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How to NOT winter-proof your old windows

December 8th, 2011

by vanessa

Lately we have been spoiled by the unseasonably warm weather here in Atlanta. Yesterday I was shopping for green sprinkles and chocolate eggnog in my Flip-Flops and Daisy Dukes, and I paused to asked myself, is it really December, but more importantly, am I too old to be wearing Daisy Dukes?

Nevertheless, today a cold front has moved in *tisk* tisk* and so it is finally time, time to break out the ghetto-fabulous-double-pain-plastic-shrink-wrap for my single pane, pain-in-the-a**-windows.

In the spirit of the Holidays I thought it would be fun to take you through the tedious tradition of winter-proofing my delightful, and slightly breezy, Mid-Century Modern Home (did I mention I have original, single-PAIN-aluminum-windows?)

Step #1 Locate the Biggest wall of windows where the drafty exterior breeze is coming from.

Step #2 Layout all the tools you will need to shrink wrap your drafty window project: Gin, Ginger Ale, Ice, scissors and some other stuff.

Step #3 Pour equal parts of the Gin and Ginger Ale into the chilled glass that contains ice. Test to make sure they are of the highest quality.

Step #4 Double check the materials, sometimes the consistency might be weak and more Gin should be added liberally.

Step #5 Carefully adhere the double sided tape gently yet firmly around the window trim thing-a-ma-jiggy, takeing pre-kaution for excessive pressing, this can cause panefull wood-chips in your fingers also known as splinters (the little bast**ds)

Step #6 Make sher your sweet and tangee Bev-erig is within reaching distance… sometimes the drafty windows let in large Rodents or humans who steel tasty Bevrriges, so you must be cognesent of whare your icy cold Drink is at ALLL tims.

Step #7 Take the plastik outuv the box thingy. WARNING: DO NOT PUD PLASTICK OVFER UR HEAD, THISE CAN CAUSE SUFFICATIONS.

STEP# 9 or 8 iforgot. Play WIDTH the plasitc pretendd like your are Jezus’s mother the Merry virgin.

Step #11 Wharedid my FRIGIN’ dnrink GO? I jusputiddown for a sekund and somwone drank it all…waathe …!?

Step #21 Skrew dis, i hat dubbble sided stiiky tape… will deel wtith Drefty windows toomarrow. Go takeAing a nap.

* * * Mid-Century Modern Divine Design * * *

November 11th, 2011

by vanessa

Modern Simplicity! Divine design meets intoxicating Mid-Century Modern Renovation! A fresh take on a retro classic. This home has it all from the NEW glossy, white kitchen to the fun, original “Hollywood” bath. The moment you step over the threshold you won’t want to leave. The fresh designer paint and beautiful glowing hardwoods get an A+. The original tongue and groove wood ceilings are in primo condition and the HUGE Picture windows let in an abundance of natural light.

Are you an avid gardener? Maybe you just love flowers? This Mid-Century Modern Home has amazing mature gardens that boast endless amounts of perennial foliage all Spring and Summer. Plus if you need a gardener just ask Bill next door, he has lovingly been taking care of the yard and gardens for over 20 years. The covered front patio is a wonderful place to enjoy your morning cup of joe while smelling the floral fragrances and waving to the smiling neighbors.

If walls could talk this classic Modern gem would tell you stories from decades come and gone, Holidays filled with love and memories never forgotten. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. “Honey pack your bags, we’re movin’ to 3664 Eaglerock Dr!”

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4 Bedrooms
2 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms

OFFERED: $279,000

A very cool Mid-Century Modern Home featured in the AJC ;-)

November 2nd, 2011

by vanessa

So the other day I got a phone call from a guy who said he worked for the AJC, at first I thought he was going to try and sell me some kind of advertising package, but when he started explaining how he was a reporter who focused writing about personal residences for the AJC Homefinder section, my ears pricked up and my heart started beating fast. You see, I’ve always enjoyed getting attention, ever since I was an obnoxious, snot-nosed little kid I would do all kinds of morally wrong things just to get my mom’s attention. This is what happens when you are the only child for 8 years and then all of a sudden you get 2 younger siblings. So when the reporter/photographer asked if he could photograph my house and write a little blurb about my business and decor aesthetic I didn’t say “yes,” I said: “ABSO-FRIGGIN-LUTELY!” Then put the phone down and sprung into consecutive back-flipps.

