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Oh Hi, Cottage!

Jan 9, 2015 By Layla

It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost 4 years since I first blogged about Kelley’s Ojai cottage. At the time and her husband had just purchased the place, and they were just starting to fix it up. Here’s a look back at the “before” photo of the exterior…

Ojai Fixer Upper | The Polished Pebble

…and here’s how it looks today. Front yard:

Ojai Cottage | Exterior | The Polished Pebble

Backyard:

Ojai Cottage | The Polished Pebble

Isn’t it lovely?! 😀

Here are a couple more photos of the patio that were featured in Country Style magazine:

Ojai Cottage | California | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Cottage | The Polished Pebble | Porch

*sigh* 🙂 It’s just so dreamy!

The inside is equally as pretty. Remember it before? Here are a few photos in case you missed my first post:

Ojai Cottage Before | The Polished Pebble

Cottage Bathroom Before | The Polished Pebble

Ready for the “after” photos? Prepare to gasp!

Cottage Kitchen | Ojai | The Polished Pebble

Ojai | Mason Jars | The Polished Pebble

Cottage Kitchen | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Dining Room | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Cottage | The Polished Pebble | Framed Prints

Ojai Cottage | Barn Doors | The Polished Pebble

Jug Lamp | The Polished Pebble | Ojai Cottage

Ojai Cottage Living Room | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Cottage | The Polished Pebble | Flowers In Bucket

Cottage Bathroom | The Polished Pebble

Cottage Bath | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Home Office | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Cottage Bedroom | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Cottage | Country Style | The Polished Pebble

Ojai Cottage | Kelley from The Polished Pebble

Ojai Living Room | The Polished Pebble | Cottage

Ojai Living Room | The Polished Pebble | Cottage Style

old advertising and painted baskets | The Polished Pebble | Ojai Cottage

Ojai Cottage | The Polished Pebble | Chippy Dresser

Ojai Cottage | The Polished Pebble | Dogs

Kelley has a real gift for blending the past with the present when it comes to her decor, and I am SO inspired when I looked at these photos! I feel like I could just move right in to a house that’s decorated like that. I love interiors that feel cheery, and really tell a story about the people that live there! Kelley always does such wonderful job at pulling together places like that.

According to her blog (The Polished Pebble), they recently sold this house (with everything in it!) and are getting ready to start another house-related adventure soon. Can’t wait to see where the wind takes them next!

PS- Mom (and other green thumbed people!), I think you will love reading the garden design post she published about this cottage too! Click here: Ojai Country House Garden Design

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  1. Julia G.

    Jan 9, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I love Kelley’s cottage! But the thought of “selling everything with it” would scare me. Best wishes on their new adventure!

  2. Lorraine R

    Jan 9, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    What a beautiful home!! What a gift to the new home owners! !

  3. laura@top this top that

    Jan 9, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    dreamy is right. what a beautiful home.

  4. Deborah D

    Jan 9, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Beautiful house and so comfortable inside and it. Love it. Saw so many ideas.

  5. Andrea

    Jan 9, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I LOVE IT! So bright and cheerful, yet cozy at the same time. I kind of like the idea that they sold it with everything in it. I think it would be neat to buy a house that way.

  6. Kay

    Jan 9, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    The Polished Pebble is one of my favorite blogs, + she’s inspired me in many ways. Just now, when I see those gorgeous floral pillows, I find myself wanting to use some vintage dark blue floral bark cloth to make pillow shams for our bedroom! 🙂

  7. shar y

    Jan 9, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    When I read on her blog that she had sold it, I was speechless. I could not sell it after making it so perfect. But, I guess there is a season for everything. I hope she shares with us her next venture because you know it will be great!!

  8. kristin

    Jan 9, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    The change on the outside of the home is amazing!! How is it some people know EXACTLY what to do to a home/room/space? It looks like your style “countryfied” Layla. I love her sinks in the bathroom and the rustic framed foliage photos. Would she have the sources for these? I think I may need to start following her adventures.

  9. Peg

    Jan 9, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Wow, wow, and wow! Love it:D

  10. Emily @ Life on Food

    Jan 9, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    How beautiful! I love the bathroom and the kitchen.

  11. Lauren Baxter

    Jan 9, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    This house is absolutely beautiful! Such a clean, fresh and bright space I would move in right away! Can’t wait to see her next decorating adventure!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Lauren Baxter
    LB Designs
    Xx

  12. Vicki Vt

    Jan 10, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I wish I had the ability to hold on loosely like Kelly obviously does since she sold her cute cottage with everything in it. I tend to get sentimentally attached to things. Loved her creative repurposings and lively color mixes.

  13. Patti Z

    Jan 10, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Layla, you introduced me to The Polished Pebble 4 years ago and I’ve been following Kelly as she and her husband have transformed their home and property. Love her style. Love her photos. I’ve even made some of her recipes. I was shocked to hear they sold it all. I don’t know if I could leave behind all my “things”. I think that’s the 2nd time they have done that but then I think, how freeing to let go of it all and start fresh. Amazing!

  14. Elizabeth

    Jan 10, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Ojai is one of my most favorite places in the world. In fact I’m going there next weekend!! That house is a stunner!!

  15. valarie

    Jan 10, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    GASP I did! Then I got to pinning!!! 😉

  16. Danielle

    Jan 10, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    So warm and inviting! x

  17. Jen

    Jan 10, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    I love this cottage. I live everything in it! Thanks for following up. So many great ideas to borrow!

  18. Rose L.

    Jan 10, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    WOW!!! what an amazing conversion!

  19. Amanda @ Hammer and Heels

    Jan 11, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Wow! No detail was forgotten! I love the white and blue striped wingback chairs. Any idea where they’re from?

    hammerandheelsblog.com

  20. Kate

    Jan 11, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Perfect! But almost too perfect!! They’ll sell that house quickly.

  21. Alexa~FurnishMyWay

    Jan 12, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Wowzers! I love this gorgeous home transformation! First off, this home is so adorably quaint and cute. Everything about it feels so cozy and welcoming (as a cottage should feel!). I’m definitely inspired by the use of both old and new pieces. Great post! Thanks for sharing!

  22. Kelley

    Jan 13, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Layla!!!!! I wish you would have let me know you were going to write this! what a lovely surprise. I was having my morning coffee and checking out my favorite “winners” when all of the sudden lots of my old photos popped up. this was such a lovely post and I am so humbled that so many people loved this little house too. It was a project for sure but a learning project for us too.

    We are moving on to new different things. Hopefully rewarding and fun and not nearly as much work ; o )))

    Thank you Layla for all you bring to the world of blogging…you are truly special, one of a kind and clearly one of the most loved writers that have shared their love of cottage life for all of us to enjoy.

    Sending lots of hugs to you….as wet kisses from my country dog Millie

    cheers, Kelley

    • Kelley

      Jan 13, 2015 at 8:37 am

      I meant to say “pinners” not winners….sorry

      I guess pinners are winners ; o )

  23. Kathy

    Jan 19, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Could you please tell me what the dark countertop is in the kitchen? Thank you! Love everything about this house!

  24. Liza

    Feb 1, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I wish you could come work your magic on my farm! I have a ranch house too that would LOVE a transformation like this!!

  25. kate

    Feb 13, 2015 at 7:50 am

    That is such an amazing transformation! I wish I had a snippet of their creative vision. Such a beautiful home.

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