Happy Inspiration

I just spent a moment reading through a few of my latest posts. Have I been being a total downer or what? Sheesh! Perk up Sar! Growing babies is hard work. So deal with it. And be glad.

Anywho - since I am feeling rather light today I thought I would quickly share one of my favorite "Happy Places." (You know that place you take your mind to when you are feeling low, or you can't sleep.) This little house has been the inspiration for many a happy hour. Is it not the cutest dwelling ever!

I like to imagine how I would build the same floor plan. Maybe change the window configuration a bit, a sweet lantern over the front door, board and batten in the gables like the English houses? White I think. With a little gray and some red. Shutters? So many possibilities. I allow my mind to design the inside too. I would make it bright and modern, but true to it's cottage roots. Hardwood floors, window seats, lots of wainscoting, rooms that flow into one another but are not one giant space. Smallish and comfortable, the kind of home that feels good around you. Can you just picture the delicious details?

I think this home was built in the 40's. But I am not sure, when I stopped by to ask, no one was home. I stole a few photos. No fear people, they shall only be used to inspire my happy place.

When DJ and I build again I would like our home to have this kind of vibe. Lasting and classic. Not a copy cat - I hate those. I want my home to have this same kind of presence though. So sure of itself, graceful in it's own place, competing with no-one, friendly and true.

There is a garage in back. DJ is cool with any look as long as there's a place for the things that go.