Hello friends, I originally created this post as a page waaaay back in 2011 ( I was such a newbie then) to share my dream and LOA vision of living in a cottage by the water. I hope these cottages inspire you to find cottage dreaming a reality too. On my vision board I have always had images of a little house ( cottage) by a lake. For those of you who read my blog regularly you know that I do live in a lovely area where I have a mountain view in the backyard and a lake view in the front yard. But, they are from a distance and my vision is to live in a cottage by the water, just a stones throw away from a lake, river or body of water where I can sit and have tea watching my husband fish. I dream of this day, I believe it is meant to be. I will never stop manifesting and visualizing until it is a reality.
my vision board
I hope you enjoy this collection of lovely cottage blogs and décor as much as I do, they have the ability to transport you to the water’s edge, or the cozy chair of a cottage styled home. If you have a cottage by the water, or have a cottage style blog I hope you will share it at my weekly blog hop TFT ( Thursday Favorite Things).
*Back in 2011 I didn’t realize I needed to credit photo sources, newbie, right? So if you know the source of any of these beautiful cottage images kindly let me know so I can give credit to the original blogger, website, etc.
Several of these lovely images and their links can be found on my Cottage Pinterest Board HERE. All images belong to their respective blogs/sites and/or via Pinterest. ♥ Side note- since this was originally a page and not a post I saved all of the lovely comments ♥
LAVENDER DREAMS saysOCTOBER 3, 2013 AT 10:45 AM(EDIT)I want to live in a small place…cottage or condo right on the ocean some day. It’s my dream to be able to get up in the morning and walk on the beach! We should always dream….dreams can come true! Hugs!Reply
honeyaar saysAUGUST 5, 2013 AT 3:52 AM(EDIT)Love it as its sooo pretty and idyllic! Thanks for sharing x I’m sure you will realise your dream…and it will be sooo wonderful xxReply
ROSEY saysJUNE 27, 2013 AT 6:46 PM(EDIT)I am quite sure you could do some wonderful cottage decorating. What a great vision. I cannot wait to hurrah for you when it is realized. Reply
CHERYL ROTH saysNOVEMBER 29, 2011 AT 9:30 AM(EDIT)My family used to have a cottage on an island on a lake. We spent so many wonderful summers there as my kids were growing up, but my parents had to sell it because my father was ill. We miss it a lot. There are a couple photos here: createabeautifullife.wordpress.com but I’m planning to add more. Eventually I would love to have an ocean side cottage. A Beach Cottage is one of my favorite sites. CherylReply
bev saysJUNE 5, 2011 AT 5:21 AM(EDIT)Katherine – your a genius – now I know what to put on the empty wall in my home office- a vision board – what a wonderful idea – thank you !Reply
ROXANNE saysMAY 21, 2011 AT 8:50 AM(EDIT)I love your dream and vision, it is very much like my own. I think I may just go start me a vision board as well. Really nice.Reply
karen saysMAY 13, 2011 AT 7:13 PM(EDIT)Katherine, Thanks so much for posting on my blog and for sharing my link! You’re a sweetie! Blessings & Hugs, KarenReply
DONNA saysMAY 13, 2011 AT 4:37 PM(EDIT)What a cute idea!!! I hope you do get your wish… I have my own little 18 acre lake in the back of my home and my sons LOVE to fish in it…It’s also my own little wildlife preserve… Have a wonderful weekend, Hugs, DonnaReply
Hugs from Katherine
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GARDENOFDAISIES saysMARCH 3, 2014 AT 5:03 PM(EDIT)So many beautiful ideas here. Reply
KATHERINES CORNER saysJULY 6, 2014 AT 7:03 PM(EDIT)Thank you. I hope to add many more soon if I could just find a few more hours in the day…giggle. xoReply
RONDA WATERS saysFEBRUARY 27, 2014 AT 6:51 PM(EDIT)This makes me want to watch Anne of Green Gables! Beautiful! Reply
A SPIRIT OF SIMPLICITY saysFEBRUARY 27, 2014 AT 3:21 AM(EDIT)beautiful images. I have come away with more than a few ideas!!Reply
DOREEN MCGETTIGAN saysFEBRUARY 26, 2014 AT 8:50 PM(EDIT)Absolutely beautiful Katherine. It is my dream to have a cottage by the water too.
