Jane Coslick Cottages

Monday, October 22, 2012

The Shrimp Cottage got some TLC......................

the screen porch fluffed and ready for a visit from Erin

Erin from House of Turquoise www.houseofturquoise.com/came to visit Tybee and stayed at The Shrimp Cottage. She loved it and we had fun taking a cottage tour. It was her birthday and I was thrilled she could spend some of it on Tybee Island.

the cottage was the garage for the Key Lime Parrot ( which is next door)

it is the smaller of the two cottages(Key Lime Parrot and The Shrimp)
small in size but big on charm

the cottage is all about fun

a mix of color and happy spaces. I added 14 windows to bring in the light because everything was dark ,brown and a bit scary.

added beaded plywood to the wall and painted everything bright white
THEN came the color in the furniture and fabrics and accessories

the out door shower before we added a door..

added some Jane Coslick Cottage Collectionwww.janecoslickcottagecollection.com turquoise stripe euros

and a throw pillow with all the colors in the space

more color

the twin bedroom with two Star of the Sea Shutters for another punch of turquoise

http://janecoslick.myshopify.com/collections/shutters/products/starfish

Monday, October 15, 2012

My Sunday Walk....

I have been running into myself in the hallways because I have so much to do. I decided to take a "camera walk about" and enjoy mindless thoughts and ponderings...( not work related)
I began in my kitchen with a splash of our favorite color......

headed out the door..

in the yard

never give up...never slow down...never grow old ..never die young
picket fence wisdom...

down the path to the beach

pondering the 'snow fencing" used on the beach

Mother Nature's wonderful beach foam

We were always told as children .".angels washing their clothes"

white caps and waves

Now on my bike on the other side of the island... love this!

colors on cottages

island funky...

love this house...

a great entry way

one of my favorites.. love the pocket windows!

a disaster....demo of a precious old Tybee cottage

I am depressed....guess I will think about work and more positive things like beautiful new fabrics and colors!!!1

We will have a ball with this fun fabric in Ardsley Park....
I do love my job!!!

Happy Monday...............................................

Thursday, October 11, 2012

A Cottage On The Move.....And The Winner Is!!!!

Remember the cottage that needed a new home? A post from
several months ago...........

WELL..............an answer to a prayer.. It now has one!!!!!!

The new home.. a beautiful lot by the park.. near the beach...with so many beautiful trees.

clearing a spot for the cottage

What it takes to move a cottage.................

big wheels...

big beams....

AND most importantly the amazing Braswell Brothers House Movers from Swainsboro Ga. who know just how to move any size house or cottage or even a church or two

the new owner of the cottage ..and she is smiling thru it all!!

the helpers who know HOW to prepare for a move

On the move to her new home............

a new and beautiful home.. now the fun begins...preserving the soul of our little island .. thanks to all of you who care so much!!!!

AND

THE WINNER IS....kathi@ Beautiful Mini Blessings for the color and the Pillow Cover Giveaway.

I loved everyone one of the comments about what you love about your home. I know I want to know more about this subject....I will ponder a plan so we can share more.

I forgot and left my computer in town yesterday so I could not post the winner last night. I did not get to town until after the move to pick up my computer so please forgive....

Sunday, October 7, 2012

A Visit To the Country....

I went to the country to visit my good friend . She needs my help finding some great area rugs for her living room and dining room and some help creating a wonderful outdoor room by the pond.
Sometimes a two hour drive in my Jeep with as good book on tape is like a mini vacation. It rejuvenates the spirit and renews the soul.
The Julie Ann Farms and the beautiful lakes that her Dad built were my destination this day...................
It is a pecan farm that she and her brother now share It is so beautiful with all its pecan trees and man made lakes used for irrigation . This years crop is getting ...