Ok so now that my ego is over-inflated here are some pictures of my oh-so-fabulous Mid-Century Modern Home that I have tenderly renovated and decorated of the years. Thanks for reading For the full Article with all the Juicy Details CLICK HERE ** Disclaimer: Cheesy subtitles were taken from AJC Article.

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Real estate agent Vanessa Reilly relaxes with her dogs Desi and Chloe at her Atlanta home.

Vanessa Reilly bought a pair of orange velveteen chairs at an estate sale for $60. "I had to completely re-decorate because of them," she says.

Vanessa Reilly describes her interior design style as midcentury madness with a sprinkle of "Glamazon." She has filled the house with pieces that "make me happy," she says.

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A set of antique Elk Antlers adorn the brick accent wall.

The living room features a Roman brick accent wall that used to be a decorative fireplace in the 1960s.

The furnishings and art have been collected over the years and include a classic Eames lounge chair.

Reilly's experimental design -- and personality --is seen in areas such as the upstairs Hollywood-style bathroom.

“When I’m having a bad day, I will take it out on my house and re-¿arrange the furniture,” Vanessa Reilly says. “When I get the urge to move, which is about once a year, I will just call my painter instead."

The dining room features a 78-inch oval Saarinen marble dining table that Reilly said she drooled over for several years before buying it.

The kitchen is simple with a punchy green back splash and a big picture window that overlooks the backyard.

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Reilly painted the bedroom walls a soft grey blue and kept the furnishings simple. Because of the big picture window she chose a low rise IKEA platform bed. The light birch finish of the bed matches the light wood ceilings.

The foyer has five skylights, an artist console with tiny drawers for storing paint, and a vintage Tomesode kimono.

Vanessa Reilly bought her Atlanta home in 2008. She originally hated the man-made berm in the front yard, but has grown to love it over the years. "The berm shields the home from the street, providing an abundance of privacy," she says.

Martha Stewart Would Be Proud

October 24th, 2011

by vanessa

Charming Southern Estate on very private lot! Do you need more space, or do you enjoy living in cramped conditions? If you enjoy your current cramped life-style, DO NOT BUY THIS HOME, because it has more space than you will know what to do with! Great floor plan that natural flow. Beautiful hardwoods and fresh custom paint throughout! Kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and enough space for a OVERSIZED breakfast table. Cozy keeping room off kitchen with treetop deck. Formal study, dining room and entertaining “parlor” with dual gas fireplaces. Imagine hosting all kinds of Holiday Parties for your dearest friends and delightful family. There is enough room in the basement for all kinds of overnight guest including the in-laws! But the best part is, if you need to get away from the crazy, you can run upstairs to the expansive master suite and take a quiet relaxing bath in the luxurious garden tub while the moms bicker over the turkey stuffing and pecan pie recipe. Or, if the kids are driving you nuts, just send them to the HUGE day-light basement then lock the door behind them. Martha Stewart would be proud to call this graceful Southern Charmer her own… and did I mention it’s over 4800 Sq. Ft.? Not too shabby!

5 Bedrooms. 4.5 Bathrooms

FMLS# 4287911

Smokin’ Deal @ $375,000

5 bed. 4.5 Bath

FULL BASEMENT with gym and potential wine cellar

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Mid-Century Modern: ON the lake!

October 15th, 2011

by vanessa

LIVE ON THE LAKE!! Custom Built Mid-Century Modern Breath-TAKER! Home designed by Frank L. Wright apprentice:Edwardo V. Faxas. 180 degree lake front views from almost every room! FIRST TIME ON MARKET -EVER! Sprawling one level living with FULL basement. Hardwood floors throughout! New Beautiful Chef’s Custom Cherry Kitchen with 48″ 6 burner range! wake-up every morning to the peaceful views and sounds of natural serenity. Who needs a TV when you can look out the window at a lake 365 days a year? Don’t walk… Sprint, Run — FLY to this ONCE in a lifetime opportunity.

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms

Priced at $525,000 to attract multiple offers so hurry!

* * * Designed by Edwardo V. Faxas, Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice
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