Monday, May 30, 2011

Dream House

First, before I get to the post, the winner of the Towne and Reese giveaway is comment number 21, Kristin of BonBon Rose Girls! I'll be emailing you in a bit!

I decided to do a non-fashion related post today for a little change.  As many of you know I graduated college last year and now I'm living at home while working full time (as a web programmer/designer).  I decided not to get an apartment but to save up for a few years so I can buy a house. I'd much rather stay home and build up my money than spend it on a place that I will only live in temporarily.  This i also why I keep such a strict budget, I'm trying to save as much money as I can as fast as I can.

Now that the boring intro is done I can get to my post.  I have been dreaming about what kind of house I want for as long as I can remember.  What I would really love is an adorable little cottage in the forest (or maybe near a beach...or in a forest by the beach!) full of overgrown bushes and exploding with flowers! While searching for images I ended up finding my dream house, sadly it is in England and not for sale ;)

As for what will go on inside the house...that's a different story.  I have no idea what I would do for interior decorating so I will have to do TONS of photo searching and shopping at Home Goods/other fun places. I would probably go with a rustic feel though to stay in keeping with the outside of the house.  Here are some I found quickly, click to see them larger:
[that huge bookshelf would obviously hold all my Potter collectibles ;)]

And I wouldn't say no to a huge walk-in closet or, better yet, a closet room!

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

33 comments:

  1. Arnold TejaMay 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    That's also my dream house!!

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  2. RohiniMay 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    That house is gorgeous! I love looking at home decor magazines. :)
    Xx

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  3. AmbypureMay 30, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    wonderful!

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  4. LabelSnobMay 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    OMG I want that closet!!! Love all these images. You're going to have a beautiful house someday!

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  5. Precious HenshawMay 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful abode! Looks so gorgeous and peaceful :)



    joie-de-vie-blog.blogspot.com

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  6. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysMay 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I love that view out the window in the second to last picture. I've always wanted a bedroom with an awesome view so I can lie in bed and feel completely decadent. Good luck on your dream house!

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  7. AmberMay 30, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    that house is incredible. Its looks like it came straight from a fairy tale.

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  8. AnnaMay 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful house :) I'm doing research on houses aswell, I'm planning to build a house in a couple of years though, as opposed to buying! It's much cheaper in the long run, even if the money needed at first is more :)

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  9. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    that is SUCH a beautiful house! I am so glad I found your blog today, definitely following! Your banner is absolutely adorable :)

    I wish I could have that huge room-like closet!!

    xo Grace

    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

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  10. LydiaMay 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    this would actually be my dream house!

    CUSPIAN

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    there are actually loads of houses like that around where I live! they're so pretty, if only I lived in one!

    beth x

    http://ramzandtheflock.blogspot.com/

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  12. Sabrina TassiniMay 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    love this house!!:)
    new outfit on mine..kiss

    Patchwork à Porter

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  13. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    It is dreamy just look at that closet, love it!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  14. SiennaMay 30, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    that english house is adorable

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  15. Courtney ErinMay 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    How much would I give to live in an English cottage?! Sigh. And congrats to Kristin!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  16. EllieMay 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I think this may be my dream house as well! So beautiful!
    Have a great day!
    -Ellie

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  17. YajairaMay 30, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    the house looks scary
    but the walking closet looks great

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  18. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Buying your first house and decorating it how you want is so much fun - and all the planning is fun, too :)

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  19. fashion provocateurMay 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    wow amazing.. it reminds me of snow white..
    howcozy. love love love


    fashion provocateur

    happy monday

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  20. Marie a la ModeMay 30, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Look at that closet! oh my goodness! I think it's smart of you to save up while living at home, that's what I did and I was able to put down a hefty down payment on my condo.

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  21. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    We have such similar thoughts! I very recently did a post on home decor and how much I love pouring over those magazines :) Its always refreshing to do a non fashion related post right ?! :)

    http://style-fiesta.blogspot.com

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  22. the nyanzi reportMay 30, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    wonderful!

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  23. MarilyMay 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    dream closet!

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  24. JoandyMay 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    lovely house, especially that closet, that huge closet i mean....:))
    http://mystylebyjoandy.blogspot.com

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  25. AshleyMay 30, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    God, I love the second to last one. It's beautiful. I like the way they decorated it too...kind of woodsy, kind of deserty...very Ashley. I want. I know, I totally get you. I'm in the same boat as you with living at home to save money. I just wish I could save it faster. Since I don't work full time and I make a pittance, even if I don't spend at all it would literally take 10 years for me to save up for my own house. But a little helps, at least, right? ;)

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  26. IsabelMay 30, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    that cottage is the cutest thing ever

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  27. IrinaMay 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    i wish i had a vacation home like that!

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  28. LyddieGalMay 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    No matter where I live, I only have two very important requirements - an over abunadnce of natural light, and a huge ass closet.

    I hate watching house hunters and hearing people whine about wanting stainless steel appliances, I shout profanities at them.
    Okay, a bit off topic.

    But yeah, I think saving money for a place of your own is the right idea, and a little cottage sounds like it would be really cute and a nice home for one.

    Chic on the Cheap

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  29. panna martaMay 31, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Haha you'd like to live in Shire, huh?:)

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  30. SamanthaMay 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love it - especially the bedroom!

    http://nichemode.blogspot.com/

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  31. LivingTheVogueMay 31, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    This is some awesome cottage house! I would love to spend some vacations there :-)

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  32. NerisJune 1, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Love it! So cozy! I wouldn't mind living in such a house either :)

    Fashion Fractions

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  33. impalabrakepartsJune 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Nice decoration, around in the world have various information blend subject and waiting for you.

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