Monday, February 2, 2015

February 2









Smiling Sally's Blue Monday Meme

I was reading some newsletters and saw this on Better Homes
and Gardens e-magazine.  Thought it was perfect for Blue Monday.
I had a birthday Friday and my family surprised me with a new
galaxy tablet. It is so much fun and so light.
My son even brought me some pretty flowers!






Before: Not-So-Cute Cottage

Before: Not-So-Cute Cottage
The off-center front door threw off the balance of the otherwise symmetrical facade, and a covered porch spanning the home's front blocked natural light. Striped awnings on the upper windows made the upstairs equally dark and dreary.

    After: Happy Home

    After: Happy Home


    Removing the slope-roofed porch, then centering the front door and surrounding it with a smaller, flat-roofed porch with side panels and pillars gives this home a happier exterior. Low-maintenance vinyl siding in ocean blue contrasts nicely with the wood door and white trim.


                                                My birthday presents from my family!





    6 comments:

    Anonymous said...

    excellent.

    SmilingSally said...

    Hi Joy,

    What a nice transformation!

    I hope you had a great birthday!

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

    ~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

    Happy Birthday sweet friend! What beautiful gifts! Lovely flowers and a fun tablet. You'll love it I know! Keep on celebrating this week, too! Hugs, Diane

    Melinda said...

    Looks like you had a great birthday!
    I have a Samsung tablet and love it!

    Happy Birthday to you!

    M :)

    Su-sieee! Mac said...

    That's an amazing transformation. Happy Birthday to you!
    Take 25 to Hollister

    Annesphamily said...

    Wow! Love the transformation! Gorgeous! Happy birthday a bit late. Gorgeous flowers too! I missed linking with Blue Monday so I posted some blues today. Stop by soon ok? Have a great week! Thanks for sharing.