Saturday, March 3, 2018

Back to Basics- Why I Started This Blog in the First Place: Before and After Curb Appeal


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,
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
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 I
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!