Saturday, July 13, 2013

Modernist Nest featured on Houzz

Angela Flournoy, contributor to houzz.com, contacted me about doing a feature on my home...the main house...just as we were about to start construction on the apartment and the place was a wreck. I explained the situation, and we agreed to arrange an interview when the project was completed.

She came out last Saturday and did a phenomenal job photographing my home...and an even better job capturing our multigenerational vibe. She's a beautiful, warm woman with an infectious smile, and I knew I'd be in good hands the minute we met. I'm so honored that she chose to write about my house. The article is wonderful, and I do hope you'll check it out.

Images from houzz.com

                                 Modern Exterior by Dallas Media and Bloggers Angela Flournoy


                                                                       Modern Spaces by Dallas Media and Bloggers Angela Flournoy
                                                                  

                                                                     Modern Kitchen by Dallas Media and Bloggers Angela Flournoy


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43 comments:

  1. Ray G July 13, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    I saw that on Houzz and looked twice until I realised it was your house!.... looks fantastic....worth all the time and effort.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 1:16 AM

      Thanks so much! I remember that everyone kept telling me that the construction would be over soon, and it would all be worth the effort. As much as I'm loving this place, I have to admit they were all right. :)

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  2. MakeminemidcenturyJuly 13, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    OOOH! How exciting! I'm going to check it out! That would be a dream come true for me (having a lovely house and then having someone do a spread on it!) So thrilled for you.xo

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 2:55 AM

      It's a dream come true for me too. I'm so honored to be receiving all the positive comments from everyone.

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  3. MakeminemidcenturyJuly 13, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Just read the article. You look gorgeous btw. And I got a bit teary reading about your grandsons running in of a morning. What a fabulous article. I'd love to be able to have something similar for my mother or father.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 3:02 AM

      Thank you for the sweet compliment. I think Angela did a fantastic job on the article. I was so pleased when I read it. It made me realize again how lucky I am to have such a wonderful family and to get to spend so much time with them.

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  4. toveJuly 13, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Wow, congratulations Dana!! I've just been over to check it out and it looks wonderful! The pictures are gorgeous, and so are you:-)

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 4:31 AM

      Thanks so much, Tove! I just love Angela's photos. Agree that she did an incredibly good job.

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  5. KylieJuly 13, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Forget the nest! Look how gorgeous YOU are!

    p.s. I want your hair!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 10:13 AM

      Awwww, how nice are you! And that's white hair you're looking at, dear. Don't wish to give up your beautiful dark hair quite yet. :)

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  6. brismodJuly 13, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    That was such a great article Dana. Your home is just perfect and your family are so lucky to have you so close. I love the Ouchflower macrame mention to...a little bit of Australia had to get in somehow!! xx

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  7. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Dear Dana,
    all the work was worth it. The articel is great and the photo of you shows me a nice and warm Dana, such as I assume you are.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks...and, yes, people kept telling me that it would be worth it in the end, and they were so right.

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  8. SheilaJuly 13, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    What a treat to see your home so beautifully photographed and described!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks! I say kudos to Angela Flournoy for such a great article.

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  9. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    It really was such a wonderful way to end the whole construction saga. I'm incredibly lucky!

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  10. Ton S. July 13, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    All the pics are down for some reason, can't see a thing. But congratulations, well-deserved!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks! It's a shame you couldn't see the photos. Angela did a better job capturing the real essence of my home than the real estate photographers I hired.

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  11. Ton S. July 13, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Okay, now I see them. Angela did capture your nest from some great angles. Beautiful. Of course, I noted how your Corsair sits very nicely on the bar.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM

      Doesn't the Corsair look right at home there? :)

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  12. SudhaJuly 13, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    so so so so happy for you...so proud of u and so glad to see the feature..u are awesome dear!!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      It's so good to hear from you. I've missed you!!!

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  13. SudhaJuly 13, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    I featured ur prev home and now have to feature this one tooo..plzzzzzz

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 2:58 PM

      Of course! I think it's easy if you go to the top of the Houzz page and find the Embed button. It allows you to put the article on your blog, and it takes care of all the attributions too.

      If you'd rather have my photos instead of the ones from Houzz, I can send you some, or you can copy from the house tour here on the blog.

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    2. LeAnnJuly 13, 2013 at 3:55 PM

      How great is that! You so deserve to have your home featured. I love it. I keep going back and looking at it.Congrats.

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    3. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      Thanks so much! I have to confess that I keep going back to look at Angela's fantastic article. :)

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  14. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Well how much fun is that???? Love the article. What a great end to your excellent planning and hard work. So cool. And yes, you look fab!!!!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      The whole experience was a ton of fun. Angela was a joy to work with. And thanks for the compliment. When you hit Medicare age, you need all the positive reinforcement you can get! ;)

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    2. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 10:47 PM

      I am popping back again too (like Pippa). I keep checking the comments on Houzz. Your story has gone crazy! I knew it! I love the fact that the one guy drew the floor plan. What a crackup. I have now gone out and measured the front yard. We could do it. Someday. I was blabbering on about your house to my husband and our front yard and not once did he tell me I was nuts.

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    3. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 16, 2013 at 1:04 AM

      I'm completely stunned by the way the article has blown up. Never in a million years did I expect this kind of response. Apparently, neither did Houzz.

      My little house is in the back corner of the yard on a slab that is roughly 26' x 26', so the footprint is extremely small. Has your husband looked at the article?

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    4. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 10:52 PM

      Yes, I sent him the links, your blog posts and the guy's mini layout. You should post the real layout in your blog and link back from the article. I think we have like 25' by 23'. Close enough. :) I will queue that up after the kitchen, 5-10 years from now.

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    5. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 17, 2013 at 1:07 AM

      Well, if he didn't say you were crazy, I think you can count that as a yes. At least, that's the way I remember it was done when I was married...:)

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  15. PippaJuly 13, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I keep popping back!............so delightful! xx

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  16. Stacey@aGoodehouseJuly 13, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS! This is such exciting news, Dana ... and nobody is more deserving. The pictures and the article are really fantastic. She did a great job capturing the beauty of your space and how well thought out your plan was. What a treat for you and for everyone who gets to see it. Congrats, my friend. It's lovely. (and how fun to see YOU in the photos. You are a doll!)

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 13, 2013 at 11:07 PM

      Thanks so much! That's high praise from someone with a house as beautiful as yours.

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  17. DonnaJuly 14, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    What a fantastic article. I am thrilled for you! I also loved seeing another pic of you too!! Congratulations - they couldn't have picked a nicer home or person to feature. : ) xx

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 14, 2013 at 2:13 AM

      So sweet of you to say all those things! Thanks for the nice comment on Houzz too!

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  18. UnknownJuly 14, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    What a great article and the pictures are fantastic! You clearly put a lot of love into your house project and the outcome is phenomenal.
    Thank you for sharing your house with us.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModJuly 14, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      And thank you for your wonderful comments. You have no idea how gratifying it is, after months of construction, to know that what you put on paper really turned out to be a workable plan that other people find both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

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  19. Pam~ Virginia RetroJuly 15, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Congrats Dana, So glad to see your amazing house in Houzz! Great article, and you look so pretty & happy to be there! Sure made me smile! :) Pam

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