Leigh's Cottage

So we're making headway and the cottage is coming along nicely. We've painted it inside, moved in the furniture and have managed to get everything on the inside ready for guests.

We're now busy painting the outside and working on the garden and fence. It certainly needs a complete make-over to create privacy and a space to relax, unwind from the hectic pressure of being at the beach all day { :) } and have a braai.

I've been trawling through Pinterest for some inspiration (what did we do before Pinterest!!!). Here are my three favourite pics:



We are now also looking at different types of fences to create more privacy and block off the view of the neighbours wooden hut!
The back garden which is in DESPERATE
need of a make-over!

So watch this space as we improve on the look of the Leigh's Cottage.

Love
Leigh
xoxo


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