tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post2479974005781456489..comments2024-03-28T11:44:31.056-07:00Comments on A Joyful Cottage: The Cottage - How small is big enough?A Joyful Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-81013747948531998492014-10-14T14:31:43.975-07:002014-10-14T14:31:43.975-07:00Thank you, Poppy, for this thought-provoking comme...Thank you, Poppy, for this thought-provoking comment. You're very perceptive, and I think you're on to something. I think it's interesting that In HGTV.com's article "25 Biggest Real Estate Mistakes" they caution, "Learn to decipher real estate lingo. For example, "cozy" means small." I've seen this in other real estate related articles, too. It would seem small is a disadvantage in the world of real estate. At least in some circles. Enjoy the rest of your week. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-6246321155808965502014-10-14T12:42:17.730-07:002014-10-14T12:42:17.730-07:00Have you ever noticed that the words, 'charmin...Have you ever noticed that the words, 'charming, quaint, or cozy' constantly come up when people are asked to describe the atmosphere, decor, or feel of a place, only to find that the actual space of that place is really quite small, in the big scheme of things? I wonder if this has to do with the notion that 'making do' with something that is seen as a disadvantage forces people to be more creative and imaginative when defining that space as their own, encouraging them to put their personal signature on it, despite its imperfections, which in the end, are usually the things that contribute to its individuality, and thus, unique style.<br /><br />Love your series and all your pretty pics that go with it!<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-84109961492975313692014-09-26T14:36:34.054-07:002014-09-26T14:36:34.054-07:00The apartment we live in right now is about 1,600 ...The apartment we live in right now is about 1,600 sq ft, and it's way too big for us. I'm anxious to get into something much smaller, Magali. 500 actually sounds pretty good. :) I'm happy to have you along on our journey. xxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-22664440385156915062014-09-25T12:41:02.325-07:002014-09-25T12:41:02.325-07:00Nancy,
Somehow I missed this post, but I saw it fe...Nancy,<br />Somehow I missed this post, but I saw it featured on A Delightsome Life, so here I am! Thank you very much for mentioning me, that's very thoughtful. My previous place was about 500 square feet. I'm going to enjoy this series very much. The cottage I live in now seems huge to me with its 800 square feet, but on blogland it's a very tiny house! <br />MagaliMagali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-20349077963488366932014-09-24T11:05:10.835-07:002014-09-24T11:05:10.835-07:00Thanks so much, Kathy!Thanks so much, Kathy!A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-57650630214547151492014-09-24T06:01:34.060-07:002014-09-24T06:01:34.060-07:00Great post Nancy! I will be featuring your post in...Great post Nancy! I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-38651714779736908312014-09-22T15:39:23.934-07:002014-09-22T15:39:23.934-07:00I wish and wish Nancy but maybe if I learn how to ...I wish and wish Nancy but maybe if I learn how to spell correctly ("allowed" instead of aloud). It is funny how when you go back and read an old comment or post and see a misspelling...I guess that happens with age. :)Just Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185854193151372108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-6656053832089401532014-09-22T15:04:07.791-07:002014-09-22T15:04:07.791-07:00Having grown children and grandchildren visit is a...Having grown children and grandchildren visit is a driving force in the size of ones home, Jann. We really have to consider our lifestyle when we design a home.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-82914154730443654872014-09-22T15:02:52.104-07:002014-09-22T15:02:52.104-07:00Thank you, Judy. Backyard cottages are kind of a ...Thank you, Judy. Backyard cottages are kind of a new thing, I see. You may get yours yet. :)A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-27881863320717705402014-09-22T15:01:54.881-07:002014-09-22T15:01:54.881-07:00Thanks, Karie. I'm perfectly happy with livin...Thanks, Karie. I'm perfectly happy with living in a small space, too. Glad it's working out for you.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-68746952702519386232014-09-22T15:00:59.926-07:002014-09-22T15:00:59.926-07:00I would love to have a porch, too, Debbie. It'...I would love to have a porch, too, Debbie. It's in the plans, if we can work it into our budget.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-5927365255077871382014-09-21T20:09:10.192-07:002014-09-21T20:09:10.192-07:00Nancy, this cottage does look wonderful! I think ...Nancy, this cottage does look wonderful! I think I could live in that space. Really, it's only when the entire family gets together that we use all the space we have in our larger than we need home. I especially love the paint color and the sliding barn doors leading to the master bedroom! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-24411052673100984302014-09-21T19:03:58.860-07:002014-09-21T19:03:58.860-07:00I would definitely have to do a lot of downsizing ...I would definitely have to do a lot of downsizing to live in a small space. I would love to have a little cottage in my back yard for my own get-a-way (I am aloud to dream) :) Good luck to you on your perfect little cottage! Just Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185854193151372108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-54207984979120757862014-09-19T18:36:53.516-07:002014-09-19T18:36:53.516-07:00I live in a small condo. And I love it. No worri...I live in a small condo. And I love it. No worries. Down sizing was hard at first for me, but now I love living in a smaller space. More cozy, I feel more secure. I think people are crazy with their big mcmansions. I say small and simple. Good luck. KarieKariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009304028821566522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-35053716534217368092014-09-18T18:39:22.382-07:002014-09-18T18:39:22.382-07:00Love the plans so far, Nancy. Your upcoming posts ...Love the plans so far, Nancy. Your upcoming posts sound interesting. I would absolutely LOVE to have a porch!!