Because guests deserve more than just a place to sleep. Welcome to our guest cottage bedroom – one of my favorite rooms in our home. It reminds me of a cozy bedroom you’d find in an attic, tucked away as a little retreat. With its small size, A-framed shape and beadboard wainscoting, this room wasn’t difficult to make cozy. Whether…
Read More
Decorating a Small Cottage Living Room: 5 Simple Tips for Cozy Style
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More





