Romantic Little Cottage

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry I've been a bit slack lately, I've been so busy around the home doing gardening (yes, digging more holes) and at work, and the weather here has been soooo cold.  It's winter here in Australia, but we're sub-tropical in Queensland, which means we don't get so cold here as elsewhere, but I think that just makes us more whingy and whiny when it does get cold, because we're not used to it!  It's amazing how little you want to do when it's cold.

Anyway, I thought I'd better pull my finger out and post something, especially when my honey said my blog has been a bit boring lately!  Geeez!!

On Friday I had a day off work and just relaxed, so nice!  I did actually get the paint brush out though and painted one corner of my lounge room just because I wanted to see how it will look white instead of yellow!  I was tempted to do the whole room, but it's so hard by myself as I have to drag the kitchen table around all the walls and put a ladder on top of that as we have 12 foot ceilings and I'm so short.  It's the only way I can reach, but it makes me a bit scared being up so high.  Since there's a bit of heavy-type furniture in the lounge as well I decided I just have to be patient (definitely NOT one of my virtues), since my luvy said he would help me do it if I wait another week. 

It'll be great as he does the top bit and I do the bottom bit, and we use this fabulous new Dulux paint called "Once" which is just the best.  We've painted the whole house with it and as the name implies, you only have to do one coat.  It goes on a bit patchy but as it dries it thickens to the equivalent of two coats, so we only have to do it once!  Good hey!  It comes up a treat and my honey and I will knock the lounge over probably in about an hour.  So hopefully next weekend we will get it done!  Here is a sneak peak of my bitsy painted wall with one piece of my new lounge suite...

I was cruising around some flickr sites the other day and came across this fabulous site by Monticello Antiques in Portland in the US.  Big wow!  So frustrating not to be able to jump in the car and visit these fabulous places.  One thing that really caught my eye was their little cottage houses made completely out of recycled wood and windows.  They are just so pretty and would make a great work room.  You'd really want to work if you were going into these little pretties!  Of course here in Brisbane you wouldn't put the windows in the ceilings as you'd cook in the sun, but I suppose you could put up some sort of roof curtains for when it's hot.  Here are some gorgeous photos, and for all my US readers, lucky you if you could go and visit Monticello Antiques but everyone else can visit their blog!

I'll tell you what, if I had my time over again work-wise, I'd become an apprentice something related to building with wood.  I reckon for a builder, these little cottages would be fun to make, and I know exactly where to buy all the bits....*big sigh* I'd love to be able to make one of these, or even use the inspiration to make something similar with these bits and bobs!

PS:  I have two copies of the latest Romantic Country for sale for $12 each.

  

Comments

[Peta]

Hi Vickie,
Just love your blog! Wish I had found your blog when I was desperately searching for a copy of that magazine! Will you have extras to sell of the next issue?
Cheers, Peta

[wanda]

I forgot to say you can e-mail me for more info if you wish. I would love to have an e-mail pal in your area. TTfn.Wanda

[wanda]

Vickie, hi, I just wanted to tell you I live close to the Antique shope with the darling little house made from found objects. It is a fun place to visit,there are several booths owned by diferent people so you get quite a varity. My daughter and I both have purchased things there. It is different every time you visit, which is often.

[Lucinda Obrien]

Hi Vickie,
I've just come over from Shabby Roses and Pretty Things blogspot and I have to say WOW!!! I love your blog and the pic's of your home.I also loved the pics of your old store as I have a shop I found it really inspiring.When I read your interests it was like I was reading my own!I am new to blogging and find it so interesting and motivating.Best wishes to you
Lucinda

[Mia]

Hi!

What a beautiful blog..! I´m so happy to have found you..! The photos are so lovely, and the atmosphere in your photos is adorable :)

I´ll definately come back...soon!

Take care!
Mia

[Pearl Maple]

Wow the new lounge suite is just perfect for this style of decorating. Thanks for sharing all the photos of that shop full of enchanthing things we would all love to see up close (in our own place)

[Caroline]

Your blog is one of my favorites to read. I look forward to reading it every week and I enjoy the pictures that you post of your home. If you don't mind I would like to add it to my favorites. I am new to blogging and I have to say I am addicted. Goodbye to Facebook!

Caroline @ Forever Vintage

[cielo]

Everything looks perfect!.... and your new blog banner----ahhhhh, I'm drooling! That says it all! :)

Hugs

cielo

[Katrina]

Oh wow! I am so envious of your house. I have always thought it was gorgeous when you show us snippets. The white looks amazing. You will have to give us a complete tour!

[Natasha Burns]

Gorgeous home you have there Vickie! I so wish those wonderful antique malls were near here....might have to go on a hunt to find some!

[Alison Gibbs]

Love how your loungeroom is looking.
I think it's lucky we don't live in the US, as there are way too many cute things we would want to buy!!
Come visit my blog I'm having a giveaway.
Alison

[jessi nagy]

i think i just died and went to my heaven.
that store is amazing.
i would never leave.
so so awesome.
oxoxo,
jessi

[Deb]

Hi Vickie, WOW !! Love those antique centers in the US it would be great to pop into one of those... shame they are so far away :(
Your love room looks devine with what you have done so far.
Would also love to grab a copy of the romantic homes mad if you have any left.
Take care
Deb

[Mandii]

OMG!!! I have to wipe the drool from my mouth! For a start your lounge room looks devine!!! and those antique centers in the US, it really does suck that they are so far away, I dont know what it is but they just seem so much better than what we have to offer here!! Hmm not fair!!
Take care
mands