For nearly five years, my husband and I have dreamed of having a cozy little home here in the Irish countryside where we can spend our twilight years. As an American, my idea of the perfect place is something out of a Thomas Kinkade painting - windowboxes, big trees, and flowers EVERYWHERE.
Foxglove Cottage by Thomas Kinkade
Since getting married and moving to County Cork, we've been living in a large, modern 5 bedroom house that my hubby built several years ago in the Blackwater Valley. The lovely views and wide open spaces have certainly sparked my interest in the country life.
Beautiful, to be sure! But much too big for the two of us.
We've recently sold that house and bought the cottage (shown below) just outside of Fermoy in Co. Cork. My goal is to document the renovation from start to finish, so stay tuned!
Can't wait to hopefully be your first cottage guests! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWhether it will be ready in time for your visit remains to be seen, but it won't be for the lack of trying!! Either way, Melody, we will have a blast!
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