I emailed our neighbor, Dale, yesterday morning to see if it would be okay if I came over and snapped a picture of their kitchen. I shared a small photo of it with me on Facebook a while back, and I’ve been dyin’ to get over there and see it in person ever since!
Within a few minutes, Dale emailed me back and said that I was welcome to come over anytime after lunch and that his daughter would be there to let me in.
I got there at 1:00, and by 1:18 I was excitedly racing back down the street with a camera card full of pretty pics!
My experience was sort of like shopping at Target- you go in for ONE thing and come out with SO MANY FUN GOODIES! 😀
So, here’s the photo of his kitchen I went in for…
…and here’s the other “goodies” I came out with!
What a fun house, huh? I just kept snapping every time Dale’s daughter led me through another door- LOL!
Anywho, I had originally planned to write a post about some kitchen ideas I had floating around in my head, but I thought you might get a kick out of seeing pictures of those lovely rooms instead. 🙂
Happy Weekend!
Is this for real? Oh my word…beautiful!! And I LOVE the doorways/hallway!
Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What?! It looks like that house was just waiting to be photographed and shared! Gorgeous! I want to stay there as a ladies retreat weekend 🙂
Hi Elaine! You can actually stay behind their house if you really want to! Here’s a link to their loft: https://theletteredcottage.net/southern-cottage/ 😀
Wonderful home! She’s got a gift!!
No wonder u wanted pics. That is beautiful and original looking. I really love getting a little look into other peoples homes. Sometimes when i drive by a house at night and the light is on in the window i can’t help but wonder who and what is going on in that house.
You know that moment, when you’re gazing at multiple blog photos, + you see ‘that one’ that makes your eyes open wider?
That was me when I spied that beautiful bedroom with all the blue toile!
Everything’s gorgeous — thanks for sharing; it’s caring.
K A Y
Oh, + is it time to start a vintage clock collection?
Think so!
KAY
Oh my word! This house is gorgeous. I especially liked the chairs at the ends of the dining room table. Beautiful. Oh, and the archways…and um….the stools in the kitchen. Oh, yeah….and the bathtub. What’s not to like???
Soooo many ideas here! LOVE this house!
Absolutely gorgeous! I had to go back again and again to absorb it all. Wow!
That house is breathtaking. I adore the antique wood furniture, the quilt as a table skirt, the clocks, the yellow kitchen. But mostly the donor room. That’s my favorite ever. The little birds on the edge of the trim near the door <3
I love it all!!!
MORE, PLEASE!!!!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE every room. What a Fantastic house!!!!!!
Any chance you could get the name of the paint in the bathroom and dining room?
What a gorgeous house! So light, airy, and soothing
Benjamin Moore Birds Egg Blue in the bathroom and Blue Hydrangea in the dining room.
What color did you use for the trim and moulding? Beautiful, soft white!
It is just straight white. The blues probably make it look a little softer since there is not a great contrast.
I can’t believe it was sitting there all perfect and tidy and styled in every room, just waiting for you like that! I think I just got inspired…. or jealous. 🙂
My house would never be that amazing that anyone could just happen o drop by and take a few photo’s. Oh, man!
Love the green island! Do you know the color they used?
Love this cottage! Pin, pin, pin 😉
Sometimes people’s homes are so perfect I want to cry.
Pass the tissues.
What a beauty! I’d love to see more of that one if they are willing to share. There are some amazing details just in those few pics.
Beautiful home! It’s Beautifully decorated as well. Thanks for sharing the pics with us.
The pictures are amazing. It is comfortably bright and lovely. Soft line, soft colors, bold furniture pieces that aren’t overwhelming. Wow!
Seriously?! Amazing!! These rooms are gorgeous! Such a dream home! Love looking at shots like this… Really gets the creative juices flowing!
Seriously??? That house is amazing! He must have been running around sprucing it up before you came over. Our house is in order but they can’t possibly have the table ready to go like that all the time? I love the centerpiece idea–I have enough boxwood wreaths! Time to get going on my table cover! And I gasped when I saw the archways! This house is stunning. How about you do a house tour of your neighbors homes? Like you, I would love to peek into so many!
