I'm still listening

I wish to extend my thanks of those that took the time to weigh in on my last post, regarding the direction you wish to see the Cottage of the Month go in towards the future. Your emails, phone calls and comments on this subject came flooding in, and still continue to visit my inbox every day, like tiny gifts that I can hardly wait to open.

Your opinions were well expressed, and a bit divided as to be expected. While there were many devoted "pink and white" votes, there were also plenty of requests for more warm tones and natural wood colors. Many of you advised me to "follow my heart" and told me that you had faith in my direction towards the future. I must admit, I was at first a bit hesitant about opening forum on this particular subject, but you all handled it with delicate kindness and honesty, and it didn't sting one bit. Thanks.

The Cottage of the Month was a brainchild of mine that came to me one very cold December morning, close to three years ago. I was still in the developmental phase of my website at that time, so it was considered normal for me to wake up at 4am with all sorts of creative ideas to implement on my website.

On that particular early December morning, as I lay asleep in bed, it was like a bolt of lighting shot right through me. I sat straight up in bed and shook Adam right out of his sleep. Just seconds into conciousness, I declared that I needed to "go out into the world to find people that would let me into their homes and photograph their houses, on a monthly basis". He just looked at me and said, basicially, that I was out of my mind. I then replied with "you're probably right" and we both went back to sleep. It's close to three years later and we now sleep in seperate beds. I can't say I blame the guy.

oxox
Jennifer