Entries from May 2008

Welcome To Madam’s Parlor

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

A delightful living room, graced by beads, beautiful painting, timeless floor lamp, expensive silk flowers, and glamorous window drapery.

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Tags: Window Coverings · Phoenix Homes · Ugly Décor · Fake Plants & Flowers · Art

Updated, Modern Fireplace

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

This trendy fireplace motif is tres chic.  Love the dirty door too.

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Tags: Fireplace · Phoenix Homes · Ugly Décor

The Wonder of Wallpaper

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

You are treated with two delightful wallpaper patterns in this Phoenix home.  The oil painting of the sailing ship is included with a full price offer.

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Tags: Staging · Family Room · Phoenix Homes · Wallpaper

Feather Bed

May 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment

The upside down peacock bed spread sure is pretty.

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Tags: Staging · Bedroom · Phoenix Homes

Another Drive-By Shooting

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

The photographer sure went the extra mile to take this photo.  At least he got out of the car!

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Tags: Phoenix Homes · Poor Photography

No Sense of Purpose

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

What is this room?  A family room or an office?  Too much clutter and confusion.  Dark carpet, green couches, pink walls, old ceiling fan.  [photo lightened +50 from original]

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Here’s the attractive patio.

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Tags: Staging · Family Room · Clutter · Patio · Phoenix Homes · Ceiling Fan

International House of Umbrellas

May 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

All the way from Tokyo, Japan… a house made entirely of umbrellas.

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This dwelling was made by Kengo Kuma using modified umbrellas.  Read more about it here.  This is an interior view.

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Tags: Other International Cities

The Golden Girls’ Patio

May 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Wicker is in!  So are sunflowers.

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Tags: Patio · Phoenix Homes

Unusual Wood Paneling

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Unique paneling pattern.

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I love paintings of wolves.  In fact, I have several airbrushed wolf t-shirts.  They’re great for wearing to fairs, festivals, car races, and concerts.

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Tags: Phoenix Homes · Wood Paneling

Knock, Knock, Who’s There?

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Does anyone live here?  Security bars.  Boarded up window.  Overgrown bushes blocking the front.  Where is the front door?  Do you buy drugs through the window in the pink diamond?

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Tags: Curb Appeal · Phoenix Homes · Security Bars