This past Saturday was a fun Tour of Homes
here in Gainesville, Georgia.
But more important it was for an excellent cause.
Our tour started at a design studio that was in
a restored 1925 Cottage
It is exciting to see the offices of three young entrepreneurs'.
Since this was at the beginning of our tour,
I didn't realize we could take pictures,
until we got to the downstairs. It was a precious
house and I hate I don't have pictures of the
upstairs to share.
Our first stop was a home originally built in 1940.
I especially enjoyed seeing their downstairs.
It is comfortable without a basement feel.
A 1940 Cottage
Our second stop was the home of Maggie Griffin, a designer,
and one of the sponsors of the tour.
I grew up the Longstreet Hills neighborhood
and have watch this home change owners over the years.
What a fabulous face lift Maggie has given her home.
A 1945 Cottage
Our third house on the tour was a 1963 Mid Century Modern.
This home belonged to House Dressing Interiors, Elizabeth Thompson.
I think everyone on the tour had arrived at this house at the same time
that we did. It was crowded, so I was not able to get
pictures. But I do have this one of her kitchen.
I wish I had more, because this was a excellent example of renovating
a house, but still keeping the integrity of the original home.
a 1963 Mid Century Modern
A 1972 Transitional was up next. This home had a very
eclectic feel and fabulous art work from Caroline Nix Galleries.
The home previously had a Mediterranean feel
with an earth tone exterior. It has been updated
with a new white exterior that has changed the entire
look of the home.
A1972 Transitional
Next up is a 1990 Traditional. This home was updated
three years ago. It has beautiful traditional accents and furnishings.
But I think I would spend all my time out on this wonderful porch!
A 1990 Traditional
Elizabeth Thompson and House Dressing Interiors help take
this traditional home and create a modern twist
to the interiors. So many great furnishings and
the owners personalities are present in this home.
A 2001 Tradtional
This 2016 Cape Cod is a fabulous home on Lake Lanier.
It is ideal for a large family gatherings
with plenty of room for entertaining, very formal
or very casual. Many family heirlooms have
been passed down to make this home special!
A 2016 Cape Cod
A 2017 Modern Farmhouse is the last home on our tour.
This open floorplan offers exceptional views of
the Chattahoochee Golf Course. Perfect for easy
living and entertaining you feel welcome as soon
as you walk in the front door!
A 2017 Modern Farmhouse
The flowers in all of the homes on the tour were provided by
The Fresh Bloom. A new experience for Gainesville shoppers!
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source: Debbie Jacobs Design, Maggie Griffin Design, House Dressing Interiors,
Gainesville Tour of Homes
