And just what does a modern day Plantation look like?

Listed new on the market today - meet Maxwell Plantation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This 12,000 square foot dream home overlooks the river. Listing price is $2,500.000. Too bad they missed the deadline for the first time home buyer's tax credit! It's a beautiful estate but I have two observations. First, why couldn't the realtor have a professional take the pictures in a listing of this magnitude? I had to touch up every picture in my photo editor because they were too dark and they are fuzzy. I think I would have thrown in a virtual tour for the commission she will make. Secondly, the home has a septic tank and no sewer system. It's seems to me that the "plantation owners" could afford to pay the city to install a sewer with the kind of money they obviously have. Never mind. Reading further it says this is only their "weekender".
Look at the graffiti ceilings!


Love the memo headboard.
You wouldn't think a tangerine colored ceiling would work, but I like it!
Love the architectual headboard!
Can you find the television set?
I don't typically care for built-ins, but these aren't your typical builder grades,

I thought homes like this were only in magazines!

Hop on my real estate caravan! You are in for a real treat. It's not often I stumble across a home that looks like it was right out of Country Living magazine. This girl's a real gem. And so I'm trying to convince my husband that he needs to buy this house for my 50th birthday. A weekender retreat. I've already named the horses. It's not happening. But a girl can dream and you can dream along with me!


Realtor's Description: Beautiful! Stunning! Peaceful! Warm & ivate, country horse farm located in Eldridge, Alabama! 40 min from Tuscaloosa, 40 min from B'ham, & 20 min from Jasper. 13 acres total, w/ 5 acres of wooden fenced pasture. Breathtaking view of 17 miles!!! 2 br 2 & a half bath cottage style home. HW floors, ceramic tile, gas fireplace, huge walk-in closets, & neutral colors are just a few of the great amenities of this home. Open floor plan, w/ lots of large windows that allow you to capture the beauty of your surroundings. Barn & stable attached! Walk right out of your back door to check on the horses! After a long hard day of work, simply sit back and enjoy the sunset on the captivating wrap around covered porch! To say that this home is a MUST SEE, is truly an understatement. Price $299.900..

Flea market Repurposing: Good and Bad News

There's good news and bad news. The good news is I have been busy staging and selling houses. The bad news is I have neglected my blog. I haven't posted in a very long time. The good news is I'm posting tonight. The bad news is I'm reposting pictures from BH&G. The good news is they are really cool ideas. I promise to be back with more originality next week