I’m in the middle of several projects here at The Cottage (name still to be determined) because that’s how I roll. With the projects I’ve assigned myself, and the projects that pop-up as I go through my day, and the project list from DIY Guy, I have plenty of things to keep me busy — … Read More
Like OR Dislike
Consider this fair warning. The images you are about to see may be disturbing to some. They also could be cool to others. I’ll let you decide . . . Toads. Itty-bitty, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, little toad: Cool? or Gross? When I was a young punk with no fear and lots of curiosity, I liked little toads. I … Read More
An Annabelle Hydrangea greets visitors at the front door of our cottage. It is by far my favorite plant at the cottage – and I only have one plant. I’m working on DIY Guy to let me plant these beauties across the entire front of the cottage instead of only at the door so far, … Read More
Have you voted?
All who visit — have not voted. Half of visitors haven’t voted. I realize it’s a commitment — and risky to click on a button — and cast a vote. You can do it. I will forever be grateful! Here’s the current poll results: Firefly Cottage is definitely leading the pack. If you feel really … Read More
Vote Again
I know, you’ve already voted and are checking back to see what I’ve chosen for a cottage name. Here’s the thang…..a few additional cottage names have been suggested — and I feel they are worthy of adding to the poll. DIY Guy suggested “Rusty Cricket Cottage” — we do have a plethora of crickets here … Read More
Observant? Or not so much?
Are you the observant type? Or, are you more likely to experience a cringe moment when your friend (or even worse… your significant other) refers to their new hairstyle and you suddenly become very aware you are that person who did not notice the 6″ hair removal and color switch from brunette to a blonde? For the … Read More
Latest project
The latest finished project here at The Cottage was turning a garage sale find into a wine storage piece of furniture. I started with wood, black, cubbyhole box. You’ll have to use your imagination on this one — I failed at taking a before photo. I repainted the box with Sherwin Williams #7008 – Alabaster. … Read More
We’re not in Kansas anymore . . .
Another storm rolled through SE Minnesota last night. This time we were victims of the wind. That giant golf ball in the photo below is where our trampoline usually sits. This is where we found it today The trampoline set sail last night, landing 50 feet from it’s original location lodging in a bank of … Read More
Recent projects
With a little extra time on my hands — I’ve got a few fun things crossed off my to do list. Just small little home design changes that I have wanted to do – projects that don’t really take much time at all — or money. Yesterday I painted the faux hearth that DIY made for … Read More
In the words of Snoopy
I can appreciate that weather posts are tiresome – and overdone. Nevertheless, the “weather gene”, which has deposited DNA to a third generation –(our boy), is what lured DIY Guy out into stormy weather tonight, my camera in hand, to take these awesome photos. Those who know DIY Guy — understand that boasting is definitely not in … Read More