About Julia

Julia at Promont

I’m Julia, and it’s no secret–I’m hooked on houses.

After working for years as a freelance writer, I realized I had never had a chance to write about one of my favorite topics: houses. So in January of ‘08, I started this blog as a place to do just that.

I’m not a designer, and I’m not a “house snob.” For me, looking at houses is a form of entertainment. I love houses of every shape, size, and style. I think they have personalities, and it’s fun to get to know them. (Maybe that explains my fascination with Bad Real Estate Photos?)

I’ll also admit I’m a little bit obsessed with pop culture, which is probably obvious if you’ve seen the posts I’ve written about Celebrity Houses or the sets from my favorite Movies and TV Shows. (Recognize this fabulous old Victorian?)

I live in Cincinnati with my husband Dave and our children Jake and Lily. I love hearing from my readers and hope you’ll leave a comment and introduce yourself. You can also find me on:

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Painting of my childhood home by Fifi Flowers.

I always strive to give credit for photo images that I use and try to link to the original source. If you find that one is in error or if I have used one of yours and you want it removed for any reason, let me know.

You are welcome to use my images as long as you give credit with a link back to Hooked on Houses. Thank you! -Julia

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1 Kristine February 1, 2008 at 3:38 pm

Thanks for visiting my blog!

2 The Nester February 4, 2008 at 5:03 pm

Hello dear friend. Yes, I am obsessed with houses. I love them all. They speak to me. Well, I talk for them. I name them, I love them, they all have their own personality. I espcially like the ones that are begging for a little love!

3 The Nester February 4, 2008 at 5:07 pm

I’m a lunatic and cannot figure out how to email you! Please go to my profile page and email me. You will wish that you never left a comment on my blog. I will now haunt you. But, I want to send you my before and after of our old nest. The post about it is filed under decorating dork and budget living it’s called “I can always find something to complain about”. Hate me.

4 castlebuilders February 15, 2008 at 12:43 pm

I’m hooked on your blog! I visited through tag surfer, and this is so informative, interesting – and addictive.

Congratulations on a site very well done.

5 hookedonhouses February 15, 2008 at 12:46 pm

Welcome, Castlebuilders! (Love your name.) If you’re hooked, then I’m doing my job. Hope to see you here again soon! -Julia

6 castlebuilders February 16, 2008 at 10:47 am

lol, it’s actually our company name: Castle Builders. We build custom homes, the owner’s name is Castleberry, and we believe every home should be a castle.

7 asylum1 March 3, 2008 at 2:40 pm

thanks for the comment! i thought my parents were the only people in the world looking at our little blog.

-a fellow HGTV addict

8 Tracey March 9, 2008 at 1:48 pm

Hi Julia,

I don’t know how I missed this on your profile when I first started visiting you…but Indianapolis is my hometown! I now live in Northern Virginia, but the Midwest will always be home. I know you are in Cincinnati now…but no wonder I love you girl!

Tracey

9 hookedonhouses March 9, 2008 at 2:06 pm

Tracey–
I LOVE Indy. I was sad to leave it. What part did you live in? We spent some time in Carmel and then bought a house out in the country on the East side (New Palestine). It’s a small world! -Julia

10 Deborah Harris March 10, 2008 at 10:03 pm

Hi there, I just happened upon your website during a night of insomnia when I was thinking back, as I often do, on the interiors of the Stokesay house featured in the movie “Atonement”…….. I can’t get those beautiful rooms out of my mind – the ‘white’ ones, with all the chinze and painted woodwork. I’m wondering if you know, or know how I might find out, if the owners of the house retained the decor created for these rooms after the film crew left? We are visiting England this summer and I would definitely go way out of my way to tour this place if that were the case. What do you think? Thanks, Deborah Harris

11 hookedonhouses March 11, 2008 at 6:35 am

Deborah:
They do give tours. Check out the official Stokesay website for more information:

http://www.stokesaycourt.com

I just added more photos to the post about Stokesay Court, so be sure to check those out!
-Julia

12 Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall March 18, 2008 at 11:03 pm

I’m so excited to have found your blog. Great style and very informative. As a professional faux finisher, I love anything having to do with homes, decor and paint (imagine that). I will definitely be frequenting your blog:)

13 koops@thecincyblog.com March 30, 2008 at 8:18 am

Julia.
I could get lost looking the pictures…but then reality sets in when I walk through “normal” homes.

Great site.

14 hookedonhouses March 30, 2008 at 9:15 am

koops@thecincyblog–
Since you’re a Realtor, I’m sure you see a lot of reality! Thanks for stopping by. I enjoy your site, too. -Julia

15 Monica Massie April 12, 2008 at 2:47 am

Great site!

