Tasteful Christmas

 

As we have walked around different neighborhoods I've snapped Christmas decorations. On Facebook, this one received lots of reaction. Wreath, poinsettias, tidy ivy-covered house just made a nice picture.

Historically Modern

 

A historic house in the modern style on Red River.

Creative Railing

 

The porch and steps on this East Austin home are very creative.

Not a Park

 

This home in Tarrytown has such a park-like setting they felt the need to announce that it is private property.

Local Recreation

 

This cul-de-sac in Tarrytown sports an ivy-covered wall...as a backdrop for a basketball goal.

Interesting Detail

This house (walking distance from our high rise in Old West Austin) has interesting plaster details.
 

Beyond the Gate

 

This home in Old West Austin promises a flagstone path and shade trees beyond the gate.

Hope They Have an Alley Entrance

 

One hopes there is an alternate way to get into this house! In Old West Austin.

Color-Coordinated

 

A little house with a bright pink door, a flamingo and a pink Little Free Library.

Entrance

 

This type of walk is popular now around time. Provides a little drama leading up to the home.

Outdoor recreation

This house in South Austin has a treehouse, a climbing net to get to it and a nice basketball goal. Entertainment for the young folk in the time of COVID-19.

Colorful and Patriotic

This yard in South Austin has the floral display (azaleas in a pot? azaleas don't do well in our soil) and the flag.

Gingerbread?

This house in South Austin looks like something out of a fairy tale.

Flag Pole

This house has quite an impressive flag pole.

Protecting Their Turf

These South Austin dogs were barking at us, but they seem pretty friendly.

Modern Shape

This very modern duplex presents some interesting shapes.

Flamingo in the Desert

This xeriscape has one pink burst of color.

Bridge over private waters

This home in Tarrytown has a sweet little bridge over a stream to reach their front door.

Interesting Architecture

This home in the North University/Hemphill Park area has several interesting touches.

Modern Infill

In a neighborhood of more traditional homes, modern infills often fill lots where the original home was torn down.