The intent for this cottage was to be a comfortable and casual "basecamp" for the property. In following The Joy Project edits, this home was to be more for play than for work. I took encouragement and found permissions from the house itself; and embraced all of the charming imperfections.
Embracing the vintage elements of the cottage was an enjoyable part of the process, as it adds to the character and history of the space. It's a great reminder that perfection isn't always necessary or even desirable, and that imperfections can make a space feel more authentic and lived-in.
The cottage on this property already had a small voice of it's own.....it just hadn't been heard in years. So I started by cleaning it. Deep cleaning it. By cleaning and restoring the cottage, we have been able to bring out its unique character and charm.
This decoration project was as much about what we could save as it was about what we would acquire. The cabin spoke to me and when I did need elements I looked to the local shops, garage sales and thrift stores for special items that suited this house, and this story, perfectly.