Sorry if you’ve already addressed this, but do you know of photos of the “California Mansion” where “The Holiday” movie was filmed?

Thanks so much!!

16 hookedonhouses April 12, 2008 at 9:37 am

Monica–
Here’s what I found out about the house in “The Holiday.” It was a set they built for the movie. According to Wikipedia:

“Exterior scenes of the house of Cameron Diaz’s character in the film were shot in San Marino, Los Angeles, California. The interior sets for Amanda’s house were built on a sound stage and cost approximately $1 million, without exterior walls, a roof, plumbing, heating and electricity.”

17 mamacita April 24, 2008 at 7:48 am

I just linked to you from my blog. I have a new place to come, sip coffee, and relax! I love your site!

18 daisy April 27, 2008 at 3:08 pm

Julia,

I’m delighted to tell you that you won my giveaway! The turquoise watch will be on its way to you as soon as you send me your address at daisyaday [at] gmail [dot] com. Congratulations. And thanks for entering! I’ve got you on my bloglines, now, and I’ll be ~~stalking~~ frequenting your blog.

19 reagan April 29, 2008 at 8:12 am

I love houses too! A friend sent me the link when you featured the smallest house that was about 300 sq ft. I have a degree in interior design but I’m way more interested in the architecture of a building than the finishes! I love just staring and driving around to look at all the different kinds of houses. I put your blog in my google reader

20 kim May 5, 2008 at 2:07 pm

julia-
thanks for stopping by my site….i came over to see where you came from and am in love! seeing how others live and getting to peek in the windows is so fun! i’m bookmarking your site.

21 Amber May 5, 2008 at 9:58 pm

Hi Julia!
I got your message and sent you an e-mail, but I had problems with your e-mail address. Please let me know if you didn’t receive it! You can e-mail me or leave me a comment.
Amber

22 Amy May 12, 2008 at 1:15 pm

Just discovered your blog and I love it! You have already solved my living room decorating crisis , so I am excitedly checking out the rest of your site in hopes of more helpful gems.

: )

23 Cindy June 4, 2008 at 11:58 pm

You had me hooked on your blog with the first paragraph, and I do all those other obsessive things you do too. When I was little and played with my Barbie I would spend the first hour or two making her a house and decorating it, and I dont’ think I ever changed her clothes. I love this blog cause now I know I have fellow house junkies. Thank you!

24 Natalie Beach June 30, 2008 at 2:11 pm

Curious on the dog bath, that is how I found my way to your website. I have to create two doggie grooming stations for two clients and I was looking for some inspiration. I didn’t see any pictures-but a blogger talks about it. Could you share with me any pictures or info. you might have on the doggie bath.

Thanks!

Natalie

25 Cynthia July 15, 2008 at 12:42 pm

I absolutely love your blog! I’ve wasted an entire afternoon (at work no less reading through all the entries; I’m addicted! Keep up the good work!!

26 Darrene July 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm

I am going to be a regular too. I feel like I have just found some new friends.by the way, My House talks to me too…

27 babudeepan August 5, 2008 at 12:22 am

fantastic job…

28 Norma August 7, 2008 at 11:11 am

We’ll I guess I’m a house junkie too. We live in Red Deer Alberta, we’re an hour north of Calgary, and an hour south of Edmonton, the past few years all 3 citys have gone CRAZY building homes, I’ve never seen anything like it, I’m always looking and taking pictures of different style homes, I was even like that when I was little, I guess it’s in my blood. Thankyou Julia I will be visiting your blog daily.

29 Jody August 11, 2008 at 10:36 pm

Hi Julia,

I am new to blogging and so enjoyed your blog and your creativity. I too am obsessed with houses and have my own Interior Design business to feed that obsession.
I have just recently started blogging and hope that you will enjoy my blog also. It might take me awhile to get it looking great, but I am trying! Http://jodyguler@wordpress.com -The Queen’s Quarters. Thanks for the wonderful work, I will continue to nourish my addiction with your talent and writing on your blog.
Jody

30 Robyn's Online World August 17, 2008 at 1:27 pm

I’m sure you have seen it, but just in case you haven’t, watch What’s With That House on HGTV
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/episode_archive/0,1783,HGTV_24598_581,00.html

No new episodes any longer (pout) but they have some really interesting houses on the show.

31 bermudaonion August 18, 2008 at 9:21 am

I love your blog! I’m adding you to my blogroll.

