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Thursday, February 17, 2011

The Old Couple By The Sea

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My Great Aunt Anna & Uncle Buddy lived by the sea. They had a white, stucco house with a white, stucco fence and their next door neighbor to the left was the beach. My uncle was a podiatrist who swam laps in the ocean in all kinds of weather. My aunt was a fiery, redhead with a big red, lipsticked smile. I can still hear her voice now. Their home was magical: it had all the hiding places my house lacked and contained trinkets and tchotchkes galore. A kid could get lost there, easily.
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Beach people live by a different code from us suburb folk. When I saw Eileen & Mark's Venice Beach home on The Selby, I was immediately brought back to my younger days exploring my Uncle Buddy's house. I'd just love to get lost here, exploring their books, wall hangings & rich designs. While my family hasn't really spoken to them in a while, I'd like to think Buddy's still swimming the ocean while Anna's carefully lining her lips to host some friends for tea.
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posted by TheBeautyFile at 8:45 AM

8 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

that is just so adorable! ..so relaxing just looking at the images! xoxo

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February 17, 2011 at 9:19 AM  
Blogger Melanie's Randomness said...

WOW that chandlier in the middle of the room is gorgeous!!!! I wish I was a sea/beach home person. There homes are alwas so beautiful!! =)

Melanie's Randomness

February 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM  
Blogger Fashalina aka The Hyperbalist said...

Their home is to die for...I love the couple's all-denim look in the third photo, the Navaho-inspired pillows, that amazing photo wall, and the breathtaking chandelier.

PS, the Mr. Boddington cards came in time [thank you!!] and I gave one to my boyfriend, not Jake Gyllenhaal, if you can believe it ; ) He loved it, and the smitten kitten thing was perfect because we are thinking about getting a cat together!

February 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a fantastic home! So warm and wonderful!!

February 17, 2011 at 7:19 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

You have an amazing Blog!
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February 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You have such a knack for pictures. I just love your story to go with them!

February 18, 2011 at 6:55 AM  
Blogger Sarah Klassen said...

Don't you just love that feeling? How wonderful it is to be brought back to fond moments within moments—love your story :)

Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend,
xo

February 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, I would kill (almost) for a place this great! I would never complain about that lifestyle. =]

February 19, 2011 at 6:21 AM  

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