The fairy-tale cottage transformed by American artist Kat O'Sullivan and her partner in High Falls, New York. [Photo/IC]

When artist Kat O'Sullivan and her partner Mason Brown bought a run-down, nondescript farmhouse near High Falls, New York in 2009, they knew they had to breathe some life into the old building to reveal its true charm.

With help from their friends, the couple fully motivated their artistic magic on the house, transforming the abode into a strikingly colorful home that fits in perfectly with the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape.

The farmhouse, which was first built in 1840, was in a state of neglect when O'Sullivan unleashed her imagination on it. The house is now decorated with a palette of bright hues, bold patterns, and outdoor furnishings like a chandelier and tent and a patio.