When we found out we were getting transferred to Nashville, I checked this site run by a realtor featuring modern homes almost daily. While modern digs are few and far between here, I was determined to find an ugly, unloved one we could afford…we got very, very lucky.
Every 6 months or so I pop back in to see what’s on the “modern market” and today I saw one of my absolute favorite Nashville homes is up for sale. I had to share it with you because it is spectacular. Designed by Kanner Architects in LA, this home was featured around the interwebs when completed and I first glimpsed inside via Design Milk. The listing is here with more photos here.Warning, the 2nd listing has piano music if you’re in an office etc..
While the interior styling is not my personal taste, the house is amazing and worth a look-see. With a price tag of $3,200,000.00, it’s a Lottery Pick for sure.
Most photos by Nicolas O.S. Marques, others-unknown source (probably realtor).
We went to see the Lion Dance, drummers and Dragon Dance this weekend for the Chinese New Year celebration. We couldn’t feel our toes at the end, but it was worth it. I need to bring the big camera next year as my phone pics are lame-o. The Year of the Dragon deserved better than this.
One day, we would love to be in Asia for the new year and take in the beauty of the festivities to the fullest extent.
I talked about my bedroom wishes (NOT THOSE) but didn’t follow up. I did indeed buy that Home Depot drop cloth after all, so now my mattress on the floor issue is gone. Yay for $30 solutions! I also got new night tables off Craigslist I never showed you.
Otto has decided he must be the supermodel of all my interior shots….every time I’d try and take a photo, he’d settle himself right into the shot.
Yes, that is the Monopoly Man trophy you see. I NEVER win, but managed to pull one out over the holidays so it’s finally my turn to proudly house the trophy…until I lose the next game.
Doesn’t look like we got a whole lot done compared to past years. But it felt like a busy year…oh yeah, WE BUILT A TREEHOUSE!!!! And it took a long time.
We still haven’t painted the interior, and are beginning to wonder if we really need to. I realized after the leaves fell that I could finally get some decent shots of it so you can see how it relates to the house a bit better.
In summer, the treehouse is almost completely obscured by foliage….but now, it’s quite naked!
The sleeping bunker/level two building plans are on hold to address some more pressing needs around the ranch. Namely a pantry, to keep the dog out of the foodstuffs, and if all goes well, a real bathtub. I always thought we’d do the half bath first, but the lack of proper bathtub in the house is starting to become more and more important to both of us. The CC has been playing soccer on weekends and as he limps home stiff and sore…he’s starting to want a good soak as badly as I do. Time and money will tell. I’ve been pinning ideas for it here.
As for which outlet I should choose to sell my finds? There’s pros and cons to all of them and if I can manage it, a hybrid of the options might be best. Maybe an Etsy shop for smalls and E-bay for big pieces? We’ll see…I’ve actually been pretty busy this winter redoing some dining chair sets for other people. Once I get my last set finished and out the door..it’s time to start selling again. Hope everyone is looking forward to a good 2012…I love the optimism January’s clean slate can bring.
I didn’t blog much over the Holidays since I’ve become such a fan of Instagram. It doesn’t mean I won’t ever be back here, but it has definitely changed the way I share. Being able to snap on the go minus all the time required for a blog post=more time for family and friends=good thing. I’m switching the link on the side to Followgram over Instagrid since I think it’s more comprehensive. Anyway, here’s what we’ve been up to.
There were Ninjabread Men…..
and Star Wars Pancakes….. (Thanks LBJ and JJ!)
We made our very first Gingerbread house! It’s never been my thing, but after seeing an A-Frame at Trader Joes, I couldn’t resist. We had a blast making it. Next year we might try again, baking all the pieces ourselves…The CC thinks we should make a mini treehouse!
and there was daily Elfing…..
A road trip…..
…and back home in time for Christmas.
The first signs of doubt…heartbreaking. Hoping this wasn’t our last year for the magic…but if it was, I like to think we made the most of it.
Of course, there were gratuitous puppy shots…..
On New Year’s Eve, we hosted a slumber party with an art project…the ubiquitous crayon melting project.
This was mine……
and here’s the gallery of the kids’ creations….
I showed them photos from here and here in order to give them more ideas with different styles. I loved how everyone made something unique, and they had such a good time. There was (outside) doubt about whether boys would get into such a project, and when they were done and so proud of their creations, I felt quite pleased that maybe all my ideas aren’t so bad after all!
For what it’s worth, here’s my take on this project. I found that the embossing heat gun (white one above) was the best tool. The hair dryer puts out too much air, so we tended to use that to create splatter patterns and not so much for melting. A tea light flame isn’t quite strong enough and gets extinguished easily, so we subbed out a taper candle.
Time to start packing up the decorations and get organized. We haven’t printed out the annual list yet, so lots to do to ring in 2012…Happy New Year!
UPDATE: Hung the yellow piece in the bedroom. Things are still deciding where to hang theirs.
Most photos by Nicolas O.S. Marques, others-unknown source (probably realtor).
