Do you ever get tired of all the picture-perfect rooms on blogs and in magazines? Do you ever feel like your house just doesn’t stack up? I do! But I have a solution–a blog party I’m going to call Freaky House-Photos Friday. There’s nothing like looking at a few not-so-great spaces to make you feel instantly better about yours!
I know I’m not the only one who gets a kick out of odd or ugly rooms because my Bad MLS Photos are some of my most popular posts. You know you love ‘em. You may leave comments like, “My eyes are burning!” and “I just lost my appetite for lunch!” but you keep coming back for more, don’t you?
If you have a blog and want to play along, here are a few ideas for things you could show us:
#1: Something you found in the real estate listings.
#2: A room from an old magazine or decorating book.
#3: A room from a magazine that’s supposed to be chic, but you’re not so sure.
#4: A room in your house that you want to change. (Ask for ideas!)
#5: A room that used to look freaky before you fixed it up. (Show us the after!)
Mark your calendars: Friday, April 2, we’ll take a break from all the prettiness to ugly-up our blogs for one day, have a few laughs, and make everyone feel better about their own homes. Who’s with me?
(Photos via an old BHG Decorating book, Domino, and the real estate listings.)
To see more design-challenged rooms, visit my Bad MLS Photos page.
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This should be fun! I miss your blog parties!
.-= Christine´s last blog ..Rainy Day =-.
Count us in. Of course handyguys and gals don’t have ugly houses but may have a few fun pics laying around.
.-= The Handyguys´s last blog ..Episode #105 – Picking Paint Colors =-.
FUN! I love the “designer” rooms that crack me up! (speaking as a designer LOL)
xoxo Pattie
.-= pattie and allie´s last blog ..Tablescape Thursday and are you a gadget person?? =-.
Ooo, fun. I can’t wait.
.-= Janet´s last blog ..HAPPY WEEKEND! =-.
SUCH a great idea Julia! Looking forward to it!
.-= Beth@The Stories of A2Z´s last blog ..Bunnies, Burlap, Bird nests, Mercury Glass, and Feathers…Oh My! =-.
I can think of several Pepto Bismol pink houses to photograph…this will be fun!
Susan
.-= black eyed susans kitchen´s last blog ..IT’S A SMALL WORLD…AFTER ALL =-.
Hi, I am soo glad I came across your blog again…I absolutely love it! You inspire so many people with this blog! Hi, I’m Meme from Screaming Meme…It is so nice to of found you again…I want to personally invite you over to Screaming Meme…I look forward to visiting soon! Meme
Ha ha! So fun. I’m really looking forward to this.
.-= Lesley @ The Design File´s last blog ..Orange: Is it the new neutral in home decor? =-.
Yay! Great idea!
am i crazy that i like the #3 room, thats supposed to be chic, but we’re not so sure? i like it!
but the rest—-OY! The first image and the word “freaky” go hand in hand.
Kellie (Cashon & Co.)–Not crazy! I tried to pick something that could go either way. -Julia
I already smiled at the “we’re not sure it’s chic” one…cheers, -s
.-= LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE´s last blog ..What Do You Think of My Meditation and Yoga Room? =-.
Great idea – I’m putting my thinking cap on now. Have a great weekend Julia!
I love this post and saw the same room #3 and my first thought was how could anyone hang a turd picture in their room and call it fabulous?!!
.-= LoveFeast Table´s last blog ..Fancy Friday-Pictures =-.
This is a great idea! It reminds you of how bad it can be!!!
.-= Amy Skehan´s last blog ..~Enter This Way Please~ =-.
Fun! I’ll do it!!!!
.-= angela | the painted house´s last blog ..The Painted House is Local =-.
I love this idea! How fun!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Wordful Wednesday: Humane Society Field Trip =-.
What a great idea! I wish I had some of the photos from the real estate listing of my current house. I might need to do a little detective work.
.-= Nichole´s last blog ..I Lost The Battle Of The Suitcase =-.
hahahaha I love it. I’ll definitely play along. You always have the most fun parties, Julia!
Have a good weekend!
xo Isa
Will creep down the road with my camera – boy do I have one for you!
.-= Tricia Rose´s last blog ..Sea Art in Life =-.
Sounds like a great idea! I have a lot of not so pretty client “before” photos.
.-= Vanessa´s last blog ..Fresh Bedrooms for Spring =-.
can’t wait….hehehehe…..
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Big Tom =-.
Wow! That first house reminds me of two-face from Batman. Oddly enough, I’d like either of those sides if they were by themselves.
Sadly, I can’t play along because I’ll have just gotten back in town from vacation…
What a fabulous idea!! Seeing ugly is always fun {as long as it’s not your own} =)
Can wait to see what’s instore. Hope you have a great weekend!
.-= Stephanie Lynn´s last blog ..A Playroom With Room to Play and Space to Grow =-.
Oh my word…I am SO taking pictures of my Nannie’s house while I’m on Spring vacation.
She got stuck in a decorating time warp in the late 1970s and never emerged.
.-= Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..The Peacock Shop (Giveaway!) =-.
Oh Lord, this sounds like fun.
.-= Melanie´s last blog ..My small pantry solution. =-.
This is going to be great! I am looking forward to these-and your example pics are a good start!
I enjoy your blog-love looking at houses!
.-= Josanne´s last blog ..My Marriage Tips =-.
Nice idea!
I think I’ll be showing a room from my house and pretending I found it on a real estate listing
.-= Struggler´s last blog ..Would You Put Your Bed Against a Window? =-.
Sounds fun! I’ll have to start searching for a good picture to feature in April’s Freaky House-Photos Friday.
sounds like fun! i’ve got more befores here than afters, sadly.
.-= anna see´s last blog ..Guess Whose Doctor Told Her to Lose 15 Pounds? =-.
Oh I feel so good about my house now:) Thank you!
.-= Puna´s last blog ..There’s Something About Ella =-.
Mmm..this is going to be good!
: )
Julie M.
.-= Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop´s last blog ..Blessed Assurance… =-.
Love this idea!! Fun and creative, I bet people are going to come up with stuff we couldn’t have even made up or imagined!! Looking forward to this Julia
.-= Nancy@marcusdesign´s last blog ..{fashion meets interior design} =-.
What a fun idea! I’ll have to look for some hideous things for you! I’ve been MIA, but am having fun looking back over posts I’ve missed!
.-= Heather´s last blog ..My friends, I’ve been busy =-.
Oh goodie, Ill post my hideous yellow kitchen that I just bought with the really high ceilings and see what you all come up with.
Julia,
What a fun party idea! Are basements included, because mine is very scary!
Cathy
.-= The Stylish House´s last blog ..ZINC All Grown Up! =-.
I am totally up for this! Our house was a hot mess when we bought it three years ago so I have lots of material for this.
.-= Staz´s last blog ..*fist pump!* =-.
I would love to participate in this one! My dining room (thankfully) looks nothing like it did when we moved in!
.-= rosie at 3 rosebuds´s last blog ..oreo truffle goodness =-.
Great idea!!! I love looking at disasters, lol!
.-= Elaine’s Semi-Homemade Life´s last blog ..Woo hoo! =-.
Reminds me of Tommy Lee Jones’ character, Two-Face, from Batman Forever!
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