Cottage Industry

Location, location, location... this adorable 900 sf Santa Monica 1930's Cottage didn't start out so pretty. As a matter of fact, it was billed as a teardown, but was in a "friendly walkable neighborhood", and had potential :)

Ceilings were raised, walls were painted white, a small addition (250 sf) was built to enlarge the master bedroom, ad a second bathroom and a closet.

In the kitchen, skylights were installed and a custom stain was added to the wood floors.

Now lots of natural light bounce around this charming cottage, and what was once a dark brick fireplace has been painted white and clad with beautiful wood mantle, raising the piece to be a focal point, and perfect place for a cheerful piece of leaning art.

Nothing like a glossy pop of color to welcome homeowner Julie Hart at the front door!!

Hope you enjoyed this tiny cottage, I think the owners did a great job in "lightning and brightening" what was once a dingy teardown. If you would like to see the before pictures cheek them out here.

Happy Monday!!

Natasha

All images by Lisa Romerein via Sunset

Cottage Garden

THIS is were I have been vacationing, isn't it pretty?

The grounds have the most beautiful flowers, and even though it is early fall here, there are still some late bloomers, as you can see. A small album of the Blue & White flowers from the garden have been uploaded to the Northern Light Blog facebook page, I hope you have a moment to take a look!

Natasha

P.S.
Be sure to "Like" the Northern Light Blog FB page while you are there.... or not, that's up to you :)
Image by Natasha for the Northern Light Blog. Garden and flowers by Polly :)

Happy Monday!

...did you see the story by the New York Times on this tiny, little one room cottage?
(I believe it was in the early fall 2010) I could spend the day sitting there... CUTE!

Have a wonderful week!

Natasha

Image via tumblr