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If you would like to peak at my house....

11 years ago

...if you wish to do so, you can view some pictures of my new home on the "Small Houses" section of this site....under "Phoggie's house...finally". I am very pleased with the way it turned out. I had wonderful Amish builders and it was a great experience. Even at 71 years of age, I would do it again. Now the builders are done, but trying to be patient waiting for the lawn, landscaping, and the cement work to be done....these men are not as dependable...and we are getting to the end of lawn planting season and we are on water restrictions because of our on-going drought.

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joann23456
11 years ago
It's lovely! It doesn't look very small to me, though.
sheilajoyce_gw
11 years ago
Lucky you! I bet this week's rains have given you a much larger lake.
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ont_gal
11 years ago
Gorgeous!

Phoggie-I truly envy you-your home isnt small at all my friend-mine,on the other hand doesnt even total 560 sq.ft in total :)
brightonborn
11 years ago
Mary your new home is just beautiful.
I hope the rains keep coming so the lawn gets done and look forward to seeing some more pics. as the seasons progress. Very happy for you...take care.
maire_cate
11 years ago
Here's the link - I think your home looks perfect.

Here is a link that might be useful: Phoggie's
cynic
11 years ago
Great looking place. I wouldn't consider it small either! You should see some of the places I've looked at!

Enjoy your new home.
grandmamary_ga
11 years ago
Perfect small home. Easy to walk around in and all about. I loved the way you have it decorated and I'm sure it will be easy to keep clean. Very nice. Congratulations on a job well done. Now on to the outside. I'm sure you have lots of ideas that will also easy for you to take care of.
Wonderful views from the inside also. Just perfect.
marilyn_c
11 years ago
I love it! Very happy for you....enjoy! I have heard the Amish are wonderful craftsmen.
lydia1959
11 years ago
Beautiful!! Love your kitchen especially!
terilyn
11 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! So happy for you.
kittiemom
11 years ago
You have a lovely home! Enjoy!
juellie1962
11 years ago
LOVE your whole house; especially the kitchen! Beautiful!
chessey24
11 years ago
It's lovely. I'd like one like it someday.
chisue
11 years ago
It's GREAT! You are *some decorator*, too. I don't think I would be up for building again now, after 12 years in our house -- afraid it wouldn't all 'come together' as well as you've managed. Sometimes I am amazed at the difference in my energy level between then and now.

Are you nagging those landscape guys? Time to cut and run to somebody else?
YogaLady1948
11 years ago
I love it all, esp the kitchen and your view. Also like your choice of colors~~~Enjoy!
minnie_tx
11 years ago
thanks Marie for the link

looks like a model hhome
are you actually living in it and is it always so neat !!!
petra_gw
11 years ago
It looks fabulous, and I love your color scheme. What sort of landscaping are you going to have done, trees and shrubs, etc.?
patti43
11 years ago
Your new home is so cozy and welcoming. I love a house that looks like people actually live in it--and yours does that beautifully. Could you share the color of the guest bedroom/bath? Lovin' that color!

Hope you have many happy years in your beautiful home!
phoggie
Original Author
11 years ago
Patti43.....I am not sure what to call the color of the guest bath....I bought the towels on sale at Penney's....and my builder took one to the store and they matched the paint.....LOL... It is kind of a seafoam blue.

Thanks for all of the wonderful comments.....and I am glad you enjoyed looking at the pics.

We didn't get much of the rain that other places had, but thankful for the little we did get.....every little bit helps :-)
Cherryfizz
11 years ago
Beautiful home. Love your kitchen and your dining room furniture and your view out the window.

Anne
OklaMoni
11 years ago
looks "riesig", first word I thought of, which means, gigantic... :)

Mine is quite a bit smaller, and messier at the moment.

Moni
glenda_al
11 years ago
I'll swap with ya! :o)

Love your home~
country_bumpkin_al
11 years ago
I can't find it! :( Is there a link? Never mind....I missed the link!! Love that house!

This post was edited by country_bumpkin_al on Sun, Apr 21, 13 at 10:35

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