We are gathered here today to remember Cottage Living. Some of you knew Cottage Living quite well and others of you only perused her on occasion but either way she touched each and every one of your lives. Whether you were curious where one would find an antique farmhouse sink for you kitchen renovation, what to plant in your own garden window box, how best to decorate your rehabbed barn for the holidays, or where the most charming and isolated vacation spots are located, Cottage Living was there for you. And in this tumultuous time of grieving our dearly soon-to-be-departed friend, it is most important to remember the joy and inspiration she has provided us. When the battle with this present economic state has ended and the casualties have been tallied she will weigh heavily on the minds of us all. Her lifespan may have been short but her message lives on. Wherever there is a gcwok looking for a place to retire, she'll be there. Wherever there is a stay-at-home mom planning to start a genuine English garden, she'll be there. And wherever there is a fabric design major searching out inspiration for her next project, she will be there. So, in remembrance of our good and true friend Cottage Living, let me say in closing that she was a beautiful creation and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace dear friend, rest in adorable, cozy, quaint, cottagey peace.
*Cottage living is survived by her sisters Coastal Living, Cooking Light, and Southern Accents. And also by her mother Southern Living. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, gift subscriptions should be sent to all your known relatives.
Does anyone else have anything to add to this most humble of eulogies to our dearly soon-to-be-departed friend?
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I would like to say, first of all, that your speech was beautiful Allison. It brought a "refurbished 1920's California Craftsman Bungalow" tear to my eye.
I would like to add that Cottage living was the most refreshing and beautifully thought out niche magazine that I had ever seen. For the life of me I don't know how they weren't able to make it. But these are hard times, and as they say - only the good die young.
Cottage Living, you inspired me daily with your messages of responsible, environmentally friendly living. You made it seem possible that one day I will realize my dream of buying an old run-down house or barn, and restoring it to more than its former glory. You made me feel like I too could find that special neighborhood of like-minded cottage dwellers who care about high quality of living and seriously adorable tree houses/walk-in closets/vanities. I want to air-dry my beautiful white sheets out on the line in my rambling, verdant back yard! And you made me feel like I could.
Where will I go to now when I need inspiration for an art project or just need a relaxing and creatively stimulating read? I fear that there will be no where to go. Domino may be next in line - but they just don't have that same scrubbed clean with home-made, organic lemon cleaner and then scented with lavender that I grew on my windowsill feeling to it. There will be a huge gaping hole in my creative heart that will long to be filled with all-white kitchens and reupholstered wing chairs, but alas. That hole will remain unfilled.
Cottage Living. You will be missed every day of my life. And I seriously don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that.
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