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7 Jul 2011

A Budget Friendly Cottage Dining Room Redesign..The Big Reveal!

by Lisa | posted in: Before and After, Cottage Decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Shabby to Chic Makeovers | 11

This cottage style dining room makeover was created using handmade and vintage items, creating a cozy room for family to gather on special occasions.

15 Jun 2011

Summer Blooms From My Cottage Garden…and a Sneak Peek!

by | posted in: Cottage Gardening | 1

Happy Wednesday Dudes & Dudettes! Its been pretty hot here in Eastern NC and we are pretty much in a drought :( . We’ve had one quick rain storm in the past two months or so. My grass is now … Continued

8 Jun 2011

How To Host A Weekend Yard Sale

by | posted in: A Day In The Life, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 4

Hi Everyone, This past weekend was a very busy one for me. For months I have been picking through closets, checking under beds, sifting through cabinets and pulling things out of storage for a huge PURGE fest. I cannot believe … Continued

31 May 2011

Extreme Makover! Thrift Store Diningroom Chairs Edition!

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Shabby to Chic Makeovers | 7

Hi Everyone, I have been very busy the past few weeks working on projects. I am in the midst of a design project and planning a huge yard sale but I wanted to take a few minutes to share my … Continued

16 May 2011

Upcycling Old Closet Doors

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Shabby to Chic Makeovers | 13

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you have all had a wonderful week. I have been busy in my studio and would like to share one of my latest projects with you today. I’ve had a pair of old paneled closet … Continued

11 May 2011

Simple Vintage Seed Packet Pillows

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating | 2

Hello My Blog Friends! Today I would like to share with you a project I whipped up a couple of weeks ago. The pillows on my front porch swing were badly faded and needed an update. I searched the internet … Continued

2 May 2011

A Simple Home Staging On A Shoestring Budget

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Home Staging Projects | 10

Howdy Folks! Its been a couple of weeks since my last post and I apologize. I have been very busy working and just haven’t had a moment to sit and write. Today I would like to take you on a … Continued

18 Apr 2011

A Cottage Inspired Garden Porch Makeover!

by | posted in: Cottage Gardening | 6

Hi Ya Folks! Aside from the MANY tornados that ripped through our area this past Saturday evening, the weather here in Eastern North Carolina has been just beautiful lately! The sun has been shining, the birds are singing again and … Continued

4 Apr 2011

Crafting With Old Book Pages

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating | 17

Happy Monday Everyone! So, I’ve noticed in blogland that many people are finding new uses for old book pages. Old books, sheet music and vintage pages seem to IN right now. Ballard Designs is actually selling old books tied up with string. … Continued

25 Mar 2011

Another Mercury Glass Lamp Makeover

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 5

Howdy Folks! Ok, you may know I am always on the prowl for mercury glass items for my home. I had just purchased this lamp from ROSS for $35.00 (Ross is like Marshall’s and TJ Max). The shade it came with … Continued