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Beneath My Heart

A Peek Inside Our {someday} Guest Cottage

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27 Jun

 

 

 

When we were considering buying a 1400 sq foot brink ranch on five acres, I wasn’t too happy about it.  

front-of-house

 

Until I saw what was in the back yard….

My husband said I literally ran up to the front porch in excitement, but I like to say that I walked briskly. :)

I just couldn’t believe my eyes!  This property had a guest house!

The owner who built our home was an artist.

So he created a studio for him to paint in.

I love this little sign on the side of the guest house…

“Studio & Poutin’ House!”

What a great idea.  When my kids start fussin’, I can just send them to the Poutin’ House! :)

Here is the front of the cottage (I think I want to call it my guest cottage, doesn’t that sound quaint?)

We hope to maybe add hardyboard siding to the front, and paint it a different color.  Of course, we would get a new door!

This is what the side of the cottage looks like…

We are going to possibly add on to the cottage where the deck is.  We want to add a bathroom to the cottage.  Right now, there is storage under the deck.

Here is the view from the deck…

When you walk in the sliding glass doors from the deck, you see this…

As you can see, the cottage is full of the guest house furniture from our previous home, and a whole lot of other stuff that wouldn’t fit in our home!

I do not know what we would have done without this extra space to store things in!

There is wood everywhere!  Wood walls, wood floors, and a wood ceiling…love it!!

Won’t it be fun to decorate this little space?!!!

It will be a while before we can do anything.  No funds, of course. :)

I am dreaming of spaces like this…

 

(Sarah Richardson’s Bunkie)

When we are finally able to renovate this little guest cottage, we will share all the fun with you!

 

 

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  1. funky junk interiors says

    June 27, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Goodness… what a dream bonus! I’d love to have a little cottage like that! Can’t wait to see how you play with it. :)

    Donna

    Reply
  2. Debbie says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I love it, I wish I had a guest house, poutin’ studio! Can’t wait to follow the changes you’ll be making!
    Debbie

    Reply
  3. Katy says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Wow, that is just dreaaaammyyyy. :)

    Reply
  4. stefanie. says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    wow, that is perfect!!!!!!!

    Reply
  5. Myra @ My Blessed Life says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Traci, it has SO much potential!!!!! :) Love all the wood! xoxo

    Reply
  6. courtney e. says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    before i even got to the bottom of your post, i was thinking about sarah richardson’s bunkie. i want a bunkie–mainly because i want a reason to say “bunkie” more often–such a fun word! :)

    Reply
  7. Shelly Wildman says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Traci! As I was reading you post I was thinking about Sarah Richardson’s new show on HGTV — “Sarah’s Summer Home” — have you seen it? She whitewashed most of the walls and floors, covering the knotty pine ever-so-slightly. It’s gorgeous! And then you posted a Sarah Richardson photo, so I assume you know what I’m talking about.

    I love your guest house. You are going to make it into such a beautiful, restful spot some day.

    Reply
  8. shelia says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Oh, Trci! What a darling guest house! I’m so proud for you! I know with all of your talent and in time you’ll have that little house looking like a doll house! ;) Now, when company comes just poke in a pee pot for them! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

    Reply
  9. Missy says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    What potential! I can’t want to see its transformation. :)

    Reply
  10. kristi says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    You know that was a gift from the Lord. I’m sure He could hardly wait to see the look on your precious face when you discovered it. Oh, He does give good gifts to His children. I am so thrilled for you!

    P.S. I’m Rachel’s mom. You were such a sweetheart to keep the “Praying for Rachel” button on your blog for so many months. I blogged about her last visit to the Pediatric Neurosurgeon today. She was given a clean bill of health and we are overjoyed at all that God did!!! She is a walking, living, breathing miracle. Thank you for all of your prayers. He heard every one!

    Reply
  11. Brooke says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Wow, what a treat to have that already built and pretty much a clean slate to start off on. I am so jealous. I was wondering if you would tell me the dementions of that guest cottage. It looks just about right for what we are trying to build on some property we have. I just need a small cottage to stay in while visiting there and that looks just perfect for what we are doing.
    I wish it was already there waiting for me to add all the fun touches like yours is, but, we will get there eventually. I’ll be watching to see what you do to your little cottage.
    Brooke

    Reply
  12. Christina @ Christina's Adventures says

    June 27, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    love love LOVE the guest house!! And I love that it’s called a “poutin’ house” too…I need one of those :)

    I can’t WAIT to see what you do with it!! It’s already SO cute!!

    Reply
  13. Tonia @ The Gunny Sack says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Oh how fun!! I can’t wait see what you do with it!!

    Reply
  14. Jenny@EvolutionofStyle says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    So glad you found the bunkie pics from Sarah’s summer house. Isn’t it amazing and inspiring? Your guest cottage has so much potential I can hardly stand it! What a fun and unique space to have. Can’t wait to see what you do with it. :-)

    Reply
  15. KellyinPA says

    June 27, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Traci,

    I’m sure that you did “walk briskly”, ladies don’t run:P What a wonderful guest cottage that will be some day and even if “someday” is not in the near future, planning is half the fun, isn’t it?

    Reply
  16. Lyss says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    What a cute little cottage. That’s so great that you were able to get a guest house when you moved. I’m sure that made it easier.

    Reply
  17. cheryl says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Love that little cottage house. I too adore Sarah Richardson’s style and love what she did with her cottage and bunkie. She is featured in this months COUNTRY LIVING magazine. Did you see the Sarah’s Cottage episodes? Love it!
    That little gem of yours is going to be so much fun to makeover when you have the time and money. Can’t wait, as I know you will take all of us on that ride with you. : )

    Reply
  18. Tonya says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Can’t wait til this little makeover starts!! Such a cute & quaint space! Thanks for the reminder about the linky party…I would have totally forgot!

