tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post1798745438575618663..comments2009-06-27T15:57:30.099-04:00Topsy Turvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06753904424265493646lana@topsyturvystyle.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-17042583689573851072009-06-18T13:08:22.354-04:002009-06-18T13:08:22.354-04:00Fantastic job on the photos, Lana. I so enjoyed seeing Carol&#39;s home after being in her shop many times. <br />Her shop is so wonderful that I knew her home would be as well.<br />Carol and I have a passion and love for the same things and it&#39;s fun to see how she puts it all together to make it cozy and personal. Truly lovely things...<br />I love to talk about my shop and Paris with her.....Tropical Chateau Shop-ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12939408544724908674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-27194177762083042182009-06-01T19:40:38.503-04:002009-06-01T19:40:38.503-04:00Such a wonderful home. Charm and beauty everywhere you look.London Callinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07744106226100859208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-38004443748702820022009-05-26T10:49:25.215-04:002009-05-26T10:49:25.215-04:00what a lovely chaise! Looks like the perfect spot to curl up with a book and a glass of chardonnayDee Dee Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03764780547792092354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-32572453922107969152009-05-19T18:34:53.885-04:002009-05-19T18:34:53.885-04:00Beauty everywhere!!!!katiedidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12682823255667624459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-14495152536515281602009-05-19T09:26:00.000-04:002009-05-19T09:26:00.000-04:00Whenever I go home to visit I always make sure to stop in her shop. There is always so much to take in! The couple of times that I have been in Carol is always so wonderfully Southern! It seems like the kind of place where you just want to stop in have a glass of wine and visit. Loved this tour of Carol's home! It's great to see a cottage with a relaxed charming personality that from what I have seen, seems to fit so well with its owner. Thanks for the tour, and thanks to Carol for opening up her home!Angela in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09814318803566231702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-17387258878516953682009-05-15T18:23:00.000-04:002009-05-15T18:23:00.000-04:00I enjoyed my visit to this great beautiful home so much!! I'm in awe!! <br /><br />So happy I dropped by! <br /><br />Tina~ Cherry Hill Cottage...Tinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07823987333503898984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-81231794534496737112009-05-12T18:46:00.000-04:002009-05-12T18:46:00.000-04:00Love the Oriental Rugs!Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10084509227276920795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-75971648202726386352009-05-10T11:59:00.000-04:002009-05-10T11:59:00.000-04:00KO - thanks for the info and links. I discussed with Carol using photoshop to "fix" her dining room ceiling. She didn't really care, and I actually liked the idea of leaving it as is - it seems more authentic - and has that 'paris aprtment look'. <br /><br />I'll check out those old photos.<br /><br />–LanaTopsy Turvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06753904424265493646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-45565097065811237432009-05-10T10:04:00.000-04:002009-05-10T10:04:00.000-04:00The Hyde Park guidelines link didn't fit. <br /><br />Maybe this will work ~<br /><br />http://www.tampagov.net/dept_<br />Historic_Preservation/information_<br />resources/architectural_review_<br />commission/hyde_park_design_<br />guidelines.aspKOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907709262786866418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-87062958965410365522009-05-10T09:59:00.000-04:002009-05-10T09:59:00.000-04:00Y'all,<br /><br />The Hyde Park design guidelines are at this link ~<br /><br />Hyde Park design guidelines and history<br />http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Historic_Preservation/information_resources/architectural_review_commission/hyde_park_design_guidelines.asp<br /><br />The rule on shutters and awnings is unclear.<br /><br />At one point the guidlelines state: <br /><br />"Use shutters or awnings only on buildings which originally used shutters and awnings."<br /><br />But at another point the guidelines state:<br /><br />"Use awnings on building STYLES which historically used awnings."<br /><br />And<br /><br />"Use shutters on building STYLES which historically used shutters"<br /><br />It seems likely that the less restrictive guidelines would be those the Architectural Review Commission go by.<br /><br />Tampa summers are long and hot. Hyde Park had little in the way of a tree canopy in the early days. Most Hyde Park houses would be subjected to the baking sun and in need of protection from it. <br /><br />It seems likely that most Hyde Park houses of all styles had awnings and shutters at some point in their history.<br /><br />If you'd like to see photographs of Hyde Park in its' early days, go to the Burgert Brothers online archives and search on 'Hyde Park.'<br /><br />http://digital.hcplc.org/burgert/archive15/14292.jpg<br /><br />The many styles of Hyde Park houses as they are now can be seen at the Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association website:<br />http://www.ehydepark.org/gallery.html<br /><br />Hyde Park gardens:<br />http://www.oldhydeparkfl.org/Photos.aspx<br /><br />The more I look at the Timberlake house, the more I like it. It's so charming and personal.<br /><br />The Paris hole in the dining room ceiling is an atmospheric touch - but it also makes me nervous.<br /><br />In our circa 1924 Hyde Park apartment in the early 70s, my husband and I were awakened by a thunderous crash.<br /><br />A good portion of the hallway ceiling had smashed to the floor - plaster, lathing strips and all, leaving a gaping hole.<br /><br />There were no telltale signs from below that the ceiling was in jeopardy.<br /><br />Thank goodness this happened in the hall and not somewhere else - such as directly over the bed.