She transformed a neglected 750 square foot house into the most charming story book cottage with gardens to match (complete with the world’s cutest chicken coop)! Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Farm and Foundry is a colorful and happy home both inside and out.
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Climbing vines on a pergola covered front porch is a welcoming addition to this southern California cottage with a boldly colored red front door that hints at the colorful interior.
The soaring shiplap covered ceiling makes the small kitchen feel large.
A blue velvet settee pairs nicely with a trio of metal chairs under a huge industrial style statement light.
I love the idea of a pair of low walls to create the illusion of a foyer.
While the Boxers may not seem impressed, let me count the ways that I love the numbered stairway painted in a bold red.
Who needs built-ins in the bathroom when you can paint a cabinet a fun color for a fraction of the price.
A pergola covered deck creates a cozy outdoor retreat and it’s the perfect place to string lights.
Curtains and a striped rug help this outdoor space feel like an extension of the indoors.
What cottage is complete without a chicken coop?
Scrap wood was used to create a whimsical garden path that the chickens seem to love.
An old door, complete with lion door knocker, becomes an unexpected garden gate.
It’s the perfect yard for garden parties complete with mismatched chairs.
Dining under a crystal covered tree and candle filled mason jar create a magical effect.
Even the fairies have a home here.
Creative touches abound in the garden including turning galvanized buckets and lids into a cute bird bath.
Mrs. Scarecrow is all dressed up with nowhere to go.
More colorful scrap wood helps to define the edge of a narrow garden bed.
Head over to visit Kate and her menagerie at Farm and Foundry.
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ok i love this one! it’s different and fun! i feel like sometimes there is a sea of white and gray, and this home really stood out to me. and now i need cacti in my window.
I love those colorful cacti!
I love Kate and her home. She has done an outstanding job on this makeover. And just how green can a thumb be? I have total garden envy over here.
I know – I want her to come over and make my yard as quirky and fabulous!
Ok this was super charming. I loved everything about it. 🙂 Love the yards as well 🙂 Stunning!
Glad you liked it Suzie!
Wow! I LOVE EVERYTHING about this wonderful, charming farmhome! Kudos to Kate – her taste is spot on!
Agree Pat – she has such a fun sense of style!
So charming and cute! The painted steps are fun. And those pups 🙂
Fabulous tour, Kelly!
xoxo
L
Her dogs are so cute! They remind me of a large version of Sushi!
I am in love and ready to move in. Every little area of this cottage is a delight. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You’re pretty close to her – maybe you can just show up one day!
I’ve loved her house for awhile and am glad you featured her. I love the small homes much more than the others. ?
It is definitely a one of a kind home!
This is such a cute and amazing home. I want to visit it and see all that wonderfulness in person. Lol!
I’d love to be invited to a party there Marlene!
I love everything about this place but oh-my-gosh! those chickens on that fabulous path – so stinking cute I can hardly stand it :+)
I know – that path is my favorite too!
What a great home! So beautiful and I love her use os such beautiful colors….and must say that I love the chicken coop!!!
I have followed Farm and Foundry for some time. If you see the before pictures, the transformation is incredible. They did such a great job gutting this home and yard and redoing them. Beautiful, fun house!
Just found this blog and I absolutely love it. This home is perfection. Although that african grey cage is borderline animal abuse.
What fun to putter through your home and garden. Adore the mop scare crow. I’m wondering how long the wood scrap garden path would last? I would love to try it, but not if it has to be replaced very often.