32 Sybil Law August 22, 2008 at 2:13 pm

Hi, Julia! So glad I found you at Blissfully Domestic! I, too, live in Cincinnati, and I share your house passion! Maybe someday we can meet up and go look at houses together! It’s not really my husband’s thing…

33 kasey August 27, 2008 at 6:43 am

I just found your lovley blog, and will mark it as a fav.
great taste!
kasey

34 kasey August 28, 2008 at 6:59 am

Me again! I’m bringing the shop with me as i set up in Columbus for the Country lIving Fair on Sept 12-14th.
I think you are in Cinc. right?
If you go, stop by and say hello, as i would love to meet you!
Kasey
Lola B’s Boutique

35 Leanne Mash August 30, 2008 at 11:39 pm

Well hello Julia … I have found you thru http://www.soulmoxie.com and what a fabulous find !!

I am your down under equivilent … I LOVE to look at houses … and in fact I only need a minor motivation or ‘push’ to spend half the night web viewing homes. Alas with competing demands of wee children it does not happen to often nowdays ..

At last count I have lived in 27 homes between birth and 41 years. Seems we don’t mind the odd move too …

So I have a heads up for you … maybe a week of viewing Dunedin New Zealand homes … a divine 100 000 people city in the south island of NZ and one of my personal favs.

Will be back again soon – my best to you Leanne

36 Lesley Smith September 21, 2008 at 8:33 pm

Hi,

I am Lesley Smith an interior designer in Michigan. I recently started a blog page and when writing a post about how your house should not look like a model home, I came across your post. I enjoyed reading the post and linked your site for further info to my readers. Thank you for your great thoughts. Visit my sight paintyourspace.com. I offer online paint consulting.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Lesley

37 Brad October 6, 2008 at 10:48 am

Just wondering, when do you think this mortgage mess and the down-ward spiraling home values will clear up? I really enjoy your site.

38 Karen Albert October 7, 2008 at 1:53 pm

Julia,
I love your site. Please visit my new art site. A great way to beautify and complete all of the homes you love! Would appreciate any comments!

39 Karen Albert October 7, 2008 at 1:54 pm

Oh, yes, I do believe you need an “Art” category!

40 Cindy October 11, 2008 at 11:53 am

Hi, I’ve been hooked on your blog for a while now and wanted to share this with you. It’s a listing for the house where the movie Disturbia was filmed. In the shot taken standing on the porch you can see the house of his girlfriend next door. The house of the creepy guy is not really behind it, that was shot somewhere else. I go up to Whittier pretty often and drive through the old house district and when I went to see this movie I whispered to my husband “I know where that house is!” I think that is proof I am a house addict. Enjoying your blog, as always, and thank you for it.

http://www.socalmls.com/Listing/ListingDetail.aspx?Listing=33930701

41 le October 15, 2008 at 1:59 am

hello Julia …. you might like to have a wander over here – http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/search/label/Straddie

cheers le

42 tardevil October 22, 2008 at 10:57 pm

Ok, this is sad, but I can agree with all 9 of your bullet points. That leads me to the realization that I have yet ANOTHER problem! Thus, the name of my blog “Confessions”.

43 Laurie October 24, 2008 at 5:18 pm

Hi Julia, I came across your site a few weeks ago, but today just found you “quiz”. I scored a 6 and it makes me feel better to know that there are other people like me out there! I’m an architect by trade but my job doesn’t really capture my love of houses. I love to see what people do with their houses, what colors they paint their rooms and how it makes me feel. Keep up the great blog, it’s a source of inspiration for me!

44 Abby October 29, 2008 at 9:59 am

Thank you for calling attention to all the beauty that Cincinnati has to offer in the way of homes. We are in the process of fixing up our own on the West Side (Covedale/Price Hill) built in 1913. Cincinnati has tons of wonderful homes that have been neglected and abandoned for the newer cookie cutter homes of the suburbs.

45 Lisa November 17, 2008 at 1:18 pm

Julia-

Love the site! As a realtor I see plenty of funny MLS pics, it is actually a little bit of a pastime of mine to find bad pics and funny mistakes in listings! I will have to send you some! I wanted to give you a link to a house in our area that the owner is looking to possibly sell. If any of your readers in the Louisville area would like to take a look it’s at http://www.ourestatehome.com.

Thanks for a great blog!

