This is my first decorating post for Blissfully Domestic, so I thought
I'd start by introducing myself.
I'm Julia. I live in Cincinnati with my husband and two kids, Jake and Lily. I write textbook copy by day and I blog by night.
And oh, yeah, one more thing–I'm hooked on houses (which also happens to be the name of my blog).
Can you relate? Are you hooked on houses, too? Give yourself a point for each of the following statements that you agree with:
- If there's a "For Sale" sign in my neighbor's yard, I can tell you how much they're asking for their house–and whether it's worth it.
- I remember the name of a paint color I used in my last house.
- I know who Clive Pearse is.
- I've been known to visit Open Houses and model homes, just for fun.
- When I visit someone's home, I immediately start looking around to see
what changes they've made since the last time I was there. - I get upset when I see a beautiful old home that looks neglected and unloved, and I fantasize about "rescuing" it.
- If I won the lottery, the first thing I'd do is buy or build my dream home.
- I've been known to check out the local house listings when I'm on vacation to see how much it would cost to live there.
- I have stacks of decorating magazines and mark or file pages for future reference.
- If I drive through a pretty neighborhood, I slow to a crawl so I don't miss anything.
- I'm always redecorating my house. It's never "finished."
If you could relate to four or more, then I have a feeling you love houses as much as I do. Where are my fellow house junkies? Can I see a show of hands? I hope you'll leave a comment and fess up. You'll feel better if you admit it!
In the weeks to come you'll find me chatting here at Blissfully Domestic about some of my favorite topics, including celebrity homes, decorating trends, before-and-afters, and more good stuff. If you're hooked on houses, then you won't want to miss any of it!
Until next time, you can find me blogging about decorating and real estate over at Hooked on Houses. Stop by and say hello!
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I'm definitely Hooked on Houses and Hooked on your blog! Great post over here, congrats to you:)
hugs,
Melissa
Hey There!
Im new to the Nester and have so far been reading every post I can get my fingers on. Darling, Id just like to give you an amen and a hell yes. I am the one that is stalking our multiple listings in our area EVERY day, looking for deals, searching for a house out of the ordinary, and loving every minute of it. Most agents i talk to on a regular basis have less info then moi. I am a house person, totallly..
love the blog, love the topic and think you are right up my alley!!
Ill be round!!
Lisa
coastal nest
Love your blog and welcome! I have to admit I am a real estate stalker. Whenever a house goes up for sale in our neighborhood I have to look it up immediately online!