Screen doors on bedrooms???

It's still too chilly to be working in the gardens, so we are working on the inside....waiting for the wood to arrive for the living room floor.

The upstairs hallway is VERY tiny.

Too open it up, and give it a "cottage" feel, I wanted to add screen doors to the bedrooms.

Plus, it will help with air circulation in the hot summer months.

The screen door is on, with the addition of a vintage table cloth for some added sweetness.

The Mister will be changing the wood trim around the screen door to match what is around the six panel door to the left (the bathroom door).

I had saved a drawer pull from one of the dressers from my girl's bedroom set, (when they were young).

I've been wanting to use it somewhere in the house, and this happened to be the perfect spot.

It now graces the door in the guest room...sigh.

The other room will also have a new screen door, and trim very soon.

I also have a pretty chandelier picked out for the hall.

One thing at a time.....

Screen doors on bedrooms aren't for everyone.

For me, it just adds to the "cottage charm" here at the Lakehouse.

I'd like to thank everyone for your prayers, and kindness during my illness.
I am on my way to wellness.
Blessings.
Debbie
xo

A short break.

I apologize for not responding to the kind comments left on the last post.

I will do that soon.

I will be away from my blog for a few more days.

I just returned home from the hospital due to an obstruction in the small intestines.

I have Crohn's Disease, and have had issues dealing with this disease in the past.

Thank you all for following this blog called Lakehouse.
I appreciate each and every one of you!
Have a wonderful week....and enjoy each new day!
Smooches.
Debbie
xoxo

Sweet Spring.

We are getting ready for Spring here at our cottage.

I found some window sashes to use for the cold frames in the garden this year, and saved this one for the window in the guest room.

I love the shabby, chippy appearance, and the old glass knob.

Hubby cleaned up the frames, re glazed the widows, and will paint the wood.

He kept this one raw after cleaning it up.

He knows how much I love the peeling paint on an old white sash.

I like the windows bright in the summer months....so off with the white panels that adorn the windows in the colder seasons! and here are the sweet strip garlands for those hot, glorious sunny days to come!

Nothing says "Welcome Spring", like soft pastels, and whites!

Old window sashes, ruffles, roses, and rag strip garlands help this old cottage look it's best for the coming weeks of warmth, sunshine, and the wonderful sounds of the songbirds......Sweet Spring.

Happy Sunday!
Debbie
xoxo

Ordered the wood flooring...and another RA quilt!

We ordered the wood for the flooring in the living room. It should be in by the end of the month.

The trim will be in at the same time.

Instead of the least expensive pine planks, we bumped up to the third best rated planks. Not as soft, so it won't dent and nick as easily. Plus, there is more of a grain that will show through after I white wash the floor.

After ordering the wood, we had lunch at Red Lobster, which was delish!!

On our way out of town, I steered the car into the TarJay parking lot...just to check out any new RA merchandise...and what do you know....

There just happened to be a lovely quilt that I'd never seen before!!!

The pink roses were divine, and the light blue reminded me of a summer sky.

The ruffles match a set of RA sheets that I just happen to have....hmmmm.

Into the cart went the quilt.

Just look how pretty it looks on the iron bed!

It's starting to look like a mini RA boutique in here, since my vintage cupboard is over flowing with Simply Shabby Chic quilts, duvets, pillow covers and shams, and all the sheet sets I've collected!!

Well....if I ever decide to open a Bed and Breakfast, I'll have all the bedding I need!

How fun would that be??!!
A girl can dream, can't she?
Zzzzzzzzz..........
Debbie
xoxoxoxoxoxo

I like it just fine...this old cottage.

There are pros and cons to living in an old cottage home.

This place was not original to the waterfront property.

The house was moved here, and added on to a little at a time....a room here, an addition there.

I'm not sure how many previous owners there were. but they each had their own individual way of decorating.

Because we don't have the funds to gut the place, we have gradually worked with what we have.

There once was a "thing" called "Z-brick" that people used to cover walls. It came in a variety of colors, and these walls were covered in the grey and black version of the brick.

Instead of ripping the walls out, I painted the "bricks" white.

Sadly, there wasn't any mortar between the bricks....just some caulk material that they used to adhere the bricks to the walls with.

Recently, (FINALLY) I mixed up some mortar and added it to the bricks.

What a messy job!!!!

You can see in the corner that the house either settled a GREAT deal, or someone didn't measure correctly.....hmmmm.

Anyway....I like the way it turned out, even if it looks a bit 80ish.

My husband thought it would be (in his words) "sharp" to have black and stainless appliances and black counters, and a black sink.

It didn't matter that I wanted everything WHITE!!!!

...anyway....I ended up painting the counters with white paint specially made for counters.

UGH!!! a thick and sticky process!!!

The black sink hubby put in was acrylic, and ended up being a scratched up MESS!!

I finally got this HUGE gorgeous,white sink a few months ago, and am as happy as a lark.

It's not a perfect kitchen, but I like it all the same.

So....living in an old cottage is good for me, because I can "junk it up" the way I like.....in line with my decorating style. 
It really doesn't bother me the way the house is put together (much), as long as the bones are good.
That way, I don't feel bad about adding pieces that I find at antique markets, and junque shops. Like old doors, and vintage window sashes, shutters, and iron brackets all over the place. It's all a part of who I am. 
This old cottage might not be your "cup of tea"......but I like it just fine.
Debbie
xoxoxoxoxoxo

Guest room .......finished!!!

The guest room is finished!!

I was inspired by Dore' at Burlap Luxe to paint the room in grey and white, and try to do the bead board in a wash of white.

I don't know if you can tell by this photo that the bottom part of the wall was washed?

I absolutely LOVE how it turned out!!

Thank you Dore' for the inspiration to" step out of the box"....and try something different (for me).

The textured plaster walls were done with some white that was tinted with just a hint of grey.

It gave "just enough" of a contrast with the white trim, and bead board.

The medallion hanging on the wall was found in a little shop where my daughter lives.

It was a cream color.

I dry brushed it with white, and am pleased with the effect. Using a damp cloth to wipe off the raised areas worked perfectly.

Target has this same bedding on sale right now....argh.

Some pretties.

A little faux fireplace for some warmth, and candles for some romance.......

and there you have it.....the guest room.

Next project in this romantic cottage here at the lake.....the kitchen.
Smooches.
Debbie
xoxoxoxoxoxo

A sneak peak.....

Just a sneak peak at what's going on here at the Lakehouse.

The guest room is being painted.

The upstairs bedrooms have deep slanted ceilings, and have an attic feel to the rooms.

Luckily each room has a window, that lets in plenty of light.

The upper walls are textured, and lower walls have a bead board look.

I mixed a very small amount of grey into some white for the upper walls, and finished painting them on Tuesday.

Today I will be painting the bead board and trim with white.

This new quilt set from "Summers At The Cottage" arrived this morning.

It's from the RA Shabby Chic Collection.

I had the white ruffled pillows from the same online company from a previous order.

The quilt and shams are a beautiful pale blue with pretty rose ruffles.

I will share more photos when the room is finished.
Have a great weekend!!
Debbie
xoxoxo