Gutter cleaning and sanding happened first.
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Painting away.
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Painting away.
Love the photo below of the little one (3 1/2 years young) helping with her pregnant Mommy.
Photo collage below by Ann G. She took photos of artsy scenes that she liked.
One Happy FlowerLady ~ I was painting around the water pipes for our outdoor shower. :-)
That's it for now. Thank you all for your kind comments. I feel truly blessed. Photo below taken by our pastor, David.
awesome, love the color.
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation. Nice to have so many come help. Enjoy your beautiful home.
ReplyDeletePlum Cottage must be an even happier place now.It wasn't just paint that went on those walls,but a lot of love went right along with it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful, and so do you! Hugs, Kit
ReplyDeleteWow, Lorraine!! What a kind and beautiful gift!! And how positively charming is Plum Cottage in her new attire!!
ReplyDeleteMy remaining wish? To see those artsy scenes up close and personal! It must have been a WONderful day - and looking at the Cottage now can remind you of the friends who surround you and care for you ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm overwhelmed, so many lovely people.
ReplyDeleteYou look so happy and the work is beautiful Love your helpers. Take care HUGS B
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful and to think of all of those people pitching in...warms the heart.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of pure joy on your face, my sweet friend. It looks beautiful on you and you're glowing. So is Plum Cottage :)
ReplyDeletehugs to you,
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Beautiful, just beautiful, Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to see the love of your church family pitching in to help you, God is certainly glorified.
Your little Plum cottage is precious.
By the way,I wanted to tell you that those cards you gave me with the heart I purchased are so gorgeous. I know they must be from your very own garden, thank you.
Have a beautiful and blessed day~
Debbie
What a wonderful bunch of people!!! Your home looks so fresh and new.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see all the people that are helping you from the young to the old, women and men. It is a joy to see people helping each other. Your cottage and garden looks so magical, alittle piece of heaven.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, just beautiful, Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to see the love of your church family pitching in to help you, God is certainly glorified.
Your little Plum cottage is precious.
By the way,I wanted to tell you that those cards you gave me with the heart I purchased are so gorgeous. I know they must be from your very own garden, thank you.
Have a beautiful and blessed day~
Debbie
Wow, it looks like everyone got a lot done and had some fun besides. It's a win-win! Everytime you look at Plum Cottage, it will be one more joyful thing to think about added to the memories you already have stored. Congrats to all. Aren't Church Families WONDERFUL???? Hugs xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteSo many helping hands and you are looking so happy!
ReplyDeleteGreat!!!
Because I've been missing in action on my computer lately I had to go back and read all your previous post. I was moved to tears thinking of all the outpouring of love for you!!! Your Plum Cottage looks beautiful, it looks alive, it looks like happiness, it looks like a place where a heart of gold would reside. So happy for you my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that color! Your plum cottage is too cute for words - such character! I'd love to wander around your little compound and would probably find a billion things to photograph!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I just love it, such a beautiful color. It does my heart good to see all those helping hands, what a blessing. I just love the family of God. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI just love the color! Plum Cottage looks wonderful, thanks to all your friends. What a blessing. And so good to see your happy, beautiful smile. xo Deborah
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ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see it all come together, you must be so pleased. Love in action...your church family must be a lovely group of folks._Janice
Love the color!! Looks like a great party and much accomplished. Such a blessing. Great photos of the fun and the wonderful folks who helped. Your Plum Cottage is so charming!! Have a nice weekend. xo
ReplyDeleteOh. My.gosh. """" i absolutely love it!!! Looks so great! What a pretty color!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color...and totally fits you plum cottage! It looked like you had so many great helpers. You must be happy to know you are so loved and all that loved helped you finish.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, that this project is complete!! The color is delightful and certainly make Plum Cottage beautiful! Many Blessings, Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteThis redeems my faith in mankind, Lorraine! Everything looks wonderful! Such kind people....Love your smile :) xx K
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful friends to help you this way, and the end results are so pretty. I especially like the artsy photos!
ReplyDeleteRainey, Weather you're driving up to your beautiful "Plum Cottage" or walking around your wonderful garden, you'll never forget the love. Your East Coast family brought your beautiful home back to life. I am so happy for you. Gentle Hugs, my Friend.
ReplyDeleteI love all the great helpers and the color of your home is just perfect! It suits you to a "T." Serving and helping others - that's what it's all about. What a blessing! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I can't tell you how much I love that color! I'm thinking I need a shed or something in that color now :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Wow!! What a transformation!
ReplyDeleteYou picked the perfect color for your cottage. How beautiful it now looks. I would say you have found a wonderful church family. Blessing on them all!
ReplyDeleteHow very sweet and loving of all of those to help you. It looks wonderful! Love your photo of you!
ReplyDeleteYour house looks beautiful, and the party looks like a lot of fun. What a nice church you belong to!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have that done! I love the color! It was fun to see the photo of you and your smile. It was cool to see the photos taken by one of your friends. I like to see photos others take of my garden too. It's fun to see things from their perspectives.
ReplyDeleteYou look so pretty with your long hair! I've let mine grow out, but I'm always afraid to let it be down...and you are an inspiration to me! The cottage looks fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing these photos, Rainey. It's so wonderful that they all came out and worked together, even the children were involved. Love that! Plum Cottage looks great! Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you got help with your hous. The paint job looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have so many come and help you - I'm sure it was a delightful day filled with sweet fellowship :)
ReplyDeleteThe colors looks simply lovely and so refreshing! Happy weekend. Hugs!