Open House: California Chic Cottage


Being a stager, I often like to go online and look though pictures of real estate listings to see inside the homes. I am always curious to know if work has been done into making sure the house shows well.

Last night I came across a listing that I have totally fallen in love with! It's a gorgeous California style, mid-century modern house, located on the waterfront along Kempenfelt Bay. It would make a fabulous weekend getaway cottage being only an 1 1/2 hours away from the city. However, if you're looking for a more rustic style cottage, this is not for you. For me, I'd sell my house and move in full time since it's only 50 minutes from where I am now! ...if only.

For $1,975,000.00 you get 3,660 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathroom. The house was built in 1968 and designed by Toronto architect, Harry Bernard Kohl. The inspiration came from Pierre Keonig's famous Hollywood Hills Stahl House. Made of glass and steel, each room in the entire house encompasses beautiful views of the natural setting where it lies.













Fabulous isn't it? The terra cotta tile on the main floor wouldn't be my first choice. I would have liked to have seen a lighter colour with a more modern style. But after thinking about it, seeing we are in Canada, the dark colour creates a warmer feeling to the space which it would certainly need during the winter months. Other than that, I would change the dining room table and chairs and make some other minor tweaks in the decor, nothing huge. One other concern I do have is if there would be any heating issues during our Canadian winter months with all that glass. That aside, I love the idea of living California chic in Ontario cottage country!

So, are you ready to make an offer? Is this your style? Would you take this house?

Enjoy your Thursday! We're almost to the end of the week!

Imelda

P.S. Next to Spring, the Fall is a great time to put your house on the market if you're planning to sell-- and now would be a good time to contact me if you need a stager's hand! Don't forget, I also offer decorating help for your home to stay!

Photos: Bernice Whelan Realty Inc.

Life is Good!

I can't believe how fast time has gone by! Here we are approaching the end of August, coming to the end of the summer. It's been a fairly busy spring and summer season, despite the economy. And while in the summertime, the market typically slows down for us, I have been fortunate to have connected with another stager with an established business in the Oakville/Mississauga area. So in between my own staging projects, I am able to remain busy working with her, keeping momentum.

I thought I should take a moment to show my gratitude today-- partly because it was my birthday, and I wanted to say thank you for all the kind messages, email greetings, and cards. I celebrated with my family, starting with a special pancake breakfast prepared by my dear husband, lunch with my extended family at my folks place, and ended the day with a quiet dinner out with my husband. As I am creeping up in age one thing that seems to always be in the forefront of my mind is my health. And I thank God that I am still fairly healthy. A stagers job can be physically demanding, although for me it is a small price to pay for doing something that I am truly enjoying. So not only am I thankful for my health, but I am thankful that I have found something that I can be passionate about!

It took me a while to realize how important it is to always give thanks. Because of my melancholy tendency, I'd find it simpler to be critical and complain about things that are not going right in my life. However, as you know there are negative effects of being that way and later I would find myself depressed and moody, not really accomplishing anything. Understanding and knowing the nature of my personality was enlightening for me. So now, while I allow myself to still find pleasure in wallowing in my misery, I will stop and remember to equally recognize and give thanks for what is good in my life. As a result, I would undeniably find that what is good will always far outweigh what is bad.

Giving thanks gives me strength and keeps me motivated to plough forward and strive to be better in all aspects of my business, family, and spiritual life.

So here's to celebrating another year of life, filled with good health, special friends, great colleagues, and a wonderful family! Thank you, God, for looking after me!



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