46 le December 11, 2008 at 10:36 pm

Hello Julia …. the xmas house hook up – I can’t seem to see the orginal post – is it our house or some one else – I take it it is an xmas theme …. ta le

ps it has inspired me to whack up the xmas lights – outside ones – a MIC job – should have been ….. hmmm ! le

47 boysmum2 December 16, 2008 at 5:50 pm

I think I am hooked on Houses.
I remember the layout of my parents house in France, America, Kuwait and one or 2 others, and seeing as I have had 38 address’s in 38 years then I think I have a few house to compare over the times.
I look forward to catching your blog more in the New Year.

48 Paula Powell December 23, 2008 at 10:02 pm

I just discovered your blog this week and absolutely love it! Thanks so much for all the hard work that makes the site so much fun! By the way, are there any pics you can post of the set design for Graham Simpkins (Jude Law’s character) from The Holiday? I loved the entryway and library. Also fell in love with that beautiful tent they designed for his “daughters’” bedroom! I’d love to know if anyone else who visits Hooked On Houses has created a similar tent for their child(ren) or perhaps, even for themselves!

49 hookedonhouses December 23, 2008 at 10:13 pm

Paula–
It’s like you read my mind. I’m working on getting more photos from “The Holiday” right now and hope to post pics of Graham’s house and the tent he created for his girls soon. Thanks for asking! -Julia

50 Edwin Fajardo December 29, 2008 at 9:50 am

I would like to ask your opinion about using a very dark blue carpet on the second floor of my house. The color is more like Pratt and Lambert Gloxinia (Dark Blue, Indigo with purple tone). I have all the walls linen white which is final for me and I only have the doors and cabinets with different colors (light blue, lemon yellow, ice cream orange, ice cream pistachio green). I wish I could send you pictures but I cannot do it in this submission form.

51 Sandy G. December 29, 2008 at 12:00 pm

I love decorating and viewing houses so I spend a good deal of time on Realtor.com though we can’t afford another house. That being said, I’m constantly trying to make the one we live in more comfortable. I found your site and absolutely became infatuated with everything on it. I’ve been agonizing over the next color to paint our walls and now know which direction to go. Although, I went on a color spree last year and painted the walls swimming pool blue and rosemary, I need to go neutral again because they are driving me crazy. Thanks for the great website that you have created.

52 Kathi January 3, 2009 at 9:32 pm

Oh my, I took your quiz just now. I have to admit I’m hooked too.
Can’t wait to check out your postings! I’m renting a house right now and have already painted the front door red, the kitchen a pale aqua and my studio turquoise (with permission, of course).
The living room is next. Right now it’s beige. I hate beige.
Am thinking of a soft blue gray… ah, such a dreamer I am.

53 LeAnn January 6, 2009 at 6:23 pm

Hi Julia,
I’m definitely hooked on houses. I wanted to let you know that I was going back and reading some of your older posts and saw the pics of your beautiful black and white living room. Girl, I have got to tell you, you have got the right idea doing black and white and then adding color for the different seasons!! You are brilliant! Your room is stunning!

54 Susie Harris January 12, 2009 at 11:34 pm

Hi Julia, Im so looking forward to meeting you at Blissdom. I cant wait!

55 Tracy January 13, 2009 at 11:12 am

Hi Julia. Thanks for your email today and for adding “Practical Magic” to your movie house list. Can’t wait! So I had time to dig a little deeper into your blog today (I’ve been an occasional reader for a couple of months — came over from Cote de Texas, I think), and found this page with your little quiz. Yay me! I scored all the points! (That is good, right? Or does it make me kinda nutty?!) And let me give you another qualification that may (but probably doesn’t) apply only to me: You know you’re “Hooked on Houses” if you hand your real estate appraiser husband the address of some random house that intrigued you as you drove past it today and ask him to “look it up” so you can have all the details (sq footage, year built, photos, lot size, value, misc features, etc) just for fun. Crazy? Maybe. Easily entertained? Definitely!!

56 Charlie January 13, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Hi Julia, I took the quiz and let me tell you… I passed with flying colors:-) Isn’t marvelous to have a passion that you can share with so many others? Family, friends, and now strangers but hopefully soon to be friends. This is my sort of place! I took a short tour and cannot wait to get back and see the rest! I love your blog, you have so many interesting homes to view and BTW, loved Britney’s kitchen! Never seen it anywhere before.

Thank you so much for stopping by my place and leaving such a lovely comment. Getting ready for that post was by far the most rewarding experience I have had in a long time. It was wonderful to share with you all.

57 Terry Kearns January 29, 2009 at 2:55 pm

I’m hooked on the outside of houses. Can’t really get inside except in the magazines where the pictures rarely show signs of people. The exteriors are always out there for folks to see.

