29 October 2010

this home is sooo Athens

My daddy and all his kinfolk were born in Athens, Georgia.  Even though I didn't go to college at UGA, Chris did.  My soul bleeds red and black.  But it's not just football.  Athens is like a little Europe in the south.  The old homes, the quaint and quirky downtown with its ubiquitous "townies", the good food, the cheap beer.  I lived there briefly with a boyfriend I later married for 92 days.  (Yep, was married before.  I knew better...but didn't know better).

When I saw this home in October's Southern Living Magazine I said, "Yes.  Lindsay Bierman knows what he's doing."

This home has soul.  You can tell artists live here.  And that is soo Athens.

(Sorry no Darryl Carter post yet.  I had an "electric margarita" a la Urban Electric and then proceeded with two Liberty School chardonnays.  I am hurting too much to deal with downloads.  I know I can only have one glass.  I need to grow up.  I am a mom!  I can't do that.)









(Lucy, the homeowner who worked for Hable Construction, even looks like my friend from Athens, Rachel)



And the Athen's band:  (Do you have to ask?  If I were stranded on an island this would be the band I would take...and Murmur would be the album.)



And a quick update on a project:  We're almost done with her home!  Here Kate is finishing up the leopard stencil in champagne again.  (Can you tell I am loving stencils lately?)  Isn't that cool?  Happy Halloween Friends!!!   Julie

17 comments:

  1. Love the warmth of that house- lovely. The leopard stencil is amazing- I just did a post on leopard- can't get enough of it:)
    PS- Thanks for you sweet comment over at two ellie- so nice!

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  2. It's ok to have a good time every once in a while! That minty green linen cabinet is my absolute favorite thing!

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  3. Ok, you just convinced me that I need a subscription to that magazine! I just LOVE the cabinet in the bathroom..the whole house is just too cute.

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  4. Love this home and I am like you..two drinks is my limit or I will pay for it!!

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  5. I had the earlier marriage too...should have known better....lasted for 2 minutes.

    I love Southern Living also...we lived in TX for 9 years, and I started getting it then. We are in WA now...still get my Southern Living, and Coastal living, and Sunset and on an on. I really miss Cottage Living!! Ashlyn

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  6. such pretty inspiration! love the cozy wood bedroom and that green cabinet is pretty fab! :)

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  7. I loved this house when I saw it in Southern Living. Quirky and comfy. Easy... Have a good weekend! Happy trick or treating! :)

    Jennifer

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  8. I love this house too...that bedroom looks so cozy and inviting. Interesting little tidbit about being married for 92 days...lol. The stencil looks amazing. Have a great weekend :)

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  9. Amen on the two drink thing. Sometimes you just live on the edge, then you remember the next day why you have a self-imposed limit. Happens to us all. I have an 8-year-old and 5-year-old and I sometimes make the same mistake!

    I just saw this house while flipping through SL in a waiting room the other day. I let my subscription lapse years ago but am now re-thinking that with Lindsay's arrival. Love this quirky house. And my husband would totally agree with you on the album - huge REM fan. So am I, but I'd have to choose 10,000 Maniacs "In My Tribe" - love every stinking song on that album!
    Sorry, didn't mean to write such a long comment!

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  10. You crack me up and I love ya for it! Can't wait to see your stencil! Have a great weekend friend!
    xx

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  11. That home looks so cozy. I especially love the family room for its fabrics and rug....I am thinking that Athens would be a place that Ie would like. Have a great Halloween weekend Julie.

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  12. I've never heard anyone use the word "kinfolk" before - another reason you are just so delightful!!! I'm glad I passed on the Electric Margarita. :) P.S. No one deserves a drink more than a mom!

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  13. I love Athens, too! My best friend went to UGA and stayed for years until she recently moved to Europe. Sigh. I loved my weekend excursions to Athens and will miss them greatly!

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  14. loving this home. I kind of want to live there. My husband would say, "too girlie." Oh well. lovely post. xo

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  15. Ooh I did a post a few weeks ago on this home...one of go-to's for inspiration. love!

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  16. i love the green cabinet and the way they just casually pinned the artwork in the stairwell.

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