..and the winner is

The winner of the book COTTAGES and the euro sham.........

 The winner of the euro sham and cottage book is Jane at Artfully Graced blogspot. Thanks to everyone who signed up and shared this giveaway......... SEE JANE WIN.....................

See Jane Work!

Hi Friends,

Happy Friday! This is Crystal again. Okay show of hands please! How many of you have wondered what the Designer Diva's office looks like? Well sit tight because I have a treat for you today. I sweet-talked Jane into letting me take and post some images from her office. I thought some of you might like a little peeksie too. But before I get on with the tour, I just want to remind everyone that the deadline for the Summer Giveaway is today at noon sharp. If you haven't commented yet, click on this link to get your name in for a fabulous pillow sham and her book, Cottages.

Most of Jane's work is done at a client's home. And for those times that she has to come into the office and do boring things like paperwork here is where she goes.

Her office is very unassuming, and is located in the breath taking district of Isle of Hope.

No matter what angle you stand at it's simple gorgeous. I love all the Spanish moss dripping from the oak trees. It speaks to my heart and I feel very at home when I'm surrounded by it.

This is the house next door to her office. 

Won't you a seat!

Meet Lance. Or, as I lovingly nicked named, Lancy Pants. I wanted to bring him back home with me. 

Jane pays attention to even the smallest details. Look at this color paired with black and white zebra rug. LOVE IT!

Be still my heart. This is the view from Jane's desk. Seriously, who could get any work done looking out of a beautiful window like this. Reminds me of a Thomas Kincade calendar.

I think she must own every book on decorating known to man. 

I fell in love with this little chandy. It's so petite and darling. 

Love the owl lamp from West Elm. 

A New Slipcover & The Pillow Giveaway

I'm a happy lady today. I have a  new slipcover for my loveseat. I took a few pictures of the pillow that will be given away this Friday. If you haven't already commented scroll down to the next post. You have four chances to win this time. The deadline is Friday, June 1st at 12:00 PM. So make sure all your comments are in by then.

This is a pillow that can be used indoors or out. It could be on the bed, sofa, chair or the chaise.
I think the slipcover looks great. And here it is  "in the raw." These photos were taken before my very talented slipcover artist, Jennifer Hale made it. She had just loaded the fabric into her basket and was getting ready to pedal back home. She loves her bike as much as I do. That's how we roll down here.

And off she goes to make my new slipcover!

DON'T YOU JUST LOVE IT!!!!

(Jennifer's email halesewing@gmail.com  for slipcovers)

You can now find me on Pinterest!

Spring Giveaway & A New Etsy Shop

Hello all you JC friends and fans. This is Crystal (aka Olive Rue) posting from Jane's blog today. Last week, I went down to Tybee and spent a whole fun-filled week with our favorite Design Diva. As always, we had a blast together and the time went by way too quickly. Each year, Jane continues to astound me with her amazing work. And every time I think I have a favorite cottage --she blows me away with another one.

Let me tell ya, this little lady NEV-ER slows down. Honestly, I'm not quite convinced she ever sleeps. She's always full of life, energy and surprises. And speaking of surprises today is the big day. It's giveaway time. More on that in just a minute. In other exciting news, Jane has a new Etsy shop.  Click on the link to check things out. New items are still be added, so please be sure to check back in a few days. 

I wanted to mention this again for those that might have missed the blog post last week. Her son, Bauer is applying for a small business grant. This grant would allow Bauer to hire an office manager and expand his business to offer community acupuncture treatments at a low cost to all. I am sure Jane and Bauer would greatly appreciate your vote. He needs 250 votes, and so far he has 117. If you would like to help him out, you can vote  by clicking on the website here: https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com  once you have clicked on the website, you can either register on the site and vote or, do so by logging into your Facebook page. 

Now, let's talk about this exciting giveaway. Up for grabs is a beautiful tangerine colored euro sham. Features a crisp white coral print. Measures 26x26 (pillow not included) It has a fresh, lime green trim. I saw this one in person and it's stunning ladies! It's indoor/outdoor fabric. And just in time for summer too. For those of you that simply must have one now they're available through her new Etsy shop. 

And in addition to the pillow sham she is also tossing in one of her gorgeous Cottages Book. This book is full of eye candy. The cover is from the living room, 99 Steps to the Beach. 

You have four chances to win this time. 

1. Leave a comment on this post. = 1 entry

2. Blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link to your blog post. = 2 entries

3. Tweet about the giveaway. Leave a comment letting Jane know you tweeted it on Twitter. 3 entries

4. Give a shout out on your Facebook page. Leave a comment that you have give a shout out. 4 entries

The deadline is Friday, June 8th at 12:00PM. Good luck everyone!!

"A Bohemian Cottage" for rent......

This was the second worst.... no third worst of all the cottage I have restored. It turned out to be one of my most favorite (really they are ALL my favorites because they are all different)  I restored it EXACTLY like I wanted to and created special "outdoor rooms' and inspiration spots that ooze happy thoughts and hours of peaceful pondering....................
 I replaced ugly hollow stained door with magnificent antique doors from a cottage that the owners REFUSED to save(their loss- my gain) and furnished it with one- of- a- kind very special pieces. I sold it furnished to a wonderful person and we know you will love it as much as we both do when you rent it for your vacation.
 http://www.mermaidcottages.com/  is the renting agent.

When I bought it in 2005.................. WOW it was ugly.............









 My friends thought I had lost my mind for sure on this one....
   This was the kitchen before.........


the kitchen after

the front of the cottage before.........





 the front after it was restored.........

I named it "A Bohemian Cottage " because it felt just like one to me


the front bedroom walls were rough plywood painted with blue grey trim with metal windows and how about that window treatment!!!!

AFTER

new floors..and new white walls....   great old doors... ...and no tacky valances and cool  stuff..





I just had to do it...............a zebra front door..love the old planter and side walk and curved wall



this was the front of the house when I bought it

Always a picket fence................

I think anyone who rents this cottage from Mermaid Cottages mermaidcottages.com will have a wonderful time....

the breakfast room

back bedroom

back bedroom

the inside "pondering" throne in the front room

the living room

the front bedroom off the front porch






the back porch with a "bed room".. a room the size of a bed  behind the shutters...a great place to hide from the world...



the inspiration room.twin beds made from driftwood..



the Gazebo just made for "Pondering" (salvage old porches gingerbread with antique windows)

This was the place in the shades where my kitties and I hung out and did some serious pondering.... 

the outdoor space... antique bricks salvaged from the Old Crow Distillery

 outdoor curtains and old windows in the fence(for the kitties to come and go) I am not much on privacy fences .. Better for visiting with the neighbors..(close the curtains if you want privacy)

chandelier looks old but isn't  (feels old)

Curtains everywhere  even on the front porch ....

front screen porch with curved walls

 The black kitty  in this photo moved  away with me..But now Mr. Freckles  live here and his eyes are the same color as the cottage..Beach house Blue http://www.janecoslickcottagecollection.com/

french door that go to the  inspiration room with tybee shells for knobs

old and beautiful (didn't even  paint  most of the old doors)

front screen porch looking into front bedroom





OK this chair is outside now on the front porch. Mr Freckles is sitting  there waiting for his " Fancy Feast". He showed up when I moved  so be sure to give him some love and treats!!!!

 ENJOY...... maybe we will run into each other .. (I'm the one on the pink bike pedaling fast as the wind.)