From our house(s) to yours

It has been a particularly hectic few weeks around the Oodles household - so hectic that all work had stopped on the Putz Pointe housing development.

So hectic, in fact, that the developer seemed to lose all interest in completing the project.

And while we don't normally associate the term "litigious" with snowmen and angels, there was definitely some talk about looking for a spun-cotton-and-chenille lawyer to get this project moving along.

 
Happily, the developer realized that with the approach of Thanksgiving, it was now-or-never for this development. Finish, or foreclosure. It wasn't clear what foreclosure would look like, although there was some talk over the glittered cardboard fences that it would involve an Etsy listing and a title like "large lot of damaged Putz houses for repair and creative reuse."

And - not to get all Hallmark-Christmas-movie about this, but it's the truth - once the developer started sifting through the glass beads and tiny ornaments and bottle brush trees, she got kind of excited about finishing. It was that, or the glue.

And suddenly, the development was done.

It features a mix of styles, including small pastel bungalows that one associates with sunny climates such as those found in Florida and California.

Every development has a couple of luxury homes.

Complete with a glass bead fence.

A brick chimney is always desirable, especially this time of year when some visitors decide to enter via the housetop.

The snowmen gravitated toward more traditional styles and colors.

You can almost hear the Christmas carols playing and smell the pumpkin pie baking here.

Although I might be imagining that because these are my favorites.

I hope, like the angels and the snowmen, that you are at the place you love best or with the people you love most this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

 

Comments

[Martha]

Those houses are adorable! I so glad the builder was able to pull this off, and I can't wait to see where she decides to locate the development.

[Kat]

I love it when you wrap stories around your items! It's a glorious day here and I hope your holiday season is the best!

[Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk]

Adorable! I would so want to live in that neighborhood!

[Kathy]

Sweetest neighborhood EVER!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and the ones you love.

[Mary]

HELP I can't find you on etsy. the "link" at the top of your blog...is not a link. I tried searching on Oodlesandoodles in Etsy - but no luck. Hope you can help. Thanks.

[barbara]

Hi, Mary - the link's on the bottom of the sidebar box, where it says oodles. But if for some reason that doesn't work (it does in mine) the shop name is oodles. I'm running out of Christmas stuff fast and am hoping to update in the next day or two. Thanks! Barbara

[Sharrieboberry]

Aw...even a lawyer can have a heart at Christmas, right?

The house look lovely and festive!

[Heather]

They are all so beautiful with such sweet touches!! xo Heather

[laurie magpie ethel]

Wouldn't it be fun to live in a little holiday development like that. So glad the buildings were finished and did not lie abandoned of Christmas spirit.

[Tina]

I'm really looking forward to seeing your Christmas decorations! You've inspired me to be excited about decorating for Christmas this year. I'm knitting a gnome for my wool christmas tree forest.

These houses turned out so well - any before and after shots?

[Jewels]

Been there, done that - it was the glue LOL...bears have been asking about award ceremonies this year...

[Kim Kenward]

Swoon. I'm in love with your putz neighborhood. I can't get enough of those glittery houses. Bring on the rest of your Christmas decorations! Happy Thanksgiving! Have a blessed day!

[jennifer]

dang, those are cute!!!

[Lisa W.]

They look move-in ready ... very upscale !

[tammyCA]

I've been in my own miniature house development recently...I'm both architect & developer. :)

[Renee]

Amazing and to think we are both in real estate now...see you at the office....Happy Thanksgiving..smiles..Renee

[Lavender Dreams]

These are all just precious! They are something I love but don't find. I got my pixies out today to put out for the holidays! They say hello from Florida! heehee!

[Mitzi Curi]

So now you are into house flipping? They all look so charming! Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes. We had a lovely holiday!