It’s Hooked on Friday’s over at the marvelous Hooked on Houses…today I’m linking this deeeelightful post on the house that has stolen my little heart!
My daughter Stephie was meandering around the internet looking at beach houses…we usually go to Rosemary Beach and it doesn’t look like we’ll be going this year…sniff,sniff…
So I suppose Stephie was dreaming….ahhhhhh, look what she found! Sometimes reality is better than dreams Peeps…Please allow me to introduce you to the beach house that I have fallen head over heals for…
~Anna’s Veranda~
Looks like a beautiful renovation doesn’t it??? That’s because it is! Here’s the house when it was purchased in 2003…it was originally built in 1909 in Marianna Florida and sometime in the 1990’s the house was moved to Inlet Beach Florida! You can read more about the history of this amazing home here~
So Anna’s Veranda is not only a beautifully renovated historical home…it’s on one of the most pristine, breathtaking beaches in the Southeast! Oh my gosh…give me a paper bag, I’m hyperventilating.
We’ve been going to the beautiful beaches along the Emerald Coast almost every year for 24 years and I’ve seen loads of homes…but never one I loved more than this one. My heart belongs to Anna’s Veranda.
In 2003 Anna Hammer, Dan Jaul (and partners) bought and lovingly restored the home…Anna has given me permission to share her beautiful home with you…sit back and enjoy Peeps. And while your enjoying these beautiful photos keep in mind that Anna loves for families to vacation in her home. Weddings, receptions and family reunions have also been hosted here! Picture it Peeps…a beautiful wedding reception here. There’s an adorable blog of a lucky bride who had her wedding reception here in 2008, check out her fun photos…Cupcake Mom!
Anna and her husband Dan decorated the home themselves. Anna says, “we scoured antique markets all over the Southeast for over a year to furnish the house. I spent over two weeks picking out the paint colors.” Do NOT get me started on these paint colors…
The colors are one of the most amazing aspects of the home…as I have poured over these beautiful photos.(Anna’s photographer is an amazing talent out of the ATL …his name is Tom Meyer. Click here to meander around his website!)
Anyhoo, as I poured over and over and over these photos, I asked myself…HOW did someone choose such a PERFECT color scheme ?
Here’s what Anna says: “it’s almost monochromatic…the colors are soothing and inviting”…she’s right! But I could never choosen such a beautiful palette…
(I think the wall color in this room (the den/living room) is my favorite of the wall colors.)
So, how did someone choose such an amazing color palette ? Anna’s an artist…turns out Anna’s a genius with color! Click here to have a look at her beautiful paintings…
I’m not sure which room I love the most but the kitchen is in the top 3..
This dinning room…well it may take the prize. The color of those chairs…Oh my holy cow…I adore the color of those chairs…scrumptious~
The house is just a minute walk to the Emerald Coast’s sugar white beaches~Close enough to have views of the water from certain rooms!
I feel like Stephie hit the jack-pot when she found Anna’s Veranda…the history and beauty of the house, the talent of It’s namesake, Anna and her art, (www.annahammer.com)and lastly the sheer brilliance of Anna’s photographer, Tom Meyer…(www.twmeyer.com)
All the info. on Anna’s Veranda is at www.annasveranda.com~
I hope you’ve enjoyed meeting the beach house that holds my little heart…I know where we’ll be going next time we head to the beach…
{ 1 trackback }
{ 39 comments… read them below or add one }
You had me sold with the name of the house. Who could think up such a perfect name?
When my ship comes in………………..
WOW! That’s what I’m talkin about!!
Spectacular!!!
Definitely fits my idea of a beach house! I could so easily see you there too Robin. I was pleasantly surprised that the kitchen looked so modern, but still fitting with the rest of the decor and house! What a great find and a delightful thing to view on a Thursday morning
Vicky´s last blog ..Boyfriend material.
that house just speaks peace to my soul!!! It is indeed fabulous my friend…….it just gives me that “ahhhhhhh” kind of feeling. thanks for sharing.
Suzanne
suzanne´s last blog ..Some new bling…..
That house is breathtaking !!! The colors are soothing and the decorating is
beautiful. The photo of the beach in the different shades of blue is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing this unusual beach house.
Brenda
Awesome. Breathtaking. Soothing.
I have some of those wall colors in my home already with the idea that I’d be inspired as if I was living near the beach. Love that beach shot.
By the way, some of the images don’t appear to be showing for me.
Claire´s last blog ..There *is* sewing in my future
Claire thx for the heads up on the photos…they show up in firefox but internet explorer is giving me trouble! I’ve asked my brilliant son-in-law to take a look at it!
wow. wow. wow. wow.
please let her know if I could hole up in one room with a view for the rest of my life she’d never even know I was there…
and when you kept wondering how she chose the colors, i kept thinking… simple… she looked outside her windows. the colors match the scenery of each view so perfectly!!!! she’s a genius.
gitz´s last blog ..Black Hawk
Forget visiting – I would like to just move there! Delightful!
caren´s last blog ..LOOK WHO’S HANGING OUT AT THE BIRD FEEDER
Ok, so I just posted on how Steph and I are staying in Atlanta forever… then I saw this house.
We might move if we could get in something like this!
Jon Smith´s last blog ..Home Sweet Home, Forever
What a beautiful house. Love the beach. Thanks for sharing. I have a feeling she will be booked very soon
BTW I have IE and I can see all of the pictures.
Amber´s last blog ..Summer Camp @ Home: Week 1 Kindness
holy moley! can you imagine a women’s getaway weekend there?!? what a blast! i’ve book marked this post for future reference! thanks for sharing…
jenn nahrstadt´s last blog ..A Kind and Caring Garden
I love Rosemary! My hunkaburnin’ is taking me there in September to help ease me into my 40th year. Come go with us!
