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How to DIY No Sew Cafe Curtains | 2 Beautiful Options
If you’re looking to add cottage charm to your home with curtains then this DIY no sew cafe curtain tutorial will be perfect for you! Lately, I’ve been doing all kinds of things to our main living space to try to give our home a little bit of the change I’ve been craving. So many of the projects we’ve done over the years have been wonderful, but we still have so many to go. You can watch the video of me making these curtains on YouTube if you’d like. My Favorite DIY Projects Over the Years Pot RackOpen ShelvesWooden Peg RailLimewash Paint StoneLighten Stained Wood Curtains probably should have been…
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How To DIY Antique Mirror Frame With Gilding Wax
This mirror was $20 at a garage sale and I’m excited to show you this DIY antique mirror frame project that made this frame look vintage. In my Spring entryway post, I told you I’ve been craving some changes in this space, but I also said that it’s not on the schedule to do a full makeover right now. So since I wanted some change I thought I’d do a couple of inexpensive cottage-style updates. In my mind, even if we don’t do the big makeover I dream about, these little upgrades can have big impacts. To start, I decided to give the black framed mirror in the entryway a…
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How to Make An Asymmetrical Spring Wreath For Front Door
Today I’m excited to share more inspiration with you from our entryway. I put together an asymmetrical Spring wreath that is so easy to make! There are some affiliate links below, which means I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. For my full disclosure statement click here Last week I shared our entryway all decorated for Spring. If you missed that you can check it out HERE. This week I decided to continue working on the entryway by making this asymmetrical Spring wreath DIY. I had a lot of…
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10 Simple and Thrifty Spring Entryway Decor Ideas
Spring is fast approaching, so today I want to share some of my favorite affordable tips for Spring entryway decor with cottage style. There are some affiliate links below, which means I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. For my full disclosure statement click here Spring Entryway Decor| YouTube Video I feel like I’ve been in such a funk lately. But now that the sun is shining more I feel excited about the things we plan on doing this Spring and Summer. We have so many fun ideas for…
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2023 Homemaking Goals: Growing, Preserving, and Cooking Food from Scratch
Our goals for 2023 are about food from scratch: growing, preserving, and cooking it. And it’s for so much more than being a healthier weight. So a few weeks ago I shared a YouTube video and told you I wanted to share our goals for 2023. Now if I’m being perfectly honest I’m a little scared. (Which is why it’s taken me a month to actually do it haha.) Our goals for 2023 are HUGE, and I need to be clear about one thing before we go anything further. I’m certain we will fail in attaining our goals for 2023 perfectly. If you’d like to watch the YouTube video I…
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7 Budget Spring Decor Ideas: Beautiful European Cottage Style Kitchen
I’m so ready for Spring to arrive, so while we wait I decided to share a few budget Spring decor ideas from our kitchen to help you get ready. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. Before we get to all the tips I wanted to say a quick thank you to Kelly with Tattered Pew for putting this hop of 30 Spring Home Tours together. She is so talented and if you’ve never stopped by her home you want to make sure that you do. One of the most…
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Cozy & Simple European Cottage Winter Decor in the Kitchen
Winter decor can be hard, so today I’m excited to share our European cottage winter decor and a little secret about decorating your home. How I Simplified Our Home Decor this Winter Simple greenery stems Neutral and calm linens Display everyday items as decor (wooden spatulas in a crock, stand mixers, flour canisters, etc.) Remove items that are just decor with no function (I had books on the kitchen counter and they felt like they were cluttering the counter instead of adding to the aesthetic.) Display artwork that is life giving (this could be as simple as papers that the kiddos colored for you!! Is there any better artwork?) Go…
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7 Simple European Cottage Style Christmas Decorations
Adding cottage style Christmas decorations to your home is an easy way to add simplicity and calmness to your home for the holiday season. I want to share some of my favorite ways to decorate our home for the Christmas season. But I want to really focus on the elements that bring a slow and calm ambiance. So often Christmas feels like a whirlwind, and even though it seems to be going by quickly again this year, I want to do my part to help slow it down for my family. If you’re interested, you can watch the YouTube video HERE. Cottage Style Christmas Decorations: A Family Event Before we…
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Easy Cinnamon and Sugar Candied Pecans: A Simple Treat
The best thing about these candied pecans is that they double as a treat to take to gatherings and something special for Christmas morning! I’m so excited to be joining 15 wonderful ladies for some Christmas treats. There are so many delicious treats and I hope you’re able to snag a recipe or two to share with loved ones this year. Before we get into my simple cinnamon roasted pecans, I want to say thank you to my friend Jen from Midwest Life and Style for hosting this blog hop. If you’re here from Kelly with The Tattered Pew, welcome! And thanks so much for stopping by. Didn’t her molasses cookies look…
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Simple & Beautiful European Cottage Christmas in the Kitchen
The kitchen is the most used room in our home, so when I pull out my European cottage Christmas decorations I try to keep it simple. I’m so excited to be joining 34 wonderful ladies for some Christmas home tours. There will be so much Christmas inspiration all week, so make sure you keep coming back to see everything. Before we get into my cottage style Christas decor ideas, I want to say thank you to my friend Kelly with The Tattered Pew for hosting this blog hop. It’s one of my favorites! If you’re here from Julie with My Wee Abode wasn’t her tiny home Christmas decor beautiful?! Thanks so much for stopping…
