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DIY potting bench with DIY florals and vintage corbels.

DIY Potting Bench from Vintage Desk: A Budget Patio Styling DIY

DIY· Summer

8 Aug

Sometimes I get the urge to give our outdoor spaces a little love, even though I’m definitely not in my gardening era. I don’t have a green thumb, but I still love the look of beautiful florals and the feeling of a space that’s been “styled” for summer. Our back patio was looking a little… blah, and I wanted something…
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Summer porch with white hydragea faux florals.

Decorating a Small Front Porch for Summer: DIY Vintage-Inspired Floral Pots

DIY· Summer

18 Jul

When the warm weather finally hits, the very first space I like to refresh is the front porch. After a long, gray winter, it’s ready for some personality and color. This year, my summer front porch essentials included: I had my heart set on a few faux outdoor hydrangeas from Amazon for my porch refresh. But, of course, by the…
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Spring dining room with antique dining table, white metal chippy paint chairs and antique dishes

Bringing Spring into the Dining Room: A Cottage-Style Guide

Antiques· Dining Room· Spring

6 Jun

There’s no better time to freshen up your home than spring.  For our dining room, I like to keep the spring décor simple and fresh.  After all the holiday gatherings and seasonal decor, I crave simple, light and casual dining. A spring dining room doesn’t have to be overly styled; it’s about embracing what you love and layering in softness and…
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Image of a spring kitchen nook with a farmhouse table, and white geranium flowers, muffins, bunny pitcher and a green and white gingham tablecloth

A Fresh Take on Spring Kitchen Styling in a Vintage Cottage Nook

Kitchen· Spring

16 May

Welcome the Season with a Simple, Cozy Refresh I’m a warm weather Spring and Summer gal and as soon as the first blooms appear outside, I’m ready to refresh my home—and the kitchen is always first on the list. This year, I gave our little breakfast nook a soft spring makeover, and it’s made all the difference. It’s the coziest…
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Image of a white mantel, vintage portrait with oval frame with two vases and white flowers

Mantel Styling Tips for Every Season

Bedroom· Spring

11 Apr

Styling a mantel is fairly simple and is a quick and cost-effective way to give your room a little refresh.  What I love about styling a mantel, besides the instant room refresh, is that it doesn’t take much to make it look amazing.  The formula is straight-forward and once you have a few go-to mantel styling tips, you can update…
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Hi, I’m Margi—coffee in hand and always dreaming up cozy, cottage-style spaces.

I’ve lived in my 1920s bungalow in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, raising my family and filling each room with vintage charm, DIY projects, and personal touches collected over time.

Lillian’s Room, named after my daughter, is where I share quick DIYs, cottage décor inspiration, and tips for blending antiques into everyday life.

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