I currently live in a little cottage with a friend, our two cats and our two dogs (yes, I consider them my children, no they don’t have pacifiers…unless….okay, stop it Jane..). Anyway, this is the home that my grandfather built to raise my mother and her three siblings. I spent many a happy evening as a child here, picking gooseberries with Granddad and sitting on his (extremely patient) Old English Sheepdog’s back while he brought me on a tour of the garden. When my grandfather died, the house was passed to his youngest daughter, my auntie. For years, the house was rented by strangers while we went about our lives. My aunt loved the house, but didn’t live here as she had a life built with her family at the other end of the country. We all kind of just let it go, although my aunt visited it as often as she could.
Sadly, last year, my aunt passed away after a long battle with cancer. Around that time, myself and J happened to be looking for a new home. It just seemed like fate that we would wind up here; in the house my mother grew up in, the house my aunt had loved so much and the place where I had so many fond memories. I’ve been living here for a year now, and this place has become a shelter for me. I’ve had my struggles, but this lovely home has been my one constant. And you know, I’ve gotten to decorate it with owl ornaments so…there’s that.
So, lovely readers, I thought I would take you on a little tour of my cosy little home because it is one of my favourite places in the world and I love sharing with you all…besides cake *cat hiss in your direction*
The exterior:
Dining Room:
Our Bedroom:

Guest Bedroom:
Kitchen:

There is a loft up these stairs that J uses as an office. It is the only room upstairs. My grandfather, a carpenter, built the staircase out of church pews.

I love soft lighting. I filled gorgeous hurricane lamp with rose petal lights and it makes a beautiful lamp at night.
Hope you all enjoyed the little tour of my house. Feel free to come and stalk me! 😝❤️
Oh my god, that little fluffy nugget on the leash.
Isn’t he adorable?!
I’m in love.
The cat in your pic is also adorable
Ugh thanks. He’s so cute I just want to rip his head off. *I won’t*
I keep telling mine he’s so adorable I wanna eat him…so I hear ya.
The cottage looks so cute!! xx
Aw thank you 😊
Aw it’s so pretty, I’m so jealous 😂 if i ever happen upon your house on my travels I will have to come stalk you 😂😂
You would always be welcome in for a cup of tea and I would even be willing to share some cake 😂
Haha yasss thanks, I’ll bring the chocolate 🎊🙌😁
Nom nom!
It is a beautiful and cozy looking home, Janey.
Thank you! ❤️
How charming! It’s lovely. I hope we can find something as nice and homely.
Fingers crossed for you guys!
Thanks
What a wonderful story Janey. I hope it’s a place of healing and happiness for you and your forever.
Thanks so much Gary, that’s lovely 🙂
Janey, this post touched my heart. The house must have waited for you. So much love with which you made it a home for you and yours…. oh, and I love that bunny pillow 😍
Aw thank you Erika! I feel that too. I really love it here. Oh thanks, it’s a little quirky, like me 😊
It is beautiful!! Isn’t it our quirkiness that makes us lovable? 😊
Exactly 😀
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I love it! The way people decorate their houses say a lot about them and I love how the cats make their mark 🙂 this is TOO CUTE
Very true! Thank you 😀
Hi Janey! Loved the tour of your cottage. Homey and lived in feel! I spotted a bunny on your bed…stuffed toy or real bunny? Really nice comfy cottage!☺
Thank you 🙂 it’s stuffed because I definitely have enough pets lol. Thanks for your comment.
Haha! I thought it was real!
Lovely home Janey.
Thank you 🙂
I thought the rabbit on the pillow was real and wondered why you didn’t mention you owned a rabbit haha
It wouldn’t be an unreasonable assumption lol!
What a beautiful home! I love the decor and Gatsby photobombing
Thank you so much ❤️✌️🤗
Wow Excellent Home
Thank you 😊
Loves everything about this ! You gained a follower in hopes you following back !
Aw thank you and I followed back x
Aw thank you !