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A House of My Dreams by Christina Walsh

It's a hot pink house, on the corner of a quiet city street. It has a veranda to sit outside before entering if one wishes to do so. It is a cozy home, with a front and backyard and in the summer they have a variety of flowers. There is also a backdoor patio and a handmade wooden deck with cozy soft turquoise cushioned chairs and a matching table with an umbrella. 

When one enters the house, the living room is on the left-hand side. The stairs are on the right. There is a bathroom on the main floor, next to the stairs. Everything pristine. Well stocked with soft toilet paper, same as upstairs bathrooms. There is a soft brown cushioned chair for one to take off their shoes. The kitchen is at the back, behind the living room. It is an eat-in kitchen with a square wooden table and chairs with cushions, about six in total. 

The furniture in the living room is inviting. There are a couple of comfortable, soft couches. One is a deep burgundy color, a three-seater. Another couch is also a three-seater and it is a deep shade of turquoise. There are matching armchairs, and a long coffee table. The carpet is dusty rose and soft on the feet. The living room is a huge square shape so many people can sit and be comfortable. The walls are painted in a light tan color. The kitchen walls are painted a sunny yellow color. The kitchen floor is a soft cozy white texture on the feet, very clean, and well kept. 

Off to the side of the kitchen, there is a den, with two recliners, which are deep green, and corduroy. There is a bookshelf, an art table, a shelf with art supplies, cupboards, large television, and a dog Bagel the beagle who loves to sleep beside his owner when he/she is there.

There is a lot of healthy food in the refrigerator. All kinds of fruit, snacks, non-dairy milk, gluten-free foods, and a variety for guests and those who live there, to choose from. There is a pantry off to the left side of the kitchen, where things are organized on shelves, as well as a deep freezer. There is a place for everything in this home. Many cupboards in the kitchen, all deep brown wood. There is a long marble rectangular countertop. Plenty of room to make meals for large groups. 

The washer/dryer is downstairs in the basement, which is nicely decorated with cozy furniture, decor and painted in a darker tan color. There is a spare bedroom painted sky blue. Both are spacious. A lot of privacy. There is a washroom in the basement also, with a matching toilet, sink, and a tub, deep turquoise in color. 

There are a total of four large bedrooms upstairs, including one large master bedroom, which has its own large bathroom. All rooms are all with comfortable beds, matching furniture, and a serene environment. The bathrooms are large, and spacious, containing a hot tub and a shower. Closets with cozy colorful towels in the hallway. All white doors throughout the house, upstairs, and the bedrooms have walk-in closets. Nobody goes without anything. 

There is always someone there to greet guests as this owner loves guests and treats them well because her guests are family. Anyone who visits this home won't want to leave and will remember each visit, creating new memories for themselves and for the owner, as well as those others who visit alongside one another. 

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