tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post1044795145658682760..comments2024-03-28T11:44:31.056-07:00Comments on A Joyful Cottage: Living Large In Small Spaces - Whisper CottageA Joyful Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-66837719417643613642015-06-27T04:15:38.304-07:002015-06-27T04:15:38.304-07:00I loved reading the story from the beginning. Gene...I loved reading the story from the beginning. Geneva and Buzz have made a lovely home and it doesn't look small at all to me!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-1638727682465414102015-06-24T12:15:40.189-07:002015-06-24T12:15:40.189-07:00Geneva and Buzz have done an amazing job on their ...Geneva and Buzz have done an amazing job on their home, the interior is really cosy and inviting. I especially love how they turned a built in unit in the dining room into a gorgeous looking buffet.<br />The transformation of the porch is fascinating as well, what a clever couple they are.fiona andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413757450464594746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-64447975405238394252015-06-22T17:50:49.261-07:002015-06-22T17:50:49.261-07:00Amazing! Well done to Geneva and Buzz, and such a ...Amazing! Well done to Geneva and Buzz, and such a great motivation for our future plans.<br />Thank you,<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-91484356124054430722015-06-22T16:26:13.467-07:002015-06-22T16:26:13.467-07:00Mucho gracias, Angelica!Mucho gracias, Angelica!A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-42927719850460913992015-06-22T11:41:59.902-07:002015-06-22T11:41:59.902-07:00hi dear Nancy !! que casa mas maravillosa ., adore...hi dear Nancy !! que casa mas maravillosa ., adore esa cocina y ese hermoso porch y esta decorada con mucho encanto. deseo que tengas un buen comienzo de semana<br />cariñosdecorayadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950746987314424362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-39252764347659495332015-06-22T07:43:36.761-07:002015-06-22T07:43:36.761-07:00Wow! What an incredible remodeling job. I love w...Wow! What an incredible remodeling job. I love what they've done and this is such an encouragement as we think about what the future might bring for my sweetheart and I. There are advantages to keeping an open mind about manufactured homes. We rented a wonderful manufactured home for a few years while we were in transition to our community. It was God's place for us and our children and even though we were renting I was able to make so much of it our own. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home - and Geneva and Buzz - with us. I'm heading to her blog right away to see what she has to share.<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-37840608005639264842015-06-21T12:30:40.360-07:002015-06-21T12:30:40.360-07:00Nancy, this was the sweetest and most amazing stor...Nancy, this was the sweetest and most amazing story. When the Lord whispers in your ear, you know it's right, but when He whispers in both yours and your hubby's ears and at the same time . . . you know without a doubt it's the thing that you should do. Their makeover is marvelous. That home was stuck somewhere in the early eighties and look at it now. Gorgeous. Not to mention . . . what a sweet and fun loving couple. This post was a joyful journey into downsizing and I'm happy that I could tag along.<br />Have a wonderful week.<br />Your blogging sister,<br />Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-37794932590118572422015-06-21T08:31:11.017-07:002015-06-21T08:31:11.017-07:00Amazing what you can do when your heart is in it! ...Amazing what you can do when your heart is in it! They did a terrific job of making it look large! I LoVe all the finishes too. Great job!Margs Primitive Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10238048639578973127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-13421004462439098222015-06-21T07:01:12.648-07:002015-06-21T07:01:12.648-07:00Wow, that really changed my impression of mobile h...Wow, that really changed my impression of mobile homes. They have done an AMAZING job. I would never know it was a mobile home, outside or inside. Thanks for sharing this piece Nancy because it is posts like that which make us open our eyes to absolutely all the possibilities. <br /><br />I have missed your posts, lots of catching up to do. Hope you are well. DonnaDonna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-21666804875348787512015-06-21T04:40:41.222-07:002015-06-21T04:40:41.222-07:00This post has totally changed my mind about mobile...This post has totally changed my mind about mobile homes! It looks so big inside. They've done a beautiful job of making it homey. They look like a fun couple!AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-37350824303060213862015-06-21T03:46:39.054-07:002015-06-21T03:46:39.054-07:00AMEN. That last quote is so interesting because it...AMEN. That last quote is so interesting because it can become SO TRUE. This is a lovely renovation and also quite a change. For many people, this sort of transition would not be suitable, let alone considered. But they made it work. And truly, the most important thing is that THEY are happy. <br /><br />We just came back from a marvelous vacation stay in Carmel, California. If you are not familiar with it, it is a one square mile area near Monterey, and is it MAGICAL. Most of the homes there, especially the historic ones, are very small but enchanting fairytale style cottages. They run for MILLIONS of dollars just because of where they are at. The ocean is right there, and one of the most beautiful beaches you could ever see. We went there for our anniversary 33 years ago, and decided to celebrate our anniversary there. We have always wanted to live there (WHO WOULDN'T!) and this time around, we had much to be grateful for, and though the temptation is great (for my husband more than me) to say, "I wonder how we could make it work to live here?", we came home to see our own cottage for what it really means to us. Our home is just as beautiful, charming, original in design, etc., because WE made it that way, patterning it after the cottages in Carmel that we fell in love with 33 years ago. Yesterday as I was gardening and cleaning, I found myself "....wanting what I have." It is the most exhilarating feeling to be content and THRILLED about what you already have.