Wait a minute, someone actually LIVES in that house? and it is that clean? Wow. I am so jealous. This has to be one of the most beautiful homes I have EVER seen. Right down to the details…like a shoe in a cloche….please give me a week or 2 notice before you come knocking 🙂
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t decide if I”m more impressed that their house is that gorgeous or if it’s that clean and put together enough for you to do a spur of the moment photoshoot that is totally magazine spread worthy! Amazing! Great pics and great house, thanks for sharing!
Wowsers! Stunning!
Cool house but very un lived in.
Lola, you are too funny….why do you think we had her come after lunch? It took that long for Paige, our daughter, to whip it into shape. And she obviously did a great job! Thanks Paige!
Layla,
I’m Dale’s oldest daughter and I just want to say THANK YOU for appreciating their hard work! They both love decorating and finding eclectic pieces and I am so proud of them. I live in Bridlebrook down the road but hope I get to meet you sometime soon!
Hayley
Your parents have great taste, I love all the little details in their home! 🙂
Mmmmmmmmm, pretty! So many little unexpected details.
I love it all! And I’m so impressed that they were able to have someone come in and photograph on short notice! Must be wonderful to have a house that’s always in order! I particularly love the color of the kitchen island base.
Two things – 1) I’m seriously impressed that the place is spotless. If you asked to snap pic’s at my house, I would have to undergo a 2 day intensive shine/polish job and I still don’t think it would look that good. Mercy! and 2) that house is beyond gorgeous. It’s like a magazine showpiece. Wow! Thanks for sharing.
Where are the bar stools from?
Zenique in Atlanta
WOWOWOWOW…. I want to live in your neighborhood!!! EVERY SINGLE POST AND PICTURE…. is just amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! (AND btw…. Camp Wandawega was featured over at “Talk of the House” today.. sound familiar?? 🙂 … )
Oh those color!! I felt so relaxed just looking at them. And the peaked doors and hallway are so clever.
When can I move in???
Those doorways are AMAZING!! Your neighborhood is gorgeous!
that house is amazing! I can’t believe it’s SO clean and uncluttered without any notice! (I’ve got to clean my house…)
Wow! Wow! Wow! Stunning. The dining room takes my breath away.
Wow…just WOW! What a beautiful home. I am swooning over the kitchen and bath. Oh, and the bedroom and the dining room!!
Dale has impeccable taste!!!
Gorgeous! Everything is lovely and has a true personality and character. I love that there are great design basics like white cabinets, schoolhouse lights, etc, but so many personal touches that there is nothing cookie cutter about the place. Just the way home should be. 🙂 Glad your neighbors were willing to give us a peek at their beautiful home!
Oh my ~ what a beautiful house!!! As I looked at each photo, I kept thinking ~ I can’t believe there is nothing out of place………thanks for sharing!
This home is amazing! Just love the blues scattered throughout. The doors are amazing, too!
So beautiful! Would these talented homeowners be willing to share the paint names of the blue in the dining room and bathroom? Such a lovely house! I could imagine Beatrix Potter being at home there.
The bathroom is Birds Egg Blue and the dining room is Blue Hydrangea. All Benjamin Moore.
I was just wondering about the paint colors…thanks so much for sharing those. Beautiful rooms!
Thank you thank you!! Looking for that perfect blue for our dining room, and this helps so much!
drooling over these images i said out loud, “what a fun house!” and then you said it and i laughed.
🙂
i could spend a week in that kitchen. or bathroom. either are perfect. oh man, who am i kidding…I could spend a month in their home and be a happy, happy girl. so gorgeous!
What a beautiful home.
Wow, Layla! What an amazing house!!!! I am drooling over it all, but especially those doorways!!!
Thanks for sharing!
xo-Lisa
Wow, that’s fancy! But all I keep thinking is, is their house THAT clean for unexpected drop-in guests?!?!?!
Layla, your postings never fail to inspire me! My home is over 100 yrs old here in Oregon, and everything you post about would work in this house.
my friend Kelly at talk of the house featured the “guest house” recently and I was surprised to see it belonged to “Dr. Dale” E_____. I remember going to him years ago when he was my dentist. What a lovely home he and his family have. BTW, a couple of weekends ago my husband and I were out for dinner and rode out to The Waters…we haven’t been in a few years and I was shocked to see how it has grown. A friend of ours brother was the original developer and we helped out on a model home…love that place!