Summertime… and the reading and writing would be easy in any of these houses … and glamorous. Whether permanent fixtures, or perhaps holiday homes, who could resist any of these?
Garden glory, from Zsazsa Bellagio on Tumblr.Typical French villa with garden, from Pinterest.Breakfast on the balcony, anyone? From Pinterest.Another french beauty, in Grasse, from Ladresse.comFor those in desperate need of additional space, here is a conservatory to consider. From Pinterest.Meanwhile, for those happy with a smaller conservatory, from satisfyingplace.blog.net
*Sigh* I know. For once I tried not to think of how hot/cold they could be or what a bother it must be to wash the windows.
Why are beautiful things often impractical? (shoes are the best example)
It isn’t a question of ‘who could resist any’ it’s more ‘who could resist all of them as a job lot’. Perhaps its just as well it has to remain a theoretical choice. If I could make a real one it would be excruciating.
You did us proud with this selection MarinaSofia, except you have shown me how greedy I could be given half a chance. Glorious, each and every one
Well, as there is no way I could buy any of these delectable must haves I can probably put in offers for ALL, knowing full well no one will accept any offer I could make. Unless an owner or their agent is remarkably compassionate and generous towards those of us unable to afford 6 figure plus asking prices!
I think it would be the typical french villa for me because it’s a bit more home-like. I mean it’s not like my home I hasten to add but it’s not as grand as the others. In terms of writing I’m not good in grand places because I just sit there and gawp and drool and it’s fatal …
I know what you mean, but doing it yourself brings a great deal of pleasure. I just picked about 3 dozen huge beautiful peaches off of one of my fruit trees and it made all the difference knowing that I had grown them. At the moment, dozens of Amaryllis lilies are blooming which is something I look forward to each year. I plan it so that something is always blooming or producing.
Ah, I’m good at the fruit picking! Useless at just about everything else, especially weeding.
A difficult decision this week, but I’ve always been a sucker for balconies…
You all can have the big fancy houses. I’ll just take the oceanfront home we had in NC which was sold when my grandfather died. It was a lovely Victorian two story home with a nice garden (flowers and kitchen) in the back and a one minute run across the wooden walkway to the beach. The walkways are to conserve and protect the dunes. Sigh. I wish we still had it. I’d live there 365.
That actually sounds like a complete dream! The truth is, my needs are very modest indeed (and will be even more so once the boys leave home). But a place by the sea or on a mountain with a garden…
Yes ma’am. Just large enuff for me, a few cats, a few thousand books, a warehouse of cooking equipment and the constant swell and sigh of the ocean. And a garden big enough to put away stuff by canning and pickling and preserving…simple and modest indeed.
I’d like to combine the first garden with that conservatory, please.
Consider it done!
Those are absolutely drool-worthy- I was going to say how my favourite was the lovely place in Grasse until I saw those conservatories…
Maybe we can arrange a time-share…
Tower type house with the balcony please
Yes, Rapunzel, I will endeavour to get it for you!
I love that French Villa, but then, oh that conservatory! I could be happy whiling away hours in there.
The first conservatory is in the US, I believe, the 2nd might be in France, but perhaps we can add one to your French villa…
I love the conservatory, I wish I could have one.
In theory, they are gorgeous. In practice: too hot in summer, too cold in winter. Or maybe that’s just my small, non-insulated, modest conservatory.
*Sigh* I know. For once I tried not to think of how hot/cold they could be or what a bother it must be to wash the windows.
Why are beautiful things often impractical? (shoes are the best example)
It isn’t a question of ‘who could resist any’ it’s more ‘who could resist all of them as a job lot’. Perhaps its just as well it has to remain a theoretical choice. If I could make a real one it would be excruciating.
You did us proud with this selection MarinaSofia, except you have shown me how greedy I could be given half a chance. Glorious, each and every one
I aim to make your life a tense, nail-biting misery each and every weekend, as you try to decide which one to put in an offer for!
Well, as there is no way I could buy any of these delectable must haves I can probably put in offers for ALL, knowing full well no one will accept any offer I could make. Unless an owner or their agent is remarkably compassionate and generous towards those of us unable to afford 6 figure plus asking prices!
I think it would be the typical french villa for me because it’s a bit more home-like. I mean it’s not like my home I hasten to add but it’s not as grand as the others. In terms of writing I’m not good in grand places because I just sit there and gawp and drool and it’s fatal …
These are all so lovely, Marina Sofia! Hard to choose….but if anyone needs me I”ll be in that lovely conservatory from satisfyingplace.
A particularly lovely selection this week, Marina. That house in Grasse is to die for. What bliss!
And it’s in the perfume capital of the world…
*sigh* All completely gorgeous!
Gardens are always a big deal for me, so the house has to rest in an appropriate setting.
I completely agree – although it would be even better if someone did the gardening for me!
I know what you mean, but doing it yourself brings a great deal of pleasure. I just picked about 3 dozen huge beautiful peaches off of one of my fruit trees and it made all the difference knowing that I had grown them. At the moment, dozens of Amaryllis lilies are blooming which is something I look forward to each year. I plan it so that something is always blooming or producing.
Ah, I’m good at the fruit picking! Useless at just about everything else, especially weeding.
A difficult decision this week, but I’ve always been a sucker for balconies…
Another Rapunzel amongst us – or should that be a Juliet?
You all can have the big fancy houses. I’ll just take the oceanfront home we had in NC which was sold when my grandfather died. It was a lovely Victorian two story home with a nice garden (flowers and kitchen) in the back and a one minute run across the wooden walkway to the beach. The walkways are to conserve and protect the dunes. Sigh. I wish we still had it. I’d live there 365.
That actually sounds like a complete dream! The truth is, my needs are very modest indeed (and will be even more so once the boys leave home). But a place by the sea or on a mountain with a garden…
Yes ma’am. Just large enuff for me, a few cats, a few thousand books, a warehouse of cooking equipment and the constant swell and sigh of the ocean. And a garden big enough to put away stuff by canning and pickling and preserving…simple and modest indeed.
Love the one in Grasse!