One of my favorite House Crush posts is getting an update today! The lovely homeowner shared a few before photos with me—and now I am sharing them with you! The front changes are subtle, but simplify the entrance and dramatically improve the curb appeal of this charming home. The new design eliminated the Greek…
This sweet little Dutch Colonial is a remodel done right. The home sits close to the road on a small quiet side street in Atlanta. The creamy white paint and working black shutters give the home a warm, welcoming glow. Boxwood, holly, cypress and huge magnolias anchor the older home into the new landscaping….
This little surprise of a house stopped my car in its tracks—literally. Oh, how I would love to get inside of this Spanish charmer. The little house sits perfectly in a beautiful garden spot. The cobblestone and gravel drive crosses over a small stone bridge and creek then winds through a small garden…
Copper lanterns, a copper tented awning and stone walls—today’s House Crush simply exudes charm. Nestled on top of a hill this cream colored house crush is surrounded by boxwood, ivy and hollies. The architect, J. Ryan Duffey, did a wonderful job on the remodel of this home and took great care and consideration of…
Cedar shakes, casement windows, and rustic rails—all nestled on the edge of the woods. Goldilocks would feel right at home. I have been ‘Crushing’ on this house for a while now but could never get a great photograph. The cottage was completely overgrown and had been for sale for a long time—I never understood that…
Need a little break from the heat today? It’s 92 degrees in Paris as I write this post! A good friend is on a buying trip there and said it is !! H-O-T-HOT !! So why not escape to the mountains of North Georgia for a House Crush tour—you deserve a little vaca from the…
This mountain house and garden just ooze charm. I’ve had a crush on this house for a while now, but I’ve been puzzled by how to photograph it–and do it justice. A lot of the charm lies in the surrounding garden and the location. It over looks a lake and has an amazing mountain view…
