Claude Jobin, Author at The Molly & Claude Team

Veranda – The Archives Rooms with Unexpected Colour

April 14, 2014 by Claude Jobin

VerandaTheArchivesRoomsWithUnexptectedColourPresentedByTheMolly&ClaudeTeamRealtorsRoyalLepageHouses&CondosForSaleInOttawa — TheArchives: Rooms With Unexptected Colour

This post from Veranda features 18 rooms with saturated colour. Seems to me some are more brilliant than others.

Join me today (Sunday) from 2pm to 4pm for…

April 13, 2014 by Claude Jobin

Join me today (Sunday) from 2pm to 4pm for an Open House at 16 Briardale Crescent.

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Warmer weather sparks real estate pickup

April 8, 2014 by Claude Jobin

A harsh winter has set the stage for a strong spring home buying season, Royal LePage says.

Greek Villa Kérylos

April 7, 2014 by Claude Jobin

Villa Kerylos Presented by Molly & Claude Team Realtors

For something completely different but house related this morning I propose a virtual visit of the Greek Villa Kérylos. Built in the south of France the villa is based on the design of noble houses built in the 2nd century B.C. on the Island of Delos, the Villa Kerylos invites visitors to step right back into Ancient Greece.

The Kid’s Toy That Changed the Look of This Kitchen

April 3, 2014 by Claude Jobin

This Ikea Lego kitchen island is sure to amuse your children and your innerchild. See the Elle.com article for complete details.

Houzz Announces 3-D Furniture Printing: NOT! April Fools’!

April 2, 2014 by Claude Jobin

Houzz.com announces 3D furniture printing. Now you can print any iconic chair and save thousands of dollars.

Soothe Your Spirit With a Buddha in the Garden

April 1, 2014 by Claude Jobin

Put a Buddha in your garden to soothe your spirit. Without being a Buddhist there is indeed something very zen about a Buddha image.

Concrete Countertops

March 31, 2014 by Claude Jobin

I’m having a hard time getting my head around the idea of concrete countertops. March 31 2014

Since I posted this I’ve seen a few concrete counter tops – I actually like them. Well that’s partly true. They are a bit purous and so will acquire a patina. That is something very personal. Sort of like butcher block or bamboo. Most buyers see these materials and wonder what’s living in there. To increase the value of your home nothing is safer than granite, corian, or quartz.

Bel Ami

March 28, 2014 by Claude Jobin

I stumbled on this collection of pictures from the movie “Bel Ami” earlier this week. The photos of Madeleine Forestier’s apartment and the comparison to the real house which was the backdrop were enough to make me want to see the movie. And so last night I did! It’s quite the vicious story – if you like the pics get the movie and watch it muted it will be beautiful and less upsetting.