Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Pool

Today, I am dreaming of the perfect pool. I have thought about this, often.....I have a pinboard dedicated to it. We came close to putting one in this summer....but I pulled the plug (pun intended). The timing wasn't right.....and if I have learned anything in life....don't force it!  Here are the features I like in a pool.... long stirs that run the entire length of the shallow end

steps
House & Home

Long Stairs
Veranda

Pool


It's needs to be rectangle

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Via Pinterest

hampton style
Source


deck
Source
An interesting approach to the pool deck

concrete squares
Via Pinterest

great patio


I still think the Martha Stewart pool is perfect


What are you dreaming of?
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Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Pool Shopping

I am thinking of getting a pool for our yard. It seems to be an overwhelming task with unlimited options and a BIG price tag! I have turned to Architectural Digest for some inspiration















This will not be an easy decision.....I wonder what Martha would do?

Well, thanks to Limestone & Boxwoods, this is what Martha did!  I agree, this is the perfect pool.

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Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Santa Barbara Homes

Today, since it is raining AGAIN, my mind has headed West. Here are two homes I found on Realtor.com.

not what you expect in Santa Barbara





 how relaxing




 tv or view?




who does the windows?



more typical for Santa Barbara

 you could live on that island

nice pop of color
I'm in!
 I have never seen a water feature like this before
this is fantastic!
a nice place to read
Love the green accent wall!

Which one are you?


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Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Shopping for Houses on Martha's Vineyard



Today, I thought it would be fun and inspirational, to shop for homes on Martha's Vineyard (virtually of course). All images are from Buyers Agents.


 A Gambrel roof and a row of hydrangeas...wow!


 
A perfect spot for a quiet lunch


 
Who doesn't love a white fence?


A private doc!


 Climbing roses


 The perfectly understated pool



I feel more relaxed, now into the garden!


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