dear reader


 

In July, the magazine Cottages and Bungalows came to visit my home.  They took a bunch of photos and they will be published sometime next year.  I wanted to share the photos I took that very day.  I have to say this is the loveliest my home has ever looked.  I've come to learn that the greatest luxury of my home is its small size.  Dear reader, I do hope you enjoy.  xo















62 comments

  1. Oh my gosh, what a lovely surprise this morning...to be able to see your beautiful home, but mostly to know you're alright. I've missed both so much.

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  2. Lovely indeed! Looking forward to the publish date. I know they’re generally a ways off. Can’t wait. xo

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  3. So lovely to see you back here. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Your home is as beautiful as ever. We've just refinished the hardwood floors in our little home and will move back in next week. I can't see wait!
    So good to hear from you Janet. 🤍

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  5. Beautiful. Wishing you the best.

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  6. Your cottage is an oasis of calm and carefully curated beauty. So excited to see your post and hope to get a copy of the magazine when it is published. XO

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  7. Janet, these are so lovely. Thank you. Glad you have such beauty in your life.

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  8. I just love your home ~ Simplicity is always in good taste :0)

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  9. I love the sparseness/clutter-less and organization of your rooms...the feeling is very serene....my home is small too..973 sq ft, and less furniture in small spaces feels very calming and peaceful...most of my furniture is from antique stores because of the size....furniture these days is too large....thank you for posting...
    Donna.

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  10. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful rooms.

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  11. Love this post Janet. Your cottage is peaceful, I miss seeing it and I miss your vegan recipes too! Xo

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  12. Can’t wait to see the spread in Cottage and Bungalow. I always love seeing photos of your cottage. You seem to have just enough “cottage” without it feeling cluttered.

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  13. Thank you for sharing.
    The rooms are beautiful.

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  14. Janet, I was so thrilled to see your instagram update about the blog post. You have such an impeccable eye for style and I’ve missed seeing your posts. I too am a voracious thrift shopper and believe in using what you have and supplementing with natural elements. Thank you for this bright spot on a Sunday morning, gingers crossed for more posts soon!

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  15. What a wonderful surprise, both to find your latest post and also to know that your lovely, lovely cottage will be featured! I hope you are keeping well -- sending best wishes from Canada.

    Becky

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  16. Love your home. I to live in your town. I’ve a smaller home right up from the bowl. I walk up and around the country club. Love looking at the beautiful homes but prefer my little home.

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  17. Oh, my gosh, is it good to see this. Your house is always lovely. Not sure I could ever pick a best one since all the pics are so good. These are beautiful. Gee, it's good to see your beautiful home again and "hear" your narrating voice!

    -- Shelley Rose

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  18. Your home gives me a feel of calm beauty. I hope you are well. Your blog always brought me inspiration.

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  19. You can let them know you just brought in a subscription! Thanks so much. Always such fun to hear from you.
    Rosalyn

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  20. I'm so happy to see your post and lovely home again, you've been missed!

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  21. Have always admired your home! Pics are beautiful, so glad to see you on IG! Diane

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  22. I check from time to time to see if you have posted. A nice surprise. Your home is lovely. I hope you are well and send best wishes,

    Shirley McAfee

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  23. I check from time to time to see if you have posted. A nice surprise. Your home is lovely. I hope you are well and send best wishes,

    Shirley McAfee

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  24. So happy to see the pictures of your beautiful home! There is something so peaceful
    and calming about your style. I will be anxiously awaiting the release of that issue!
    Hope you are well...
    Judy

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  25. Dear Janet, thank you for sharing the photos, they are calming. Think of you often, hope you are happy and well.

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  26. What wonderful news to hear your beautiful cottage will appear in a publication! It is always fun to hear from you, and your home in print is a very good thing. Thank you for sharing some of your recent photos. You and your home are always a favorite!

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  27. I have always enjoyed your beautiful home. I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  28. Peace and love Janet

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  29. Lovely to see the gaff again, Janet! Hope you're well.

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  30. Lovely is the word I would choose. And it looks sparkling clean. Nice to see your post. Do enjoy your lovely home. Linda

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  31. What a gift to see that you had posted, your home lovely and inspirational as always. Hope you are well and happy.
    Darby

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  32. I've always admired the tranquility and beauty of your home. Thank you for sharing these photos with us. So glad to see a post from you today.

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  33. So lovely to hear from you and see your beautiful home again. Congratulations!

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  34. Always love seeing your beautiful home. That kitchen is simply perfection. Can't wait for the magazine pics. Thanks for sharing🍂💛

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  35. How lovely to see your home again with the new details - an inspiration hearing from you today. Looking forward to getting the magazine next year and crossing fingers for more posts. Be well!

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  36. I have a small home and have returned to photos of your home again and again for inspiration. Happy to see this post and will definitely watch for the magazine pictures.

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  37. Lovely to see your home again and to hear from you.

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  38. Your home is as beautiful and serene as always!❤️ I'll look forward to getting the magazine!

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  39. What a beautiful and serene home. I particularly love your pantry and gallery walls. Very inspiring.

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  40. Love, love, love your beautiful, elegant, peaceful home! It’s sheer perfection! I’m eagerly awaiting the magazine publication. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  41. I love the idea of small being the greatest luxury. It would be wonderful if our culture moved in the direction of small is perfect versus the bigger the better.

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  42. simply lovely, please post more when you have the time, always enjoy

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  43. Your kitchen is one of my all-time favorites! Thank you for a lovely post!

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  44. So pretty. Love your wicker bedside table and the monogrammed linens in bathroom. Great styling ideas in your lovely home.

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  45. So glad to see your sweet, calming home…thank you!

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  46. I'm so happy to see this today. I need a little serenity in my life and here you are! Thank you. I'm going to go to your archives now.and find a little more. Love and hugs, Janet.
    xo karen

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  47. I've already commented once but I just feel the need to reiterate how important you are to us. Please don't go away...we (I?) worry about you and how you are doing. And it really doesn't matter to me what you post. I just love every part of your blog (life).

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  48. Exquisite. As others have said, you have been missed and I have wondered how you are doing. Always glad to see your lovely home and posts, but even more just to know that you are well.

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  49. I have wondered how you are and happy to hear from you. The photos of your exquisite home are the cherry on the cake!

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  50. Hi Janet, I am extremely late commenting here because somehow I missed your Insta comment from last month stating you just put up a new blog post! Your home looks beautiful and congrats on another magazine feature. 🥰

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  51. Great pictures of your lovely home. Happy to see your posting. Looking forward to the next one. :)

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  52. Great pictures of your lovely home. Happy to see your post. Looking forward to the next one. :)

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  53. How absolutely lovely. Sally

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  54. I was excited when I came across the picture of the front of your home on Pinterest. I recognized it right away! Your home is adorable and it gives me inspiration for my 1947 900 sq. ft. cottage that I love so much. - Enjoy!

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  55. I got my magazine yesterday and was so excited to see your home in it!!! Your house looks beautiful as always and even better, it looks elegantly simple.

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  56. I found your post this morning. i hope to find more posts in the future, I;ll check back. take care.

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  57. I currently live in the largest house we've ever had. So over it and craving pretty, small spaces. Thank you for the inspiration~

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  58. Such a surprise and delight to see your beautiful post, please know you are missed! I adore your jewel of a home and you, glorious, YOU! Your elegant simplicity, contentment with your well-loved pieces and pops of blue throughout make my heart sing! Sending much gratitude, love and best wishes.

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  59. Not only do you have the prettiest home, but I'm absolutely pea green with envy looking at your kitchen. It is all just so perfect. Lucky you.

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  60. It is utter perfection🙌

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