There’s a reason they’re called “dream” homes
October 9th, 2008, 1:15 pm · Post a Comment · posted by Cynthia Rupe
I enjoyed a very relaxing Sunday ogling some of the most gorgeous homes in my area during the Dana Point Home & Garden Tour. It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for years, and this year I finally did - with great company to boot.
My dream house is a 1920s-1930s bungalow, or perhaps a Craftsman-style home, with a bright, open European-inspired kitchen, and a dining room with a long solid wood table for hosting dinner parties. A home that feels cozy and inviting, and truly like a home. With lots of “found” objects and great art.
I was excited to spend the day gazing and dreaming, taking bits and pieces from each home and using it to build my “dream” home in my mind.
Lots of museum-like homes, certainly, which doesn’t tug on my heartstrings in the slightest. But there was one from the 1920s with the best library that reminded me so of my grandfather’s den when he was alive. And the most spectacular ocean view. I would move in tomorrow…
I marvel at how life was in the 1920s. How small in scale the homes were compared to now, back before everything in America was about “bigger and more.” I love the simplicity of that time.The thing I truly loved is that each home was so different and also had a rich history, which is one of the reasons I love living in Dana Point.
If you’ve never gone on a home tour but hope to one day, there are a few things you’ll find that I didnt expect: You’ll most likely to wear paper booties over your shoes (yes, like you’re going into surgery), and the docents will most likely be incredibly strict about the path you take through the house…so don’t go expecting to amble aimlessly throughout the house. There are arrows and everything. These are people’s homes though, so it’s understandable…
