Many of the homes made today have an open-concept floor plan. It makes sense that furniture would be made with that same design in mind. If you have a smaller space like we do, it takes a little more effort to pull a living room together. However, with some consideration, decorating a small cottage living room doesn’t have to be…
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DIY Potting Bench from Vintage Desk: A Budget Patio Styling DIY
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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Decorating a Small Front Porch for Summer: DIY Vintage-Inspired Floral Pots
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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Bringing Spring into the Dining Room: A Cottage-Style Guide
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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A Fresh Take on Spring Kitchen Styling in a Vintage Cottage Nook
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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