58 Sherydee Toone March 1, 2009 at 10:33 pm

Hi Julia,
I have been dreaming of a site like yours! I love to look at houses, inside and out, and glean ideas from all of them. Thanks so much for sharing your passion with us!

59 Onlinehandyman March 21, 2009 at 1:28 am

Hi Julia,

I just wanted to thank you so much for visiting my blog. I very much appreciate the comment that you left for me and your kind words. It meant so much coming from someone with such a beautiful blog as yours. I also want to thank you for yesterday’s Hooked On Fridays. It drove me a ton of great traffic.

Thanks again and I’ll be reading!
Scott
Your Online Handyman

60 Housewears March 30, 2009 at 11:41 pm

Hello Julia!
Wow, you’ve created a wonderful housebloghaven that’s so cozy to visit….informative and fun, and definitely addictive….I only wish there was some way I could read great blogs and sleep at the same time, with 3 kids, blog and a business, shuteye is something I tend to give up!!! But, I will keep an eye on you! Thanks, you are inspiring!

Jillian

61 Bella Casa March 31, 2009 at 4:16 pm

Julia, you’re a rock star!!!

62 Forrest Maready April 5, 2009 at 4:56 pm

Hey Julia-
I’ve had a good time looking at your MLS pics from hell. I’ve been writing about the “Crappy” house style awhile now and it’s so good to find someone else who gets a kick out those houses. My wife and I are building a “Not So Small House” and are trying to blog every step of the way. You might find it interesting:

http://tobuildacottage.blogspot.com/

Here’s the link to my “Crappy” house explanation:
http://maready.squarespace.com/blog/2007/10/28/for-sale-the-perfect-crappy-house.html

63 Jacey April 27, 2009 at 4:29 am

Hi, Julia. I just found your blog and love it! I tend to focus on houses and interiors in movies also. One of my all time favorite houses and interiors in a movie is Isak Dineson’s (played by Meryl Streep) house in “Out of Africa.” I would love to see that featured here someday. Thanks again for featuring the yellow farmhouse from “Baby Boom.”

64 Nan May 22, 2009 at 9:00 pm

Hi Julia, I just discovered your blog and love it! Yes, I’m definitely hooked on houses…even sold them for a while. I also love decorating and just started my blog “Playful Decor” to be focused on kids rooms. But right now I need inspiration because my kiddos have zapped all my energy and I’m trying to re-discover my passions and decorate my house that is in desperate need! I look forward to visiting and hope you’ll have time to pop over too. See you!

65 Janet May 25, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Julia, I’m wondering if you’ve ever visited Augusta, KY, and New Richmond and Ripley in Ohio. There are some interesting houses and I love river towns. I’d love to have a peek inside some of them.

66 Toni June 22, 2009 at 1:09 pm

Hello,
Came across this sight. I am from Cincinnati and think I have a very special home you may want to post on your web. It a 1936 Art Deco Moderne home on one of the most desirable streets in Hyde Park. It will be for sale soon and believe someone would love the opportunity to own this one of a kind gem. It was actually in the movie Milk Money. They chose this home because of it’s uniqueness and location. Send a note if you would want the opportunity. Thanks, Toni

67 Jan July 30, 2009 at 9:48 pm

Hi Julia,
Love your site! A request for your Movie houses: I would love you to cover the house in Meet the Fockers. I’m with Jacey and would also love to see the house from Out of Africa. I so love the idea of this… I love the houses in movies, and it’s great to be able to look at them like this. Thanks!
Jan

68 Mags August 5, 2009 at 1:23 pm

Ak! As if I did not waste enough time – I found another timesuck. Great site.
I appreciate mature, lovely homes – and I am like a kid in a candystore while clicking away.

69 Katie August 17, 2009 at 2:01 pm

I am absolutely in love with your site! You are a dream come true. You have almost all of my fave houses on your site and I am really looking forward to your coming attractions. Can I add one recommendation for a future subject? The house in “The Ref” was gorgeous. It is one of my all time favorite houses and I would love to see it on your site. I think others would too. Thanks, Katie.

70 jodi from new jersey October 30, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Hi. I, too, love the house in The Ref”. I forget where it takes place, but the house is sort of surburban Connecticutish, right up my alley. The movie was good, too, kind of weird but fun to watch. I love the scene where they’re wearing the wreaths of candles on their heads. I love movies and I love houses. While I’m on it, I’ve also been meaning to mention Bernie Mac’s house in Guess Who? I love the headboard in the master bedroom and can never get a good look it. I think it’s black wicker. That movie was cute, too. That house AND Ashton Kutcher, too! Eye candy all around………

71 Donna November 25, 2009 at 8:39 pm

Julia, Did I dream it or did you do Miracle of 34th St? I talking about the apartments in both the older version and the newer film?

