Thursday, June 28, 2012

Curb Appeal

Unlike the last two weeks where I shared the gorgeous estate homes in Hancock Park, California, this week I am going to share these adorable smaller homes.  This is an area that I work in frequently and I drive the back residential streets to get to the offices that I work at.  I love this area.  Many of these homes are only two bedroom, three max, but they exude so much charm that sometimes I take my lunch and just park and admire the landscaping.  Many of the homes have little picket fences and awnings and flower beds and flower borders and so much more.
How nice it must be to arrive home to these beautiful gardens after a long day.  They are so colorful and well kept.
I love impatients.  They make beautiful borders.

Here we have yellow marigolds and lobelia, a few delphiniums and roses.  Love the perfection of this bordered yard.
I love that bird house, don't you?  This house has so many beautiful details to greet you.

This little garden bench in the front yard with its pillows was so inviting, and check out this jacaranda tree.  My photo doesn't do this adorable house justice.  It was truly lovely.  Thanks so much for taking another tour with me.
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17 comments:

  1. SusieJune 28, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    That is beautiful curb appeal. Love it. I have seen beautiful home with plain bare yards...kind of sad. With a little bit of gardening, it can make a hugh difference. Smiles, Susie

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 28, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    I love cottagey looking houses, Maggie. These are all so pretty. I do love that birdhouse!

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  3. Pat C.June 28, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    What lovely photos! Such exquisite gardens are truly soul-soothing. xoxo

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  4. InmaculadaJune 28, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    ´Que maravilla de imágenes.
    besos......

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  5. CynthiaJune 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Great pictures and great curb appeal the flowers are beautiful. The bench with the pillows gorgeous.

    Cynthia

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  6. BlissJune 28, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful, and that party button.....awesome.

    ~Bliss~

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  7. Denise @English Purple RibbonJune 28, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Maggie! Thanks for taking all those darling pictures to share. I have found some cute gardens in my area just by going to yard sales! Denise

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  8. NanaDianaJune 28, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Maggie- Aren't those places just darling? You can certainly see the pride of ownership everywhere you look- xo Diana

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  9. Honey at 2805June 29, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Talk about curb appeal! What beautiful lawns and gardens!

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  10. Honey at 2805June 29, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    I'm a new follower and hope you will be too!

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  11. GinaJune 29, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    What beautiful gardens! I can see why you love this area. So much curb appeal!

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  12. Fishtail CottageJune 29, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    beautiful, just beautiful! thank you for sharing this post over here at this weeks Garden Party! xoxo, tracie

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  13. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Magnifiques ces maisons fleuries, merci pour cette balade.

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  14. karen@somewhatquirkyJuly 1, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    so beautiful. oh how i love cottages!

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  15. Honey at 2805July 5, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    You are featured today on Potpourri Friday!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Just gorgeous! The flower gardens are incredible! Congrats on your feature!

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  17. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 6, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    This garden is awesome! Love the birdhouse.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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