tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post6496806265095945218..comments2024-03-28T11:44:31.056-07:00Comments on A Joyful Cottage: Living Large in Small Spaces - A Tour of Little House on the HillA Joyful Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-90858271541304665102016-01-24T14:21:11.092-08:002016-01-24T14:21:11.092-08:00That is a wonderful story adn how inspirational! I...That is a wonderful story adn how inspirational! I just celebrated my 50th (whoa!) and my wife and rent only as we simply do not have a savings for a down payment but have determined that if we ever bought a house, it owudl need to be very small too--samller than even our current townhome. 540sq/ft would seem really small but then again, I lived in a 600 sq ft studio apartment a few years ago but I was single then. It was hard when the kids would come over--sleeping on air beds. <br />I think it very wise to downsize. If you haven't read Marie Condo's "the Life changing magic of tidying up and decluttering" you have likey followed a lot of the same logic. (BTw, that is one of my top 5 fave books of all time! Truly transforming.) The reality is, we can;t take anything with us and we don't want our kids to have to sort through everything on their own so much stuff from years ago that may not mean as much to them as it did to us at one time. Learning to let go and simplifying is the way to go! In fact, it is liberating to be surrounded only by things you love.<br /><br />P.S. How wonderful to be able to save costs and build or design one's own home! I would have no idea how to do that but so admire those who can. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-13234519215622134192015-10-28T12:52:16.639-07:002015-10-28T12:52:16.639-07:00I fall in love with this house on the hill! It'...I fall in love with this house on the hill! It's amazing! Thank's for sharing such admirable review! Wish you lot's inspiration and luck!<br /><a href="http://toamsterdam.net" rel="nofollow">www.toamsterdam.net</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924606482622902099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-10599193081802818982015-02-04T16:23:32.319-08:002015-02-04T16:23:32.319-08:00Tim and Leslie did a great job and were able to re...Tim and Leslie did a great job and were able to realize their dream with hard work and determination. They certainly have inspired me. I hope your dreams come true, too, Melissa! Thanks for stopping by. I'll be sure to check out your blog. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-67533461833584096752015-02-03T18:15:30.912-08:002015-02-03T18:15:30.912-08:00Nancy, thanks for sharing Tim and Leslie's cot...Nancy, thanks for sharing Tim and Leslie's cottage story. Love the way they finished the inside. This sounds similar to my husband's and my story-- we are trying to do as much as we can ourselves on our cabin (and kept it as small as possible) to save money and make our dream possible.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885834933978634106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-26583760123367512772014-10-10T09:09:59.348-07:002014-10-10T09:09:59.348-07:00So happy to read this, Melissa. It does my heart ...So happy to read this, Melissa. It does my heart good when someone writes such nice words. Thank you.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-81323814105496149902014-10-07T06:23:16.300-07:002014-10-07T06:23:16.300-07:00OMG I absolutely love it.. Everything!!! Right dow...OMG I absolutely love it.. Everything!!! Right down to the chicken coop and their darling pups. Such an inspiration..wow!!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12672938537032353257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-47514022308553691572014-10-04T05:39:12.952-07:002014-10-04T05:39:12.952-07:00Thank you, Connie. I'm glad you like it.Thank you, Connie. I'm glad you like it.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-37683162559332509492014-10-03T19:15:20.159-07:002014-10-03T19:15:20.159-07:00Nancy, this is such an interesting post. I love t...Nancy, this is such an interesting post. I love the cottage and especially all the barn doors inside. The charm of the doors and that floor . . . love, love, love that floor. Well, it is perfection. So bright and cheery and so warm and cozy, who could ask for more:)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-8287720897620113362014-10-03T06:09:53.693-07:002014-10-03T06:09:53.693-07:00Hello Poppy. Thank you for leaving the nice comme...Hello Poppy. Thank you for leaving the nice comment; you're very sweet. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and Tim's video. He covered everything so well. I'm happy to have you as a new friend. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-18894584903931797862014-10-03T06:05:54.446-07:002014-10-03T06:05:54.446-07:00Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself, D...Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself, Diane. It's wonderful to make a new friend. I appreciate your comment. I think many of us long to live as they do. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-39120209132928471252014-10-03T06:03:07.031-07:002014-10-03T06:03:07.031-07:00Your comment made me smile, Fabby. To "alway...Your comment made me smile, Fabby. To "always feel like a child" is a wonderful way to live. I'd like to capture that feeling as we plan our own small home. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts. xxx A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-84597349340525952942014-10-03T00:21:09.417-07:002014-10-03T00:21:09.417-07:00Hi Nancy,
