Comments on: Cottage Envy

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:06:35 +0000

I also miss Cottage Living more than I can say! That mag was refreshing with relatively accessible styles represented.
And, I do the same thing with the MLS online. But, I lived for several years in Texas and, while our house there was bigger and "more grand," I disliked the cultural environment and the constant intense heat. I'm back in NE and loving it! Our house is smaller, but gorgeous with character, large yard, woods and seasons! I would never go back south.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:31:00 +0000

It’s like a Cottage Living greatest hits! If it makes you feel any better, here in my intown Atlanta bungalow, I’ve been watching the ceiling in my bedroom leak all week because something is wrong with our air conditioner…

By: burbgirl

burbgirl — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:43:00 +0000

Ok. I know nothing about Cottage Living, but you have just made me LOL over the 2 hrs spent looking at your dream house in a more affordable town. I thought I was the only one with this torturous hobby. Nice to find a like-minded soul. oh, and i love your blog!

By: Marybeth

Marybeth — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:59:00 +0000

I am boo hooing down in Dallas. I miss Cottage Living too. Somehow it just doesn’t seem fair that all the great mags are folding. Who makes these decisions. You found some of my all time favorite rooms. Yes, I do love the lavender room.

By: fric and frac

fric and frac — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Oh, I so miss Cottage Living! What a great magazine! I look at real estate listings too, and I agree that often the inside is really dissappointing compared to the outside. But then you can imagine all of the ways you can change it!

By: ToriB

ToriB — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:19:00 +0000

I miss Cottage Living so much too! I find myself looking back through my old, dog-eared magazines all the time. I love the lavender room from the 2006 Idea House, it is one of my favorites.

By: Beks

Beks — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Me too, and haven’t really found another rag that compares. That Tia Zolden pic is my inspiration, as well as the green headboard and the list goes on…..

By: stella

stella — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:34:00 +0000

erin,
that 6th picture actually reminds me of your dining room. yummy chocolate walls!

By: kelleyp

kelleyp — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:35:00 +0000

oh and i must answer Sam–
i am a complete house stalker but like you too, i only like it if they are decorated to my liking. 99% of the time i am seriously disppointed. all the homes around here a french country styled (and not it the good way–cheap toile and “french” themed stuff everywhere) or tuscan style–bad faux painting and loads of cheap iron junk. i truly like seeing the houses that are being re-done BEFORE people move in and ruin it with their furnishings.

By: kelleyp

kelleyp — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:31:00 +0000

the torture. it is too much. pls come back excellent magazines–we beg of you