Saturday, October 4, 2014

OUTSIDE THE COTTAGE~~~

It's a beautiful Autumn day here in SW Ohio~~~the leaves are changing color and falling right before our eyes!  There is a crisp feel in the air~~~
Do you notice a change in the front of the cottage?  The concrete slab piece in front of the diamond grid picture window is gone forever~~~and a small slab piece to the far right is no longer there.  Yeah!
The concrete that is left will be changed/or removed next Spring....Hubby and I are still working on a plan for that change.
We haven't decided if we are going too put any landscape out in front this Fall or wait till Spring....I believe we will wait.
Ken has started around the corner to the left replacing damaged cedar shakes before Winter sets in.  I can't wait to see that improvement.  Still a lot to do...some painting of trim and copper gutters but what an improvement!




                                                      ~~~Before~~~



                                     ~~~Work in progress~~~last Fall 2013~~~new roof.  Look at the 1929 board slabs on the roof...neat!





                                              ~~~You can see the changes~~~



Unfortunately, we lost the massive spruce on the right early in the year.  That was hard.




                              ~~~It's getting better everyday~~~


Have a wonderful blessed week~~~Roxie
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37 comments:

  1. JunkchiccottageOctober 4, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Roxie,
    You have truly reloved this beautiful cottage. The fact that you and Ken are doing this all by yourselves is amazing. It looks so great. I am just so happy you are getting this pretty cottage done and making it a home. Beautiful my sweet friend.
    Kris

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  2. NanaDianaOctober 4, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Roxie- That is right at the top of the cutest cottage I have ever seen. You have done a WONDERFUL job....it looks so different from when you started but yet the sweet style that you started with just shines through now. I LOVE it! Can't wait to see more! xo Daina

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  3. AnonymousOctober 4, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Oh, your cottage looks marvelous! What a difference from the first picture. I love the wood shingles on the outside! The windows are really pretty. I know you're so proud and it's just lovely.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. SeawashedOctober 4, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Its a wonderful cottage. So happy for you.

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  5. SusieOctober 4, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Roxie, The before and after pictures , show a house becoming a home. I love it. So charming. xoxo,Susie

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  6. Tant Gröns Lilla BodOctober 4, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Beautiful! There is nothing like the satisfaction of making something with your own hands. Your house is so charming.
    Be blessed!

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  7. mzzbevOctober 4, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Oh so beautiful! I love the siding and prefer that over what we have. We have a maroon color type of siding like yours but I love the natural look more and those windows are to die for!! Happy Autumn!! :)

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  8. ConnieOctober 4, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Oh my goodness . . . it is certainly getting better, and better, and better . . . I could go on and on. The two of you have been so busy and it shows. I'm sure that you are getting many positive comments from your new neighbors. I love the natural cedar shakes on the outside . . . they give it so much charm. If I were there I would be giving you both a big pat on the back . . . job well (no perfectly) done:)
    Connie:)

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 4, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Your cottage has gained some new charm with the new cedar shake shingled siding, Roxie! I love how it looks with the windows. You are probably better off waiting until Spring to plant. This way you can take the winter months to maybe make up a plan for your landscaping. Plus, if we have as bad a winter as they are saying you won't have to worry about losing anything.

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  10. cynthia lee designsOctober 4, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Love your cottage...you guys have done an awesome job making it into the cottage of your dreams!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  11. Vickie @ Ranger 911October 5, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    Roxie, I love the changes you've made to the exterior of your cottage! The wood shake siding looks so sharp with your white painted windows. I bet your neighbors are thrilled to see your home come to life again! It's just lovely.

    Vickie

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  12. Ann@A Sentimental LifeOctober 5, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    What a beautiful little cottage home you have created. Such great vision! Acorn Cottage....I like it!

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  13. Primitive StarsOctober 5, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Oh Roxy, your cottage is so so cute. I want to leave there too. Hugs Francine.

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  14. AnnOctober 5, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Believe this is the first time to your blog. I was searching for a church attendance board and found your post of yours. I love your cottage, your changes are beautiful. We are loving the fall weather her too.
    Ann

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  15. StaceyOctober 5, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    The difference is amazing and so cottagey perfect! I hate that you lost that big beautiful tree.

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  16. DeseraeOctober 5, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Your cottage is just so sweet......I want to live there!!!!!
    ~Des

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  17. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseOctober 6, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    What a transformation! It looks so charming and loved now!

