Howdie beach loving bloggy gals. Remember that bed from Friday, that nice crisp, tidy percale one? Well Friday night we were tucked up in it, me reading, drinking hot chocolate, Mr Beach Cottage making notes (he likes to write notes a lot). So I thought rather than, you know, blow one's own trumpet, I would nonchalantly throw into the conversation the Washington Post mention (and thanks to those who emailed me about it, if not for you I would never have known).
Me: "Do you know where Washington is?"
Mr BC: "Err ye-eah, of course I do. Why?" writing while speaking
Me: "'Cos our old cottage got featured on the Washington Post website!" (trying to voice a mix of nonchalance with you-should-be-impressed)
Mr BC: without looking up: "Oh that's good." Carried on note-writing
Me: "I mean you know the Washington Post, the place where the President lives"
Mr BC: "uh huh, great" copious note-writing
Me getting irritated "do you think you'll ever be in the Washington Post?"
Mr BC: "Nah"
So that's the kinda recognition I get around here, this Beach Cottage Crew are a tad more interested in going down the beach or playing their various sports or writing notes than talking about old pieces of furniture or mentions in publications or decorating beach homes. And that ladies is why I write this blog. Do you feel my pain?
Talking about vintage furniture (please I hope you are not getting bored with yet another post of a piece of furniture) and after showing you all my bed on Friday here are some pictures of our new old wardrobe. Would you believe me if I told you we got it for free? You are probably thinking that I cannot possibly have come across another thing for nothin'? OK well I'll pretend then and tell you I bought this for a few hundred dollars. But that wouldn't be true.
I came across this and arm-locked Mr BC into putting it on the roof of the car, this was truly a precarious job, but with his male-physics-tieing-on skills and my supervisory/instructing skills from below we made it home safely onto the drive of the Beach Cottage.
I'm sure there were curtains twitching as a little circus of lifting and instruction then ensued to get the thing into the cottage, but to be totally honest, I didn't really care.
Soooo, she was in great shape, and I was absolutely lovin' the plainness of this piece, the simple lines of the period, in particular the inlaid sides and rounded door fronts and the classic Deco adornment hinting of delicious old days gone by. This was exactly what I had been looking for to tie-in with the floor and the bed and the cushions.
Here's how she looked before:-
In not bad shape, but certainly needing a tidy up – a coat of primer, a couple of coats of my secret *wink hand mixed beachy white and a quick sand and distress…
I love her, and gave her a full-on Beach Cottage initiation – taking not very good pictures of her and asking her last night, if she had heard of Washington…
super cute!!
and I’M excited for you. I’m also glad you blog.
Mr BC is us ‘Blog girls’ typical other half – but we love them anyway. You are right that is why we bloggers need each other – we get it -we understand each other. Keep on keeping on with the furniture makeovers. Love them
Alison
Looks great!
Understand the pain with the lack of understanding.. I think my husband is still confused about what this blog thing really is!!
Congrats on the Washington Post – well deserved. About Mr BC, maybe it will sink in soon. Another lovely post! Julie
Mr BC sounds pretty typical to me Sarah. They just don’t get it. That’s why you have us. [giggle]
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
You’ve done wonders with that HUGE piece of furniture! I love your story about how you wrestled it home! Looks lovely!
Beautiful!!
Sara, I’m not a fan of reality shows, but I would certainly enjoy one about you & your cottage.
Now, MY husband doesn’t necessarily listen all the time. But I must give him credit for pretending
Congrats on the WP piece!
Another excellent bargain Sarah that has come up a treat!
Funny my husband loves writing notes as well LOL
Congrats on the Washington Post!!! And you lucky girl!! FREE!! I am so jealous!
She looks stunning!
Toni
You must have a sixth sense about where to spot free furniture. I didn’t know about the Washington Post. Now I shall have to go and see where it is. Congratulations, Sarah! You have both a rich, innovative blog. And a way of telling about it that makes us come back for more and more! (Hell, what do men know…)
Brenda
Oh she’s a beauty! Finding the prefect second-hand piece of furniture or little trinket even is perhaps one of the most exciting things in life. I think, anyway
Hey, congrats on WP. My husband is constantly reading and writing. And, he doesn’t even read my blog! LOL!
Loved this post. xo
Congrats on the mention – I am impressed, even if he isn’t!
Utterly hilarious! I love your new piece…. absolutely gorgeous… enjoy the Sunday and have fun celebrating your Washington Post recognition, and plotting for the new piece!