<br /><br />Here's a picture of our old Hyde Park apartment building when it appears to be final construction stages. No trees. No room for trees and exposed to the baking sun.<br /><br />1003 South Dakota Avenue:<br />http://www.lamartin.com/burgert/<br /><br />When we lived in this building, there were awnings on the front and there still are. Current residents would benefit from awnings on the bedroom windows at the back.<br /><br />I was surprised to see that the building was originally stuccoed. It's exposed brick now.<br /><br />Thank you, Topsy, for showing the Timberlake's wonderful Hyde Park home.KOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907709262786866418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-85861520120065082502009-05-10T08:38:00.000-04:002009-05-10T08:38:00.000-04:00What a gorgeous home...I truly loved the library...I soooo want one!Linda at Lime in the Coconut!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-89099627043402250302009-05-09T19:38:00.000-04:002009-05-09T19:38:00.000-04:00What a wonderful house and you are so lucky to have CT share it with you!(and me) The storm shutters really add the perfect touch to the front of the house-Perfect. I love bungalows and the interiors are just as I love them- So personal, and intimate. The open porch with the wicker and brick pavers are top notch and the rattan? ottoman in the living room Perfection. Thank you, thank you. Glittle auguryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-56517811009234199562009-05-09T07:51:00.000-04:002009-05-09T07:51:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for this incredible post. You did a smashing job and I enjoyed it so much. I love the B&amp;W tiles in the entry. LPxLIBERTY POST EDITORhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06755358649295669904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-59733678698922860002009-05-09T01:07:00.000-04:002009-05-09T01:07:00.000-04:00* I simply &quot;FELL IN LOVE&quot; here, &amp; my very FIRST THOUGHT was &quot;This is N*O*T just a &quot;house&quot;, this is truly a H*O*M*E... magnificent in it&#39;s unique &amp; creative beauty, beautiful with, or maybe BECAUSE of, it&#39;s &quot;imperfections&quot; (&amp; loved &amp; appreciated FOR them, I suspect!), proving life should be savored &amp; lived well, but we shouldn&#39;t be slaves to our homes...<br /><br />Personally, I LOVED the &quot;crooked floor&quot; &amp; the &quot;Paris hole in the ceiling&quot;~~~ soooo UNexpected w/ such lovingly personal, hand-picked selections representative of &quot;you&quot;, that it just &quot;worked&quot; for me, as did the delightful &amp; memory-filled &quot;wallpaper&quot;!!!<br /><br />Can&#39;t tell you how MUCH I enjoyed my tour of your incredible home and yes, &quot;understanding&quot; part of your most delightful &quot;life n&#39; cherished loves&quot;! <br /><br />I thank you!<br />Linda in AZ *Linda/"Mom"http://www.blogger.com/profile/02300293275066986999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-34358595854202390832009-05-08T21:07:00.000-04:002009-05-08T21:07:00.000-04:00how interesting- one would never suspect all that grandeur behind such a humble facade.maison21http://www.blogger.com/profile/12158141401821966937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-37610094691234031372009-05-08T16:05:00.000-04:002009-05-08T16:05:00.000-04:00I enjoyed every inch of that beautiful home, thanks for sharing with us.Room Service ~ Decorating 101http://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-16512684185811105362009-05-08T12:17:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:17:00.000-04:00This house is just charming inside and out.<br /><br />The shutters are wonderful. <br /><br />If these shutters are the sort the Architectural Review Commission won't allow, the Commission should take a more enlightened position.<br /><br />Bermuda/Bahama style shutters have been used to protect buildings from the heat of the sun for centuries in Florida,the Deep South, the Caribbean, and hot countries around the world.<br /><br />The shutters provide privacy, allow breezes to enter the house, allow light to be adjusted, and protect against storm damage.<br /><br />They can also lower energy bills.<br /><br />People should be encouraged to do what Carol Timberlake has done - leave the shutters on the house.KOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907709262786866418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-88228115118769344452009-05-08T12:02:00.000-04:002009-05-08T12:02:00.000-04:00Home Before Dark - thanks! I like your expression of an "imperfect but well-lived life." No one's life is perfect, and it's nice to actually see some imperfections.<br /><br />Leslie - Carol says that she has a little French in her (hence the title), and I think it shows.<br /><br />–LanaTopsy Turvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06753904424265493646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-50130725324394350842009-05-08T11:38:00.000-04:002009-05-08T11:38:00.000-04:00So pretty,<br />OOHHHLALALA!!<br />I just love this, I will have to go back &amp; really study it!<br />LeslieLa Maison Fouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823093111074286855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-66182977322933378992009-05-08T11:16:00.000-04:002009-05-08T11:16:00.000-04:00I so agree that a house should tell a story. It's the passion, the vision, the hunt, the remorse, the dreams that get put on hold (wallpapered wall) that make their own charming addition to the imperfect but well-lived life. Loved the use of light in the photographs.home before darkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-58684234338414287632009-05-08T11:10:00.000-04:002009-05-08T11:10:00.000-04:00Stefan - It IS a great house! And Carol makes it come alive so well with her stories. <br /><br />–LanaTopsy Turvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06753904424265493646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5431222471431838086.post-61460906374861217362009-05-08T10:49:00.000-04:002009-05-08T10:49:00.000-04:00oh wow -what an amazing house! What amazing collections -i love how they all have stories. That makes a great house a great HOME.ArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.com