TYBEE ISLAND TOUR OF HOMES MAY 6th 2017

Here is an opportunity to see "Maddie's Seaside Cottage" in person on May the 6th. Tybee Maritime Academy's Tour of Homes features nine amazing houses this year. It will be a mix of old and new and recently restored treasures much like Maddie's.

PORCHES and PICKET FENCES

This cottage was originally built in the 1940's. Located on Izlar Ave right behind the FAMOUS and original T.S.CHU Department Store!

 

 Its amazing how a coat of paint along pops of color and LOVE have changed this gem! Izlar Ave is now on its way to fame with houses along street are changing!

COZY CORNER!!

~PORCH LOVE~

For those who stay in this room they have a hard time leaving the room!

WE CALL IT FUNKY BOHO!!!!!

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T USE A RUG AS A HEADBOARD! ITS THE BEACH HAVE FUN....!

"THE ORIGINAL WINDOWS ARE THE EYES TO THIS COTTAGE"

 WE ADDED BLACK AND WHITE AWNINGS TO PROTECT THE ORIGINAL WINDOWS FROM RAIN and HEAT!

DETAILS CAN BE DRAMATIC!

 PRESERVATION IS CONTAGIOUS!!!!! 

AS SOON AS MADDIE'S WAS FINISHED THE NEIGHBORS BEGAN RESTORATION/ PRESERVATION! IT LOOKS FAB!

KATRINA COTTAGE and  CUT OUTS!

IT'S A STAR!!!

SURE TO BE A TOUR FAVORITE!!!

AN ORIGINAL TINY HOUSE

"SEAFOAM SHANTY" A 1940'S Original Cottage.

Tybee's Newest Beach House

 FABULOUS! A must see.

Designer: Curry Salandi with Curry & Co.

Architect- Shah Architecture

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All Proceeds Benefit The

TYBEE ISLAND MARITIME ACADEMY 

TICKETS: www.tybeetourofhomes.com

School: www.tybeeislandmaritimeacademy.com

Maddie's Seaside Cottage Surprise.........

Maddies Seaside Cottage looks tiny ..feels tiny.. but has a surprise in store when you turn the corner
off the living room. It was a porch with no view(condo's went up behind the little cottage) .  I replaced the 6 old sliding doors ( but kept the original transoms) put wood on the walls and added 2 new atrium door that leads to the fun deck and outdoor shower.

The headboards came from the attic of TS Chu department store. I left the  sale tag on one of the headboards but it got painted blue  by mistake when it got painted.

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I found the fabric for the room at Printer's Alley in Raleigh NC ( one great fabric store) ON SALE  by Brunschwig and Flis   

My inspiration for this room came from the fabric and it lead to a happy but very relaxing space. A great spot for relaxing, watching TV, reading a great book or just looking out the door into the huge pecan tree that gives amazing shade in the summertime.

the "hide out"

the deck and path to the outdoor shower....

Maddie's Seaside Cottage  restoration is the work of so many great carpenters, plumbers ,electricians homeowners and employees of T.S.Chu department store. Anna Lee and I created a feeling of joy , happiness and comfort for the Chu Family. It can be rented on Airbnb Tybee Island. ..it is about 400 steps to the beach .
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Thinking Colors,Barstools, Fabrics and Porches…..The Next step...

It is now time to begin the fun part of my job. Give the cottage and new happy personality by selecting the colors  furnishings and fabrics.
The first thing you will see when you open the front door is the back of the barstools….a good place to begin.
Here are a few of my other projects with bar stools front and center. It isn't that I am such a hugh fan of them but in small space it makes for  a good conversation location  and additional seating.

A Richard Leo Johnson photograph

a Richard Leo Johnson photograph

I created a slipcover  for a boring brown upholstered bar stool.

a Richard Leo Johnson photo of my tiny Fish Camp Cottage..

"99 Steps to the Beach Cottage"

Fun, Happy extra seating  

Bohemian Cottage vintage bar stools

outdoor bar at Tween Waters Cottage

Palm Cottage

Doc Holiday Cottage www.tybeecottages.com

 I try never to repeat things so tomorrow the fun begins. I will share it all right here with you…"the good the bad and the ugly ". It will evolve into a Happy Cottage by the ocean. Stay tuned…..

The New Project…a Before …A Story Of Love.

The Story  in pictures……….

Sundew Sunday….

Sundew on Sunday…a happy little cottage I must say!! A great collaboration between my client and I has made us great friends and "partners in crime" on this project.

A few more images for you . ….We are getting steps for the back to the pool and a few more touches here and there. In cottage design, the fine line between "to much" and "not enough" is tricky. Everything that comes thru the door occupies more space that in a normal size house. It takes less  and what does come in …comes in larger than life.

front porch dining

out door shower area

the porch ( with the back door blocked off until the  steps arrive)

the front bedroom/office

inside dining

a school locker for more kitchen supplies

ready for guest

the wonderful pool and patio ……...got your bathing suit on?

 These are vintage  pieces of architecture converted  to make the trellis for Sundew Cottage  . I bought them in Nashville and have saved them for something very special…….

28 SOLOMON AVE
TYBEE ISLAND
USA
www. tybeecottages.com