Easy living

This weekend, a few road warrior friends and I discussed the concept of livability and how easy (or difficult) is it to live in different cities.  Among the factors considered were: cost of living, transportation, climate, proximity to friends and family, arts and culture, food.  I'm certain that it's less difficult to experience livability as your budget becomes more and more bountiful.  Then you could simply pick up a house like the one below and transplant it into whatever location your little heart desires.

This one's got some of my favourite elements working together: tremendous curb appeal, big bright windows, a cheerful kitchen with plenty of counter space, double ovens and beams galore.  Oh yes, don't forget about the pool in the back.  But all of those things don't count for squat if you don't have friends / family / loved ones close by.  So maybe I'll have to transplant over a few more houses, in addition to this one.












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  1. That house is pretty, and it looks like it's very sunny inside. I agree that it's no fun if there aren't friends nearby. Hopefully you are close enough to some to be able to visit each other often. I know you will make new friends where you are but it takes some time.

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  2. This house has the perfect kitchen for me! :D

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  3. Wow...the hallway in this house is incredible. And it has one of your key elements....curb appeal..that's for sure!

    I just want a humongous island in my kitchen. Like, big enough for me to cook/bake and for the babies to sit on without me being nervous that they're going to fall off.

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  4. Oh, I love all the stonework and the exposed beams in that house. Having a pool in your backyard doesn't hurt either...

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  5. YES! I can see this house anywhere, even here in cold Toronto:) I do love that pool at the back.

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  6. That humongous, gorgeous kitchen would make entertaining so much fun!

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  7. I am obsessed with that all glass enclosed walkway with the bench in it. I would set up my desk right there and never leave! I'm completely in love with this house. Those marble counter tops!

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  8. I really like this home, wish I had that much space everywhere! :-)

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  9. Beautiful!! <33
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    It would really mean a lot to me. :D
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  10. The ample light and earthy tones are very appealing. I always envision a beautiful rustic house somewhere near the Mediterranean coast. That's my dream!

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  11. definite curb appeal! you forgot to mention a fireplace in the bedroom. oh, that has been a dream of mine since i was about 3 years old i think.

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  12. Oh my gosh that glass hallway is perfection!

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  13. you always find the prettiest homes! I love this one and could see myself living there too!

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  14. Ill take a traveling house please!

    Jessica
    http://www.jumpintopuddles.com/

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  15. Wow... beautiful! I am swooning over that kitchen. <3 I think that is what draws me in to home interiors the most... haha, clearly I love to cook. :)

    But wow! This one is amazing.

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  16. wowee, what a home. i want a open home too.

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