Penelope Jane rang me at the crack of dawn to say Part One of the 1897 Cottage had kept her awake all night with visions of gleaming wood floors, tall ceilings, and front porches with views of luscious crepe myrtles. “I can almost smell the delectable homemade shortbread Betty made and it’s driving me mad!” she reported.
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If you missed Part One of this enchanting cottage, CLICK HERE to see for yourself what has driven poor Penelope Jane to the point of waking me from a deep sleep.
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But back to the house . . .
How is this for chic? The painted letters project is so simple, yet full of fun. The talented homeowner Betty, stenciled these letters on her kitchen stools. I asked if she rearranged them at 4pm to say, “TEA,” and she gave me a  glance, as if to say I should really keep my stray thoughts to myself  (but she still let me have some of her amazing shortbread).
A talented artist, with her works mixed throughout the house, Betty has an eye for design that lends  itself to to every area of her beautiful home.
Another Peruvian treasure is this eye- catching painting . . . or is it a tapestry? It’s both! From a distance, it’s a mesmerizing painting of a colorful woven cloth, but at the bottom of the painting . . .
are actual threads. This should be in a museum! So beautiful. I stared at it for a very long time, and decided this piece is typical of what I love about this home. Not only is it loaded with fascinating architecture and historical stories, but it’s also full of the homeowner’s collections, which make it so upredictable and memorable.
The entire house is flooded with natural light which showcases the beautiful furnishings and artwork.
Each and every piece has a memory, whether it was painted by Betty, or a friend or relative.
The bookcase is a newer addition with pieces of  pottery displayed that were found in a riverbed by Jim’s Mother.
I love how the floors tell the story of renovations and additions over the years as walls were moved to accommodate a more practical modern flow throughout the two bedroom cottage without damaging any of the original character.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the outdoor garden, potting shed and porch sit in tranquility beneath the much needed shade in the Georgia summer. Friends are often invited to spend an evening watching lightening bugs blink among the flowers, and fireworks explode in the nighttime sky from close-by Marietta Square.
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Betty and Jim have created the perfect Southern cottage. A truly unique home that feels welcoming to all.
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Now, go dream some more, Penelope Jane!
If you want to see Part One of this story, CLICK HERE.
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