tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post3999672374779684493..comments2024-03-28T11:44:31.056-07:00Comments on A Joyful Cottage: Living Large In Small Spaces - Santa Fe CasitaA Joyful Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-14837552365773384352017-07-10T12:31:36.434-07:002017-07-10T12:31:36.434-07:00This was a very exotic home to me and I really enj...This was a very exotic home to me and I really enjoyed this post. Thanks for sharing this great find!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-42251917278007867402017-07-01T00:19:46.594-07:002017-07-01T00:19:46.594-07:00Hello all of Nancy's wonderful readers! I want...Hello all of Nancy's wonderful readers! I want to go back and say something to everyone but I had to put up a group post to ALL of you first to thank you for your lovely comments about our home. And also, to thank Nancy for finding us. We felt so lucky to find the house 4 years ago and creating the garden out of what was a barren hillside threatening to wash away was more fun than any human should get to have (we are very lucky to have a well, which we share with 4 other families, so we have drip irrigation to keep the plants happy). We get hummingbirds (they bathe in the rock fountain), amazing butterflies and are doing our best to help out the bee population; I've cut the lavender a few years running and wrapped it and shipped it to friends. One thing the pictures can't convey is the amazing aroma the house has. Its bones are old, and there is an aromatic, pinon/cedar smell that permeates it. We notice it every time we come, which is never often enough. The way we see it, the home has been there long before us and will be there when we're gone. We're just stewards for it right now. Thank you, thank you. It's an honor to be in such amazing company. Jennifer Leyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363387484850853360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-61027167979640557332017-07-01T00:09:06.418-07:002017-07-01T00:09:06.418-07:00Hi Daytona
The Mexican mermaids are made by Jose G...Hi Daytona<br />The Mexican mermaids are made by Jose Garcia Antonio and his family. We found them at the Santa Fe Folk Art Market where we volunteer every year. Here's a link to a picture of the master http://bit.ly/2u9ysfJ making one of his very large statues. I did buy extra mermaids and men last year as I'm fantasizing about creating something called the Cerro Gordo Collection to sell unique crafts and gifts we've discovered in New Mexico. (FYI, I don't much like the tvs either but guests seem to like them. If I had my way it wouldn't be there either!)Jennifer Leyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363387484850853360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-4604660859960721422017-06-29T18:54:41.714-07:002017-06-29T18:54:41.714-07:00Their garden is such an inspiring space.....it doe...Their garden is such an inspiring space.....it doesn't look like it uses much if any water either which makes it so earthy and functional.Ronda@islandmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717144102801480011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-2433812667352522612017-06-29T05:41:34.097-07:002017-06-29T05:41:34.097-07:00Her garden is outstanding at that kitchen is adora...Her garden is outstanding at that kitchen is adorable. The sunset isn't bad either! ;)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-3721327651670185262017-06-28T20:03:43.039-07:002017-06-28T20:03:43.039-07:00Something so charming for me in the adobe style . ...Something so charming for me in the adobe style . . . <br />This cottage looks so warm, comfortable . . . protective.<br />Not sure what it is that gives me that feel. <br />Enjoyed this cottage choice Nancy.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-38089261591603873382017-06-28T13:53:56.842-07:002017-06-28T13:53:56.842-07:00Another beautiful selection, my friend! So cozy a...Another beautiful selection, my friend! So cozy and inviting...thank you so much for your faithfulness to share. I SO look forward to these posts!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-13971106007204247642017-06-27T20:23:50.510-07:002017-06-27T20:23:50.510-07:00Just love this, Nancy. It really is a home I imag...Just love this, Nancy. It really is a home I imagine would be in the Southwest, and it's perfect! I really love the landscaping, so many pretty flowers!<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-69710475615739415102017-06-27T11:09:23.619-07:002017-06-27T11:09:23.619-07:00From the outside, it looks so secluded. But the in...From the outside, it looks so secluded. But the inside is so open and airy. Love being surprised like that.