Wednesday, January 06, 2016

Poussières de 2015

A Few Before-Afters from 2015


Living in a Cottage that's constantly under renovations means living with a lot of dust for a few months a year, at least. Today, I'm showing you the result of 2015's dust!

Vivre dans un Cottage qui est toujours en rénovation, c'est vivre dans la poussière la plupart du temps. Alors, aujourd'hui, je vous propose de vous montrer le résultat de toute la poussière accumulée en 2015.


Let's begin with the official project of 2015, my dining nook. No, it's not finished as I thought it would be by now... But it's already evolved a lot, so I'm not too disappointed.


Commençons par le projet officiel de l'année 2015 : le coin salle-à-manger. D'accord, ce n'est pas exactement terminé comme je pensais que cela le serait au début de cette nouvelle année... Mais cela a déjà bien changé, je ne suis donc pas trop déçue.


And there's a good reason why the dining nook isn't perfect yet. During the summer, I had all the roof insulation redone - or done rather. And while we were tearing everything up under the roof, I took the opportunity to create the two dormers I had dreamed about since I first met Cottage. 


Il y a une bonne raison qui explique pourquoi le coin salle-à-manger n'est pas encore parfait. Pendant l'été, j'ai fait refaire - ou plutôt faire - l'isolation du toit. Et pendant qu'on détruisait tout sous les ardoises, j'ai saisi l'occasion de créer les chiens assis dont j'avais rêvé pour Cottage depuis le jour de notre première rencontre.

Of course, while this was done, I couldn't work in the dining nook that was used as the headquarters for this major remodel.


Et pendant que l'on détruisait tout dans la maison, pas question d'avancer dans le coin salle-à-manger qui servait de QG pour les travaux.

But I couldn't be happier about the dormers and about the roof insulation. It's nearly weird not to "feel" the wind upstairs during our typically Breton winter wind storms... I had gotten used to it after five winters! I can even sleep now during those storms! And I can't stop looking at the new dormers from my garden and from the new dormers.


Mais je suis ravie tant des chiens assis que de l'isolation du toit. C'est presque bizarre de ne plus sentir le vent à l'étage pendant les grandes bourrasques de l'hiver breton... Je m'y étais bien habituée depuis cinq hivers. Maintenant, je peux même dormir les soirs de grand vent ! Et je ne me lasse pas de regarder mes nouvelles fenêtres depuis mon jardin ou de regarder le jardin depuis mes fenêtres du haut.

I have new projects for the new year, though I have decided I wish it's going to be a calmer year. I'll tell you what I want to work on in a next post.

J'ai de nouveaux projets pour cette année, même si j'ai décidé j'espère que ce sera une année plus calme. Je vous en parle dans un prochain article.

See you soon,

A bientôt,






PS1: I'm sorry if I wish some of you a "happy new ear"... The "y" on my keyboard seem to be hungover after the holidays and I need to punch it real hard for it to work and sometimes, I forget...



57 comments:

  1. How exciting! I love all your changes - all major in my book when the house is turned upside down like you've had it. I'd want to calm things down too. I bet you can't for warm weather this year and living in your cottage! Congrats!
    Rita C at Panoply

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    1. I must confess that I enjoy a little time doing nothing major in the Cottage for now, even if most rooms are unpainted, I needed some time off from renovation!

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  2. Love all the changes! Seems like we are both in a constant state of renovation! It's the only way to get the look we want though isn't it? Hope the new year is treating you well!

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  3. Congratulations, you should be VERY proud of yourself. Girl power!
    S
    xo

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  4. Dear Magali:
    You have done such a fantastic job on this cottage home. You have impeccable taste and style! I love it all!

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  5. LOL Happy new ear to you too! You must be so pleased with the progress, it's looking so good!!

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  6. ear or year no matter, LOL. I've enjoyed seeing and love all your changes to the cottage, since we are doing the same at the Charmer.

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  7. I've been reading for the last year, never commented. Just want to say I love the changes you've made to the cottage. Happy New Ear!

