The last couple of years have been a little hectic (okay, crazy) around here.
You probably noticed that my posts have dwindled to practically nothing
(sorry about that).
But now I am going to get Back to Basics and return to the original
purpose for this blog: documenting the remodel of this House with Potential,
turning it from a Rundown Ranch into a Cute and Cozy Cottage.
So, let's start at the beginning: Curb Appeal
This house had none. Zero.
But it did have a nice neighborhood,
But it did have a nice neighborhood,
a workable floorplan, a big yard and a low price.
It's not any better from far away.
I hated those arches from Day 1.
I just thought, "We'll take those downright away".
Trouble was, we had never worked on a stucco house before
I just thought, "We'll take those downright away".
Trouble was, we had never worked on a stucco house before
and had no idea just how hard it would be.
We tried various tools and methods, but in the end, it was
sheer brute strength with a sledge hammer that took them down.
It actually took a couple years to complete this project and
started to feel sorry for the neighbors!

But it was worth all the hard work!
We built up the columns and painted
all the trim a beautiful bright white,

to compliment the newly painted grey of the house,
and the pop of turquoise on the front door.
Add some cottage charm with a turquoise milk can, weather vanes
and crocks, even a turquoise beach cruiser,
a white fence and lots of cottage flowers,
like lavender, roses and geraniums.
From far away,
or close up,
This house now screams Cozy Cottage!