Tuesday, October 13, 2009

San Marino Home Tour

Welcome, dear bloggers, to the Lace and Ivy Cottage where we will be participating in Outdoor Wednesday hosted by Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

Today, I'll be taking you on a tour of beautiful San Marino, California where the neighborhoods ooze with character and charm. Come along, it'll be fun!

This first home is a stately one, probably built in the 30's. Aren't those bonzais stunning?

This looks more like a home on the east coast.

This one looks more French, n'est-ce pas?

We just don't see this variety of architecture on modern built homes.


A miniature Trevi Fountain?



I love the twisted limbs of these trees.

Look how manicure this lawn is. Croquet anyone?

This home looks like it belongs in North Carolina. It's rare to see stately brick homes in SoCal.


Very Californian, very Mediterranean.



This one reminds me the South.




I love dormers, though these look a little off scale.

I bet this cottage is full of charm inside.

Just a reminder of where you're at.

I hope you enjoyed the home tour of beautiful San Marino, California. I have so much more to show you of this area in the weeks to come, so please stop by again. Happy Outdoor Wednesday!


Till Next Time,


14 comments:

Claudia said...

Such cool great shots of homes.

My fav!

If you have a moment — I would love you to stop by and say hi!

TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

Ebie said...

Hi Lorna, I always admire these houses every time we visit the Huntington Library. Did you stop by the Huntington Library?

I also love the transformation of your kitchen, very artistic and cool paint!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

What gorgeous homes, full of character. That was a fun tour!

Hootin Anni said...

I think I'll get in touch with my broker! [kidding!!!]

What beauty, huh?


My Outdoor Wednesday is posted...it is Halloween black & white...with color added here and there. Come by if you can find time, I'd love to have you visit with me today. Here is where you'll find my photos shared! I also have a Halloween TREAT for you on my sidebar if you care to grab and run with it. :o)

Kammy said...

Hi Lorna !
I loved your home tour ! Those homes are HUGE ! The landscape blows my mind !
Kammy

Blue Creek Home said...

Oh, my goodness. I am over here hyperventilating over these gorgeous homes. I'm lovin' the french one and the cottage.

Thanks for visiting BCH.
Rhonda

George Gaston said...

Lorna… as an admirer of architecture, I really enjoyed your house tour. I especially liked the “cottage” house and the “n'est-ce pas” French home. Both are inviting without be imposing.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Beautiful houses - thanks for sharing.

Charlene said...

Beautiful! Those homes just drip charm & money! The expanses of yard is mind boggling. Thanks for sharing.

Mary Bergfeld said...

I loved the house your. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Have a great day.

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

That was fun, Lorna! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous homes!

Krystal Kats said...

I love them all I take any one of them, just one will do! hello fellow Californian! I am up north, I notice most are down south it seems! wonderful ODW. Thanks for sharing.

Ms. Bake-it said...

Great photos of the beautiful homes. Thank you for taking us on the home tour of San Marino, California! Looks like a beautiful area.

~ Tracy

ellen b. said...

San Marino has such beautiful neighborhoods. I like to go to Julienne in San Marino.

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