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    1. Thank you so much, Yvette, for taking the time to write such a sweet comment. I hope you'll also love the changes I have planned for the living-room!

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  8. The work you have done so far is lovely. What a difference it makes to the little cottage. Some day I will find my way to Brittany. Happy New Year from western Canada.

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    1. Dear Rose,
      I do hope you'll be able to visit Brittany, it's a lovely place for sure! And I've always wanted to visit Western Canada... I've only been to the Eastern part for now ;)
      Magali

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  9. On s'est tellement habitué à voir tes pièces blanches, lumineuses, douces que l'on a du mal à se rappeler comment elles étaient avant que tu ne commences les travaux. Ce petit rappel nous laisse mesurer le travail accompli. Bravo encore... et bon courage pour la suite !

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  10. Welcome back dearest Magali! I love a good collection of WOW before and after photos. Well done, and I can't wait to see Cottage in her spring collection wardrobe; I know you will have her ready!

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  11. Happy New Year! The cottage looks lovely!Looking forward to seeing your new adventures! AriadnefromGreece!

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  12. coucou Magali
    je trouve que la poussière va à ravir à Cottage, il est de plus en plus beau au fil des mois, vivement les nouvelles des travaux qui vont encore l'embellir, bon ce qui est bien c'est que le plus gros est fait ;-)
    Passe une très belle semaine

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    1. Le fait que l'isolation soit terminée ou presque est un gros soulagement et j'attends les flocons annoncés pour dimanche avec un calme que je n'avais pas avant!
      Bonne semaine!

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  13. Hi...love the notation on some of the new photos..you sure must be pretty Proud of yourself..i am when i see what you've done with cottage..i hope your dreams for this year get to come true as well..i'm looking forward to seeing your new upstairs..and so happy your bedroom isn't like sleeping in a tent anymore..here's to a Fabulous New "ear" to us all.!!

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  14. I just love your cottage and everything that you have done to it. The dormers are so perfect. And I'm so sorry about your "ear" and the hangover. Some times it's just best to let them sleep it off :-)

    Jocelyn

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  15. Magali,
    Your cottage is transforming into a beautiful place. Your re love of the dining nook was beautiful. My favorite thing so far is you gave the cottage eyes with the dormers. Now it looks like your sweet cottage has a face with eyes. Love that.
    Good luck as we venture into the new year. I know more beautiful re loves in the cottage will happen.
    Kris

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  16. I know (from personal experience) how slow these projects move along. You've made so many beautiful changes, Magali! Happy New Year!
    ~ Lin

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    1. Yes, it's slow, but I'm actually enjoying the transformation process! Have a great week!

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  17. J'adore voir ces avant et après . Le Cottage est mis en valeur et n'a plus rien à voir avec ce qu'il était avant . Continuez surtout . J'attends de vos nouvelles chasue semaine avec impatience !

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    1. Un grand merci pour ces encouragements! Le mois de janvier n'est pas propice aux grandes transformations, mais c'est un moment idéal pour rechercher des idées sur Pinterest où je vous suis maintenant! Bonne semaine!

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  18. It looks so beautiful. I especially love the salvaged piece above the doorway of the window paned door. It is wonderful that you were able to get rid of the drafts but get dormers. That so funny. It would be a good wish for a musician. I wrote my first post of "2015" took me most of the day or a day to notice a hint or two from comments. xoxo Su

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  19. Cottage a presque finit de se faire une nouvelle jeunesse et ce doit être très gratifiant.
    Plein de bonnes choses pour cette Nouvelle Année.
    Caresses aux griffus. Bises. Babette

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  20. Your dining room is quite improved over the original for sure! I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of your sweet cottage!

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  21. tengo curiosidad de ver o saber de los planes que tienes para Cottage y espero que tengas un buen 2016 con mucha energia y buena salud, cuidate y hasta la proxima nelly

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    1. Voy a compartir mi inspiración pronto ... y averiguar durante el verano si puedo hacerlo realidad ! ¡Que tengas una buena semana!

