We own a waterfront, boat access only, property and plan to build a cottage. This blog documents our pre-construction planning, design ideas, and adventures with our newest little cottager, our 6 month old daughter.
Owner: CanadianCottager
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Language: English
Tags: home improvement, cottage, building, construction, diy
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Latest Blog Posts for Canadian Cottager
- DIY Centerpiece- Bringing the Outdoors Inon May 26, 2011 in Cottage Chic DIY ProjectsGet in touch with nature- indoors. Take some inspiration from your garden, cottage, or favourite outdoor space. This centerpiece is a simple and affordable way to incorporate some outdoor elements you love into your home. Use any ki...
- The Boats In the Wateron Apr 28, 2011 in The Cottage DreamAfter a slow start to spring, the forecast finally predicted sun and above zero temperatures, which meant that Friday's long weekend plans of productivity had to be immediately scrapped and postponed for a trip to the island property. Prioritie...
- David Ferrer- Please do not fire warning shots at babies!on Mar 31, 2011 in On My MindI will prefice this post by first saying that this has nothing to do with cottage construction/planning or the outdoors for that matter. Sorry to all the true cattagers that may be disappointed with this post. I've decided to create a new...
- The Art of Stone Balancingon Mar 30, 2011 in Show and TellWhile on a walk today I stumbled upon the most amazing sculptures. Truly amazing artwork and incredible talent. So glad I had my camera on me! Hope to get back there tonight for sunset!
- Show and Tell: Letters From Side Lake by Peter Leschakon Mar 22, 2011 in Show and TellIn this book, Peter Leschak chronicles his adventure of building a log cabin with his wife in the North Woods of Minnesota. He writes about his everyday experiences: watching the Northern Lights, clearing stumps, skating on the lake in the dead...
- Show and Tell: Levon Helm Live in Concerton Mar 9, 2011 in Show and TellMy husband and brother saw Levon Helm, longtime drummer for the Band, live in concert at Massey Hall this past weekend. His daughter, Amy Helm, and others accompanied him on stage. While Helm's voice was a little rough and he appeared to...
- Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Cottage Seasonon Mar 9, 2011 in Top 10...10- I don't need to worry about laundry. Everyone is wearing their cleanest dirty shirt!9- Campfire is the new eau de toilette... long lasting and everyone's wearing it!8- I get to blame any new found blemish on a bug bite.7- My biggest concern...
- Top 10 Cottage Tuneson Mar 9, 2011 in Top 10...10- Up on Cripple Creek- The Band9- Sitting on the Dock of the Bay- Otis Redding8- Stay or Leave- Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds7- Down by The River- Neil Young6- Jolene- Ray LaMontagne5- Oh, The Boss is Coming- Arkells4- Have You Ever Seen the Rai...
- DIY- Atti Cat Blown In Insulationon Mar 2, 2011 in DIY ProjectsWe're sleeping warmer upstairs and anticipate being $650 richer after this DIY project (not taking into consideration any energy savings!). We added 14 inches blown insulation to our attic, bringing it from an R12 to an R50. Highly recom...
- Show and Tell: Birch Tree Muralon Feb 20, 2011 in Show and TellBirch Forest wallpaper muralDuring my inspiring walk through the home show today, I stumbled upon a company (muralunique.com) for prepasted mural wallpaper. The murals are designed from original art work/photography of Canadian artists. I...
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