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July 30th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Was that a practical joke? I mean, seriously. The basement window is green, and the stairs have what looks like footprints all in them…
July 30th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
A color blind contractor and “oops!” paint from the home center. Always a dangerous and tasteless combo.
July 31st, 2008 at 9:34 am
The sad thing is I know where that house is.
OTOH, it would be hard to do a worse exterior paint job, so the neighbors will probably thank whoever moves in the moment the prep work starts.
August 1st, 2008 at 9:31 am
Ladysun: You should see some of the houses you come across around here. I’ve always loved how New Englanders aren’t afraid to use color, but sometimes the colors they choose are just soooooo wrong!
Jennie: HA!
Twistie: Way to look on the bright side of life! I just can’t believe someone actually thought “bright green with all dark green trim” would be a fine idea.
August 28th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Awwww! A pod to put your little peas in!