I had a request for a one bedroom cottage style house plan. I thought this layout worked nicely. When this home is used as a place to live (versus visit on occasion), you have to have somewhere to put your STUFF. I realize it’s hip to be ‘clean-lined’, but in reality, as you get older you have more stuff. We’re really good about clearing out anything that isn’t being used, simply because we don’t have space to store it for eons while it just sits. If we bring something into the house, then something has to go out of the house… it’s as simple as that. But still, storage is key, and although this is a small plan, it gives you exactly that!

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Gorgeous, huh? These are the sunsets we live for!

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O n e  Y e a r  A g o:                Fellow Blogger Kate Mura…

T w o  Y e a r s  A g o:           Featured Artist… Jennifer O’Connell!

T h r e e  Y e a r s  A g o:      Breville Toaster Oven

Last year, Fred, Charlie and I headed downtown on Easter. We walked for almost two hours. It was a gorgeous day and perfect for taking photos. I love how quaint Charleston can be. How lovely to come upon this unexpected bloom of flowers and an Easter basket, complete with a bunny!

Charleston… where you can come to expect the unexpected! Have a great weekend! Back to normal posting on Monday!

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O n e  Y e a r  A g o:                Featured Artist… Christine Sharp!

T w o  Y e a r s  A g o:           Kingsley Bate Teak Furniture!

T h r e e  Y e a r s  A g o:       “Homer” by Jamie Wyeth!

In the midst of the summer the sun beats in our sunroom windows and heats up the space immeasurably. We had to do something… So we ordered custom solar shades. We weren’t working with a standard width window. We ended up having to get two, because the weight of one in the width we needed would be much too heavy. These shades help so much! We get morning sun in those windows, so we pull the shades and it helps block some of the heat. In the afternoon, sun reflects off of the house next door which makes the glare brutal. These blinds protect the interior from glare and harmful UV rays. They look spectacular, are easy to pull up and down and are just such a nice addition. Another bonus, during the day, you can still see out, even though it looks like the blinds would be solid from the outside. So it is nice to be able to see… it’s like having your cake and eating it too!

Back to normal posting next week – catch you back here tomorrow!

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O n e  Y e a r  A g o:                Please Close the Gate – enamel sign….

T w o  Y e a r s  A g o:           Featured Artist… Tom Soltesz!

T h r e e  Y e a r s  A g o:      James Whistler Art Quote

When I see all the beauty in this area, all I can think of is that someone needs to paint it! I guess that someone should be me… but it’s hard to find time to write about art as well as do it. Still, I think I would like to pull out my paints, and instead of going in the direction I was going… maybe try something different… it could be interesting, right? Get out and go try something new today ;)

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O n e  Y e a r  A g o:                Charleston Photo: Bowens Island

T w o  Y e a r s  A g o:           Featured Artist… Gene Costanza!

T h r e e  Y e a r s  A g o:      Most comfortable chair in the world… by Ekornes!