Tuesday, August 4, 2009

THE SMALLEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE? THE MUSHROOM!

As we continue on our road trip from yesterday's post, we drive through Charlevoix, Michigan. We happened upon this house. It is one of the famous Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix. They are the product of the late architect and developer Earl Young. Allow me to quote from Marj Levin of The Free Press, "The best way to describe them: Think about the digs of Hansel and Gretel. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Little Red Riding Hood's grandma." Well, you get the picture. They are charming beyond belief. If you are interested in reading more about the Mushroom Houses, you may click the above link or here. This area of Michigan is really into mushrooms.
Posted by B SQUARED
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30 comments:

  1. cieldequimperAugust 4, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    Lol, it's cute! You're right, it really looks like something out of a fairy tale!

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  2. MirelaAugust 4, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    What a cute house!!! :)

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  3. VPAugust 4, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    Let me quote your quote: charming beyond belief.

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  4. Buenos Aires PhotoblogAugust 4, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Wow, that's so unique! Never seen such a building even in the Brother Grim country. (;

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  5. Cezar and LéiaAugust 4, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    This place looks from a fairy tale!
    Beautiful indeed!
    Thanks for sharing these pictures from your trip!
    Léia

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  6. EG CameraGirlAugust 4, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    They do appear to be very charming indeed!

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  7. Jim KlenkeAugust 4, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    I bet it stays cool in the summer. I like that roof.

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  8. MariaAugust 4, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Oh what a magical little house... I'll click the link you offered for more info...hope there's an inside tour!

    all the best, Maria

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  9. Stefan JanssonAugust 4, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    That looks really great, and thanks for the links.

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  10. ProsperoAugust 4, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Yes, certainly looks like something out of a fairy tale. Did Jakob Ludwig Grimm and Wilhelm Karl Grimm ever live in the area?

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  11. HalcyonAugust 4, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I could just picture Hansel and Gretel popping out at any time. Very cute!

    So it this what the fesitval was all about?

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  12. LowellAugust 4, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Your interest in these places is mushrooming!

    Cute house!

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  13. LoisAugust 4, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Yes quite charming and adorable! I like the stonework.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    WoW! Now, that's awesome, not to mention... creative as all get out!

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  15. Mary Stebbins TaittAugust 4, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    It's incredibly charming! WOW! I love it! Very fairy-talesque.

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  16. JamesAugust 4, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    That is a cute little thing. Like something out of a storybook.

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  17. crocrodylAugust 4, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely! So sweet!

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  18. GreensboroDailyPhotoAugust 4, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    B2

    Is Lake Michigan as clean as Lake Erie is now? I was so impresses with Lake Erie on a recent trip to Ohio. So surprised to find out how clean it was and how many great sights there were to explore. Are you telling me we'll need to add Lake Michigan's coastline to our list of must see's?

    Jan
    aka Mrs. GDP

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  19. GunnAugust 4, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Unique and very cute.

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  20. stromsjoAugust 4, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Even the mailbox it cute. I wonder what the price tag for a humble hut like this would say.

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  21. secret agent womanAugust 4, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    That's too cute. I love stone cottages.

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  22. UrselAugust 4, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Thanks for introducing such lovely little houses. Yeah and I can see fairy tales coming back to life too.

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  23. Daily Chicago PhotoAugust 4, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    We love these houses! The first time we went to Charlevoix we followed the walking tour to find them all. We thought it was interesting that they designed the marina building to mimic the mushroom houses. Thanks for posting this!

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  24. TashAugust 5, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    It looks like a house from a Kincaid painting. I hadn't heard about them before. Love your angle on the house with the fence in the foreground.

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  25. UnknownAugust 5, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Fantastic! What a cute little house! It seems to have been taken from a fairy tale.

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  26. Ming the MercilessAugust 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    That is definitely a cute little cottage -- perfect as a guest house.

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  27. Danial BighamAugust 7, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    This is fantastical home.

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  28. mouse (aka kimy)August 8, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    a real magical mushroom house! and funny it follows your post entitled 'go ask alice' !!

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  29. Lisa WilsonAugust 8, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    That is so cute! I've only seen houses like that in fairy tales.

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  30. margaretAugust 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    And very easy to clean I've no doubt.

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