HaHa, yes I feel your pain! And I agree with Janmary… I’m impressed about the Washington Post even if Mr. BC isn’t. Still odd though, but maybe that’s kind of a compliment from him actually. Could it be that he’s just not surprised because he’s used to you doing wonderful things?
And it really makes me feel better to read some of these other ladies here say that their husbands don’t read their blogs either. I was feeling sad about the fact that mine doesn’t ever read mine.
I love the wardrobe, and holy smokes, you got it for FREE?!!! I really wish you would have taken photos of it tied onto the car. Too funny. Glad it made it home in one safe piece.
Sarah, another freebie, girl!? You are the luckiest thing around. Congrats on that piece, it is beautiful and BIG congrats on the WA Post feature. I keep hoping they would deem me worthy of mentioning, but so far nada. Enjoy!
Well, WE are impressed with you even if that family of yours isn’t.
So where’s the WA Post link? I don’t see it, we all need to read it too!
Big Congratulations to you and the Washington Post mention! That’s huge!
It is always nice to see when beautiful things and talented people are recognized!
Love the new wardrobe, what happened to all your old wardrobe as I loved that too! I saw a fantastic one the the other day in Vinnie’s but I have built in’s in my house so no place to put it, such a shame because it was authentically distressed and everything.
I had to tie a piece alot like that onto the top of our car, and I can’t tell you what a scary ride that was! It sure is a beauty, and congrats on the Post mention…you deserve it!
Fabulously beautiful!! Perfect for the Beach Cottage.
Congratulations on the Washington Post mention!!
Great job and so funny about your hubster – they are sooooo out of touch sometimes !
LOL !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Looks Beautiful! I love it, and I love your blog!
Beautiful & funny. That’s why we keep coming back for more.
WOW! I love it!!!
AWESOME!!!! You could surely get to Narnia through that wardrobe!!!!!
m ^..^
Beautiful! I love it!
ahhh…this is just perfect for the Beach Cottage..just perfect!!
Here where I live, the people don’t put curbside treasures out. I think it may even be against the rules..not sure. ANYWAY, never, not even one time in my entire long life, have I found something curbside.
Funny story about your hubby…men just don’t get it!!
Great look here, girl!!
People in your part of the world have a LOT better trash than people in my part of the world! That wardrobe is lovely. Congratulations on the Washington Post! How exciting! My husband would have had a similar reaction. They just don’t get it. However, my husband would NEVER have tied that armoire or anything else on top of the car and brought it home for me either. laurie
Another great job.
FAB wardrobe!!!
Beautiful wardrobe! :O)
I had to smile at Mr Beach Cottage’s response to this exciting news ~ and at the vision of moving your wardrobe ~ what a terrific find.
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog ~ you are my first Australian visitor.
Marie
SUPER site! I’ll never have to look anywhere else for ‘inspiration’ pictures!
Lovely home! Beautiful artistry! I AM IN AWE!
I’ll be back when I have time to do your work justice. Love at first sight here.
Thank you for commenting on my nothing little project, on my nothing little blog. So sweet of you, really.
Please tell me you are kidding about your husband’s response!!! Congratulations and stop talking to the wardrobe
–WE are proud and happy for you!
I love your bedroom chronicle. I recognize my life in “I’m Julie’s” comment. My significant other usually pretends interest to keep me happy.
I do think he’s genuinely proud of me for getting Waterside Cottages published, however, as he’s an aspiring writer.
P.S. I talk to radiators!
Ooooohh…. this is just too nice to have been free!!! It looks spectacular and I am green w/envy that you found it. You’re a lucky gal! Love visiting here…. Sue
hello thank you so much for the comment! and yes, list-making makes life worlds easier. this post is great and CONGRATS! on the news and the wardrobe is so shabby chic! love it!
Mr. BC is probably so proud of you; just playing it close to the heart!
Love the armoire, you are amazing!
Oh my goodness!!! Your spaces are absolutely dreamy!!!! I LOVE your style…so serene and calm. I can’t wait to scour your site!
May I add you to my blogroll at domesticease.com?
Blessings!
Kristin
That wardrobe is gorgeous! I laughed out loud reading your conversation with your husband. A few weeks ago, Southern Living’s Healthy Living section of their website featured me as the “Mama Blogger of the Week.” I was pretty excited. My husband looked up from his paper and said, “Oh. That’s nice.” Grrr!!!
Yep, I have an in one-ear, out-the-other listener when it comes to my blog too. haha Now…if he’s talking (which takes 20 minutes to get to the point of a short story), I had better be all ears, alert with interest and ask relevant questions. hehe
Congrats on the article!
