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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Happy Sunday ... Happy Colors…Feeling the need for warmth and bright sun shine in the middle of winter.
 Having a photo shoot at my office on Wednesday for The Best of Flea Market Style Magazine. I am looking forward to it but they want to take my picture and I hate that. Any thoughts or suggestions? I like to keep a low profile that is a big "NO NO".  I personally think this little happy face would be much better….and she is wearing pink …. and she is related to me!!!

Enjoy these images and those the football fan out there ..Enjoy the game!!!!!!

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The Pink Zebra Cottage...

In my design business, I work with very different types of people… I find them all interesting and I am always curious about what makes them "tick". To understand what when where and how..I must  go beyond "what is your favorite color?

In the case of this family, they loved PINK and all animal prints..They have 3 children two  grown  sons and a 6 year old son who wanted bunk beads. They are wonderful!

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Old cottage c1940…. I always loved that garage… I was thrilled to help with the restoration.
It will be a TYBEE COTTAGES vacation rental when the family isn't using it. www.tybeecottages.com
Fun…Happy..Whimsical and saved!!!!

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!