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 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,
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!
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