The Sugar Shack~ A home tour

 

     ~Give me some sugar, baby 

       

Do you have *favorite* houses you drive by in your town?

You notice them, watch them grow…wonder what they look like inside? Try to cop a peek when you drive by at dusk?

 

No, you don’t? oh.

I admit it. I have a collection of them. And have  a particular affinity for the old ones…the cottages…the gems. The saved old souls…The sugar.

This is one of them. I’ve driven by this one so many times thru the years…

It was a rainy, dreary day when I first stepped inside….but this little beauty built in the 30’s was gracious and glowing.

I dare say , smiling.

(original Dade county pine floors}

Any one else may have bulldozed it 20 years ago…

Once covered in overgrown hedges with holes in the ceiling that looked up to the clouds.

But it was safeguarded and lovingly preserved by a local family

And it  was infused with warmth and soul…while retaining most original fixtures.

{I love these Hansel and Gretel windows and screens}

Lee Ann has a beautiful eye with a southern flair Think Garden and Gun…While talented husband Gene, an avid hunter/sportsman, did much of the work in this beautiful old soul.

 

 

                             {Great original built in cabinet….and yes, wine MAY be involved in home tours}

Kids art is everywhere. Family first in this sugar shack….Two beautiful daughters have an imprint in every room.

{Do you love this corkboard?…made of wine corks}

 

And while the kitchen was broadened and opened…

 

the living space remains  as it was originally

 

…and like any good cottage it isn’t linear. But quirkily moves and trips from room to room

 

 

With 5 panel doors and original hardware…loved that part

 

Hidden corners house daybeds. Cozy. sleep inducing. Particularly on this grey day.

Reminded me of summer camps. I think I counted 6 beds…

 

{adorable little mini rooms around corners…off larger rooms}

Outside was added a pool and sweet outdoor shower

One of the family’s favorite spots is what once was a car vestibule…

Turned outdoor dining room. Hugged in bougainvillea. Dinner under the stars happens here quite regularly.

Charming.

Another fabulous feature is the neighbors home….Wine glasses in hand, we traipsed over to meet a hidden gem of a house with a famed and perhaps even bawdy history.

Think elaborate ballrooms and parties galore…Butlers bells in each room.

A rare look into the history of this town…

…and Archie

But that will be a WHOLE oth.er post. Stay tuned.

Also stay tuned for Talented Lee Ann’s soon to be released Blog.

Go.

Tour your own  town under the discreet cloak of dusk….find a gem….a sugar shack.

Then barge in and take pictures.

Dare ya.