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Re: SALINAS, CALIFORNIA HOUSE FRESHENED FOR SPRING

Thank you for sharing the pictures of this lovely home. I find the rooms cozy and inviting. The Welsh dresser and the library are my favorites.
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Re: SALINAS, CALIFORNIA HOUSE FRESHENED FOR SPRING

Thanks, @ECBG ,  I never tire of the ongoing analysis and discussion of houses, whether "yea" or "nay"!   It's really fun and strangely relaxing, for me to find and post a variety of interiors.

 

@kate2357,   the dresser and the library were my favorites too.

 

 

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I love almost everything about this house @Oznell !  I really love their antiques.  I love how they mix the antiques with modern accessors.  The only things I don't care for are the cow print rug and cow print chair coverings.  

 

I am always very interested in the homes that you post.  I could happily move into this one.


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Re: SALINAS, CALIFORNIA HOUSE FRESHENED FOR SPRING

I prefer a little more cohesion to my decor and most of it doesn't appeal to me anyway.  There are some pieces scattered throughout the home that I really like though (the end tables w/ the ferns in the entryway and those comfy looking chairs w/ the pillows and ottoman, for instance).  

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I love the Blue built-ins and the large open entry way, but some of the decor is definitely not for me.......

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I like the exterior very much. I like some of the interior furnishings, but I'd prefer a bit more color in some items & spaces. I like the use of greenery in the foyer and as accessories in other rooms. My favorite room is the library with the bluish grey tones, but the cane chairs with animal hide cushions and the animal rug would have to go. 

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I love most everything in this home,  I don't like the entryway light fixture at all. I noticed many of the accessories were moved from room-to-room for the photos. Is nice to see so many things purchased from Etsy and used in the home. Etsy has so many unique things. I don't like the grayed-down blue but love the many antiques used. So many younger couples eschew family heirlooms or "hand-me-downs" when they could add so much character and interest to their home. I agree the interior and exterior don't coordinate. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home.

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@Oznell  I'm in love with the picture of the six dogs above the two chairs. So cute. Reminds me of my beagles.

 

I enjoy your posts so much. Thank you.

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Love your posts @Oznell !

 

Also love this house, could easily live in it with paintings of my cats instead!

 

LOVE the Welsh dresser; I have similar white ironstone dishes that I display in a simple wall shelf, and a gorgeous pine china cabinet.  Some of the pitchers I have; mine are white too.   Also do the green majolica, but the most I have is blue/white transferware Spode, etc.  

 

This house marries the vintage pieces with simple easy CA living modern so well.  I like the exterior too.  Lovely.

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Totally agree, @Duckncover --  love it when younger people have a feel for vintage, and what "soulfulness" it can bring to the home.

 

@Queen of shop,  the six dogs are so sweet-- how lucky you are to have beagles, plural, (whether all at the same time, or serially.)  I also liked the two darling doggie portraits in the TV room...

 

@author,  your collections are wonderful and are all of things I love!