WELCOME TO THE HIDDEN COTTAGE PROJECT After nearly 10 years of hosting at our vacation rental, The Lady Next Door, Andy and I are finally taking the leap and building our "dream" rental cottage at our farm in Northwest Iowa. Since the project began unfolding, about a year ago, it has taken on a life of its own. We are excited to share it with you!
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Well, it has been a busy couple of weeks getting ready to start the garage build and remodel of the addition. Andy and I trimmed 21 trees and are almost done clearing the branches from the part of the grove that will be for guest use.
It's starting to look like a park out there.
We've completely moved out of the addition now and are adjusting to the "downsizing." Truth be told, it's not much of an adjustment. We have plenty of house for the two of us and it feels pretty good to "unload."
Besides, we are all about new, fresh beginnings around here lately. It's been a tough twelve months filled with anguish, loss, growth and the search for anything that resembles resilience. It's been a long year.
Maybe the longest year.
It's good to feel alive, now. Spring still hasn't come in full here yet, but we're inching our way along, with open arms.
The contractor comes again tomorrow to discuss more details. We have plans to build a dream. We have plans with friends and family. We have plans to travel and see a little of this amazing world. It feels hopeful.
Here we go.
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Friday, April 14, 2023
My life's path has been made up of them, detours. I can only assume I have a lot to learn on this winding, circling path that I continually find myself on. Sometimes it takes me a while.
Almost nothing went as planned this past year.
This post is to remind a future me that although it really did not go as planned, you are exactly where you're supposed to be, doing just what you're supposed to be doing. It's all working out.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Color is Back IN
This is the color palette for the cottage. It's taken from a quilt I bought at H&M.
Color has never left my living space. I can work with color.
This palette is inspired by a quilted blanket I found at H&M several months ago. I didn't exactly know what I was saving it for, but now it will definitely be appearing as part of the cottage decor.
I can't wait for the fun stuff to start, but I know there are so many things to get done first.
For now, I'll just have to daydream in color.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Having Some Fun with Design Software
And a couple of One Li'l Kitchen...
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Daydreaming-Design Inspiration for Fun Stuff to Come
Friday, March 31, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The New(est) Floor Plan-Cottage Progress
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Yucky, Unexpected Issues-Cottage Progress