Picturesque Bungalow Fixer

This is a sweet hillside bungalow, that investors currently own. We found out about it and have been tracking it for about 6 months. Finally we were able to see inside. Quaint interior. Very small. 1 Bedroom, 1 bath. 840 sq. ft. Vaulted ceiling with beams. Sliding doors to porch that overlooks the city. When we went to the backyard, we noticed the structural crack. Can you say "Run!"?
Take a peek inside the house starting in the makeshift basement and walking up the steps. We felt it had such charm, but the foundation issue is very intimidating. We'll pass on this one.

A SELECTION OF BUNGALOWS

THE HUNT HAS BEGUN! I am in search of our new bungalow. A place to call our own. I'd like to find something before the end of November. This bungalow, while true it's very sad (they call it a major fixer or a tear down), has an excellent location. Very close to my husband's work. We are looking for a "project" yet this is out of our price range. We're thinking of asking $90,000 less. Currently it's on the market for $490,000 and has been on the market for 253 days. I think it's time they lower they price. I'm thinking it's a family owned house and they know what the area is worth, so they're wanting as much money as possible. Which is absolutely understandable, but clearly it isn't selling for that amount. Might have foundation issues.

This is the bonus of the house. The view is wonderful. It overlooks Burbank. Yes, that's smog in the background, but we like to think of it as haze.

This is a house we put an offer in on, yet haven't looked inside. Price $345,000 990 sq ft. and believe it or not, it's a cheap price. The video starts at the back of the driveway and continues to the front of the house. As much as I love the tree, I'm afraid it would have to go.

We are going to look inside this house on Wednesday. Our offer that was submitted has expired so we are starting from scratch. It's a short sale and that's a new experience for us. We'll see how it looks and then decide if we want to put in an offer. It's farther from my husband's work so his commute would start to hedge around 40 minutes, although he's not sure.

RESTFUL DAY AFTER LABOR DAY

There's something magical about outdoor vignettes. This is part the garden area for PomPom.

I want to relax on this cast iron bench and take in the view of my own garden. Someday this will be happening. There is another bungalow on the horizon that we have our eyes on. It's been in escrow twice and both times have obviously fallen through. It's listed as a major fixer or teardown. Not exactly the turnkey one might hope. I'll post some pictures of this sad beauty soon.

SOMETHING SPECIAL

I absolutely love this shop, PomPom http://www.pompominteriors.com, located in an old craftsman house in Los Angeles. When I step inside all my senses are embraced. Take a peek and see what you think.

SUMMER LUVIN'

We went to Venice this weekend and stopped at a wonderful store that suits me to a tea. Tumbleweed and Dandelion. Ah, to have home that needed some amazing windows. Does it get better than these?

Nothing is more beautiful than simplicity with a splash of color.

HAPPY 4th

Just got finished planting some new flowers in our pots. What a great way to celebrate the fourth with our own splash of color. Have a fun, safe weekend.

ETSY VIDEO CONTEST

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I got this crazy idea to make this sweet video and thought you vintage etsy friends would like to rate it.

It IS a contest, so the more ratings the better. Thanks! Have a great weekend.