This house is adorable. I’m going to hunt it down while we are there.
I hope you are well and happy.
Celesta
Such a beautifully romantic home! Thanks so much for the tour!
Lisa´s last blog ..Guess Where I’ve Been?
Oh, my. I really LOVED this post. Savored every bit of it. They did such a beautiful job with the house, and it just thrills my heart to see an old place like that restored and loved so much. The colors in the rooms are perfect for it, too–they almost glow. *sigh* Thanks for taking us on this little vacation with you to Anna’s Veranda. I enjoyed it!
Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog ..Hooked on Personalized Canvas Art
What a dream of a house. Thank goodness it was rescued!
Porch Days´s last blog ..My Craft Room
Oooh I notice the little things, like those sweet green nightstands in the bedroom. *Swoon* Great pix! Jane T.
Jane T @Atticmag´s last blog ..Quiz: Which Chair Are You?
We’re missing the beach this summer too. This place is so good. Only 2 weeks to pick paint colors? What a dining table. Let’s get the shrimp boiling.
Terry Kearns´s last blog ..Cote’s Kitchen Problem
P.S. At our house we would have cried for at least 2 weeks trying to pick out colors. I think the best advice would be to call Anna for the colors.
Terry Kearns´s last blog ..Cote’s Kitchen Problem
That home is breathtakingly gorgeous! I love the colors and decorating! Beautiful!
Jenny´s last blog ..Picnic Table Talk: Vacations
This home is an absolute darling! What a great find. The first pictures makes it look like out of a fairy tale.
Maya@Completely-Coastal´s last blog ..Does your Home have a Name?
Oh, wow! It’s just too beautiful for words, really! Such an amazing retreat. Visiting from Julia’s party.
Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..Hooked On: Cartoons (?!)
This is my very first visit to your lovely blog… after i post i will be reading and hangin for a bit. Dont mind me — i will be very quiet.
What a fantastic home– you show cased them very well.
Thanks!
TTFN~~Claudia &hears;
Claudia@DipityRoad´s last blog ..Best way to get in touch with your feminine side
Greetings from our beach(ish) cottage in N Ireland. By the sea but have to walk 50 yards to see it!
Ours is nothing like the stunning property you have found – what a dream place to stay. I think the dinning room is my fave room.
wow, i just emailed the link to my hubby , i love the dining room, and might repaint this weekend…that house is amazing!
thanks for sharing!
I am drooling now! I love how the views/light coming in from the window coordinate with each room. Ahhhhhhhhh….
Wow, what a beautiful beach house!
Jane
gorgeous, the first picture almost looks unreal. I really love so many aspects of the house. the color palette is great, i cant think of stuff like that either but I think I am learning to move away from the rich tones that I started out with. i am hoping my next house will be much different.
Courtney´s last blog ..Hooked on A Dream!
What eye candy this post turned out to be! And such a lovely renovated home. I love the cool serene colors myself. The palette is scrumptious!
Brenda
Brenda Kula´s last blog ..Inspired By…
That house is amazing. I would feel like I stepped out of the pages of Anne of Green Gables in that house. Thank you for sharing this!!!
kristi´s last blog ..Treasured Memories as Big & Deep as the Ocean
This house is absolutely breath taking!!! I LOVE IT!! My dream home!
Kelli´s last blog ..When you give a kid a camera…
This home is stunning inside and out!! I too, love the color palette. And I’m totally into kitchens and this is one I could definitely cook in!!
I am going to check out this website! Thanks so much!!
xoxo
Jane
Jane´s last blog ..HOOKED ON FRIDAYS: BOOKSHELVES EVERYWHERE!!
What a piece of art. You were right, the colors are magnificent. She must be an artist! It does feel so calm and relaxing — I can smell the salt water already!
Wow!! Love, love, love, love this house. I loved it when I saw the front door.
The colours are amazing!!
Sarah´s last blog ..Sewing Box Friday
oh….we feel like we’ve been on vacation – what a charming place to stay – thanks so much for sharing this with us – now, why can’t all beach houses look this way? We thing the turquoise shutter doors on the bathroom are our favorite thing to look at (might have been on cupcake mom…thanks for that link too!!)
Karla & Karrie
The Summer Kitchen Girls´s last blog ..Hooked on Herbed Sorbets
Beautiful photos. Thanks for the tour of the incredible beach home.
I love Rosemary Beach…love it, love it, love it. If we are ever fortunate to own a second home someday I told my husband it would be there or Seaside. The fondest memories I have are of when we vacationed there. It was absolutley beautiful.
Susie´s last blog ..Summer Planters
Oh my! Just when I was working hard on being content with where I am I read this post! I can’t stop thinking about it. Just showed my hubby this dream house. Read this post earlier and had to show him. Oh how sweet it would be to take the family to Anna’s Veranda!
Thanks for sharing..
Erika Chapman´s last blog ..Grab Bag
Robin, I was so excited to see Anna’s Veranda featured on your blog, and I’m not sure but I may be even happier to have found your blog for the first time… can’t wait to read more! We had our wedding reception there just this April (2009) and LOVED every inch of the house. It was so interesting to read more info that I hadn’t heard from Anna myself. Anna is definitely beyond talented & the home is breathtakingly gorgeous – even prettier in person than you can imagine from pictures!! I hope you get a chance to visit sometime. We plan to spend many summers revisiting! We have such special memories there.
I want to personally thank all of you who made such great comments. My heart just flies open to read them. Thank you so much for appreciating this home. So much love there. And yes, we love to host weddings. We have 3 weddings booked already for next Spring! If you want to come and stay next Summer, mention Robin’s blog in an email to me and you will get our discount rental price! Or think about a Fall or Winter Women’s Retreat. You’re worth it.