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French Country Cottage

Little cottage dressed for Summer

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For Summer I usually think of bright and light rooms
Rooms filled with warm Summery colors and in simple whites.

I love changing the decor for the Seasons and Summer is definitely a favorite.

Today I am joining a group of fantastic bloggers in sharing Summer homes
and I decided to share our guest cottage dressed for Summer.
I have already shared a peek – but this is more of the tour.
I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking today~ since there are quite a few of them!
🙂

Soo…
welcome to the little cottage!

Our home and the guest cottage were built around 1940
and were mostly untouched -until we bought the property.

We have been remodeling our house since moving in and last Summer,
we began renovating part of the cottage

We painted the floor, added bead board to the walls and the pine planks to the ceiling
The built in bookshelves surrounding the fireplace were added as well.


The dining room is small on size but big on charm.

We added a small shelf that runs along the wall
where the plates are displayed- it is a favorite of mine
It’s perfect for displaying dishes, small artwork, etc.


The table was set for a photo shoot
for a European magazine.

Love these dishes from Mikasa

Another project out here~ we recently remodeled the kitchen
on a big time budget of under $1000 using new materials mixed
with vintage and pieces we already had leftover from other projects,etc.

You can read more about it here

The vintage yellow cupboard was found in the basement of our main home
when we moved in. It was perfect for going into the kitchen in the cottage.

In the cottage, simple colors and vintage pieces are favorites for decorating
The bedroom has several old pieces wearing their original patina

For these photos- the bedroom was styled in a shabby romantic look.


Love the muted gray the antique armoire wears

Of course, I love a little gold bling too. 
😉
The florentine tables move from room to room quite often.
When we remodeled the bathroom
we decided to use an old sideboard as the vanity

 
The bathroom re-do is another project that was on a small budget- this was remodeled for $500
You can read more about it here
Love vintage pretties for small bouquets of flowers

These photos are from a few months ago when the cottage was styled
as requested to be romantic & shabby for a magazine in Europe-
you can read more about it here

So it doesn’t always look like this
or
have quite so many flowers in it
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and a few things have changed since then too
 but I hope you enjoyed the mini tour!

Head on over and check out all the gorgeousness that is being shared this
week by these fantastic bloggers!

Monday, July 22 
 
Tuesday, July 23
 
Wednesday, July 24 
 
Thursday, July 25 
 
Friday, July 26
Vignette Design

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Comments

    • Courtney says

      Hi Carol~
      I am more French Country in style in my home and more shabby cottage in the cottage for sure. I always say I am a mix- which is reflected in my blog name and style~ French Country Cottage. The little cottage was styled specifically Shabby and Romantic for a magazine feature for these photos- so definitely shabby cottage here!!

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  5. Unknown says

    What a romantic setting Courtney. I have always adored your little cottage.
    Thanks for allowing me to meander from room to room and drool!
    Hugs, Gee

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  13. Pat says

    Courtney,
    Exquisite decor, dear one!!!
    Thank you for opening your guest cottage for us today!!!
    I have enjoyed the tranquillity of your home!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  16. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    Courtney…thanks so much for the beautiful tour…I marvel at the many, many gorgeous details…love that green dress!..When you look up the definition of "Romantic" in the dictionary..it states, "French Country Cottage"….

    Reply

  17. Blondie's Journal says

    Your guest cottage is always a treat to see…just lovely with all of your pretty touches. I love that you were able to create such a beautiful place on a small budget.

    XO,
    Jane

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  28. Becca says

    Courtney, Courtney, Courtney … you have such a way of creating gorgeous spaces that should be gracing the cover of several magazines! Your guest cottage is proof of that … such beautiful pieces and "alive" vignettes! Are you taking reservations?

    Reply

  30. carol jane says

    Courtney, Every time I go to my emails and see FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE, my heart just skips a beat! Your home and your talent just amazes me. Everything is just gorgeous. No. More than gorgeous. Looks like a fairy tale. Your life and home, I mean. Thank you for the amazing tour, again. I adore every single photo!!! Looks like a magazine, but much more comfy and welcoming. Looking forward to your next post. Heaven.

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  32. Anonymous says

    OMG! Where do I begin or end on all the things I love about your little cottage?! Simply outstanding, Courtney.

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  34. Debra says

    I would really like to come and stay in that cottage for sure! 🙂 So relaxing and inviting. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply

  35. Katkeesews says

    I love your style Courtney! Everything looks so soft and inviting. I really adore the small pitchers you used in the bathroom~and the green dress is so gorgeous too!

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  36. Heaven's Walk says

    Amazingly beautiful, Courtney! You truly know how to "read" and envision what a room or space needs. Everything looks like it's original to the house which makes it even more special. LOVE it!!!!

    xoxo laurie

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  42. PamLuvsPink says

    Hi Courtney!!!

    Your cottage is so elegantly decorated with the most beautiful vintage furniture. I find it's the cosiness that makes it soooo romantic!! Love all the flowers and how you use vintage items to put the flowers in!!!

    I would love to live in your little cottage!!!

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!

    Pam
    xox

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  44. Curtains in My Tree says

    Love it all it's just fabulous and I can see why it's in any magazine

    makes me want to go home and get a paint brush and can of white paint and go to town LOL

    I have never seen such a tall ladder

    Reply

  48. Marty Walden says

    Courtney, I've always thought you had the most beautiful photographs! Every single room looks perfect with amazing touches and movement. I am in awe! Thank you so much for joining us on our home tour!

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  53. Kathy says

    Hello Courtney, your cottage is incredibly charming – love all the vintage pieces, the light and the beautiful ambiance – I hope you have a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  54. Unknown says

    Hi Courtney, Thank you for sharing all of the beautiful photos! Do you grow the roses on your property? So happy to have found such a beautiful blog!

    Reply

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