Home Improvement: Finding Inspiration

Everyone who has known me for more than a day knows that I have always wanted a little old white house (just like the one I grew up in). Well, there is one for sale here in Sealy, but unfortunately it is way too small and in need of too much work for John to agree to it. So I have been thinking a lot lately about how I can make my house into my "dream house." Thankfully, it is already mostly white stone. One day before too long, I want to paint all of the wood parts white as well. I already have an aqua door. Now I am thinking about red accessories--flower pots, patio pillows, etc. We hope to build a red and white shop, and I want aqua flower pots to set in front of it. It's red, white and blue with a twist.
Last night as I was thinking about this, I realized how much childhood affects our ideas of the perfect home. I grew up in a white house with a red barn. My grandparents had a white house with a red barn as did two of my uncles. It was a common thread in my youth. It feels like home.
To tips for choosing exterior color schemes: Search the internet for color combos you are considering. Drive around your town and look for houses that you love. What do they have in common?

Inspirational color scheme

Inspirational historic home in Sealy