Wouldn't You Just Love To...

...live here. Period. Enough said. Happy weekend sweet readers!

Cleveland Christmas: Edition 2.

Wreaths and lights and bows, oh my!
This time around town was just as impressive as my last shoot. Admiring the great decorations people have adorned their homes with makes me so happy and reminds me what this time of year is all about, spreading a little warmth and light (and being cozy with the ones you love). Walking up to these beautiful doors made me smile from ear to ear.



Don't judge a book by it's cover? Well in this case you can. The family who lives here is just as great as their front door : )



Fire engine red. What an exciting welcome home! And uber festive during the holiday season.


That luscious red bow was crying out to be photographed.


The combination of lace and the most perfectly textured white wallpaper in this entry way was such a sweet surprise. This photo doesn't even do it justice.


The pine cone wreath only enhanced this gorgeous home.



As if this door didn't have enough wow-factor, the bay window next to the door had me as giddy as a kid on Christmas. The sheer drapes with twinkling lights shining through truly stopped me dead in my tracks.

Happy Holidays!

Cleveland Christmas.

I announced Cleveland Christmas yesterday at the perfect time, as Cleveland proceeded to get what seemed like foot after foot of big fluffy white snowflakes. The roads were covered, the sidewalks were covered, and my Ugg boots were covered after I took all these beautiful pictures. Hope you enjoy!



























Happy Holidays!

Cleveland Christmas.

I'm so lucky to live where I do, in Coventry Village. Once Cleveland's mini version of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury, it was a favorite hangout of hippies and counterculture youth in the 60's. And while it's still populated by a younger crowd, this is due in large part to Coventry's proximity to the universities in Cleveland.

I love my apartment with its giant moldings, gorgeous wood floors, beautiful french doors leading into the dining room, and tree-lined street. Today, Coventry retains its creative past, still attracting artists and musicians, while bringing in wealthy families who savor its classic architecture and eclectic neighborhood charm.

Christmas has arrived in Coventry like it has everywhere else this season. The houses look so beautiful decorated for the holidays that I decided to start a segment in December featuring exteriors ready for Christmas! The homes I feature are mainly from Coventry and surrounding areas such as Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights, also noted for their drool-worthy homes.

Here's a tiny glimpse of what's to come. Looks like Santa came a little early this December.












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