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This is Why Mona Lisa Doesn't Smile

Miserable Woman Take a look at this beauty. She was left behind in a home in Bonita Springs, Florida that hadn't been redecorated from the early 80's. She was probably the best looking artifact in the home. I saved her from the paint brush. She was almost mustached.

I'm not sure if she's suppose to be Mona Lisa or Frieda Kahlo.

I explained to the new owner of the home that this painting must be saved. It was special (ugly) enough to be a story piece for years to come and that it has to live on. She is waiting for the remodel to be complete so she finds her place in this home.

First time home buyers sometimes have to really suck it up when they buy a home. There are some dated items, well, they're all dated items in this one. There is some grime. There is more money to be spent. In this one, there was even termites. They're kind of cute once you get past the massive destruction they do...

If it's been a while since you've seen a blast from the past house, count your blessings. There are still homes with avocado everything, two story ovens and fake walnut paneling.

I'll try to come back with before and after photos when the paint, carpet and termite tent are gone. lol

If you'd like to learn more about first time home buying read also:

Buying Your First Bonita Springs Home

Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate on 08/29/2008 05:46 AM

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11 Comments on This is Why Mona Lisa Doesn't Smile

So is she a mural, or is she hanging on a spot on the wall? I duuno, Chris, maybe you should take her home! This. Long brown hair ...

08/29/2008 07:31 AM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

She's a painting, Pat. No thank you! LOL

08/29/2008 08:04 AM

by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

Chris, I believe you are being sarcastic and busting on the new homeowners...but I think she is fabulous!

08/29/2008 08:35 AM

by Sharon Young REALTOR® Bonita Springs, Fl (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs Florida)

Chris - interesting painting. Too bad there aren't some pics to put the whole house in perpsective. :) She does have rather a Frieda look.

Of yes, there are a doo number of homes from the 70s and 80s, and no one seems to understand why folks conitnue to live with that styling. And certainly no buiyers these days want to keep it that way. The ahrder thng to work around is the configurations and architectural details that seemed to be popular then. Paint and carpet is one thing, unuqieu floor plans are another.

Jeff

08/29/2008 08:47 AM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Associates)

Genuine Fake Wood

Just for you, Mr. Dowler.

08/29/2008 09:24 AM

by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

Careful, Sharon. She just might end up in the Christmas gift exchange this year. I'm *make* sure you get her.

08/29/2008 09:24 AM

by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs, FL)

FLORIDA FOR DUMMIES??? I love it

08/29/2008 10:32 AM

by Sharon Young REALTOR® Bonita Springs, Fl (Keller Williams Elite Realty, Bonita Springs Florida)

Hey ....at least it looks clean (or is this after sweeping up wings of termites :)

08/29/2008 11:25 AM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Relocations & HAWAII Real Estate (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

A place for everything and I'm sure she will find her home.

08/29/2008 07:15 PM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

LOL at the "cute" termites! That's exactly what I think, every time I find out one of my sales has them. (not) So, does the M.N. on her necklace represent the initials of the previous owner?

08/29/2008 08:45 PM

by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Chris - at least it's not avocado. This week I had homeowners redo a tub and tile that was chartreuse! Maybe your art save would be a conversation piece in the guest bath?

09/04/2008 07:06 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

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