HAPPY HOLLOW ~ MY DREAM HOME

I have something special to show you today.

A long, long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away . . ha ha) I tore

this picture out of a furniture store advertising catalog.

I thought this was just about the most dreamy house I

had ever seen ~ it looks like something from a storybook.

I haven't kept very many of the pictures that I had torn out of

magazines over the years, but I never threw this one away.

So recently I was perusing the HOUZZ site and just happened

to come across this house. I immediately recognized it

as the house I had torn out of that catalog so long ago.

I was thrilled to see more photos of this house that is

appropriately named Happy Hollow.

I love just about every detail on this house . . .

arched portico

stone columns

cottage style shutters

large stone pathway

even the rows of geraniums on the windowsills

. . . what's not to love, right?

. . . inviting curved driveway, side porch with balcony, window boxes

beautiful landscaping, it just goes on and on.

So of course I was even more thrilled to see some

pictures of the interior.

Many times I have seen homes that I love on the outside

but then not so crazy about the interior.

Well, that is not the case with this house at all.

Look how gorgeous this kitchen is!

I'm pretty sure the fact that it's decorated in blue

means it's suppose to be mine, don't you think?

Such a pretty dining area.

My eyes were drawn to the blue enamel canisters

in the background - love those!

Gorgeous study with a double sided desk ~

and amazing workmanship on the walls and ceiling.

The backyard continues with it's charming details.

It's like an enchanted garden.

I really think I should have this house, don't you?

I would invite you all over for a long weekend - promise!

We could sip lemonade and iced tea and play croquet on the lawn!

I hope you enjoyed Happy Hollow!

Have a super wonderful weekend!!

~ JoAnne

source for all photos can be found here

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