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rubyslippers
06-06-2008, 04:05 PM
http://www.buffalorising.com/story/during_the_city_demo_thread

Last night, through a long array of web searches, I found an interesting story out of Buffalo, New York. Evidently, a small community garden in an urban area was auctioned (devastating the neighbors as you may imagine). Well, a very intriguing home inspired by both the Katrina Cottages and the Wee Houses was built in its place. I did a little Internet mining into some more pre-fab houses today; however, this one just has a really unique flair. I do not know if any of you have seen anything like it. However, I know how we all like to window shop - - so, to the owners of the precious little red cottage that came to life in the midst of a garden controversy - - kudos! Enjoy your precious "wee" home:

http://www.buffalorising.com/img/img_entries/w600/17771.jpg

(The picture below I believe IS a Katrina Cottage; however, the house I am specifically discussing is the funky red house at the top of the page. If you follow the link you can read the home's spunky story!)

I just felt compelled to share my findings as a champion of "The Little House that Could" - - Enjoy!

- - Jenny

WannaBHomemaker
06-06-2008, 07:01 PM
that house is adorable! just my style! wish there were inside pics!

Hooper's Judge
06-23-2008, 02:51 AM
I love the red house and the gardens around it are lovely. The other is a katrina cottage "kit house" from Lowes... not bad, either.

Health Guru
07-21-2008, 03:57 PM
That's a beautiful big window on the first floor, and I love the wheel accent on the side of the house. Very interesting house and neat background story!

H.G.

Polly Snowbush
07-21-2008, 10:44 PM
I hadn't taken in the wheel accent - and wonder if that is a planting. My focus was contrasts used in everything. Like how the roof line minics the houses around it; kept in scale and balance with the surrounding. The windows....

Chyna
07-22-2008, 11:58 AM
I just watched a show this weekend on housing in Japan and how they live in small homes. It was incredibly interesting, I think it was on National Geographic. In any case, wow!

cheapdiva
07-22-2008, 08:22 PM
I want this house!! How sweet! Just makes me smile:D