<br />Debbie<br />xoDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-66152280935813894992014-09-17T20:51:00.378-07:002014-09-17T20:51:00.378-07:00Hi Bonnie. Thanks for your comments. The cottage...Hi Bonnie. Thanks for your comments. The cottage shown in the photos is inspiration for the open plan layout only. Our cottage will all be on one level. Even the entrance from the porch is without a step up. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with moving your grandmother to assisted living. I've had to do that myself and it's not an easy task. A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-50948399729822785292014-09-17T20:41:52.996-07:002014-09-17T20:41:52.996-07:00Yes, it is, Lynne. I've moved three times in ...Yes, it is, Lynne. I've moved three times in 18 years and have downsized considerably each time. There's not much left to get rid of. I'm happy about that. :)A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-18490379699906024752014-09-17T18:53:45.464-07:002014-09-17T18:53:45.464-07:00You might want to consider aspects of aging. The ...You might want to consider aspects of aging. The steps up into the bedroom are not good as knees age and wheelchairs might be needed. The same goes for the bathroom. If this is your final "forever" house, create a large shower instead. I am in my mid 50's and having this conversation with my 10 year older aunt as we have had to move my grandmother into assisted living. Nothing in her house was planned for and there was no way for her to stay there. We need to make these decisons while we are younger.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768716917839658140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-37462747366822083982014-09-17T14:51:34.726-07:002014-09-17T14:51:34.726-07:00I think 600 sq ft might be possible.
A dear frie...I think 600 sq ft might be possible. <br />A dear friend of mine is looking into 150 sq ft.<br />Not for me . . . I think she can pull it off!<br />Wise decision I would say , to pull back and re-evaluate . . . <br />I am just trying to downsize within my existing space, that is WORK!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-31039900532224772312014-09-17T12:58:57.280-07:002014-09-17T12:58:57.280-07:00Ha, I saw your comment at my recipe blog where I i...Ha, I saw your comment at my recipe blog where I inadvertently had placed a Hillsong song--it was supposed to be on my devotional blog where I stash songs and so forth ! Somehow when I posted it from youtube it went to the wrong blog---funny or what! Glad you enjoyed it ; now, I have placed it where I wanted it on my other blog, lol! nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-39547324359752508772014-09-17T10:43:19.699-07:002014-09-17T10:43:19.699-07:00This sounds like the perfect space for your husban...This sounds like the perfect space for your husband and you. Having family visit frequently requires space, that's for certain. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your downsizing. :) xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-19628099024671011172014-09-17T10:06:25.389-07:002014-09-17T10:06:25.389-07:00I just deleted my original comment since I had put...I just deleted my original comment since I had put down a wrong figure! We downsized from a 2,600 sq foot home to 1500 sq ft condo. This really is a perfect size for us. It has two bedrooms , a living room, day room, porch and a dining/ kitchen areas that fits a full sized dining table. This has worked great. We had one son that needed to come back home for a year (su rprise , surprise!) and it worked out fantastically. We have also had our 3 kids and 3 grands with spouses and friends camp out --fitting 12 for over night! I never would have guessed --we do have 3 bathrooms which I thought was not necessary----however I have found it is perfect and allows flexibility for sleepovers of the family. <br /><br />The thing I like about this space is if my hubby wants to watch a dvd or something I still can go to another section of our space and not hear the noise. It all has been a perfect fit for us. We have the freedom to travel since we don't have to worry about outside upkeep too!nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-73569186744427743002014-09-17T10:03:51.304-07:002014-09-17T10:03:51.304-07:00It's funny, Lin, but as we explore this questi...It's funny, Lin, but as we explore this question it always comes back to the fact that we need more creative space than we need living space. We certainly like the prospect of being free of a mortgage. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-18337542644209094142014-09-17T10:01:19.081-07:002014-09-17T10:01:19.081-07:00You're wise, Joy. If more people thought like...You're wise, Joy. If more people thought like you we wouldn't have much of the foreclosure problem in this country that exists. Thanks for sharing. :)A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-87719171313243956402014-09-17T10:00:18.570-07:002014-09-17T10:00:18.570-07:00Thanks for sharing with us, Debby. I think a cond...Thanks for sharing with us, Debby. I think a condo is a good way to downsize. We considered it, however, we both like to garden and we want to be able to sell Captain's art from our home, if we choose. So for us a small home makes sense. Good luck with selling your home!A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.com