Dream Home Designer Gifts

'Of course, you have to imagine it finished.'

"To be honest, we were thinking of something like a Cape Cod."

"Or you could see it as the first step in an environmentally friendly, sustainable and affordable self-build project!"

'I've had the place gob-stopper-dashed.'

Jack and Ina build their dream house.

"I always thought of my childhood home as being larger."

'Ever thought of having the place re-carpeted?'

'More homes and wind turbines planned.'

"Sold For sale Ellie Kopp 1-800-238-7463 Yaffle Realty Stop renting. Buy your boot from a boot."

"We get fantastic indoor facilities during the cold months."

Estate Agent - This house that's 'just what we are looking for' is ours

'If I lived there, the first thing I'd do is have my head examined.'

Before he was taken away, Dr. Stuart Trust was the last known doctor to make HOUSE CALLS.

"Sir, there are no waitresses or menus — this is Crate & Barrel."

'No, we did not order a corner unit.'

"We've completely child-proofed our home."

'A great location and only one step from the beach.'

"See, that's your problem right there - the roof is mostly sugar."

'The contractor didn't do windows.'

House for sale, appliances included (in the yard).

Buider, "How crazy do you want this paving, mad,or completely wacko?"

"I'm getting a little itchy to redo the bedroom!"

'...and the property comes with a fully fitted kitchen'

Smaller shoe being built onto a shoe house.

"So does George still enjoy his woodworking?"

'One good thing about this place is that I can honestly say I own everything as far as the eye can see.'

'We've talked it over and we've decided we'd like to make an offer.'

You're in violation of several bylaws, ma'am: Too many peppermint sticks, gingerbread shingles, sugar pollution of storm sewers - And with all the kids we've seen go in there, your occupancy clearly exceeds ordinances.

They're nice, but they lack the charm of an older home

"The house needs to have comfortable window ledges. Lots of windows! And a fireplace!"

Another over-do-it-yourself project.

"We're interested in a five bath, one bedroom that's on the water."

'Nothing yet - that multi-storey is putting people off.'

"People don't live like that anymore."

A Victorian lion chair is given a tail.