Monday, January 2

All around The Cottage.

 It's been a busy time of year here at The Cottage On Main.
Not only have we had Christmas and New Years, but we've been working on the renovations as well.
We're getting through the cold winter days by doing projects around the house.
Once the weather warms up again, we'll be outside working on gardens, barns, and the granary.
 We were able to get the sun room painted...just three days before Christmas.
But, it was a great Christmas gift to ourselves. Feels so cozy and inviting now.
Because this room has to multi task... we all spend a lot of time in there.
If it's laundry, crafts, computer time ...what ever. Everyone of us is in the sun room each and every day.
I love the paint colors that we used in this room.
A little country, a little Tuscany, a little Farmhouse, and a whole lot Cottage.
I've had a tote full of hooks, and knobs and finials for quite a few years now.
Whenever I see something like that on sale... I grab it and put it in the tote.
Certainly comes in handy.
I found three charming hooks in the tote.
Perfect for the sun room.
Ta-Da... instant place to hang up a jacket and a hat .
This is a little glimpse of how the sun room looked 'before'.
Yeah... big difference.
So.. here we are...working away the winter days.
Hoping to get more projects crossed off of our list.
By the way.... I am still working on the stairs too.
I am about half way done, and so far...big difference.
I think they are going to turn out great~

Attitude of gratitude:
~I'm grateful for the gorgeous weather that we've had recently. It feels wonderful to get out in the sunshine and have the sun on my face.
~I'm grateful that we have a brand new month, and even better...a brand new year. The possibilities are endless and I just know this will be our year to shine.

20 comments:

  1. Winter is a great time to finish all those jobs you don't want to do when the nice weather arrives. Your table looks lovely as does your sunroom.

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  2. I love your sunflower can..
    It is so nice that you are getting some chores done.. We do that in the Winter, too..
    Blessings sweet friend..

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  3. Love the color theme!! and those sunflowers are perfect. Can't wait to see the stairs :)

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  4. I do love the colors!
    You have been so busy. It's great that you made the sunroom such a wonderful and inviting place.

    Try really hard NOT to get bored this year.
    (not much chance of that is there)

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  5. I love reading about what you have been doing to your house! Winter is a good time for indoor projects.
    Thank you for following my little blog.:-) xoxo

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  6. So much motivation at your house. I did get alot of cleaning done today. I'm stumped about what to do in the decorating department.

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  7. We have some mutual blog friends (where I found your blog). I've had a great time reading your back posts and discovered that we are neighbors (in real life). We have a weekend home on Main street, just south and east from you. How have we not met?

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  8. Kerin that first photo is gorgeous. Love that sunflower bucket. I ha ve it in a tall form. Oh how I love the feel of freshly painted room. Great job and knocking items off your to do list.

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  9. You chose WONDERFUL colors!! beautiful! and, I love the variety of hooks! Great job all the way around! blessings ~ Tanna

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  10. I love the new colors in your sun room. It looks so warm and cozy. Thank you for stopping by. Kathi and Happy New Year!

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  11. I can't wait to see the stairs!

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  12. Hi Kerin, I love visiting your blog and look forward to seeing more great posts in this new year. I love seeing what projects you're working on or have completed. The first photo with the red checked cloth just gave me an idea! Great looking table! And I love the sunflower can, sunflowers are a favorite of mine. Wishing you much happiness in this new year!!

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  13. Kerin
    I love your red checks & rooster plates, So country.
    I look forward to seeing the sunroom re-do.
    I don't think anyone ever gets caught up!

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  14. Hi there, thanks for stopping by my blog today. I love the colors in your sun room. Nice and cozy. And you sunflower bucket is great. Neat idea for coat hooks. And you table looks lovely, very inviting.

    I just noticed something in your sidebar. The 'Be the kind of woman' pic. I actually saved that from Facebook. I have it already in my computer. LOL Don't you just LOVE it?

    That is neat about Sister Hinckley being a relative. I just love her and her husband.

    Gotta run, did you see my email? Sorry I was late getting back to you. Take care my friend, Janet W

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  15. Happy new year I always do projects in jan Keeps me from getting the jjayn blahs

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  16. Very beautiful re-do; the colors are so warm and cozy! Wishing you all many blessings in the new year.

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  17. I see Country Living plates from K Mart on your table, Kerin... I LOVE THEM... I have a set of "country" type plates that were mainly red and white with vegetables on them... and the rooster salad plates work with them perfectly! Love them!

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  18. dear kerin,
    i love the red on your table,it looks very invited. i love red walls too,they makes a room
    so warm and gemütlich(cosy).
    wishing you all the best for 2012!!!!
    love and hugs,
    regina

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  19. kerin,
    what a delightful way to begin a new year...feeling the joy all the way over here!
    thank you,
    -xok.

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