Kathie Lee Gifford and Her dogs

 

Watch Kathie Lee and Hoda talk about their dogs on the Today show here.

193 Stratford Road

 

Welcome to 193 Stratford Road, an English manor style home set in the heart of Lakeview Park in Asheville, NC. It was constructed in 1925 and designed by renowned North Carolina architect S. Grant Alexander.

 

 

 

 

The entrance hall has soaring 20' ceilings that allow natural light to reflect on the solid oak flooring.

 

 

One of the living and dining rooms looks like the perfect place to host a family Thanksgiving. And if the guests need to stay the home has 6 bedrooms, and 6 bathrooms. Next to the dining room is a well appointed kitchen, which you can see through the door.

 

 

 

 

The kitchen has been updated with high-end Viking professional appliances and has a beautiful view outside the windows of the grounds and landscaping.

 

 

 

A stately home on over 2.89 acres, has lots of mature landscaping, perfect for an after Turkey dinner game of Scrabble, or drinks out on the patio.

 

Want to stay a little  longer and see upstairs? Here's the listing.

 

All for $4,979,000

830 Hungerford Place

I was browsing homes in Charlotte when I came across this one. It's 11,000+ square feet and is located at 830 Hungerford Place, on 3 acres. The front is symmetrically designed and even more elegant once you take a step inside...



I love all the natural light coming in the front doors, it reflects of the painted hardwoods which give the space some character.



The stairway has a modern sisal type of carpet, perfect for a busy family to hurry up and down the stairs.



The formal living room has beautiful 12' ceilings, as does the rest of the home. It looks slightly unused, but would be a lovely spot to host a Christmas tea party.



The dining room has a beautifully painted wall, and ample space to sit everyone around a large round table. I would have added seating by the windows for after dinner guests and maybe a small bar.



Besides the obvious, there's a bear in the room... I'd be walking through this room quickly, he looks like he climbed through the window.



And this is where I'd settle. The French style furnishings are classy, yet look really comfortable.



A dreamy white kitchen, which overlooks the breakfast room. So much light this would be a wonderful start to every day.






Upstairs is this comfy bedroom, which has soothing colored walls and nicely adorned trim. There are 6 bedrooms altogether, and 10 bathrooms (although none were pictured).

It's on the market for 3.45 million. You can visit the link here.

Full Length Movie Sunday

There are some weekends when we all need some downtime. Time to sit back, relax and watch movies. I have been finding lot's of old, but good movies on You Tube. Totally appropriate for Hallmark or Lifetime, these movies are some I've seen before, but they all carry a message.

First
Ordinary Miracles (2005)
is about a young girl who gets sent from foster home, to foster home, but when there's no place for her to go a judge decides to take her in. This movie teaches you about second chances.

 

Second
A Child's Cry For Help (1994)
a movie that brings out the investigator in you, can a mom who seem so affectionate, and loving be the reason for her sons illnesses? This movie teaches that you have to rely on instinct.
 

Third

Everybody's Baby The Rescue Of Jessica McClure (1989)
The video cannot be posted, but is a worthwhile watch. A baby has an accident and draws a nation together in her rescue. This movie teaches how we should all help each other, in times of need. 

Fourth
Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story (2001)
my grandmother loved Shirley Temple, so I decided to learn more. This movie is about how Shirley was the most famous child star, most possibly in history, but after growing up, her fame began to fade.
 

 

Hope you had a happy weekend!