Stained glass door way in Juday home in Germantown, PA with photography by Bruce Buck for the NY Times -saved by Chic n Cheap Living

FFF/Fun Finds – Historic home makeovers and grilling season

August 23, 2013

Happy Fun, Free, Friday lovelies!

Fun Finds

I was struck by a few pictures of this 19th century home in Germantown, PA. The owner bought the home for only $125,000 but spent another $400,000 over two years to renovate it (p.s. I would LOVE to pay that price in NY or Singapore!) Β While some aspects of the house itself are certainly grand, like the wraparound porch and the stained glass accented door, I also loved the modern additions like the wall with the strie effect. Β It goes to show that one impact piece in a room can really set the tone for it. Β A lot of love and care can also completely transform a space (the home was sitting neglected for several decades).

Porch in home of Nicole Juday on the NY Times - saved by Chic n Cheap Living Blue strie walls in Juday home in Germantown, PA photography by Bruce Bucks for the NY Times - saved by Chic n Cheap LivingStained glass door way in Juday home in Germantown, PA with photography by Bruce Buck for the NY Times -saved  by Chic n Cheap Living

Otherwise this weekend I am…

…going to a BBQ thrown by our friend who helped us with the grilling last weekend. Β My husband isn’t one of those guys who loves to grill so it was SUPER helpful when our friend offered to do all the grilling last weekend. Β He makes great burgers so I’m definitely looking forward to some good food!

What are you doing this weekend?

Have a fabulous weekend!

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  • The Dainty Dolls House August 23, 2013 at 04:18

    What a stunning home, I love the winding porch, that is so gorgeous. I would love to live here for sure :))) I hope you have fun time this weekend doll, I will be relaxing :))) Enjoy xx

    The Dainty Dolls House

  • Cafe Fashionista August 23, 2013 at 08:39

    Ummm…can I please live in that house? So incredibly gorgeous!! πŸ™‚

  • Eve August 23, 2013 at 09:28

    Wow, absolutely amazing house!
    Very nice blog, I’m happy that I found it!
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    inaparisianstyle.blogspot.fr

    xx

  • FASHION TALES August 23, 2013 at 10:16

    That’s so nice of your friend to offer to BBQ, I love having BBQ’s with friends. The first image of the home is my favourite with thte brick. πŸ™‚ /Madison

  • lyddiegal August 23, 2013 at 10:19

    what a great space! just the front door alone is stunning.

  • phiphi @ phiphi's blog August 23, 2013 at 11:14

    wow this is so pretty! i hope you had a nice weekend! xo

  • Heather August 23, 2013 at 11:37

    What a gorgeous house! I would love to pay that price in DC, too. Have fun at the BBQ!

  • Oh to Be a Muse August 23, 2013 at 12:07

    I think they’ll get their money back for the renovations! My hubby is into grilling but he never grills. Happy weekend!

    Oh to Be a Muse
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  • Rowena August 23, 2013 at 12:10

    A home like this for $125K would be totally unreal in NY but I’d happily pay it πŸ™‚

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog August 23, 2013 at 12:27

    I wish I could go to that bbq!!! HAHAHA I love good bbq. That house is so awesome! It’s gorgeous! The wraparound porch is so unique. Love the glass windows too. Have a great time this weekend!

  • Coco August 23, 2013 at 15:13

    I like how the house looks! I have no plans this weekend, enjoy the BBQ darling πŸ™‚
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  • Akaleistar August 23, 2013 at 17:11

    What a beautiful house!

  • Sam August 23, 2013 at 20:19

    This is such a beautifully styled and unique home, the owner had a great vision! I appreciate your kind words, wishing you a wonderful sunny weekend!

  • Stacey August 26, 2013 at 00:41

    Oooh, la, la! This is striking!! We celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary this weekend o that was exciting!:-)

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living August 26, 2013 at 00:48

      Many congratulations Stacey! That is so exciting that you’ve been married for 14 years! I hope you guys had a great celebration!

  • Blond Duck August 26, 2013 at 08:33

    I LOVE those windows! I want to move in!

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