How charming and cozy!! They've don...Hi Nancy,<br /><br />How charming and cozy!! They've done such a wonderful job of creating enough space to live comfortably, even when the grands come for a sleepover! Loved the video and Tim did such a fine job of showing us around their little house on the hill. Thanks so much for introducing this sweet couple and their cute cottage to us!<br /><br />Your newest follower,<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-994696959190213172014-10-02T13:15:15.077-07:002014-10-02T13:15:15.077-07:00What an adorable cottage they have created. Obtain...What an adorable cottage they have created. Obtaining the land and building a small cottage gives them the freedom they need from financial worries, and it's inspiring to others as well. New follower! Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06385834349304202464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-76079340245477448202014-10-02T12:12:06.201-07:002014-10-02T12:12:06.201-07:00What a sweet, quaint and charming little house! I...What a sweet, quaint and charming little house! I would always feel like a child in this house. I bet the grands love it! Thanks for sharing, I love it!<br />Have a nice weekend.<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-70195634346941394462014-10-01T11:30:26.001-07:002014-10-01T11:30:26.001-07:00Thanks for visiting, Kathy. xxxThanks for visiting, Kathy. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-63223795451239077902014-10-01T11:29:59.737-07:002014-10-01T11:29:59.737-07:00Gigi, this is fantastic! I hope you'll share...Gigi, this is fantastic! I hope you'll share your experience on your blog. Thanks for coming back to share your news. I'm excited for you. xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-56002311011872602512014-10-01T11:26:16.083-07:002014-10-01T11:26:16.083-07:00Living simply and within our means has been import...Living simply and within our means has been important to me for a long time. Thanks for visiting Jes.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-65823615507090442402014-10-01T11:25:11.383-07:002014-10-01T11:25:11.383-07:00My pleasure, Cindy. :) Thanks for the party.My pleasure, Cindy. :) Thanks for the party.A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-24704395619498112622014-10-01T09:02:28.725-07:002014-10-01T09:02:28.725-07:00This is such a sweet home - love the detail! I do ...This is such a sweet home - love the detail! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-26221049416096906432014-09-30T18:50:10.250-07:002014-09-30T18:50:10.250-07:00I wanted to touch base with you again and tell you...I wanted to touch base with you again and tell you that I showed this post to my husband and now we are going to do the very same thing. We are already looking for the perfect piece of land and my husband is excited to build the house himself. Thanks again for this post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-70554684320502397092014-09-28T19:48:41.481-07:002014-09-28T19:48:41.481-07:00A really neat place and love that they did it with...A really neat place and love that they did it within their means! Thanks for sharing at the Art of Home-Making Mondays! And we LOVE pugs around these parts too!! JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-18120000611929335412014-09-28T10:54:29.187-07:002014-09-28T10:54:29.187-07:00Such a fun tour! Love this home...charming! Than...Such a fun tour! Love this home...charming! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-37543849985446627852014-09-26T14:37:08.318-07:002014-09-26T14:37:08.318-07:00You're very kind, Rosetta. Thank you!You're very kind, Rosetta. Thank you!A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-33899266338708093452014-09-26T12:38:12.621-07:002014-09-26T12:38:12.621-07:00Ciao,grazie della visitaIl tuo blog mi piace e anc...Ciao,grazie della visitaIl tuo blog mi piace e anche la casetta che hai fatto vedere in questo post!Divento anche io tua follower!Baci,Rosettatheromanticrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042808289817453276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915998197494794177.post-67269928518584838152014-09-25T07:00:17.176-07:002014-09-25T07:00:17.176-07:00I thought of you when I saw the red, Jann. We do ...I thought of you when I saw the red, Jann. We do love that color, don't we? xxxA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.com