denisegabbard saysFEBRUARY 9, 2014 AT 6:21 PM(EDIT)Apparently we also have a love of the water in common And little cottages…and repurposing.Reply
HERESTHEBEST saysOCTOBER 31, 2013 AT 2:27 PM(EDIT)The pictures are all beautiful. I love the one with the flowers. Hope you have a great day!Reply
JOANN @ SWEETPEPPERROSE saysOCTOBER 31, 2013 AT 10:36 AM(EDIT)They are dreamy looking aren’t they? Wish I had a Northern Summer house to retreat to, from the steamy humid S. GA heat and bugs I love the grey siding on that house!!Reply
AGNIESZKA saysOCTOBER 21, 2013 AT 4:59 PM(EDIT)Beautiful inspirations! Reply
LAVENDER DREAMS saysOCTOBER 3, 2013 AT 10:45 AM(EDIT)I want to live in a small place…cottage or condo right on the ocean some day. It’s my dream to be able to get up in the morning and walk on the beach! We should always dream….dreams can come true! Hugs!Reply
KERRI saysOCTOBER 3, 2013 AT 5:42 AM(EDIT)What a lovely vision!!Reply
honeyaar saysAUGUST 5, 2013 AT 3:52 AM(EDIT)Love it as its sooo pretty and idyllic! Thanks for sharing x I’m sure you will realise your dream…and it will be sooo wonderful xxReply
ROSEY saysJUNE 27, 2013 AT 6:46 PM(EDIT)I am quite sure you could do some wonderful cottage decorating. What a great vision. I cannot wait to hurrah for you when it is realized. Reply
KATHERINES CORNER saysJULY 13, 2013 AT 7:40 AM(EDIT)thank you for sharing my vision xoReply
SWEDISHCORNERDOWNUNDER… PERNILLA saysJUNE 26, 2013 AT 9:57 PM(EDIT)So much inspiration, Katie! ~PernillaReply
HOLLY saysJUNE 26, 2013 AT 6:26 PM(EDIT)I love cottage style too. It is so homey and reflects simple, casual living.Reply
CHERYL ROTH saysNOVEMBER 29, 2011 AT 9:30 AM(EDIT)My family used to have a cottage on an island on a lake. We spent so many wonderful summers there as my kids were growing up, but my parents had to sell it because my father was ill. We miss it a lot. There are a couple photos here: createabeautifullife.wordpress.com but I’m planning to add more. Eventually I would love to have an ocean side cottage.
SHARI@RAIN INTO RAINBOWS saysSEPTEMBER 8, 2011 AT 7:29 PM(EDIT)I love cottage chic as well. You have a great collection here. Adore the idea of a vision board!Reply
bev saysJUNE 5, 2011 AT 5:21 AM(EDIT)Katherine – your a genius – now I know what to put on the empty wall in my home office- a vision board – what a wonderful idea – thank you !Reply
ROXANNE saysMAY 21, 2011 AT 8:50 AM(EDIT)I love your dream and vision, it is very much like my own. I think I may just go start me a vision board as well. Really nice.Reply
LINDY saysMAY 13, 2011 AT 7:41 PM(EDIT)Thanks so much for including my little cottage here! Your site is awesome. I followed~ LindyReply
karen saysMAY 13, 2011 AT 7:13 PM(EDIT)Katherine,
DONNA saysMAY 13, 2011 AT 4:37 PM(EDIT)What a cute idea!!! I hope you do get your wish…
KIM saysMAY 13, 2011 AT 3:01 PM(EDIT)Thank you for adding my blog button to your cottages page.Reply
JACKIE saysMAY 9, 2011 AT 5:45 PM(EDIT)What an adorable page Katie! You’re so creative!Reply
All beautiful. Inspired by you, i’m going outside now to pick flowers to make arrangements for my house
Thank you Gail, I’m sure your flower arrangement will be beautiful. Hugs!