72 hookedonhouses November 25, 2009 at 8:49 pm

Donna–
Sorry, but you must’ve dreamed it. I haven’t done a post about that movie yet. Maybe it was on someone else’s blog? -Julia

73 Donna November 27, 2009 at 8:51 am

Great blog–I’m just hoping I’ll come up for air at some point. Total fantasy immersion!

74 Donna December 7, 2009 at 8:46 am

Dear Julia,
All I can say is,”who are you and where have you been all my life!”I came across your blog after searching on Google Images for dutch doors and WOW did that click ever open some “doors”!!!I’ve been saving movies with homes I love on my DVR so I can go back and pause and “ooh and ahh!” and lo and behold here you come with your amazing blog with ALL my favorites! I mean,c’mon “Bewitched” AND “Practical Magic” as the kids say, “OMG!!!” I am in house heaven!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! THANK YOU!
Donna Wilder

75 Sadia December 9, 2009 at 9:13 am

I’m 19 years old. I just discovered your blog and although I dont think I’m as hooked as the people here, I do love looking at houses. Especially the ones that you give me a family-ish feeling I love looking at pictures of different homes and I also have the habit of looking up real estate even though I’m no where near moving out…and especially into the kinds of houses I keep looking at. Too much I love your blog so keep it going!

76 31everything December 30, 2009 at 10:55 am

I’m Fern. I love decor & share your love for houses. I’ve always wanted to look inside houses that were stunning to me on the outside – your blog allows me to do that! WOW! I just love your blog Happy to have found you.

77 Angela Bates January 7, 2010 at 1:42 pm

I love your blog! Really enjoyed looking at my favorite movie homes. My ultimate favorite is What Lies Beneath. I’ve been trying to find out the color of blue in the living room area for months. Do you have an idea of the color? I’m wanting to paint my nook and kitchen area this shade of blue. I am hoping you might have an idea of the color. I have even put swatches next to the screen while putting the movie on pause. I’m so crazy. My husband just laughs at me. Thanks!

78 hookedonhouses January 7, 2010 at 1:48 pm: Angela–
I wish I knew! I’ve gotten that question a lot. If anyone else out there has any idea about the paint color, fill us in! -Julia

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79 Angela Bates January 7, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Julia, Thanks so much for responding so quickly! I hope someone knows out there! I did notice a comment on your website by Shelly that is posted under What Lies Beneath and she mentioned she thought it might be Benjamin Moore’s Mount Saint Anne. I might check out that swatch and see if it’s pretty close. We just purchased a house and will be closing next month. My kitchen has beautiful white cabinets with hardwood flooring and thought that color would look beautiful. Sure hope someone knows out there. Again, thank you for your wonderful website. Going to tell all my friends.

80 Northerngirl January 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Hi Julia,
I love your blog…….I had to show it to my husband and kids, they always thought I was so “nuts” with looking up houses and falling in love with the ones in the movies. And spending time on realtor.com looking up houses in just about every state.(always a bit more of a pass time in the winter months, as I live in a very cold state) I have company now…ha ha! I am among my people:-) thank you Julia:) p.s I’m not telling any of my friends tee hee!

81 Nonnie February 16, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Hi,
I love your site, check it everyday. I was inspired by the gray & white “Colonial” Tudor house. I used to be a landscape designer so I popped the picture in some of my programs and redid the outside, but I don’t know how to send you the picture. If someone would tell me how to send it to you I would love to do so, it may be fun! I don’t have access to Outlook Express.
Nonnie

82 Kay February 19, 2010 at 7:27 pm

It is so fun to see this site, I too love houses and love showing prospective buyers their next home. I recently confided in a friend that I think houses have souls. Silly I know but sometimes you can get such a sad feeling in a home where people have lived a sad life and vice versa. I think seeing the hoarder house, it truly was smiling.

83 Sheri February 28, 2010 at 2:21 am

Can’t believe I found this site – I thought I was the only “house junkie”. I should’ve been a realtor as I truly LOVE to see all houses and have always had a fascination with homes of all eras and sizes as well, great site! This is gonna be fun!

84 Nicole March 4, 2010 at 10:54 am

I looooove this site. I wanted to thank you so much for this.
I have a movie house suggestion: the family home in Moonstruck.

thank you!

