Last weekend while we were in Florida, we stayed with Mercedes and Mark
at their home called “Ten Palms.”
at their home called “Ten Palms.”
Many of the homes in the community have names.
Their Florida style house is named for the ten palms Mark planted around it
and for the ten palms (hands) of the growing family of five that live there.
and for the ten palms (hands) of the growing family of five that live there.
The main living areas are upstairs. Many of the interior doors have
frosted glass panes allowing for more light.
frosted glass panes allowing for more light.
I love the the horizontal plank wall treatment.
Spread out on the table are these colorful tropical giclées created by our friend, Eric.
He uses them for display in his architecture business.
Eric has other gorgeous photographic themes that you can see and purchase Here.
This is the centerpiece along the polished cement kitchen island.
The kitchen was in a constant state of motion for
several meals for our group of 25 to 30 so I didn’t get any great shots.
We cleaned up after this. |
But it was back to this in the morning… can you see the empty wine bottles in the window sill? |
Just off the kitchen is a large deck for entertaining. Love the hanging candles.
All the palm trees give it a tree house feeling.
There is another cozy deck in front with a table decorated by the kids.
Beautiful pool in back and beyond that…
a skate boarding ramp. Mark is a lawyer…wonder if the neighborhood
kids signed waivers? Isn’t this a fun house for entertaining?
Thanks again Mark and Mercedes for a great weekend!
Next post…their friends’ beautiful ocean front home
just down the street. It was featured in “Coastal Living”…I have the “unstyled” shots since
I barged in on them on a Sunday morning.
Anonymous says
Such a fantastic home! My friend Kevin Mullican of Jacksonville is the designer of this unique home, and deserves many kudos for doing yet another great job! – Anne, Orlando
CalypsoInTheCountry says
Oh I just love a good hour tour! That one was so beautiful! I just love those walls – and that kitchen! Thanks for sharing!
-Shelley
Fashion Meets Food says
What an absolutely gorgeous home! I just discovered your blog and I am your newest follower. xo
Karen says
What a great house, kid and entertaining-friendly. Was the weather perfect during your visit? Florida is often warm and tropical, right?
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} says
This looks like a great party place! Very family friendly too! Looks like you had a great time and I'll bet you're glad to be back home!
laxsupermom says
Beautiful home! I love the plank walls and have been pushing for some in my in-laws future cottage remodel. Love the sense of fun in that home, and wonder how many times a kid has biffed off the edge of the skateboard ramp aiming for the pool. I'd imagine it's more than once.(Maybe it's just the mom of 2 boys part of me.) Gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing.
Simple Dwellings says
Wow- what a beautiful, fun home! it must have been a wonderful stay there! I can't wait for the next home feature! 🙂 Happy Weekend!
Sharon (Roses and Rust) says
It looks like a fun weekend in a lovely home. I am so taken with the centrepiece on the kitchen island. I might have to copy that idea. x Sharon
My Notting Hill says
Based on the window sill it looks like a great time. Love the horizontal planks you pointed out too.
Luciane at HomeBunch.com says
Wow! Fantastic home! Worthy of "coastal living" too! I can't wait to see the next post!!!
I hope everything is great w/ you, sweetie.
Wishing you a blessed weekend.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
A beautiful home – so interesting! The size of that kitchen (and island) is amazing! (And LOL about the wine bottles on the sill!) Thanks for sharing Mary Ann, loving these home tours!
The Zhush says
What a fabulous house, thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth Eiffel says
A delightful interior………a home in which the style is a true reflection of its occupants' personalities is always appealing. How do your friends keep their house looking so neat with a large family.
Ideezine says
Mary Ann,
Looks like your becoming a regular reporter with great blog posts on homes from all over. People love their costal homes and it shows.
Bette
Bring Pretty Back says
I want to have a home with a name!
This place is so cool!!
Hugs & have a pretty day!
Kristin
Marianne {Style For Living} says
What a beautiful home and perfect for entertaining! I love the planking on the walls, something you just don't see very often in Seattle!
Taylor Greenwalt says
Mary ann, What a fun home. Its fresh young and stylish. The art work is fabulous.Can not wait to see their beach house!
Blondie's Journal says
Lovely home, Mary Ann! That kitchen looks HUGE! Love it. Can't wait to see the next home!!
XO,
Jane
annie says
What a great home for entertaining or just family around…I love all the details you photographed and really love the wall planking! Your friend Eric's art is gorgeous!
pam {simple details} says
Beautiful home for entertaining or being the entertained! 🙂 The kitchen looks amazing, even in its' state of 'maleness!' Can't wait to see the neighbors!
Maya @ Completely Coastal says
The centerpiece on the kitchen island is awesome!!
Lauren (The Cottage Mix) says
I love Atlantic Beach….such a cute beach town. My dad lives in nearby Neptune Beach. That does look like a great entertaining house!!!
Carla@DesignintheWoods says
Beautiful! I love the exterior and those plank walls. What a great house. Looks like you had fun!
Town and Country Mom says
Thanks for sharing this–so fun! I love the incredible centerpiece and the plank walls.
Wendi @ Classic Chic Home says
Mary Ann, your friends' home is amazing! What a wonderful place to live! I especially like the concept behind the name 'Ten Palms'. Thanks for sharing!
~ Wendi ~
The enchanted home says
Beautiful…looks like a fun weekend, seeing those palm trees has me yearning for hot tropical weather. Love that neat centerpiece for the table..thanks for letting us in to take peek!!
Laurie says
Great plank walls. Love a fun beach house.
Tammy@Beatrice Banks says
I love when you take us on these home tours! Beautiful! Can't wait to see the next one!
Holly says
Gorgeous home – I love that the kitchen island seems to be the hub of activity. And I bet the back porch gets a ton of use too.
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
Love this house, Mary Ann. I also love the name. Such meaning.
The leather chairs are perfect and the concrete island is amazing!
Thank you for sharing.
Teresa
xoxo
classic • casual • home says
Perhaps Mark will send me some photos of the kitchen the way it normally looks.
Coastal Cottage Dreams says
Gorgeous home! Love the decorating!!!!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Pretty place. Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see if I recognize the other one.
A Vintage Vine says
Thanks for that tour! Lovely home, and the polished cement island, is wonderful!
SHERRY HART says
Beautiful home…I love the horizontal planks also 🙂
Anonymous says
Wow…I love Ten Palms! The attention to detail is just amazing inside and out. There are so many interesting spaces in this house. I just love the skateboard ramp…those kids are lucky!
XO
Jill
Loretta says
This is such a remarkable home! Oddly, what really caught my eye is the kitcken island. I love love that center where you can have almost everything right there! Thanks so much for an inviting tour. Have a super week and weekend! Hugs! loretta