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  22. A beautiful view in a warm bedroom, a good year it was in 2015. Kathleen in Az

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    1. You're right I can't tire of the view from the bedroom! Have a nice week!

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  23. Wow - your pictures are truly inspirational, Magali! Well done on all your hard work in 2015. As a fellow serial renovator, I know how hard it can be to stay motivated, especially when you finally get all the dust swept up & really feel loath to start a new 'mess'! Cottage is looking picture-perfect, and no doubt much more comfortable for you to live in. Fantastic job! Jenny in NZ x

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    1. I'm not motivated to start a new mess right now, but come spring, I'll say hello to dust again ;)
      Magali

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  24. Love to see your dinning table, simple decoration!

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  25. A very nice improvement on your dining room and the dormers are wonderful and must bring in such lovely light upstairs. It is always nice to look back and see such beautiful progress. It has been a pleasure to watch it unfold. x Karen

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    1. Thanks, Karen. The dormers made a huge difference, especially in the East room that went from being unused to being the room I work in every day!

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  26. I have been following your progress with cottage and it has been wonderful to see all you got done. You got determination! Bravo! 2015 has been a great year for you and cottage and I look forward to see more about cottage. Wishing you a great year in 2016!!

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  27. Sounds like your 2016 will be filled with more remodeling projects!

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  28. Soon you'll get a phone call from Once Upon a Time, wanting to use your cottage for their set. It is coming along great, Magali. And happy new year.
    Amalia
    xo

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  29. Joli rappel du gros et beau travail effectué en 2015... Tu peux être fière de toi et Cottage doit être heureux de voir son évolution !
    Nathalie

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  30. Love how the cottage is coming along. The dormers are a wonderful addition and I'm sure the insulation will be great in the winter. Looking forward to "Cottages" improvements in 2016.

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  31. You've got the Midas touch Magali. Cottage is just about the sweetest house I've ever seen, and it can only get better with whatever you've got planned.

    (And I like my ears but I'll take a new one)

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  32. The cottage saw a lot of beautiful changes in 2015. Love the dormer windows!

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  33. I know Cottage us very please with all the new changes, which are beautiful. Love the dormers, they really make the Cottage.

    Looking forward to seeing all the changes that will be taking place.
    Wishing you a wonderful 2016.
    Mary

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  34. The dormers certainly are wonderful Magali. Made cottage perfectly charming! Looking forward to new projects!
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thanks, Jann! I'm planning the new projects to achieve them hopefully during the summer!

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  35. You have done so much in such a short amount of time! I so enjoy following along. Have a fabulous weekend! I am gearing up to start another semester of school on Monday. :)

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  36. Une belle avancée dans tes travaux 2015. Bonne continuation...

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  37. You have definitely made some great improvements Magali!! I love your dormers and am looking forward to a tour of your new found space. Your dining room is so peaceful and clean looking....how I long for that here amongst the dust....Happ New Year!!! (I think our Y's were at the same party) Just kidding. Happy New Year Magali! Looking forward to a wonderful 2016 with you and Cottage! Cheers.

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  38. Cottage is so pleased about the new dormers and not hearing or feeling winters whispering breath!!! Best ~ Mickie

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  39. Three cheers for new insulation! Dormers are great.

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  40. Dear Magali,
    sorry for being so late, but: Happy New Year! You have done a great job, tender loving care did miracles for Cottage, to be shure. I really enjoyed the pictures. My project would have been a complete make-over of our bathromms, but as we needed a new central heating, there is no money left at the moment.
    Never mind, as you prove, it is better to do thingsslowly.
    Yours,
    Sarah

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  41. I understand the need for down time, just taking a break from all the work. I still have interior trim and doors to paint, but it will just have to wait until spring. You've come a long way. I love the dormers. Perfect. You were wise to spend your money on those and the insulation. xo

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  42. So much progress! Looking forward to your projects in the new "ear!"

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