Sometimes work gets in the way of everything ! I love my job but it keeps me hopping with very little time to spare. I have missed not sharing my "ponderings "and memories with my blogger friends. I will pick up where I left off in March and share Maddie's Seaside Cottage with you.
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A headboard made from an outdoor rug ..saves on space and adds happy colors. found at www.cohensretreat.com .Throw pillow www.celadonhome.com |
On my last post from March 16,2016.....
We began here...
Here are a few "after photos.
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Black and white accents and a bright kelly green door.
A Tybee Turquoise ( jane coslick colors) painted concrete porch floor. Pink rose bushes and a brick path will be added soon. |
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We saved the wonderful old windows and added these awnings to help with the summer sunshine |
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the bunk pillows are from WWW.celeadonhome and the round throw pillows from the"Joy"
collection at Target |
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a typical Tybee closet...hooks and a basket |
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the colors and fabrics flow to the back bedroom and sprinkle all through the cottage. |
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the kitchen got new counter tops and the top cabinets around the bar are gone. It opens the space and makes the biggest difference. |
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the "Surprise"..... |
to be continued ....