well, these comments have turned even more interes...Well, these comments have turned even more interesting~some honesty without meanness. I like it! My lovely MIL always told me to educate my eye upwards and find my real budget on the way down. I think that's what most of us do in our homes. I came rather late to blog world and I could not believe my good fortune of finding blogs like Joni's to to teach and inspire: FOR FREE! So glad Joni home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-33227492730195135962012-07-19T16:10:16.615-05:002012-07-19T16:10:16.615-05:00Joni, As always, very thought provoking. I love th...Joni, As always, very thought provoking. I love the look of the seagrass, linen, and the textures. The window blinds in the second house are very nice throughout the home. I used to live on the water and had a home with soft tones and lots of texture. I don't decorate that way anymore, but I can certainly appreciate how restful it is. The quality of the finishes and the details of these Anne Boykinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06915107557454989141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-20318166691383978452012-07-19T13:20:44.386-05:002012-07-19T13:20:44.386-05:00Yes I did read your post did you read mine? I woul...Yes I did read your post did you read mine? I would not love this blog so much if what it inspired in me was envy. Over the years I have also recreated a look I love on a more creativity than cash budget, and I am super proud of that, I have done so much painting and sewing and creating over the years and it has brought me pleasure. As high end magazines and nowadays blogs also bring me pleasure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-64856450736165796202012-07-19T13:19:19.901-05:002012-07-19T13:19:19.901-05:00Margaret, I think what this Anonymous (and a few o...Margaret, I think what this Anonymous (and a few others posting similar things) are saying is that it's A-OK to post pictures of, describe decor of, and swoon over 3 million dollar homes. That's why we're all here, to draw inspiration from all kinds of beautiful surroundings. I think the complaint is stating that a 3 million dollar home (or even a 650K one) is a "starter" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-55163722942166716452012-07-19T12:51:13.287-05:002012-07-19T12:51:13.287-05:00Anonymous, did you not read my post above in which...Anonymous, did you not read my post above in which I'm trying to take a $9.99 Salvation Army coffee table and recreate pecky wood? It may not be perfect, and some might laugh, but it was the exact treatment I wanted, but couldn't envision it until today. Joni brings us the "cream of the crop" images, that bring joy to me, and many times I see something that I could try to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-7777486174297807602012-07-19T12:04:15.582-05:002012-07-19T12:04:15.582-05:00I also love this blog, haven't missed a post i...I also love this blog, haven't missed a post in two plus years and I think that you are a genius in your own way Joni. Your eye for detail is amazing and your writing connects with all of us, obviously. My only " gripe" of sorts would be that you seem to live in a different world than myself and I am sure many others. That in and of itself is fine, it is all relative and you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-29746150815787143702012-07-19T11:36:03.086-05:002012-07-19T11:36:03.086-05:00The second house is a stunner! Love love it!! Ju...The second house is a stunner! Love love it!! Just darling outside and in.Lauren@BaylorSays...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15980405620793970396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-54457074920000015392012-07-19T10:46:30.220-05:002012-07-19T10:46:30.220-05:00First I have heard of pecky wood, and am truly in ...First I have heard of pecky wood, and am truly in love with it, and the home. In searching for more images, I found a GORGEOUS piece salvaged after Katrina in New Orleans. I don't think I can post links, but if you search Etsy, look for donidellamano,Lazy Susan Rare Pecky Cypress Wood. A jewel, and am off to try and recreate it on my round coffee table!<br /><br />Great post, as always, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-58489180972241480092012-07-19T03:41:23.131-05:002012-07-19T03:41:23.131-05:00Amen! Definitely "first world" problems...Amen! Definitely "first world" problems!<br /><br />Amy C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-19130367629314846962012-07-18T19:11:17.713-05:002012-07-18T19:11:17.713-05:00Tara, I found a black picket fence which just didn...Tara, I found a black picket fence which just didn't look right, I did find several that were natural and weathered, I know Joni used a specific term for it....silvering??? and those looked fine but not as good as a white picket fence, would love to see you post on non white picket fences, always look forward to your posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-7321723352951895392012-07-18T17:01:04.365-05:002012-07-18T17:01:04.365-05:00I couldn't help but chime in. I'm a landsc...I couldn't help but chime in. I'm a landscape architect in the state of texas. If you look in the background of the photo, there is a tall wood fence that acts as the required fence for pool code. As long as the doors from the home that access the pool area have an alarm on them and are self closing, the pool enclosure is considered to code. Also, the exterior wood fence must have gates Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com