BIA Parade of Homes

Over the weekend Mr. Frankel and I visited the BIA Parade of homes. Some of you might remember my post from last year's parade as well. I think I had 4.5 followers then, so it's worth going back and looking if you're not one of the 4.5 (*I say 4.5 because my dad made up fake accounts to help it look like I had more followers at first.... he tries to be supportive). 

The parade features thirteen homes this year. I'm featuring home #1 today. It's my favorite BY FAR. I took A LOT of pictures of this one. 

Architect: New England Homes

Interior Design: Stephanie Derr-Briggs

Landscape Design: Bryan Wade

Love the glass!! 

Hello, dream bathroom!!! 

I think they staged this closet for me (my wardrobe is 90% J. Crew).  Oops.

  

Just one more photo of the vanities... 

I think I'd like to get a closer look at that shower.... 

This is why I hate being in pictures by myself. I look like a turd. 

It's not like I'm in love with wingback chairs or anything. 

I LOVE lamp. 

Not crazy about the backsplash. Thank goodness :) Now I don't have to dream about this kitchen all the time. 

This is an excellent decor idea: put all your trophies on the island. I'll have to get to work on this. :) 

Dear marble, I love you. 

I think Christopher's calculating how much our mortgage payments would be if we purchased a home like this. The answer? Way too freaking much for us right now!! :) 

I might post a few highlights from the other homes later this week. Do you have a parade of homes in your area? I'm hoping Indianapolis does!! 

If/When We Build a Home

I've mentioned Kevin Knight before here, but I was looking at some of the photos on his website over the weekend, and I decided they warranted their own blog post. Knight is a builder here in Columbus, and I LOVE his work! After seeing his homes in the 2009 and 2010 BIA Parade of Homes, I told Christopher I wanted him to build our "dream home". That's probably going to change now that we're moving to Indianapolis, but I still love his work!!! Have a looksy:

Beautiful, right? I especially love the way Knight makes indoor and outdoor spaces flow effortlessly into one another. His homes feel like a getaway!! Speaking of getaway, I could use one (or two) of those right about now!!!