A little while ago I told you all I had a little secret.
Well, here it is….
The wonderful Jennifer of
has named our home
July’s cottage of the month!
Go check it out here!
Go check it out here!Thank you Jennifer, you are so super sweet!
xoxo
p.s. The crystal lake community where I live is having their annual garage sale on Friday June 2nd, rain or shine. {we will move it inside the lodge if it’s raining} Please tell your friends and come on out! There are about 10 families participating, ours included! 23909 Crystal Lake Rd. Also advertised on craigslist!



congrats! Your home is so beautiful 🙂
wow – your home is beautiful! all the little details are amazing! congratulations!
Congratulations!!!! Your home is absolutely beautiful! You are an inspiration!
Congratulations! We were COTM in July of 2007.
Your home is so comfortable and home sweet home. LOVE your style of decorating. The flag and ticking pillows are wonderful!!
Becky
Just pure magic Melaine!
congrats! it's no surprise….your home deserves it….absolutely a labor of love and perfectly beautiful!
Congratulations!!! Is that really your cottage? Oh MY it is Amazing!!!
I love everything about it.
Joyce
Congratulations!! Love all the pictures, especially those we hadn't seen before. Just beautiful and so homey!!
Congratulations!!! Your home is GORGEOUS!!!
I just saw your home featured on Jennifer's page … I absolutely love it!!! Your decorating style is awesome and I look forward to checking your blog out. I had a question … where did you get the Fresh Coffee & Drive Slowly signs? Just adorable!
Saw you home on painted cottage….lovelyn and you have a beautiful family. I am telling you right now, I am so copying that pillow on the chair in your bedroom! I love it!
Jennifer is my neighboor! We live like 5 miles away from each other! LOVE HER! Your home is gorgeous!
Congratulations ~ The Photos are Amazing & So is Your Beautiful "HOME"….. I have spent the past 2 hours going over all the Archives of the Cottages of the Month ~ Oh My!
BTW, I think you mean Friday July 2nd in your post ~ Want to make sure Everyone Makes It on time!
Have a Wonderful Week
Happy 4th
When you revealed your secret, I knew it was going to be fabulous! And I was right- So comfortable, so woodsy cottage and a little bit French. I love it. Thank you for being my inspiration.
How exciting! Off to check it out.
Wow, your home is absolutely stunning! I love every little thing about it!
The rest of your home is just as beautiful and inspiring and your living room…. which I have an update about… check the blog 🙂 I need your mailing address.
How cool is that to win! Your home is gorgeous!
Congratulations! I loved all the photos she featured! Your 4th of July decorations are perfect 🙂 Have a great end to the week and holiday!
~Kiri
You so deserve it!!!!! Your home is truly beautiful, those pictures are gorgeous. I love the 4th of July decor!! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!!
Man, I wish I could come to the sale but my car has to go into the shop. Pout, pout, pout! 🙁
Let me know about leftovers!
i have always loved your home! i am excited that i got to peek at some rooms i had not seen before! i think it was your craft room? i love it! and would like to see more! congrats!
Oh what a great pleasure to view your amazing cottage. I really like your decorating style and how everything just flows. Just so cozy.
congrats, I am headed over…
Congrats Melaine!!!!
I feel honored to be in the same company as you and your lovely home:-))) (our home was last month's cottage.)
Your photos look incredible and as always, I love your style!!!!!
CONGRATS!
So glad I stumbled on your blog today, I can't wait to browse around some more! I'm envious of your home!
i'm your newest follower for sure!
Melanie- your home is so beautiful and your family as well How proud you must be! I so enjoy your blog, yours was the one that started my blog roll! AND I got a TJX shirt..LOL!! Loved all those farm chicks posts. Living in NC I can only hope that I'll be able to make it to that show next year! It's a HIKE for me! LOL You are an inspiration! Have a great 4th!
Tammy 🙂
Congrats! It's no surprise! Any one can see all the love and hard work put into your house.
Congrats Melaine! You are destined for greatness! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Congrats!!!
Congratulations, Melaine! You so deserve the honor! Your blog is one of my favs!!! 🙂
And have a fun holiday weekend with your guests!
xoxo laurie@heavenswalk
Congrats! You have a beautiful home!! Just wondering where you got your great chunky white picture frames from? I LOVE those! Thanks!
Just seeing this now – congratulations! Your home is absolutely beautiful, cozy and welcoming. And I loved the photo of your sweet family. Thanks for sharing.