Category: HOME

House Plan: The Pemberton plan by Karoleena!

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Pemberton house plan by Karoleena

This is the Pemberton house plan by Karoleena. This plan is 1,300 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This is a stunning modern take on farmhouse living. The impressive number of windows brings the outside in no matter where you are! Classy design, as always, by Karoleena.

Pemberton house plan by Karoleena

Click to see larger image, or see MAIN living area detail in next image.

This house plan has the master bedroom/bathroom located on far left with wonderful closet space. Across the front you’ll see the Kitchen/Dining/Living, so well thought out. Located behind the main living space is another Bedroom, Bathroom and and another Bedroom on the far right. Joining the main home to the Garage and to the separate Media Room is an Entry space, which is where the washer and dryer are located. Very smart indeed! The Media room, the way it juts out a bit adds such interest to this plan. Making it a hideaway that is nearby and enjoys the scenic view, just like the rest of this fine home.

Pemberton house plan by Karoleena

Here is the detail of the main living area. I can imagine myself living here… in a heartbeat!

Be sure to check out their website: “Karoleena is a custom home builder specializing in designer prefab homes. Our modern homes are built in beautiful British Columbia and delivered anywhere.” Not familiar with their manufacturing process? Be sure to check it out, it’s very impressive!

All images via Karoleena.com, used with permission…

Images are not for construction or reproduction, they are property of the architectural firm.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charlie (Jack Russell Terrier) Before (the hair) and After

On By Barbara StroudIn HOME, Photograph, THOUGHTS4 Comments

Charlie - Before

When Charlie came into our lives he didn’t have “big” hair. They said it would get fuzzy in time, boy were they ever right! Look at the difference!

Charlie After

When this dog gets a bath you see how he’s not so big, but with all this hair he sure looks big! I wish I had his curls, ha ha. It’s fun looking back through old photos.

Enjoy your Sunday and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

Easter Lily Idea…

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, THOUGHTS2 Comments

Easter Lily

Such a pretty photo of the sunlight beating down on the Easter Lily!

Do you still have an Easter Lily and aren’t quite sure what to do with it? We always plant them outside (Zone 9 – Charleston, SC). They appear each year so beautifully. This time I moved the plant outside and cut the flowers and put them in a glass jar. They were beautiful for 4-5 days. When I Googled it, the directions said to keep about 1/2 of the plant, so I couldn’t put it in a tall vase, which was fine.  When I have cut lilies, I do remove the stamen (see inside of lily where there is yellow, I just snip them off).

I will put the plant into the ground and see what happens next year! The lilies from years past mulitply!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Houseplan: 25 Bay Portsmouth Lane plan by Our Town Plans!

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25 Bay Portsmouth Lane by Our Town Plans

Meet the 25 Bay Portsmouth Lane plan by Our Town Plans. Magnificent! This plan is 3,370 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The nice thing about this plan is that you have options for additional space. There is an optional Guest Suite (433 square feet) and an optional Attic Suite (680 square feet) available. Nice! The plan below shows the optional Guest Suite, check their website for the optional Attic Suite. Wow! The side porches both up and down make this house irresistible!

25 Bay Portsmouth Lane by Our Town Plans

What a perfect house for entertaining. There is so much living space downstairs. From the wonderful porch, to the Great Room. Then the Dining, Kitchen (with a pantry!) and Keeping room – what more could you ask for?

25 Bay Portsmouth Lane by Our Town Plans What a Master Bedroom! With access to the wonderful upstairs porch. Two additional Bedrooms, each with Bathrooms, along with Washer/Dryer space – no running up and down the stairs with laundry. The Optional Guest Suite is located above the garage, what a wonderful space that is! Be sure to check out Our Town Plans website for more details including descriptions of features and images!

All images via OurTownPlans.com, used with permission…

Images are not for construction or reproduction, they are property of the architectural firm.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

A perfect way to enjoy the day!

On By Barbara StroudIn Photograph, SC1 Comment

Pretty as a picture!

