Alchemist End Tables
I found a cute pair of (almost) matching end tables at a thrift store a few years ago when I was first exploring painting furniture. They were the traditional creamy yellow of most reproduction French Provincial pieces, and in good…
Mermaid Bathtub Tiles
Hello! I’m thrilled to finally be sharing the amazing tiles we installed in my bathroom. They are truly breathtaking. They may be the most beautiful part of my house. I still remember the first time I saw a picture of…
Sneak Peeks
Today I'm sharing some photos of future projects that I plan to complete and share in the upcoming months. Some are small and some are bigger, but all will make Ticklepenny Cottage more whimsical. Enjoy!
Cottage Inspiration
When I look at my vacation pictures, I’m always surprised by how many cottages and architectural details there are. Apparently, I’ve been collecting ideas for this house all my life. I’ve always had a love of cottages. As a child…
Shingling the Cottage
In an ideal world, my whole cottage would be constructed of stone. But to keep costs down, and to make it more in keeping with everything else around it, we decided to only put stone on the turret and to…
Welcome to Ticklepenny Cottage!
Hello! A very warm welcome to everyone. Ticklepenny Cottage is the little fairy tale fantasy house that I am currently building. I have a big imagination and some crazy ideas, and this blog will document how I make them come…
Hello!
Ticklepenny Cottage is my own little fairy tale come true. I am lucky enough to be creating my whimsical little dream home, and what it lacks in square footage it will make up for in imagination. This blog will chronicle…