<br /><br />Cheers to the couple who pulled it off to go from an elegant brick house to a mobile home that just needed some love. <br /><br />GOD BLESS YOU, NANCY! Anita Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-20307027476828538222015-06-20T23:04:30.031-07:002015-06-20T23:04:30.031-07:00Nancy what an amazing story. So many times we want...Nancy what an amazing story. So many times we want what we can't afford and do it then we are in big trouble. They were very smart and worked with what the Lord said to them, then everything turns out right. Thank for sharing. Hugs, JoAnne's Attic - Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298839090752134125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-88169522844772553982015-06-20T22:01:13.803-07:002015-06-20T22:01:13.803-07:00I am so deeply touched by your post. I've fol...I am so deeply touched by your post. I've followed Geneva but this was so touching...thank you!<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-70546336839962121712015-06-20T21:03:27.030-07:002015-06-20T21:03:27.030-07:00Now this is not only a wonderful heartwarming stor...Now this is not only a wonderful heartwarming story but affirmation of whispers. Lovely transformation. thanks for sharing this sweet story Nancy.<br />xo,<br />VeraRow homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-44520736845355366522015-06-20T19:39:38.820-07:002015-06-20T19:39:38.820-07:00It was my pleasure, Geneva. You and Buzz are the b...It was my pleasure, Geneva. You and Buzz are the best!A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-45038893584233908092015-06-20T17:59:20.904-07:002015-06-20T17:59:20.904-07:00I really wondered about this one . . . BUT
Amazing...I really wondered about this one . . . BUT<br />Amazing how beautiful it looks!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-9328922064797450772015-06-20T16:38:44.951-07:002015-06-20T16:38:44.951-07:00Nancy,
I have been SO inspired by this series! Tha...Nancy,<br />I have been SO inspired by this series! Thank you so much for taking the time each week to post each and every story. I am amazed at what Geneva and Buzz have accomplished--it's beautiful!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13170005372878590311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-67300502910227914952015-06-20T15:29:00.643-07:002015-06-20T15:29:00.643-07:00What a beautiful home they've created! I would...What a beautiful home they've created! I would do that in a heartbeat if I had the money. But not in OK. Tornadoes come through here with frightening regularity!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-68884407413633097862015-06-20T15:23:41.227-07:002015-06-20T15:23:41.227-07:00They did an amazing job! I never would have guess ...They did an amazing job! I never would have guess it was a mobile home from the inside. Love the kitchen :)<br /><br />I'm off to visit her blog...<br /><br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-54173028286262828562015-06-20T12:25:29.566-07:002015-06-20T12:25:29.566-07:00What a wonderful transformation. Love it all. Th...What a wonderful transformation. Love it all. The bathroom sliver platter hanger is a favorite. Very nice.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-49500110136785912022015-06-20T11:04:43.368-07:002015-06-20T11:04:43.368-07:00I have so enjoyed this series! I've followed i...I have so enjoyed this series! I've followed it faithfully & have enjoyed each story. <br /><br />I live in a small home by some standards - 1200 sq. ft. It's the only home we've ever owned. We bought it as newly-weds in the late 1980's, raised our family in it & are now enjoying the empty nest. I admit it felt fairly small when raising our son with friends over all the time but I'm glad now we stayed content with a small home now that I'm older. I can stay here for the rest of my life hopefully!<br /><br />Our biggest incentive to stay our small home was location - it's on a small lake- & cost. We were able to pay off our mortgage by the time I was 33 & my husband was 37 which meant no debt when we had a teen with all the extra expense they bring. I never understood the big house craze & the massive debt it brought to some. There are so many great benefits with a small home.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-75813874535490921002015-06-20T10:41:52.849-07:002015-06-20T10:41:52.849-07:00Wow I love what they did. Hubby and I are consider...Wow I love what they did. Hubby and I are considering buying a modular home when he retires. Maybe we can find a fixer upper like they did and save some money. Betty https://www.blogger.com/profile/09718576668233061528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-15022580800898443362015-06-20T10:31:49.228-07:002015-06-20T10:31:49.228-07:00Their home is lovely. From the shots of the inside...Their home is lovely. From the shots of the inside, I would no idea that it was a mobile home. What a charming place they have created. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-54770696107598825902015-06-20T09:55:16.008-07:002015-06-20T09:55:16.008-07:00Thank you, Nancy for sharing our story! It was an...Thank you, Nancy for sharing our story! It was an honor to be featured on your wonderful blog. xo GenevaGenevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495926759125571914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-27073368181786387422015-06-20T09:15:11.301-07:002015-06-20T09:15:11.301-07:00Wow, from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan!Wow, from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan!Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.com