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-40732575978224305432017-06-26T21:09:58.814-07:002017-06-26T21:09:58.814-07:00What a lovely little home tucked away in such a da...What a lovely little home tucked away in such a darling way, with the cutest upper patio I've ever seen! They certainly have worked with the surroundings and brought such character into the home in so many unique ways. But the outdoor patio had me at the end, it was perfect! Another great share Nancy!Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-47773786936243872662017-06-26T18:41:05.324-07:002017-06-26T18:41:05.324-07:00Oh my! I have a dream to go to New Mexico someday....Oh my! I have a dream to go to New Mexico someday. This is exactly what I would envision staying in there. So lovely and looks so big with so much packed in that sweet little home.AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-66328786907518641662017-06-26T15:34:23.975-07:002017-06-26T15:34:23.975-07:00What a fun find Nancy! Thank you for sharing this....What a fun find Nancy! Thank you for sharing this. The decor is unique for me, I think the mermaids are a very unique find. I enjoyed the garden tour as well.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-66258568681798990032017-06-26T09:12:46.042-07:002017-06-26T09:12:46.042-07:00I absolutely love this house. There isn't one ...I absolutely love this house. There isn't one thing I would change. Well the TV in the bedroom would have to go. But other than that nothing would change. I have never heard of Mexican mermaids but they are cute and whimsical. So many patios, how would you chose which one to relax on? Great choice this week. Daytona Damselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973995351685168211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-34190578504295869462017-06-26T07:57:42.242-07:002017-06-26T07:57:42.242-07:00What a wonderful adobe home. Lots of character. ...What a wonderful adobe home. Lots of character. So happy to see Jennifer could find some color to grow in her desert gardens. Happy New Week Nancy.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-36114046614954770782017-06-26T04:06:36.959-07:002017-06-26T04:06:36.959-07:00I love the thick walls of this home, and the light...I love the thick walls of this home, and the light color choices for the interior are pleasing; I prefer a cooler climate and cooler colors as well for exteriors of homes, but this cottage truly delivers a load of CHARM! Seeing the entrance reminds me of a very old, historical building in Carmel-by-the-Sea that has been a trendy restaurant for years. No matter what the style, historic, rustic, well-built and loaded with character is always a draw for me! Have a great week, Nancy!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-72873581395899512202017-06-25T12:54:16.050-07:002017-06-25T12:54:16.050-07:00I find this cottage so restful, inside and out. No...I find this cottage so restful, inside and out. Now I adore other types of cottage styles but this one seems like it would be easy to stay in while exploring the sights. And that kitchen would be a dream to cook in for the times when one didn't eat in the many fabulous restaurants. Sunset time would be a treat each day too. I'd say that people leave at the end of their stay feeling pretty good.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-42287768183150306872017-06-25T08:24:31.352-07:002017-06-25T08:24:31.352-07:00I loved seeing this adobe home. When we recently t...I loved seeing this adobe home. When we recently traveled in the Southwest I realized how much I could be at home in a place like this. The gardens are enchanting and every inch of the house is perfect!<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-2779985494432466832017-06-25T07:58:49.843-07:002017-06-25T07:58:49.843-07:00Nancy, this space is delightful . . . or should I ...Nancy, this space is delightful . . . or should I say enchanting, just as New Mexico promises to be. The small home is a beauty, but I have to say the gardens are done so well with the native plants that they took my heart for a hoop to hoop . . . breathtaking :) Got to cut this short, we have a brand new pastor and this morning is his first service with us . . . got to get there early :)<br />Have a lovely Sunday.<br />Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-48970675750514677432017-06-25T04:51:41.245-07:002017-06-25T04:51:41.245-07:00Nancy, The adobe house looks bigger than our home ...Nancy, The adobe house looks bigger than our home here. LOL I loved the patio areas. I agree with the paint choice inside, it does help make things cleaner and larger. Love those flowers too. Blessings to you, xoxo, SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.com