LOVE the armoire. Great job! I think I need you to fly over to help me with some projects…I find so much inspiration at your site. No beach.
But we are only about 4 1/2 hours from Washington DC.
Enjoy the week!
Congratulations on the Washington Post! That’s awesome! I really the armoire too and I think we can probably ALL relate to the husband conversation
(or lack thereof!). 
Whoohoo! Congrats on the Washington Post feature! That is so great!!!
I can’t believe you found that armoire for free! What a great steal!!!
Wow, what an excellent free find!
Just a very relaxing site to enjoy. Probably will never see the ocean but you bring the pleasure to us. Thank you.
I love the “piece” and the interview with the hubby about the Washington post-that sounds like a typical conversation and later he willsay you never told him-heehee.
Cheri
http://www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com
Can’t get any thriftier than that!!! The armoire turned out beautiful. Even my hubby loved it. Congrats on the Washington Post article. That would be the ultimate in cool.
Ah yes, I feel your pain. Fabulous wardrobe. She should be proud to be in your home!
Christi
Congrads and I am like you , if I were to ever get in…I would not even know. Thanks for commenting on my blog as it brought me to yours and I can’t wait to look around a bit. Don’t be a stranger…
Once again, I am COMPLETELY jealous and totally coveting your *new* piece of perfectly shabby furniture! How can one person be so perfectly lucky in finding absolutely fabulous items?!
Please, please, please send some of that luck this way. 
Oh, and thanks for stopping by for visit!
Come back by soon.
Rachel
That cabinet turned out great-and for free? Good for you!
Blessings!
Now that is a seriously great find and even a better deal. Can’t beat free. Love what you did w/it.
I love the way this turned out. So pretty! And congrats on the Washington Post!!!
Carrie
That’s lovely … good job on that wardrobe cabinet…
As for Mr. BC… Oh MEN… they’re really like that.
That is so beautiful … like all the photos on your blog! Stop by my blog for my 100th post giveaway if you get a chance!
Have a great week!
~Really Rainey~
Hello
Thanks so much for visiting me and your comment. It’s easy to have a love/hate relationship with Darling Harbour (and Sydney!) Your Blog looks amazing but I’m teeny bit jealous as I’d love to live by the ocean! And I did smile at this post as I’m sure my partner would be very similar in his reaction!
I’ll be back! xx
Congrats! That is great news! We’re proud of you!
XO,
Sheila
Congratulations! And you’re right, I do feel better when I pretend that you paid some $$ for that stinkin’ beautiful wardrobe.
Congratulations on all – the mention and the gorgeous cupboard. Love it, xv.
Congratulations on the POST mention(I live in Northern Virginia)
The wardrobe is fantastic! I really love it!!
I Love that cabinet, it so reminds me of one my grandmother used to have in her little shot-gun house many many years ago.
Blessings
Congrats!
We all knew that the Beach Cottage was a great place to hang out for all the latest gossip about treasures to be found at Vinnies but the Post is a great accomplishment.
Some people just don’t get blogging and thrifting and some folks do. We are all glad that you do even if your husband might be trying to pretend he’s not proud.
Hi there!
I have fallen behind on your blog because I am on holiday. I also feel like I am “saving” all your posts so I can read and enjoy them and all their beachy goodness when I can focus!
Congratulations on the Washington Post, if it had been me I would be jumping up and down for days! what an honor!
Oh!!! I adore your new wardrobe, it is so huge! I need one just like that! You did not tell us how you got it for free..oh please do tell. Congratulations on being mentioned in THE Washington Post. I am impressed even if your dear hubby isn’t. Oh well, thank goodness for all of your caring bloggy mates. Hugs, ~cindy s~
well done! on the armoir and the mention. we know how your found the first, how did you know that you were in the Post? it doesn’t matter, i’m glad you got the kudos! we all love your “lifestyle”, and reading about your finds, fixings, and feelings regardless of what is de mode. keep it up! jkj
Loved your photos on Apartment Therapy. Mine was featured too: (www.re-nest.com/re-nest/my-great-outdoors-2009/my-great-outdoors-julies-waterfront-patio-088818). Am inspired by your dedication to re-use. Would love any tips you can provide on that.
Congrats on the feature, that is awesome..and my hubby would have said the same thing..he doesn’t get blogging at all! Love the warrobe, looks amazing and the pictures are perfect! Have a lovely weekend~
Free!!? Are you kidding me. It is SO FAB!! Great find!
Well I am BEYOND impressed you made the Washington Post blog round-up!