REPLICA OF LONGFELLOW'S CAMBRIDGE HOUSE!

THIS IS AN AMAZING HOME! In 1908 it was built as a replica of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Cambridge house in Massachusetts.

http://marthamendenhall.mywindermere.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Listing.ListingDetail&ListingID=18921281

At the time, it was built as the home of the president of the music department at Whitworth College, which is now the Baptist Seminary. It's such a majestic home and it sits on one of the highest point of the Seminary District.

One of the coolest things about this house is the view. From the two bedrooms on the second floor you have great views o the sound and vashon. From the third floor windows...well...OMG! You can see all the way to Seattle from there, and guess what? If you were to take out the middledormer (that would not really change the look of the house that much) and put in french doors with windows on each side where the inside wall is. Create a balcony between the two end dormers and match the historic railing that exists on the second floor. You would then have a wall of windows that would open up an incredible, expansive view! At that point you could so easily create a huge master suite in the third floor with a large master bath and walk in closet. The plumbing is right in the right spot. I can imagine a beautiful clawfoot or soaking tub with right below that huge webbed window (check it out above). If you haven't seen this house, uh...I really think you're missing out.

If you love Tacoma's history....why not live in it? I do, and I love it!

POMODORO? IT'S A REAL ESTATE BLOG!

I know it's a real estate blog, but...it's my blog so I can write about whatever I want! I felt compelled to write about the Proctor District's Pomodoro Resaurant http://www.pomodoroproctor.com/ indirectly it DOES have to do with real estate. It certainly makes a difference to the people who live in the Proctor District.

This little Italian restaurant is not just your normal eating spot. Those of us who frequent the "P" don't just go there just because we're hungry and they serve fabulous Italian cuisine. We go there every week (sometimes more) because of Terry, Elliott, Rob, Brandon, Deb and at least 4 others whose names escape me right now. These servers, and the fabulous chefs, should have their own sit-com or reality show. Not only do they entertain each customer that patronizes the "P" but they turn you in to a "P" addict!! No other restaurant that my hubby and I go to makes us feel like "we just can't wait to return." The staff at the "P" create this atmosphere that makes every one of their customers feel like friends and family. You feel like staying and visiting with them and you even wind up getting to know the other regular customers that come in as frequently as you do. Each of these servers have their own distinct personalities and the place just wouldn't be the same without any one of them. So stay guys...don't ever leave:-) I've kind of tried to summarize the personalities for you so that when you go in there for the first time you may be able to guess which server you have. Deb - Juggler. She juggles all of the reservations, gets people seated, does PR, helps everyone with everything. Elliott - a rather formal character who has his serving technique down to an art and moves fast as hell. Terry - resident stand up comic and marguerita maker and full of pros. Rob - an icon at the "P" and personable, comfortable, professional. Brandon - incredibly happy all the time, will join you at your table (especially if you are a group of UPS girls:-) and chat. The chefs (don't know their names) but it is incredibly entertaining if you sit at the bar or window counter, to watch those guys at work. Small work space; sometimes three guys back there; sometimes one but, the coordination and syncronicity would be a "Youtube" winner. There is one server that I think I've overlooked and that's Krissy. We don't get put in her section very often (probably because we're window addicts) but, she works her :%$# off. She may be the only female server there. I don't believe I've seen another.

So...OK...that's my schpeel on my favorite restaurant and you're probably wondering still what this has to do with real estate. Well...I would move to be closer to the "P" if I could. I'm certain that it is a huge part of why the Proctor area is so desireable for buyers looking for a home. Hmmm....notice how I tied that in? :-)