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Friday, September 19, 2014

Gingerbread House




Good Morning 
Blogging Sisters
 
I have been away on a road trip to visit our daughter and granddaughters,
and wanted to share some of my trip photos with you.


Who doesn't enjoy looking at someone's
little cottage masterpiece.


This little cottage is in Enterprise, Oregon.


I just had to take pictures to show it to you:)
Enjoy the tour... 


This is the side gate.
   
Let's take a closer look at the side entrance.
Love the steps and check out her chicken in the yard.


 Everything about this delightful litte cottage is unique.


Including this charming little studio in the backyard.

I wish that I would have had more time.
I would have loved going up and knocking on the front door.
I did get a wave from the owner.
I'm sure that she gets a lot of
camera happy ladies, 
drooling over her cottage.

Well, I had a wonderful trip,
but it is always great to be home.
I'll leave you with these photos 
and post some more from my trip later.

Have A Lovely Weekend
&
Keep Smiling:)

Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
 
 
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36 comments:

  1. DianeSeptember 19, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    A real fairy tale!

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  2. LynneSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my goodness, Connie what a delightful cottage! Lovely photographs, and how nice the owner didn't mind you snapping away - as you say she is probably used to it!Lxx

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    1. ConnieSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:04 PM

      Hello Lynne, I'll tell you, if you have a house that is as adorable as this one, you better remember to shut your shades when changing clothes. It is way too adorable to not stop and take in all the details and love that this couple has put into it:)

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  3. Art and SandSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Adorable!

    I just pinned those painted steps. I have no stairs, but it makes me want some.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:05 PM

      Carol, I know what you mean . . . they are delightful. These folks put a lot of time into creating this little gem:)

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  4. FranSeptember 19, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    That is so cute, I love it. I love the writing on the stairs. Have seen something similar elsewhere. I am considering significant ships/boats on our stairs xxxx

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    1. ConnieSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:14 PM

      Hi Fran, I think that would be adorable . . . Did you see the headboard that I made in one of our bedrooms.
      http://crafty-home-cottage.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-peek-inside-cottage.html#comment-form
      All that I did was decoupage and we ready like how it turned out:)

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  5. Ann ThompsonSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    what a sweet cottage. So many wonderful details.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:15 AM

      It's a little cutie . . . I'll bet that the inside has lots of unique detail, too :)

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  6. DeannaSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    What a charmer and pink to boot!!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:20 AM

      Oh, I know . . . I think it takes a pretty special husband to give in to his wife and paint their house pink.
      Can you imagine when he gives directions to any of his male friends on how to find their home:)
      None the less, it is an adorable cottage . . . a true gem among stones.

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  7. RaewynSeptember 19, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Oh my, I'm not surprised you had to stop and take photos, very cute!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      Do you know of any woman with a camera in her hand that would not take photos of this little cottage?
      I don't think so:) I'm sure that they have happy camera clinking all the time around there:)

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  8. NanaDianaSeptember 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Connie- That is just the cutest little cottage imaginable!!! What a fun thing to be able to see it in person and photograph it. It is just so darned cute. That studio puts it over the top. I LOVE your pictures! xo Diana

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:13 AM

      Wow! Thank you . . . I am delighted that you liked the little tour:)

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  9. cynthia lee designsSeptember 19, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    What an adorable cottage...so pretty and cute!!
    ~Cindy

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM

      I know, it is so sweet . . . you except the owners to be inside eating strawberry shortcake :)

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  10. Shabby chic SandySeptember 20, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Oh that house is just adorable! I can't think of where Enterprise is--I am near Forest Grove. I would love to see that house in real life. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:17 AM

      Hi Sandy, Enterprise is about 6 miles from Joesph, in Northeastern Oregon.
      This area is great for camping. Maybe next summer you could plan a vacation trip in that direction.
      It is beautiful country:)

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  11. sweetvintageofmineSeptember 20, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Mornin' Connie, Thanks so much for showing us this SWEET Gingerbread style cottage!! You know I love touring and looking at homes~~~it's a hobby/passion of mine!! You picked a good one...so much SWEETNESS to see! Love it~~~those steps are darling! Blessings~~~Roxie

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      Hi Roxie, it is fun to see what other people are doing with their homes.
      These folks put a lot of sweat, elbow grease and love into creating this adorable abode.

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  12. Betty September 20, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    That is one of the cutest houses I have seen lately and I just adore the mail box.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:21 AM

      I know, Betty!
      Cute, cuter and cutest . . . they don't get much more precious than this:)

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I loved it, Connie! Thanks for sharing it!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      You are more than welcome . . . thanks for visiting :)

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  14. DonnaSeptember 20, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    That cottage is cute as a button! It looks like it came straight out of a fun fairy tale. Very cool!
    I loved it!
    D~~~~

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    1. ConnieSeptember 20, 2014 at 11:25 AM

      I know, if I were in the library looking for a book to read to little girls and that cottage was on the cover, I would certainly pick in up:)

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  15. Patricia @ 9th and DenverSeptember 20, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Adorable!
    I love the quirky little features around the yard and studio yard... glad you had a wonderful trip.
    thanks for sharing your pictures with us!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 21, 2014 at 8:47 AM

      Good Morning Patricia, It is always a pleasure having you visit. These folk spent a lot of time on detail and charm.
      They have a little home to be very proud of :)

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  16. 505whimsygirlSeptember 21, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Hi Connie,

    So glad you had a nice visit! Thank you for sharing photos of this adorable home!!! I just love these little painted ladies; so much detail in everything about it. I imagine you are right, the owner must be quite used to people taking photos of her adorable home.

    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend; it's almost over!

    Hugs,
    Kay

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    1. ConnieSeptember 21, 2014 at 6:57 PM

      Hi Kay, we had a very busy weekend. It started with a retirement party for our nephew. I know!!! These kids are retiring earlier and earlier each year. Poor Steve says' "How can this be, my nephew retiring before me?" Then we have been working on our driveway and yard, graveling and rototilling and raking to get ready to plant grass. We have had so much to do this first year . . . next year should be much easier. We have not gone camping or boating all summer. Thanks so much for stopping by, my dear friend:)

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  17. camp and cottage livingSeptember 21, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    It is a darling cottage, Connie.
    I am curious about what she makes in her shop!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 21, 2014 at 10:34 PM

      Me, too! Maybe next time I visit, I'll see she outside and introduce myself. Who knows, maybe I'll even get invited to get a tour of her studio or workshop :)

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  18. MichaelOctober 6, 2014 at 11:03 PM

    Lovely photos. Lovely place. Esp loved the Black Eyed Susans. :) Never been to Oregon...yet!

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    1. ConnieOctober 7, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      Hello Michael, thanks so much for visiting and welcome to the USA. I hope that you get the time to do a lot of traveling.
      We have an amazing variety of different climates and landscapes . . . its a beautiful country:)

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