Just days ago I posted images of my favorite house and promised more when the home would be in festive mode for a wedding celebration. (here) That is still to come. In the mean time, it turns out I've completely fallen for another house. I feel a bit unfaithful about it, but wait until you see the charm...  it's another good one, I assure you.

Coincidentally, this favorite house is all dolled up entertaining the first favorite house as they celebrate the special wedding this weekend. Needless to say, I promptly called this favorite house and invited myself over to take photos.

Thank goodness she was an easy sell. SO NICE!

Feast your eyes on this french charmer...

In case you haven't noticed, I'm in love with these green shutters.

Pleaching! Remember my post on pleaching? (here) I've never seen it in person in my life, and it's right here in this backyard.

See the pleaching? It goes all the way around the yard - you can see the wire where it will continue to grow. Even with our horrible summer weather, SCORCHING HOT weather, the pleaching seems to have survived.

This courtyard charm is quite the enjoyable route to the front door... and a good indicator of what's to come...

Gorgeous!

The kitchen is open to this lovely dining area with a grand view of the courtyard.

They bought this table in Florence!

Their names are included as it was hand-painted to order, as well as the date of the trip... You see the date here...

Matching stools...

The view

I snuck upstairs in the midst of party-preparation-chaos while the gracious hostess remained relaxed and calm. If I were in her position and acted as carefree and easygoing, you can bet your braids there'd be large doses of Xanax or Valium involved.

There should be a sign outside the master bathroom,

"ENTER FOR PEACEFUL SERENITY"

The restful atmosphere continues throughout the upstairs...

I love the view...

THANK YOU my friend, for allowing me to traipse through your home at what would be considered by most a very stressful time. Thanks to people like you, I am able to share such delightful inspiration and I love it!

Chef: Robert Mattoch from Denver - rave reviews from all!

Flowers: My friend Kyle from Habitat in the Old Market - duh!