Charlie and I headed out for a quick walk a few weeks ago and came upon this in a neighbor’s yard. So inviting, the two chairs posed for conversation by whoever happened upon them. The azaleas blooming wildly in the background and this wonderful morning sun. Just beautiful! The leaves are falling at an alarming rate (as you can see), but it all adds to the beauty of the scene.

Take some time to enjoy the day! Catch you back here tomorrow!

House Plan: Distant Island House by Allison Ramsey Architects!

On By Barbara StroudIn Daily Blog, HOME, House Plans3 Comments

 

Distant Island House by Allison Ramsey Architects

This is the Distant Island House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects. Wow! This design is unique and would fit in so many settings just beautifully!

There are four porches on this plan. Two unscreened porches (one in the front, inset between the two “wings”, what I call it, and one off the Laundry Room with easy access to Bedroom 3. Two more screened porches, one off the Master Bedroom and another off of the Living room. Nice!!

NOTE: AllisonRamseyArchitect.com has updated their website, it is WONDERFUL! Very user friendly – check it out! You will dream for days!

Distant Island House by Allison Ramsey Architects (First Floor)

Do you see what I see? A GALLERY! Can you imagine? What a fabulous house plan. This plan has an outdoor terrace separating the two “wings” of the home. I think this is fabulous. When I look at house plans I think about the way that we would use the house. For just Fred and I, we would probably use Bedroom 2 as a Study or Reading Room. We would use Bedroom 3 for guests (I think)… It’s got nice privacy and access to the porch.

I think it’s creative how the rooms are built around an outdoor terrace, offering beautiful views from every room, all in a private setting.

All images via AllisonRamseyArchitect.com, used with permission…

As with all house plans on this website, these images are not for construction or reproduction, they are property of the architectural firm.

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston Photo – wish it had sound!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph2 Comments

Party in the tree!

I was taking Charlie for a walk around the block the other day and we heard a lot of wild noise. I looked up to the sky to see these birds. I wish this photo had sound because I thought there were many more of them, ha… very vocal.

The blue sky, with the bright green from the budding trees…Wow! What a beautiful Spring we have here in Charleston. It does start a little early, but hey, it’s beautiful, get out and take advantage of it!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston Photo – One of My Favorite Entrances!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Photograph2 Comments

Charleston, SC

Since many of you are away visiting friends or family, I will be posting photos this week – enjoy!

Just look at these details. The ornate gate, the beautiful marble tiles, the intricate door, the wonderful textures of the house – that fantastic light fixture and the softness of the greenery.

Absolute perfection! Look above the door. Pretty cool, huh?

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Have you tried these? Wonderful!!

On By Barbara StroudIn HOME, THOUGHTS2 Comments

ArtFoodHome.com

Since many of you are away visiting friends or family, I will be posting photos this week – enjoy!

You know how sometimes you just crave a wonderful cinnamon roll? Just once in a while, like Christmas or Easter or a day off? I found a brand without many of those ingredients that we try to avoid. Of course this is an indulgence nonetheless and not considered health food in any way, but I probably didn’t have to tell you that, did I?

Another use… If you have your house on the market, and someone is coming to see it. Bake some cinnamon rolls! Seriously! SOLD!

Read about these wonderful cinnamon rolls:

ArtFoodHome.com

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Charleston Photo – Textures!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, PhotographLeave a comment

ArtFoodHome.com

Since many of you are away visiting friends or family, I will be posting photos this week – enjoy!

Just look at all the wonderful textures. That’s the thing about Charleston. There are the pristine homes, where every details is the ultimate in perfection. There are homes that are historic and some of the details show time, wear and tear. Those home interest me. They are not falling down by any means. These are large, beautiful homes and those imperfections just make it that much more wonderful!

The fern poking through the brick screams THE IMPOSSIBLE… IS POSSIBLE, you just have to believe in it!

Have a great week – Catch you back here tomorrow!