When I spotted this charming old farmhouse over on Lookiloos, it made me smile. Some houses just make you happy to look at them. When the new owners found it, though, the house had been neglected–and on the market–for a long time.
Julia of Lookiloos says, “Inside, the wooden floors were sloping, the wallpaper peeling. When the last member of the family that had owned the house for more than a century passed away, it was as though the house died, too.”
An artist lives here, and she knew just how to breathe new life into the old house. She added lots of fresh, bright color, while preserving its original vintage appeal.
Now an independent movie is being filmed at the farmhouse. Read all about it and take the full tour of the house at Lookiloos!
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It does make you smile. All the wonderful colors. It looks like a house that is loved.
Christi
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Love it! I’m smiling!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
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I love it when something old is made new again. This house shouts “love”! I love all the light that shines though!
I KNEW an artist must live there -before I got to that sentence! Such a fun and welcoming home! Julia – you have an “eye” for knowing what others will find interesting, as well.
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I love this house. I clicked over to check out all of the photos. I am in love with all of the red accents. So cute!
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That is a happy house!
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Charming! Any house with some turquoise in it has me! Janell
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What a beautiful house! I love the look of old homes but I have 0 talent to make it look fresh again…But this person definitely did!
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The bright colors are wonderful! The kitchen is lovely, classic.
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I think you can always tell when an artist owns a house. It looks so vibrant and fun. I couldn’t live with the kitchen the way it is but it’s fun for photographs. I think the tiny window next to the stove is really interesting.
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My kind of house! Old, loved and lived in.
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What a fun farmhouse! Perfect combo of classic farmhouse and updated color – with loads of personality!
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We saw this house on Lookiloos the other day and read about the film! Sounds like it all came together perfectly. Anyway, we love farmhouses almost as much as we love spanish mediterraneans! This farmhouse is definitely charming, especially that red screen door.
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I adore this decorating style! It is so happy and cozy with all the bright colors. Thanks for the post.
I am so happy that this home is being loved. It’s so nice and cozy.
Even though it’s polar opposite of my style it looks like home to me
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It is a fun looking house, but I wouldn’t like it set up like that personally… maybe I’m getting old!
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It’s all those colors she’s used…really brightens everything up.
I like the kitchen cabinets and the sink is pretty neat too! 
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LOVE IT!!!
But of course!
Thank you Julia for sharing this home with us – they did a fabulous job loving it back to life!
xo,
Kim
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Now this is one I could live in! It’s brave and creative, cosy and quirky and that porch has me longing to be out there!
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where can I find the info you did on The Pink House ?
Cindy–
Pink house? Not sure which post you mean. Like a painted-lady Victorian house? There’s a search box in the left-hand sidebar you can try. -Julia