So as I told you all before, this was my first time on the tour. It was actually my first time in Raleigh, NC. I was hoping that after driving 10 1/2 hours , (for a trip that was supposed to take 7 1/2) I wouldn't be disappointed.
And I LOVED IT!!! Sure there were some bus problems , and it was 96 degrees and humid, and I didn't get to see one of the houses. But would I do it again? You betcha! The homes were breathtaking, and the owners and architects were welcoming and friendly, as well as informative. I did have two personal favorites; Laurent de Comarmond's house on Graham Street, and Fred Carter/Perry Cox house on Banbury Rd. Both were just amazing!
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| This is one of my favorites!! Designed by Laurent de Comarmond, he is also the owner. Ahh... just look at it! Isn't it beautiful?!! His company is called LEVEL |
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| This is the inside kitchen breakfast area. |
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| Other side of the kitchen. |
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| The incredible mahogany rear deck!! |
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| Across the room from the ginormous sliding glass doors!!! |
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| Rain water collection tank! |
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| Other side of the house collection tank with Lillie's!!!! |
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| More with the door to inside. Notice the angle of the window. |
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| Master bedroom had fabulous wood everywhere!! |
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| Office |
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| View from balcony at the Milton Small office building. |
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| More view! |
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| Kitchen at the Frank Harmon House. |
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| Living room at the Harmon house. |
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| Orchid!!! |
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| Master Bedroom. |
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| Master Bath |
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| OMG! Anyone know where I can get one of theses?? |
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| View from balcony looking into living room. |
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| Dining room ...this table , these chairs.. I am speechless! |
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| Some great artwork at the George Milton Small house. |
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| Everyone had to resist just diving into this chair at my other favorite house- Fred Williams/ Perry Cox house. Anyone know who designed this chair? |
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| Pretty lights! |
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| Clock |
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| The other side of that magnificent fireplace! |
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| More pretty lights ( a little blurry) |
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| Another gorgeous fireplace! |
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| Fireplace with furniture. |
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| Cute Birdies!! |
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| Growing plant vessels in the bathroom! |
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| WOW!! |
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| Living plant wall by the pool. |
Thank you to all the home owners for welcoming us into your homes. Extremely gracious of you!!