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Cottage of the Week and Graphic of the Day

 It’s Sunday morning and yes…it is time for another beautiful
Cottage of the Week!
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I am so happy to introduce you to

Marianne…
 the imaginative force behind a beautiful blog named Songbird
I know you are going to love her and her wonderful home shared with the love of her life.  It is located on a beach at the southern tip of the Netherlands…Europe is her backyard (that sounds fabulous to me! : )
Come and join me and experience her “nesting” talents as she masterfully accomplishes her dream…creating a garden cottage on the beach! Or Coastal Industrial Cottage as she calls it!
 So…sit back…have a cup of something yummy and imagine you are sitting on a a beautiful patio in the Netherlands with a new friend named Marianne…
 So beautiful…
 
 charm is every where…what a perfect place to spend some time outdoors or gather for a meal with family and friends…
 or we can take a seat here…so much beauty and so much to see!













Welcome to the craft room… this is my favorite spot…Marianne has transformed this room into a special place that just super charges her creativity…
organization that looks like a mini piece of art…
there is so much attention to detail…this is just a small sampling…
special touches are everywhere…
and I do mean everywhere!   
 I simply love the cozy comfy feeling of this 
and the handmade headboard.
I can’t help it…I have to show you a close up of this intricate afghan!
 How wonderful is this headboard…it changes with the seasons! You have to go and see the sparkling version…this headboard is like a blank canvas and Marianne is the artist that likes to change things up!
This closet is another shining glory in the bedroom …a magical tranformation
 here’s a little sneak peek of the inside!
Now here is a very small room…the reading/guest room…
pillows…pillows…pillows…and striped walls…
  even in the tiniest of spaces…Marianne’s love shows in every nook and cranny…
 this hand created piece simply amazes me…it just says HOME!
 My heart melts…during the Christmas season…the kitchen becomes a wonderland!
 If you love mantles you must visit Marianne…but make sure to you have the time because you are not going to want to leave her gallery of simply GORGEOUS…CREATIVE…IMAGINATIVE…HEARTFELT creations…you can not believe the selection!
There is just so much to see her…like this desk makeover…
 this chair redo
 whimsical crafts such as these cupcake candle holders!
 I would be remiss if I didn’t share some beautiful tulips after having such a loving visit to Holland…you must take a click over to see the importance of the oranges…fascinating!
 I want to thank Marianne for opening her doors to us today and sharing her heart which you can feel beating with every turn of the page…I hope you go and visit with her…I know that you will feel as though you have been transported to a fascinating place…there is just so much to see and experience…ENJOY!
I will be adding the graphic of the day to this post later on today…so check back : )
(((((HUGS)))))
 
Told you I would be back with the Graphic of the Day!
 In honor of Songbird who shared her love with us today…
here you go…

  All you need to do is click on the image…right click and 
“save as”
ENJOY!

 
 

 

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  7. belmonili says

    I LOVE this! Such an inspiration…I am in the process of revamping my 1 bedroom condo, and I love EVERYTHING about this cottage. I am keeping these pictures as a model for my dream space. Thank you for sharing!

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Cottage of the Week

 Welcome to the 

Cottage of the Week

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Welcome!
I know you enjoyed last weeks first Cottage of the Week 
and I have a feeling that you are going to adore this weeks selection. This gorgeous blog is the wonderful creation of Lynn.  She is such a sweetheart and her home sure shows it.  I love to visit her blog just to smile…everything is so beautiful and WOW does she have an eye and a talent for detail as you will soon see. Lynn, her husband and her adorable dog Bailey live in a small home outside of Indianapolis and today she has invited us in to take a peek!  Let’s go visit…
Lynn‘s studio is one of my favorite places...
    her inspiration comes from so many places, each of which shows in her creations…
the garden is one of her favorite things and as you can see…she brings a touch of the outside in!
 The whimsical touches in this room just are so uplifting…those little shabby wings are so sweet and they just give you a bit of inner peace.
A few of Lynn’s favorite decorating tips are PAINT and repurpose vintage and thrifty finds…she is so right as you can see here and throughout her home.
 Yummy vintage supplies are even blessed with the perfect home. Check out the rest of her studio in stunning detail…so much inspiration and eye candy.









During the Holiday Season this home became even more of a Wonderland as you can see here…white…shabby but chic and twinkling lights create the perfect mood of joy and happiness.
details…details…details!
 Okay…if you all know me…I had to sneak this decoration in here!  Meet Bailey…what a CUTIE!!!
 Lynn can even turn a simple item like chicken wire…
into something glamorous!
 Another decorating tip is FABRIC! All working in perfect harmony.
 Slip covers…accents and moving some furniture around are part of Lynn’s routine to mix things up a bit…she also totally believes that you should use things that you have and give them a new face.
 Meet Harper…one of Lynn’s masterpieces…I think all of those fun classes she takes (quilting…card making…stained glass just to mention a few) shines through…you have to see the before!
 I have to tell you this is the first piece that I saw from Shabby Story and I immediately had to go check this out…
 what I found was a Garden of Paradise…
 a potting shed that could be someone’s mantle…









a porch that will astound you…you must take a peek at all of the outside wonders…you must…guaranteed to make you happy!
 You will find sewing tips here too…get the how to for this gorgeous ruffled tablecloth made from sheets…
get some hints on furniture redo’s!  By the way…I asked Lynn how she keeps everything so WHITE…she said she carries a can of paint with her : ) She also would love you all to know that one of her biggest inspirations is all of the blog world : )
and you will find fun creative projects like this one…get the how to!
One thing is for sure…when you visit Shabby Story you are going to be transported to a prettier world…Lynn’s love of roses…junking…traveling shine throughout every nook and cranny of her home!  So…go knock at her door…visitors are always welcome!
Lynn wishes you a very Shabby day!
And a HUGE thank you to Lynn and her hubby and of course Bailey for opening their doors to us…your love shows everywhere!
 
Thank you all for visiting The Cottage Market today and truly hope you are enjoying this new segment of the blog…remember to visit me over at 
where I share a lot of fun home decor ideas as an addition to The Cottage Market!  
(((((HUGS)))))
 
 

 

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Comments

  4. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    Ooooooo Simply lovely! I really like Shabby Story!!! Love Lynne’s style. ANd di you notice how Bailey fis right in? I think Lynne decorated to match Bailey! ;P

    Lovely post, and I missed last week’s first Cottage of the Week. I’ll have to go and check it out.

    xo,
    RJ

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  9. Junkchiccottage says

    Lynn is as sweet as her blog pictures. I have been following Lynn for awhile and love everything she does. She is so creative with chippy old treasures and transforming spaces. Thanks for sharing her beautiful home.
    Kris

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  10. Lynn says

    I have been a fan for awhile. Lynn has that special gift of turning trash to treasure and her home reflects that. Her photos are gorgeous!

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  12. Tina@WhatWeKeep says

    Lynn’s garden mantel was the first creation I saw, also. I knew I’d love her style.
    I only wish I had a cottage to recreate some of her beautiful ideas. She has the magic touch, for sure.

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  18. Art and Sand says

    I love Lynn’s house and am glad that through her I found your blog. I agree with her about all the inspiration from the blog world. I look forward to more Cottage of the Week.

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