Sunday, April 19, 2015

Our House in Sunset

Our house is in Sunset this month. Here's some of the snaps. They called it The Fun House. Very nice of them.













Reactions from the six inmates?
Me: "Never wearing that sweater again. I look as though I've eaten a baby deer."
Kevin: "My bald spot isn't really that big...is it?" (this is the male version of "does my bum look big in this?" The answer is always "no.") 
Harley, 17: " They didn't put in a photo of the basketball hoop."
Jackson, 15: (not looking at the magazine) "cool."
Tallulah, 13: " I wish you would actually do that in real life." (Cut up watermelon) 
Cy, 11: "Main thing is Teddy (the dog) is in four photos."
Teddy, 2. I hated to remind him of the day. He spent most of the photoshoot disgracing himself with his oversize Panda bear which I later stuffed into the  recycling bin.
The Fun House.

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36 comments:

  1. Expat mumApril 19, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    It's pee'ing down here in Chicago and we're still in the 50's with a teaser now and then. Expat to expat - how, why, did I end up in Chicago? (Fun city, but the damn weather......)

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:07 PM

      I've heard tell Chicago is so much fun, snow is good excuse for pub going in the winter

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  2. ajcApril 19, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    The house looks amazing!!! We knew that. But now others do. Cnngrats!!!

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  3. UnknownApril 19, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Oh yes, your house is super fun!! I'm cracking up! Sorry about the stuffed animal but it sounds like Teddy had a super day. ;) Your house is amazing. I've had a huge crush on it since I spotted the color of your door years ago on the blog. Your spa bath is catching my eye today, along with absolutely everything else. You look like a gorgeous blonde in the fun house. Love!
    PS-Please join our Lifestyle Linkup "StyleFocus" on Friday by sharing this link on Jen's blog (Well Styled Life) and my blog. All lifestyle bloggers are being invited (the more the merrier) and yours is simply swoon-worthy!!
    Fab post! I'm off to share.
    xx, Heather

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 19, 2015 at 5:49 PM

      Hi Heather, where do I click to comment on your blog today?

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  4. VinogirlApril 19, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Wow!

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  5. SarahApril 20, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Wow, it looks very snazzy. Love the curly chair. And so neat and tidy!! Is it always like that? :)

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  6. TrishApril 20, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    I always love looking at your house - these photos are fabulous.
    My hubby has the same anxiety about his bald spot too. I remind him he is tall so most folks can't see it...unless it was in a magazine!!

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  7. HeidiApril 20, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    I love your house so much Jody! The windows in your kitchen are fabulous, and I love all your quirky pieces of furniture, your colour choices, and that deck area.
    Laughing so much about Teddy though. He must be feeling very sad his panda had to go. He was no doubt showing off to the camera crew!

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      He has substituted with a small yellow bear, but not the same i can see that.

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  8. Pat HattApril 20, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Awesome house indeed at your feed. lol at the bald spot remark. The pup sure gets lots of screen time, way to be.

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Yes, as Cy says "Teddy is the most important character"

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  9. Mac n' JanetApril 20, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    I'm impressed, Sunset no less. What a gorgeous house you have. All the plants make it look so tropical.

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:05 PM

      Mum's idea to introduce most of the tropical ones that she has in her garden too.

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  10. La ContessaApril 20, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    WHO SLEEPS IN THE BASKET!!!!
    TO THINK I HAVE BEEN THERE..........
    I LIKE THE DESCRIPTION "IT'S LIKE A BIG EXHALE"SO TRUE.......YOUR HOUSE IS SO REFRESHING!!!!YOU have done a beautiful job with ALL the detail.

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      Ha - we sleep in the basket - which explains why im a basket case

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  11. kim at northerncalstyle.April 20, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Jody I love your home so much! Inspiring and beautiful. What a wonderful place for your kids to grow up. I am excited to get the Sunset. I am sharing this on my page today! xo Kim

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  12. JenniferApril 20, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Wowza! Simply awesome home. It's so creative. And you do look like quite the domestic goddess cutting the watermelon! Hilarious commentary from the family!! Off to share this. Congratulations! Sunset is cool!
    Heather and I would love to have you share this on our Lifestyle Linkup Friday. It's so inspiring!!

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 23, 2015 at 5:29 PM

      Jennifer, I am traveling tomorrow for college tour, will try and post Sat?

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  13. libbyApril 20, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    That mushroomy thing on the ceiling in the hall? so so lovely......and just how far up the cool-ometer are you missy ...such a stylish place..x

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:04 PM

      Ha! Mushroom, corker, think they were trying for sea anenome, but I like the thought of fairy mushrooms too (made in Israel)

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  14. The Flaky FashionistaApril 20, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Fabulous photos - but I always have serious house envy when I read your blog. I was in your neck of the woods last month (AAD annual meeting in San Francisco) ... bad timing though, as you were skiing your way around Canada at the time. Shame! It would have been fun to meet up!

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  15. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful home! I live across the bay from you in Mill Valley and was happy to see they included your blog.
    I'm trying to increase the cool factor in my home by slowly replacing some of our more traditional pieces (that came with my husband.) Do you mind me asking where you found your rattan furniture in your family room? Cheers!

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM

      Hi Donna, they are made by Kenneth Cobonpue and we got them from a place in the SF Design Centre though not sure if they are still available from there as we got them at least eight years ago, maybe more.http://www.kennethcobonpue.com/

      Just looked yes they do, Janus et Cie in Design Centre
      http://www.kennethcobonpue.com/distributors

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  16. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Awesome! Thank you so much!

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  17. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Your home is beautiful! I saw it this morning is the Sunset magazine while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. I have been baffled for years on how my husband and I's such different design tastes can somehow be fused, and I think you've solved our problem! A few questions when you have a chance: How high are your ceilings? The standard 8' or taller?; Is that a runner in your kitchen? It is so long, was it custom ordered?; Where did you get the kitchen cabinets and island? Thanks. Your home and family are lovely! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. About Last WeekendApril 27, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      Hi Alicia,
      I think the ceilings are just standard 8ft which was all the more reason not to have upper cabinetry.
      That is a runner by Bolon, you specify the length to them. Ours was one of the Botanic rangehttp://www.bolon.com/en/floors/botanic
      The kitchen island was made by Downsview a Canadian company, shipped to us and then installed by our builder, Steve Strand who was amazing. http://www.downsviewkitchens.com/gallery.php?gallery_id=76.
      The face is laminate. They also made the cabinets for all the bathrooms.
      Cheers, Jody
      thanks for popping by!

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  18. StonecropsisterApril 27, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Can I come and live in your fun house, it's beautiful and mine is filled with black lab dog hair. xx Nancy

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  19. AnonymousApril 28, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    What a crazy house, and I mean that in a good way, it's so different from anything here, even the upmarket modern homes here, somehow just miss on individuality, and I love how you've decorated inside.

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  20. UnknownApril 28, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    So Cool! Thanks for sharing this stylish beauty with us on the #stylefocus linkup today. This is a fabulous post! Nancy and i will both be moving in! ;) xx

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  21. PatMay 4, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Well done you. It's a lovely family home - you should be proud.

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