85 Michele March 12, 2010 at 6:26 pm

Hi Julia
my compliments for your web site, it’s great.
Please help me.
It’s possible to know exactly the address of the Farm Houes in Pennsylvania of the movie ” Marley & Me”?
Thank you Julia.

Grazie from Italy
Michele

86 hookedonhouses March 12, 2010 at 7:41 pm: Michelle–
Sorry, but I don’t have that information. -Julia

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87 Irene March 14, 2010 at 5:55 pm

Julia

Thankyou for creating the website. I love looking at TV/Movie houses.

88 Angela Bates March 23, 2010 at 9:05 am

For those of you who are looking for the grey/bluish paint color in the movie What Lies Beneath, well I do believe I have it or very very close to it. I painted my kitchen and nook area in the Mount Saint Anne by Benjamin Moore that was suggested by a post on this website. It is gorgeous and looks exactly like the color in the movie. I’ve had so many compliments and people asking for the color. Don’t be fooled by the color shown on the website. It looks nothing like it. I love it so much that I’m thinking about doing one of my bathrooms. If you have white cabinets in your kitchen, this is the perfect color.

89 Melissa Z April 6, 2010 at 8:47 am

Please consider featuring the house in the movie “The Story of Us” and PLEASE ‘Revolutionary Road”! I am hooked on Hooked on Houses – LOVE it!

90 Patricia Villamil April 6, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Julia,

Just wanted to tell you that I absolutely love this website, and the links you offer are so helpful and amazing as well. I just have a tiny suggestion that will thrill all of us who follow you because we are hooked on houses too. How about publishing a list for junkyard or salvage stores around the country. The tried and tested. For ex. I live in DC and I am searching like crazy for one around the metro area. This would help so much and knowing you I’m sure you have heard of a couple here and there. Thanks and keep writing and posting, I can’t get enough.

91 Linda April 18, 2010 at 5:47 am

Maybe my email’s messed up – I don’t know. But, this is now the second email I’m sending you to ask, “WHY HAVEN’T YOU DONE THE UNCLE BUCK HOUSE?” That was a great house! Also, the movie Scream-2 had the scene with Sarah Michelle Geller in a sorority house – that house was beautiful too.

I’m just asking. : )

When I think of more, I’ll email you. Thank you for your time and your site is great!

92 hookedonhouses April 18, 2010 at 8:28 am: Linda–
I haven’t done those houses because my list is now over a hundred movies long and each one takes me at least a week to research and write. I don’t know when I’ll get to Uncle Buck and Scream 2. Sorry! -Julia

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93 Erin April 30, 2010 at 6:08 pm

Julia!
THANK YOU for this site! I have tried so often to explain to my husband that I just like to look at houses, not because I am dissatisfied with our home, but for ideas, inspiration, entertainment! We aren’t looking to buy and move, but I am ALWAYS looking around on realtor.com just to SEE. So glad I’m not the only one : )

94 Amit May 10, 2010 at 8:22 pm

I was looking at your post about Gone With The Wind and noticed you didn’t mention anything about Culver Studios which was used for filming potions of the exterior scenes and still exists today….

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culver_Studios

95 hookedonhouses May 10, 2010 at 8:36 pm: Amit–
I actually did mention Culver Studios, but I’ll add the link you gave me. Thanks! -Julia

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96 Janet Planet May 11, 2010 at 6:22 pm

Oh…my…God!!! I clicked the words “a historic Victorian mansion” in a Yahoo story on Sandra Bullock’s New Orleans house. Normally I wouldn’t do that, as I’d expect to be directed to “Victorian Architecture” at Wikipedia, or “Great deals on historic Victorian mansions at Amazon!” But instead it brought me here ~ NIRVANNA! I too have always been hooked on houses ~ taking photos, studying floorplans, noting cool details, reading histories from the Newport Mansions to tiny cottages (and all points between). Oh, all the trips to the library, the countless magazines, and wallowing in the treasure-trove of all things HOUSES to be found on the internet. My friends and family always thought that must mean I WANTED them all. No no no! I simply love to study houses of all styles ~ their interiors, exteriors, and landscaping. Oooh, I hope I’ll find my favorite niche here ~ Before and Afters! Yahoo indeed!!! Thank you!!!!

97 Julia May 18, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Just found your website – trying to figure out how to subscribe – it’s absolutely wonderful – Also looking for mention of Jane Adler’s house in “It’s Complicated” – have you done a feature on it yet? Know the set design was by Jon Hutman and Beth Rubinoan of “Something’s Gotta Give” & “The Holiday” – but this is their best work yet – at least in my opinion!

