#cottagereno

I can’t remember if we ever told you, but after many discussions and uncertainties, my mom is officially moving into the cottage that we’ve been working on since September of last year! We revealed it to her tonight (she hasn’t seen any progress in months) and I think we’re all feeling a little emotional right now 😭. After she lost her job earlier this year due to covid-related layoffs, she needed a fresh start, and my husband made it happen for her. He poured his blood, sweat, and tears into this house over the last year, stretching his creativity to create what is now our favorite project to date. I’m thrilled my mom is downsizing and moving into this little cottage, partly because we love it so much and are glad it’s staying in the family so we can visit anytime we want 😂, but mostly because I know what this fresh start means for her, and that it came together because of PJ. I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude, and will be going to bed tonight with the most hardworking man I know right next to me. We can’t wait to share the reveal of this cute little cottage with you too, friends! . . . . . . #husbands #cottage #cottagereno #diy #interiors #kitchendesign #sodomino #cottagestyle #lgbtq https://www.instagram.com/p/CIt01FmjNTD/?igshid=qbr5axaubr0m

Repost from @thebulldogandbeavercottage Last sprayed coat is on like donkey kong and it looks amaze balls! I wish my teeth were this white 😬. We used my favourite Chantilly Lace White from @benjaminmoore . . . . #painting #propainting #reno #cottagereno #kitchenreno #bathroomreno #renovation #interiordesign #interior #homedecor #decor #home #cottage #cottagelife #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #cabin #cabinlife #cabinstyle #cabinfever #emsdale #ontario #canada #muskoka #huntsville #miragelake #cabintribex #cabinfolk #escapetoronto #getaway (at Mirage Lake, Novar, ont) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMobgaB2Bl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b81f5dw4x5y6

Let the painting transformation of the cottage begin!! @roombyroompainting are killin' it! . . . #reno #cottagereno #kitchenreno #bathroomreno #renovation #interiordesign #interior #homedecor #decor #home #cottage #cottagelife #cottagestyle #cottagedecor #cabin #cabinlife #cabinstyle #cabinfever #emsdale #ontario #canada #muskoka #huntsville #miragelake #cabintribex #cabinfolk #escapetoronto #getaway https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHQc47hWkQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14y6jcg2g9qgu

Creepy. #snakeisland #snakeislandlakesimcoe #cottagelife #cottagereno #lakesimcoe #waiting (at Island Grove, Georgina)

Good times on Injury Island. 🔧🔨🔩🌴 #snakeisland #snakeislandlakesimcoe #lakesimcoe #ontario #cottagelife #oldcottage #cottagereno (at Snake Island, Lake Simcoe)

Some shots of the last few months, dealing with seeding the lawn, laying the pavers, and picking up a noisy little helper along the way.

It's been a busy couple of months, but finally finished up the bulk of the paving. Just need to straighten the lines, fill the half brick spaces and gaps, and cement the supporting barrier around the perimeter.

Had a layer of blended loam delivered and my brothers friend used his skid steer to spread it reasonably smooth and level. I then trenched (by hand 😳) and installed the irrigation system which will be completely automated 🤓 Finished off by seeding and raking. Fingers crossed it all germinates and establishes before the 40 degree (C) - 100F kicks in!