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  18. KerinOctober 6, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Yay! Things around there are looking great! Nice to have the concrete gone, I'm sure.

    Your little cottage looks loved now : )
    And, I love to see the changes and improvements.

    My hats off to you girl :)

    K.

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  19. Debbie NolanOctober 6, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Wow Roxie - what a huge amount of difference. You and your hubby had such wonderful vision. This cottage has turned out to be absolutely lovely. I think you need a rest - I would wait to until spring to landscape. Besides when winter winds are howling you can be dreaming about pretty blooming things. (Those garden catalogs always get me drooling - lol)!! Have a beautiful day my dear - blessings to you too!!

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  20. Old Time CindyOctober 6, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    How sweet is your cottage!!! Love the transformation!

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  21. LarryOctober 7, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Hi... I saw your comment on my good friend Beth's blog and you tweaked my interest.... what a great project you have with this wonderful cottage... I am not a stranger to such projects as we've spent 42 years working on an 1850's Wisconsin cheese factory and have 2 acres of ornamental gardens as well....renovating in both the gardens and the home become an earthy passion and a blessing in one's life... good luck in the future... Larry

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  22. Lee Prairie DesignsOctober 7, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Your cottage is so cozy and inviting, Roxie, I'm a front porch sitter, too! We are experiencing a beautiful fall week here in Iowa. The leaves are turning into their last burst of color for us all to enjoy. Love your display of pumpkins, gourds and corn stalks on the side of sweet cottage!

    Thanks for sharing. I'm new to your lovely blog, I followed you from the Crafty Cottage, and I will visit you again, soon!

    Carolyn

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  23. UnknownOctober 7, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    what an amazing transformation! love this sweet cottage! such "curb appeal!"

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  24. Red Rose AlleyOctober 7, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Your cottage is looking very nice, Roxie. I really like the front windows. I am settling into our new home also. It's been a process, but it is feeling like home sweet home to me. And isn't the decorating the funnest part of it all? I look forward to seeing more of this delightful cottage of yours.

    Happy Autumn days, Roxie.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  25. CeilOctober 7, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Roxie! Those before and after shots are so impressive. Has anyone who lives around you commented on the change? You are both so talented, this house was just made for you...So much work, but so worth it.
    Sorry about your tree. Maybe you can plant a new one together?
    Blessings,
    Ceil

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  26. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 9, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Roxie, your cottage is so sweet! Love the changes that you have made. Sounds like you've got lots of future plans as well. Always fun to have something to look forward to.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  27. UnknownOctober 10, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    Oh it looks beautiful Roxie !!!
    What a major change !
    xoxo

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  28. chateau chicOctober 11, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Wow, what an amazing transformation, Roxie! Every improvement must be exciting progress toward the finish line. Your cottage looks So Charming!!
    Mary Alice

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  29. Art and SandOctober 11, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    OH, what a lovely transformation. I love your cottage.

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  30. must love junkOctober 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Roxie, your cottage is SO charming! I just love it :)
    Susan

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  31. NancyOctober 17, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    I a so glad I stumbled onto your blog…I am a southern girl who loves the Lord so we have some things in common…
    I am amazed with the improvements you have made to your cottage. It's beautiful and you have made it so warm and inviting….Look forward to visiting you again...

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  32. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 18, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    iT'S LOOKING SO SWEET, rOXIE! sO GLAD YOU DID THE SHINGLES AND LEFT THE WINDOW DETAIL, IT'S STRAIGHT FROM A STORY BOOK!
    i LOVE IT!!!
    bIG HUGS,
    pATTI

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  33. Curtains in My TreeOctober 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM


    It is getting better every picture you post
    It will be so nice once you get your landscaping or plants done
    I can't wait to see what else you do to that wonderful cottage

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  34. Tonita October 26, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    What an amazing makeover. JUST AWESOME. It looks so sweet.

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  35. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow October 28, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    So much progress! It's adorable! xoxo

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  36. time worn interiorsDecember 10, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Your cottage looks amazing!
    tot

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  37. Rattlebridge FarmMay 11, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Adore your cottage! What an amazing before and after! I am in the process of putting cedar shake on my house, and I wanted to ask about yours. Did you stain it or let it weather naturally?

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