98 hookedonhouses May 18, 2010 at 3:19 pm: Julia–
I did do a post about “It’s Complicated.” Love that house! You’ll find the link for it on my TV/Movie Houses page: http://hookedonhouses.net/houses-onscreen/. Look for the RSS subscribe button under my face in the right-hand column. -Julia

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99 Hailey Erickson May 19, 2010 at 3:35 pm

Hi Julia, I was wondering if you could get some dish about the Movie Valentine’s Day and the adorable house that Reed and Morley live in! Where are those beautiful homes and how do I buy one!

100 Addy I July 4, 2010 at 9:58 am

Hello Julia,
I absolutely love your website & blog, it is very informative, but more addictive. I’m not a trained decorator but love and I mean love looking at different ways to decorate, update and economize when doing so. My fav TV chanel is Hgtv(yes it sounds boring) but I’m always looking for ways to improve the way our house looks. My hubby is a physician and someone mentioned to us once, shortly after being married, that along with the Mrs. Degree that I was also getting an interior decorating degree just by being married to a physician, which I found kind of crazy since I always had a passion for decorating, way before I got married, but apparently this lady knew something that I didn’t:)
Having said this, I think I went into the wrong profession since I find myself always learning about projects at home and ways of saving money on how to do them for our home. I’m a healthcare professional by trained & a home improvement decorator by heart!
I simply love your website!

Addy I zilberman,MBA

101 Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com July 11, 2010 at 6:10 pm

Hey! I love Fifi’s Flowers Way cool !

102 Ami Ponzo July 21, 2010 at 3:40 pm

OK…you are killin’ me. I HAVE got to get off this computer. Talk about ‘hooked.’ Dang. Then you have these links to all these other awesome blogs, so then I’m sucked in and the minutes become HOURS. But so glad I found it. I thought I was only other person in the world who gets giddy when a house down the street goes on the market with a virtual tour. Thanks (again) for a great, albeit addicting, site!

103 Ruth August 9, 2010 at 11:38 am

Thanks so much for this blog!!! I’ve spent hours and hours… and HOURS here because I love houses–especially movie houses–too! I thought I was the only one who paused movies to study the rooms, the lighting, the molding, the stairs….

How about the dwellings from the movie “Bed of Roses” with Christian Slater and Mary Stuart Masterson? Both characters have great city apartments (his has a rooftop garden and hers is made even more beautiful when he fills it with sterling roses!) and his parents’ house— ooh la la!

Keep up the good work!!

104 Joyce Zongrone August 17, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Do you have any interior shots of Jessica Fletcher’s house OR the house used in THE LAST DON?

105 hookedonhouses August 17, 2010 at 2:40 pm: Sorry, I don’t. If you ever want to know which TV shows or movies I have featured, you can check this list:

http://hookedonhouses.net/houses-onscreen/

They are listed alphabetically. -Julia

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106 Jamie August 17, 2010 at 3:11 pm

Your blog is my new favorite!! We were just discussing homes from tv shows and movies on our blogs and I decided to do some research and came across your wonderful blog!!

-Jamie, Marketing Assistant @ Modernism Magazine

107 MandyK August 22, 2010 at 8:59 pm

Hi there! I found your blog last night and am loving it. I have always been obsessed with houses and decided that it qualifies as an official hobby. Of course unless you are really rich you can’t necessarily collect houses but I never tire of looking. I saw in your posts that you were at the Yacht Club at Disney and I just spent a week there in June with my daughter…I love that place! The lobby smells so good. Anyway greeting from Chicago to a Cincinnatian…I have relatives in Cincy and always come home five pounds heavier from eating too many meals at The Grand Finale in Glendale and too much Graeter’s ice cream. Yum. Oh, by the way I wanted to tell you that I actually saw the Home Alone house while they were filming the movie. It was a Sunday, so they weren’t filming, but I noticed that there was only one house on this block with a snow-covered lawn. Since it was a warm day I couldn’t figure out what kind of nuclear snow had fallen that wouldn’t melt. Then a local said they were filming a movie there. It really looked like snow, not mashed potatoes, and totally had me fooled and confused!!!

108 Joanna August 28, 2010 at 10:00 am

Would you consider doing the Cougar Town set houses, Friends…

109 Sue August 28, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Hi Julia,
I did not see the movie Back to the Future on your website – but according to the book Cruising LA: Architectural Styles in 5 Easy Drives by Troy Fuss — the Gamble House in Pasadena, California was Christopher Lloyd’s home in Back to the Future.
I was just skimming through the book and thought I would pass on the info,
Sue