    Reply
  19. Carol Adams says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Adorable!
    You are amazing!!

    Reply
  20. Jackie says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I, too, have always wanted a guest house. We moved to Maine, which means we have lots of company. We are currently building a garage (as in now http://bornambitous-bornimaginative.blogspot.com/2011/04/excavation.html) that is sooo similar to yours, except it doesn’t have dormers (yet…we’re thinking of adding them later perhaps). I wanted to put a guest nook there too. Your old one is SO inspiring! I have a whole bunch of nosy questions (such as did you have to drill a septic septic, how large was the space, Were there two rooms and a bathroom?). Anyway, I imagine you’re busy, but I’m completely inspired by this, and you’re pinned. :)

    Reply
  21. Sissy says

    June 27, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    Can’t wait to see what you will do with it…

    Reply
  22. Lee says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    I love your previous guest house and it is amazing that you have another one. It will be really fun to see what you do to your new little “Poutin” house.

    Reply
  23. mary beth says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    Oh my goodness gracious! How can you stand it? There are so many possibilities out there! Love the wood everywhere, but that whitewashed look is so dreamy! Have fun with this treasure!

    Reply
  24. Shelley @ Calypso In the Country says

    June 27, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    Oh I cannot wait to see what you do with it – it’s adorable! You must be so excited! I agree with you on the Sarah Richardson ideas – love her!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  25. Elizabeth@BlueClearSky says

    June 27, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    What an awesome guest cottage! Love the wood and potential. And it even has a deck! Very cool.

    Reply
  26. Mona Kay at Home says

    June 27, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I am so happy for you that you didn’t have to sacrifice your guest cottage!! I hope you will take lots of B&A pictures!!

    Reply
  27. Missy says

    June 27, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I LOVE it! If you need any help when you start working on it, give me a yell…I’ll be right over! :)
    It’s SO cute in there!

    Reply
  28. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    June 27, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Wow! What an amazing little guest house. How fun!!!! I would love to have this if even just for the extra storage. haha!

    Reply
  29. Janet Lawson says

    June 27, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    WOW..What a bonus that was to find..I can’t wait to see what ya do to your new home..Have a great week..
    Janet

    Reply
  30. Marilyn C. says

    June 27, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Traci

    I cannot WAIT to see what you do with this beautiful guest cottage! I was sooo excited to see the inside pics that you have. OH MY GOODNESS! It’s just gonna be gorgeous. I am so happy for you!!!! :)

    Marilyn C.

    Reply
  31. judi says

    June 27, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    wow, the interior is beautiful…love the white washed walls in the inspiration pics. i wouldn’t mind going out there to pout! lol
    judi

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  32. Kristin@FavoritePaintColors says

    June 27, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    It’s adorable, Traci. I can’t wait to see the transformation it takes. I hope you’re getting settled into your new home and having a wonderful summer!

    Reply
  33. Dear Lillie says

    June 28, 2011 at 12:12 am

    How fabulous, Traci! I can’t wait to see what you do with it! I hope you are having a wonderful summer!

    Reply
  34. Barbie says

    June 28, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Oh God is so good to give us the desires of our hearts. What a perfect little guest house. You are going to have so much fun making it just the way you want it!

    Reply
  35. Mom in High Heels says

    June 28, 2011 at 5:47 am

    OMG, that is FABULOUS! I remember being sad that you would be leaving your sweet little guest house when you announced you would be selling. I didn’t see the post about the new house having it’s own. I guess that’s what I get for having a baby and slacking on my blog reading huh?
    I can’t wait to see what you do with your new guest cottage! So…when can I come visit?

    Reply
  36. Paula says

    June 28, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Wow! The inside of this new guest house is perfect! You might want to claim it as your “girl cave” when the testosterone levels get too high in the main house.

    Reply
  37. Ruth says

    June 28, 2011 at 7:59 am

    What a wonderful treasure to find there. I am looking forward to all the changes you will make to it. It will be spectacular.

    Ruth

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  38. Carrianna Coker says

    June 28, 2011 at 8:18 am

    When I saw you were redoing a guest house with all wood walls, floors, etc., I thought, “How about Sara Richardson’s bunkie??” And you were one step ahead of me!! Can’t wait to watch the guest house progress!

    Reply
  39. Ruth says

    June 28, 2011 at 8:23 am

    I cannot WAIT to see what you do with that guest cottage! That, along with the grounds, would have sold me on your property.

    Reply
  40. Clydia says

    June 28, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I’m so happy for you! Cannot wait to see what you do with your poutin house!

    Reply
  41. Rebecca says

    June 28, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    God is Good! And, sometimes he has a sense of humor…AKA…the much longed for Guest House!
    Love your decor inspiration! This is my first comment.
    Blessings~
    Rebecca

    Reply
  42. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor says

    June 28, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Squeal!!! I can’t wait to stay there when I come down!!! ;) Can’t wait to see you! Unfortunately you’ll staying in my pink and blue guest room. ;)

    Reply
  43. Norma S. says

    June 29, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Oh, I am so excited to see a peek inside, can’t wait to see what the end results will be!!!

    Reply
  44. Cindy says

    June 29, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    God knew your heart and it was His gift for you.

    Reply
  45. Joyce says

    July 1, 2011 at 4:07 am

    Gorgeous! Cant wait to see what you eventually do with it ….love your last one!

    Reply
  46. Shannon says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    How quaint! Looks like you’ll be busy once more. Like you’ve ever stopped! :)

    Reply
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