We’re here, Clair!
We stopped by Clair’s and Andy’s Floridian-style home
in Winter Park, Florida for lunch.
Look at the cute Vespa parked out front. I like the wide, welcoming brick steps.
Notice the working shutters. These chairs are a comfortable spot to sit and view…
the lake across the old brick paved street.
Here’s a pretty bench by the front door. Clair is an artist. She and Andy are also big art collectors.
This living room is to the right of the entry. I like the pitch of the ceiling and the wood treatment.
There is a nice book collection and beautiful piano.
To the left of the entry is the dining room with more views of the lake.
Someday I’d like to have a round dining table…I think it really encourages conversation.
Some more art…the one on the bottom looks like Clair’s cute dog.
Here is the family room with the substantially framed French doors to the patio. Painting the French doors black really pops against all the white wood.
(my husband, Howard and Clair)
This is where we sat for lunch. They have a cool outdoor table with the top lined with pebbles.
Here is their outdoor fireplace with soft blue throw blankets…I would love to sit out here in the evening with Clair and Andy.
The powder room is lined with more art and a lamp softens the lighting.
Here is the antique French sewing chest that I bought with them at Porte de Clignancourt when they visited us in Paris years ago. Notice the gorgeous dark herringbone floor.
Sorry about the glare from the sun…
this room also looks out over the lake.
this room also looks out over the lake.
Nice swinging bench on their boat house deck.
Now we are headed to Clair and Andy’s
beach condo for our house swap (like we did last spring).
beach condo for our house swap (like we did last spring).
Isn’t this a classically comfortable Floridian
home? I could move right in!
home? I could move right in!
kitchen table with bench says
What a beautiful home! Absolutely gorgeous!
SHERRY HART says
That first image with the blue Vespa is perfect!!! Her art is gorgeous…..and looks perfect in her neutral spaces.
Cote de Texas says
gah. dying. your friends have the cutest houses!!! not my friends! haha.+
Anonymous says
everything is absolutely gorgeous. I love the warm tones. Thanks for sharing.
The Pink Pagoda says
Well, I could move right in, too! It's beautiful and beautifully situated! Enjoy your trip!
momto8blog says
wow…simply gorgeous! love the elegant simple touches everywhere…especially the black. beautiful.
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Nancy says
How divine! I love everything about it, especially the white with black doors, and dark floors. It is so comfy and stylish, not too overdone! I could move right in as well.
Have a great vacation!
xo Nancy
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Carla Aston | CarlaAston.com/DESIGNED says
What a beautiful home! I love the rich wood floors, artwork, the lamp in the bath, the views, and of course, the Vespa! Thanks Mary Ann, Have a great weekend.
Mel@Georgica Pond says
What a beautiful house in a spectacular location. Thanks for sharing it with us.
homes for sale in mississauga says
What a beautiful place to visit and relax. Best wishes to your weekend.
Gail says
WOW….this is one exquisite house and is my idea of the perfect home! EVERY detail is amazing, inside and out! It's my dream house….so when you move in….can I join you? How wonderful that you get to spend time there….and at their beach house too.
Marianne says
It's gorgeous! I think I could relax very well there! Enjoy your weekend!
Garden, Home and Party says
Mary Ann,
What a beautiful home. I love the view and the working shutters. The furnishings are fabulous.
Karen
Leslie says
Hi Mary Ann,
Gorgeous home! Their art work is beautiful and the decor is perfect. Love the bench in the entry.. wonderful exterior grounds too!
Have a nice weekend!
leslie
jennifer smith says
What a beautiful home. Love the upper and lower porch, always wanted one. And how neat that pebble table is!
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
My kind of home…surrounded by beautiful art and wonderful decor.
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
What a fabulous home… and perfectly decorated! LOVE the open feel and the details! You must have loved your visit!
Calypso In The Country says
What a gorgeous home! I love how all the colorful artwork pops in each room!
-Shelley
Chic Coastal Living says
What a beautiful home! I love everything!
Gail Peterson says
Really pretty home… So fun to have a tour!
The boat dock is cool right across the street what a view…
Thank you for sharing…
xo,
Gail
http://www.casualloveselegance.blogspot.com
The enchanted home says
What a wonderful gracious home! I love it, the over sized french doors, the slip covered furniture, its all so beautiful and inviting. What a view and setting to boot!!
Fabulous!
Still Southern Y'all says
Mary Ann I love their house! The powder room is beautiful with the lamp and artwork, love the mirror! What a treat to visit both of their homes. Gayle
Heather@SatisfyingSpaces says
I used to live in Orlando not far from Winter Park. It is such a charming town and their home is beautiful. Have fun!
LA VIE EN ROSE says
Oh yes, I could move here in here too! Beautiful! What a view!
Sharon
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LRS4AMANDA says
I'm loving the black French doors and that mirror in the powder room…oh my!
Thanks to Clair and Andy for the tour of their beautiful home!
Linda
Linda @ DesignInMyView says
Mary Ann, this was such fun!
I clicked/linked my way back through several of your posts… when I should be running errands.
Could you p-leeeze find Clair's source for the operable door size shutters? (keeping my fingers crossed)
Cheers!
FABBY'S LIVING says
Just beautiful this home, I love that you shared it with us. Every room is lovely and I love the artwork, specially the small ones in the powder room. I always loved French doors, we had them in our old huge home, lol.. Enjoy it. Big hugs,
FABBY
Sherri says
What an absolutely gorgeous home!! I love the floor to ceiling windows/French Doors-just gorgeous!! Have fun at the condo!!
Our French Inspired Home says
What a beautiful home! Love the french doors and transoms. – Tonya
pam {simple details} says
I love touring your friends' homes! It's gorgeous, I love the patterned chair in their living room. I thought you arrived on the Vespa. 🙂
Stacey {steward of design} says
Gorgeous house! I love the dark French doors against the white as well.
Karen says
What a beautiful home Mary Ann. I especially love all of the art. There is nothing like great art to really make a home special. I'm still hoping you'll post about all the great art in your home one of these days…hint hint 😉
Looks like a very nice trip!
Tammy Partin Spangler says
So very beautiful!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Your friends have the best homes. They are all so magazine worthy.
Brandy~GreyLaneHome says
This home is beautiful. Everything about it is so fresh. The dark french doors against the white wood and pale walls are stunning.
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
Beautiful home, Mary Ann. Thank you for sharing with us. I need the mirror in teh powder room!
Happy Thursday.
Teresa
xoxo
elizabeth@themustardceiling says
Absolutely gorgeous. I love how light and airy it feels with bold pops of color.
cindy says
What's not to like about this beautiful home! Love every part of it. Clair has a weakness for goldleaf frames like I do. Love the exterior of the home too, thanks for sharing!