Happy Monday! The Reseda project is done! Today I’m sharing before + after photos of the front of this sweet California cottage.
AFTER
BEFORE
Although, the home needed extensive work on the interior, I knew after walking around the property that the exterior was going to be the bigger issue. The home was hidden behind years of overgrowth, the pool had ivy growing in it and the backyard was one large concrete slab.
In order to soften up the exterior, I eliminated all the concrete and replaced the pathways with pieces of large blue flagstone. I painted the entire home ‘Milk Glass’ by Dunn Edwards and added black accents to give it a clean classic look.
I also moved the the porch light from the back wall, where it was hidden, to the ceiling to add extra charm from the street.
MISTER LINCOLN
Sometimes I debate whether or not to keep existing plants but whenever I come across an old rose bush that has remained prolific, even through so much neglect, I know it’s a keeper. This hybrid tea, Mister Lincoln, flourished despite its neglect and the fragrance is amazing!
BEFORE
AFTER
Design elements + my favorite go-to plants for a cottage-style garden.
Iceberg Rose
Cottage-Style Lighting
Agave
Star Jasmine
Exterior Shutters
Boxwood
Address Plaque
Flagstone
Eugenia
BEFORE
AFTER
Next time, I’ll be posting the before and after photos of the backyard — and with 40 + years of overgrowth it turned out to be quite the transformation.
Have a great week!
The Long Table 
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