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Cottage day into night….into day
May 4th, 2006
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One of the most popular decorating styles today is “cottage”. Cottage is simple, incorporates a lot of “naturals” - cotton linens, clear glass, plus branches and stones - and light colors. The look can go from the very feminine and romantic to masculine and rustic. (Click on the picture to get a detailed view.)
One of the things I like best about the “cottage” look is the way it flows so well from day into night, sometimes taking on a more intense feel with the change in lighting. I’ll show you what I mean.
I have one room in my house that I have devoted totally to the “cottage” look. It is my porch/sunroom. This room used to be just a covered porch. It had a wood plank floor, a pseudo-wall with openings and a slanted roof covering.
After buying the house, we put windows with screens and double glazed glass all the way around and a door in the opening that led to the staircase out into the yard. This totally closed the area off from all weather, insect and critter concerns. That’s when I “stole” it as “mine”.
In all fairness to my significant other, he had very different ideas for this area, but traded this area with me for two rooms of his own. Those rooms I am not allowed to even THINK about decorating. That is so hard! But a deal’s a deal.
So, where was I? Oh, yeah. The cottage look. In this shot of one wall of the room, I used several “cottage-y” things:
* Linens - hand-embroidered cross stitch
* Architectural salvage
* Clear glass including faceted crystals
* Antiques - flower pots, and small porcelain pieces
* Candles
* Silver trays, bowls and pedestal pieces
(Click on the picture to get a detailed view.)
To make the day into night transition requires VERY little - 
just strategically placed lamps and candles. These pieces don’t really stand out that much in the “day” shot but look how much they add to the night one. Look at how the candle shines off the glassware, and silver trays. (Click on the picture to get a detailed view.)
This area is so peaceful - and I find it VERY inspiring. I feel very creative when in this space - day or night. Do you feel something similar in one of your spaces? Feel free to tell me about it. I would love to hear! Bragging is certainly allowed here!
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
