The 650-square-foot straw panel cottage we started building in 2022 is just a few months from move in. Check out how far we've come—from the chicest tiles to a meadow of wildflowers.
It truly is perfect! It’s been fun following along on this journey. The bathroom is stunning! I think you should live with letting the lettering show through the light paint for a bit to see what you think.
Thank you Stefanie…I feel so grateful for readers like you have been so supportive since the beginning. And to see it come to life over time….its wild that we are almost there❤️❤️❤️
omg so much to love...i can't wait to see this week..the deck is awesome and the flowers are phenomenal...btw, i sent you that pic of the orange stairs cause i thought it was so you!!
OOOF! I had a similar wallet freakout this week. Turned out I'd put it in my Baggu shopper underneath the tomatoes! Here's to finding wallets in totally normal places!
What a joy this was to read and see! Thank you for sharing the extraordinary transformation of your space. It’s truly an oasis. It looks exquisite cropping up in a field of wildflowers. The colors you’ve chosen make the whole space feel like a part of the meadow.
How awesome that you have two walnut trees, a silver maple, blooming sumacs, two flowering privets, and a giant hydrangea bush! Blessings on you and Kevin for rewilding your land. As I read what you wrote, I thought of this little poem by Hopkins:
O where is it, the wilderness
The wildness of the wilderness?
Where it is, the wilderness?
- - - - - -
And wander in the wilderness;
In the weedy wilderness,
Wander in the wilderness.
Wishing you so much joy in your beautiful wilderness. Xo
Love, love, love the cottage! Such beautiful light and interesting textures and use of materials inside and out. Yes, paint the stairs. You will love them, and they will compliment the wildflowers outside and lift your spirits in the depths of winter.
I absolutely love your home building process and the design work. I am obsessed with tiny homes/small living spaces. I think the stairs would look lovely painted.
Thank you for sharing your house story and I look forward to more!!!
It truly is perfect! It’s been fun following along on this journey. The bathroom is stunning! I think you should live with letting the lettering show through the light paint for a bit to see what you think.
Thank you Stefanie…I feel so grateful for readers like you have been so supportive since the beginning. And to see it come to life over time….its wild that we are almost there❤️❤️❤️
This is incredible, Christene! The house, the deck, the tiles, the wildflowers! Glorious! ✨
And someday you will come to visit!
For sure! xx
It's absolutely perfect! So chic! Those wildflowers!!!
Thank you Maureen….I can’t even believe it half the time!
SO gorgeous!!!!!!!!! And the wildflower meadow. Are you kidding me? Heaven on earth.
You are so kind, Becky...means so much to me. Thank you! xx❤️
omg so much to love...i can't wait to see this week..the deck is awesome and the flowers are phenomenal...btw, i sent you that pic of the orange stairs cause i thought it was so you!!
Can’t wait, and thanks for the reminder. Those stairs are a dream.✨
OOOF! I had a similar wallet freakout this week. Turned out I'd put it in my Baggu shopper underneath the tomatoes! Here's to finding wallets in totally normal places!
Thank youuuuu. I feel so seen. Glad you found yours too! In those moments, it really feels like a tiny miracle
Literally gasped at the wildflower meadow. So much magic you guys have made 💚
Thanks Jess…There’s a lot of magic already in this land….just trying to give it the love it deserves✨✨✨
Beautiful and dreamy! Congrats to you and your family :)
Thank you Heryte! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer❤️
LOVE the stairs!👍💕
The inspiration stairs are wonderful….im thinking that’s the way to go✨✨✨
✅ brightly colored stairs!
I might paint some wood planks for sample colors….stay tuned!
What a joy this was to read and see! Thank you for sharing the extraordinary transformation of your space. It’s truly an oasis. It looks exquisite cropping up in a field of wildflowers. The colors you’ve chosen make the whole space feel like a part of the meadow.
How awesome that you have two walnut trees, a silver maple, blooming sumacs, two flowering privets, and a giant hydrangea bush! Blessings on you and Kevin for rewilding your land. As I read what you wrote, I thought of this little poem by Hopkins:
O where is it, the wilderness
The wildness of the wilderness?
Where it is, the wilderness?
- - - - - -
And wander in the wilderness;
In the weedy wilderness,
Wander in the wilderness.
Wishing you so much joy in your beautiful wilderness. Xo
Our magical tiny wilderness…thank you Robin❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is magical. I love it.
Thank you Grace!
Love, love, love the cottage! Such beautiful light and interesting textures and use of materials inside and out. Yes, paint the stairs. You will love them, and they will compliment the wildflowers outside and lift your spirits in the depths of winter.
Thank you SO MUCH for your beautiful comment and for being here....it really means so much:))
I absolutely love your home building process and the design work. I am obsessed with tiny homes/small living spaces. I think the stairs would look lovely painted.
Thank you for sharing your house story and I look forward to more!!!
THE WILDFLOWERS!!!!! Oh my!
Thanks, Jen...so happy you're here to share it with us! xx
The house! The tile!! The wildflowers!!! OH JOY 🌸
Mimi, THANK YOU! xx