cottage on the green

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Hanging Beds at Julie Ann Farms

The hanging beds and the Room (I call Camp Ju Ju) are finished . I  love how it all came together with each element adding its own special detail. 

here's Julie!!!

close up detail

everything is reclaimed from an old building even the roofing material

never forget the party lights!!!

the swinging bead hang across from each other

the perfect handle

Julie love her sign and these are the pecans that the farm grows  ( yum yum) how about some pie

old wood for the swings and the fish detail was a nice added touch

view of the lake and the cypress outside light

beautiful flowers everywhere

what a beautiful spot..look like it has been there forever

Surf Song Bed and Breakfast ...Sunrise bedroom....

Last week was a crazy one but I have to share something very unique with you. I did one special bedroom  in a Bed and Breakfast located in one of the stately old Officers Row Homes on Tybee Island.Surf Song  www.tybeesurfsong.com will be open in August and this bedroom (  We called it the penthouse while we were working on it) but the official name is Sunrise Suite.
of course, first thing..."paint it white"........
then came comfy swivel chairs  and a  calm open space and a king size bed draped with beautiful linen panels and and and ......

the view

the king bed

the magic.....

the nature...

the turquoise... and white

the bed linens and soooooooooooo many pillows

it feels like a magic place, a secret magic place

 a walk on the beach,a good book, a peaceful view a beautiful old historic building  with amazing  energy.
,......and did I mention the the wonderful porches and the new swimming pool
Oh Well you get the idea......................

a vase from the Greek islands made into a lamp.. more turquoise

stairway to heaven....in turquoise

two swivel glider rockers for watching the world go by

a vintage rattan coffee table from the 1930's


Anna is out of school for the summer and together with Amanda, a wonderful addition to our crazy crowd, we created this space for resting, restoring  rejuvenating   at the beach...

It took  much planning and many ladder and much paint!!!
It was up three flights of stairs(that have a turquoise runner) so i named it "Heaven"
We always make thing fun even if they are very difficult...if its not fun.. we don't do it!!! is the office motto!!!

More photos when the drapery are installed...............

Elements of the Cottage On The Green !!!!

Sharing the elements of this "more than amazing" cottage.
It is two spaces and we can't decide which is our favorite. This is just a peek of both 

 kitchen space( stove has to be moved back after the cord is replaced)

love love love..... www.barnlightelectric.com

I confess I am an old door junkie!!!!!

fresh white paint the back plates are  right side up .. 

original door ...original color

the interior old window.. oh  the  wavy old glass is the best!!

peeking at the fabrics and a piece or two of furniture

look at the beautiful old floors

oh yes...how great is this fabric!

yummy color

peeking thru the plastic at ruffled euro shams

waiting for our final inspections..before we unwrap the fabrics.. this IS peeking!! The general contractor was SO great... more on him later...

the cafe curtain  fabric

now a peek at unit B....... a bit different..............

I was worried about my client liking what I selected......."Hurrah " she loved them!!!!

'"THE sign" doing the space around  it to work with everything..small space needs special consideration

the other kitchen...

great sink!!!

new wood.... old feeling...old corbels

the pantry and the new sofa without the cover

waiting for the fabulous ruffled shower curtains,,,

the iron bed for the sleeping porch

porch ceiling bluewww.janecoslickcottagecollection.com   three porches....how wonderful

I am so lucky to have a client that loves what I love. Her daughter loves it and so does her wonderful grandson..

 one of the powder rooms ...adding a piece of trim down the corner between the  old boards and the new 

new that feels old...... thinking  of painting  the hinges white,,, so they don't show

rusty crusty.....

When I took these photos I was walking around  checking things and making lists (we call them punch list..if you don't do the things on the list.you'll get punched...) only kidding..
As I walked  around looking at things I began to take pictures. When you see and feel it come together it is very emotional ..the noisy saws are quite , the busy carpenters, plumbers and electricians have moved on to  new projects. and now it is time for the soft furnishing....
For me,  time for reflection.. a time for being grateful for every one's hard work and cooperation , grateful for the client's trust and her wonderful  ideas.
I feel sad for it is coming to a close.. and elated  that the ideas have come to life....

The sum of all parts.(NOT JUST ONE THING).....makes things extraordinary!!!!
This historic building  restoration is a labor of love. It will soon be a cozy cottage.
stay tuned.....