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Monday, May 09, 2011

Fresh white

Nothing like a new coat of fresh white paint.
Remember this cottage in red, well, what do you think?
Should we encourage "The Gardener's cottage" to paint it white and add a zippy black and white awning? What doth thou say?
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25 comments:

  1. CamilleMay 9, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Oh my goodness, YES! I love the fresh white paint, but even more, I love the black and white striped awning. Perfect. Can't wait to hear what Janet thinks! Beautiful job.
    Camille

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  2. The French TangerineMay 9, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    I saith, yes, painteth the house white and addeth the zippy awning! Love it!!

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  3. 24 CornersMay 9, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    It's as charming as charming can be!! Love the awning!
    xo J~

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  4. KimMay 9, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    It looks so pretty and summery! The striped awning is just adorable. A fabulous redo!

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  5. The Buzz BlogMay 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This could be a whole new direction for you - recreating our homes so that we can take the leap to make big changes! Love the white and awning!
    xxoo

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  6. JoyceMay 9, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Yes, not that I don't love the red, but white would be cool! xo

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  7. Reggie DarlingMay 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    For many homeowners, white is the default paint color of choice. By adding the zippy awning, though, you have made it fresh and charming. I vote "Yes!" but only if it comes with that awning...

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  8. Susan McClaskeyMay 9, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Yes, yes, yes! Love the cottage in white. And the black and white awning you've added is iciing on the cake!
    Best,
    Susan

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  9. Formerly known as FrauMay 9, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Cottages are just meant to be white! I love it!
    Happy Monday!

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  10. WhitneyMay 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Yes!! I agree with Carolyn from The Buzz, that you could do this feature once a month (or once a week!); re-envisioning stunning spaces into even-more-sublime looks. Beautiful work. :)

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  11. quintessenceMay 9, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Absolutely - I LOVE it white. So fresh and crisp. I love your makeover previews!!

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  12. for the love of a houseMay 9, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What doth I say?? I say "rut-row"!!! Janet has wanted her red house "white" for a very long time and I think this charming painting is going to put her right over the edge!!! The b/w awning is the perfect accessory!

    joan

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  13. KwanaMay 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Oh yeah. So crisp and bright!

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  14. I Dream OfMay 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Nothing is sweeter than a white cottage. And the awning is the perfect touch. I love your update!
    Jeanne

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  15. the gardener's cottageMay 9, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    hi patricia,

    as you already know i'm absolutely crazy about your vision of my cottage. to say i adore it is the understatement of the year. i dreamt about it last night! i'm so grateful to have won your little contest. how generous of you and how lucky of me. thank you again a million times!

    xo
    janet

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  16. Leah H. GrierMay 9, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Yes - SO cute!!!

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  17. LindsBMay 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    LOVE this- the paint and the black and white awning are perfect!

    So, would your initials be PvE- big P, little v, big E?

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  18. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Oh, I have to say, I am REALLY loving the white with an awning. I guess it's fair to admit, my house is white, so I'm not exactly partial!

    Beautiful job, Patricia!!
    xo Elizabeth

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  19. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Yes this house looks great in white with the
    handsome awning. When I look at your wonderful
    home portraits I check the details--the curtains in
    the windows and the birdbath with a cardinal
    further brightening the image.
    It's just PVE's personal touches!
    So doth I say,
    BarbaraG

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  20. annie@mostlovelythingsMay 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Janet is so lucky! I love the white cottage and the black striped awning!

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  21. annie@mostlovelythingsMay 9, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Patricia,

    I just noticed you are from Westchester....we moved to CA from New Canaan. No wonder you get the whole cottage thing...I love it!

    annie

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  22. designchicMay 9, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I say definitely...it's a must!!

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  23. bentleyMay 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    i love the white paint and the awning! although if she kept it red i wouldnt be sad either. love a little cottage amid a gorgeous garden, regardless of color. so cute.

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  24. WWDMay 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I love it! I would never think to do an awning but you have totally changed my mind.

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  25. Cristin // Simplified BeeMay 13, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Yes, yes, yes!

    Thanks too for the sweet comments on my blog.

    xo,
    cristin

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