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...............................................
 

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....

 

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 ...

ready to harvest

how cool to have a farm named after you

I am crazy about this barn!

beautiful farm house

the cute boat house on one of the lakes

the outdoor space serious pondering.. I  LOVE my job!!!!

her talented friend and carpenter made this light

the great bridges to the gazebo  in the middle of one of the lakes

"fairy tale" like... with the water all around with the quite sounds of the night

Its like being on  top of the wedding cake  ..swinging

my friend was a school teacher for years..this was my surprise when I arrived

I love the front door (remind you of anything)

love this (she may need my drum coffee table for her den)

her grandson's room

her Mom's old lamp that she painted red

she loves this gingham check

great grandmother's lamp

pillows made from her father and her Uncle Bill's ties

her pup..I am so missing not having a dog

We had fun together playing "catch up" and now I am off to ponder and shop for rugs .

 

 

Funky Vintage Cowgirl Style..Is Calling.....

I got an email from my friend and client in Colorado last night and I decided it may be time for a visit . I did her  house a few years ago and I did and a 'Jane Coslick Happy Place' above the garage and away from the main living spaces.(In Case I ever needed to run away)
This space has some of my favorite FFF's (funky fabulous finds)   and a great Lee Industries  sofa with the perfect size bench seat cushion for watching the world drift by. The view of Sleeping Giant Mountain is breathe taking and so are the sunsets and cool nights and great fires we build.
It is such a contrast to the beach but the Elk river runs by so I still get my water fix.....
When I started the project....
I decided that turquoise being both a beach and a mountain color, would be the thread of color that was woven thru the house.

the master bedroom

Pine Cone Hill Linens and a fur rug add a magic spell to this room

matching turquoise chandeliers hang in the hallways  

art and more art and more chandelier's

My MOST Favorite chair that rocks to perfection.
I had it covered in my old cowhide(never could
 work that thing into my beach house).

My hide out.. One large room complete with red flannel cowgirl  pjs that
matched the room...tee hee!

vintage funky cowgirl style

the walls and floors are beautiful antique wood
with an over sized rusty tin  American flag and some old gas sign letters
 

soft linens and cosy comforters and a touch of burlap on the bolsters and euro
on antique  turquoise daybeds

breakfast...poker/  ...homework.. laughter all happen here!



the mirror over the sink is made from old yellow rulers and the counter tops are galvanized

cow hide nail head swivel bars , vintage cowboy movie posters, skulls and horns everything works great with the Elmira Stove works retro appliances

the amazing builder promised me a beautiful front  door
made especially for the house out of the recycled wood and  I love it!!!
HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION OF STEAMBOAT..
Mr, Carey Hamilton ..you are the best.....

My nest....and "the best bargain in the world" lamp that hold my sun glasses
until I return again!!!

the   'bricks and lace" cowgirl style

I almost couldn't part with this table when I bought it in Charleston SC.
I wanted it for myself at the the beach.

In the main house, I decided that all the dark wood needed some southern softening.. so thick red linen slip covered sofas  became the focus of the room.



on my "had to have" list .. hallway light at top of the stairwell
 

the view of Sleeping giant mountain

I found  this cool funky door at Habersham antiques Galley in Savannah
 When I shipped it out to Steamboat they all laughed and made fun...
UNTIL it was hung!!!


I need to call and see if "my" room is available.........

PS. Don't forget the Giveaway...I am loving the comments about what each of you love about your home. Focus on what you love not what needs doing....it will all get done one day!!!!