My daughter Lily loves to play “I Spy.” We play it a lot in the car on road trips and in restaurants when we’re waiting for the food to arrive. We also enjoy those “I Spy” books where you search for certain objects on each page.
So that got me thinking. Why not play a version of “I Spy” together on the blog today as we take a tour of this charming foursquare? We’ll find out how observant you are!
The house was built in 1907 in the Overlook neighborhood of Old Portland. It has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and is selling for $675,000.
I Spy with My Little Eye…
- a turtle
- a pair of shoes
- a little red stool
- a star
- a fish
- 12 (or more) candles
As you take the tour, see if you can spy them, too!
Did you spy all of these?
- a turtle
- a pair of shoes
- a little red stool
- a star
- a fish
- 12 (or more) candles
Tell us what you found–and what you’re missing!
Thanks to Mrs. French over at Bliss for linking to this house listing, which is how I found it. You can see more photos and get more information about this beautiful old home on its MLS listing.
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I found everything…just not quite sure about the turtle. Is it the turqoise thing in the backyard in the 3rd photo from last? If it is, then I found all of them!!!
Jan
I also spy a round-table-I-wish-I-spied-in-a-store-near-me-before-I-bought-my-round-table.
p.s. I didn’t spy a fish. I spy a whale – Does that win me bonus points?
p.p.s. I really like this house!
Hi Julia! I’m going to be onery and reply in one post to many!!
I just love a good four square, don’t you? They always have great lines. I esp. love the black trim in this one. Nice modern twist, but still kept all of the great old charm.
That puple angel house was HOOT! OMG…. Island Mojo, ROFL!! Ah, much better now. But can you imagine being the one to tell that gal she needs to paint over that….decor??
The Dallas thing cracked me up. I was like 11 or so I think, but I always watched it with my mom.
That’s really a shame about Teri Garr. Seems MS is popping up more and more. I have quite a few clients with it, two more just diagnosed. Mostly women, tho my girlfriend’s husband was recently diagnosed within the last few years as well.
I hope they find some promissing new meds soon.
I spy a loved andLOVELY foursquare!! The little red stool was my fave!
Thanks for the game!!
I spy a charming old house with beautiful decor that someone neglected to clean up for listing photos. This is a knock out house that could have been even better if the towels had been picked up, shampoo bottles hidden, and that kitchen stool put under the sink! That is just me being cantankerous this morning. It really is such a swell house.
ps. Ashton loves I spy, too!
I spent my whole evening touring homes. What a brilliant and beautiful blog. I enjoyed every minute of it. It was a great alternative to worrying about the hurricane that was heading our way. I found myself praying not only for the storm to weaken but that we wouldn’t be without power so I could return to your blog.
I spy a table in the master bath that I want!!
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Cute house! I love that look… well made! lol
i’d like to spy the $675,000 it would take to buy this house!
Hi Julia, I found everything, it took me a few minutes to find that fish. That is a lovely little home. Thanks for doing the I spy with my little eye, I used to play that game all the time when I was little too.
I spied them all!
I love a classic four square!
Maybe living in the South has spoiled me. I can’t imagine paying $675K for a house w/ only 3 beds – 1.5 baths.
It’s a cute house though, and I found all the objects plus a few extra candles!
I found everything, too. Thanks for the game! I also spied a globe, four butterflies and two U.S. flags.
Apparently I’m clueless because I found about 7 candles and a turtle sandbox. I did see a bunch of butterflies and a colorful caterpillar though. I agree with Angela- clean up your beautiful historic home *before* the agent comes to take pictures. That deck is to die for.
And here’s a shameless plug for my blog- I’m touring a historic cottage today
I spied Everything!! Woo Hoo! I love this house! It’s so cute
and it really does feel homey.
I found them all except the fish ?? Unless it’s the pic on the wall in the office area ??? And i had to look twice to find the star.. Loser LOL
We used to play a similar game with our kids , we called it I’m thinking of something (?) then we’d give clues….
Nice post Julia,
Kathy
LOL thanks I found it !!!
K
Well, after looking through these pictures, I’ll be thumbing my nose at my own home tonight. That is one GORGEOUS house.
I love every single bit of this house.
I spy the deck I’d really like to have!
And I like that black trim, too…
I did, I did! That was fun, Julia! Thank you.
So fun! Thank you for your encouraging words during this difficult time. Thank you again for all your thoughtful comments, time and prayers.
blessings,
kari & kijsa
What an adorable house! I can’t believe I’m saying this…but I really like the black woodwork – I’m normally a white woodwork girl!
Sorry to say I didn’t play….you still like us though, right??!!!!
I stink at this game. I couldn’t find the fish or the turtle.
What a gorgeous house, and a great idea! Off to play!
I found all of them !! HOw fun, thanks!
I spy a lovely house with a back yard and deck that I am ready to move right into.
PS – Walter Wick (I Spy artist/author) lives in my neighborhood and I see him walking his big black standard poodle every day. Now HIS house is something else: Converted. 1920s. Firehouse.
more here: http://tinyurl.com/5hjwkp
This is proof that transitional to contemporary furnishing can look good in an somewhat untouched traditional home. I love that they have left the dark wood work. Very Pottery Barn meets Restoration hardware.
Robin, thanks for the link. His converted firehouse is way cool! -Julia
Okay full disclosure – I didn’t bother to try and spy them, too. because looking that closely on this laptop screen while I’m traveling is tough on the eyes.
BUT – I love this house. It’s so warm and homey, and it also reminds me of my college dorm with all the dark woodwork.
*grumbles* Please excuse the unbelievably bad grammar in my previous comment. Clearly I need more coffee this morning.
What a fun little game:) I love this house!!!!!
OK that was too fun! I love this house, too!
~melody~
Well… I got so distracted by the thousands of chairs that I didn’t get any of the official I Spy items. Sheesh.
I think the kitchen is okay, but the rest of the house is much too crowded. I do really like the deck though.
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