I've been antique shopping for awhile. When we first moved into Fancy Cottage, I knew I wanted to do my best to source pieces for the space that were beautiful and unique. In fact, my second date with my husband was going to a very large Flea Market to find furniture for his new apartment at the time. We both love the look of antiques in a home. They add so much charm and interest in world where the default for home decor is websites like Wayfair and Amazon. Personally, I also love the idea of adding to the story of a piece of furniture or a painting. The idea that people before me sat around ..read more

Mother's Day is around the corner and I'm sure many of you are still thinking about how you'd like to honor and celebrate your mom. This holiday is a sweet one but can easily become an expensive one! With Mother's Day brunch on the menu at every restaurant, and Mother's Day sales at all the department stores, it can be easy to show your mom you care by buying her something new and taking her out for a meal. But there are so many other ways to show your mom you love her that don't include spending too much money. Here are 10 ways to celebrate Mother's Day on a budget. Homemade Spa Day: M ..read more

For the longest time, I've avoided trying to make scones at home. For what reason? I don't know. I must have always held them in the category of a sweet treat you get when you go to your favorite coffee shop. Along with coffee cake and morning buns. But recently, I decided to try my hand at making a homemade version of one of my favorite scones at my local coffee shop. When we still lived in Fancy Cottage, I would get the strawberries and cream scone at least once a week. Along with my favorite drink, a hot chai with oat milk. And since we've moved, I haven't been able to have it in such ..read more

Image details: Lavender Anthropologie plates, Rattan placemats, Green salad plates: vintage, Libbey water glasses Spring is the perfect time of year for hosting outdoor brunches, dinners and dining al fresco. The warm, but not too hot temps make it the perfect setting for sipping bellinis and eating charcuterie under twinkle lights on the lawn. This year, I'm leaning towards fresh, light, natural & pastel colors to accentuate the beauty of nature in the springtime. Greens, lavenders, light yellows and baby blues are coloring my home and yard this season. In today's post I want to sha ..read more

Hello readers! Today, I wanted to update you on what's going on here in the garden. It's been an interesting road figuring out how to grow new flowers and dealing with difficult soil, but in spite of the challenges, we've been able to have some success so far. The Iris Bed Per usual, I was genuinely nervous about the Irises and how slowly they were progressing. I don't know when it will click with me that flowers take their sweet time to grow. They're on their own timeline, not mine. I think it was hard to notice how far along they'd come because the bed was surrounded by weeds that ..read more

Flowers are a universally loved way of showing someone how much you care about them. But if you're anything like me, flowers are much more than that. They're proof of beauty and goodness in the world. They're proof that growth is a natural part of life for all of us. And they're proof that with a little love and care, anyone can reach their fullest potential. For me, flowers represent the beautiful simplicity of life. They don't have to do too much to show the world just how amazing they are. They just grow at their own pace. Not competing with anything around them. Flower arranging is an a ..read more

Spring has sprung and there are so many things that I have been loving in this new season! New music, shows, fashion trends and so much more. I wanted to share with you everything that I've been enjoying and what's been helping to make this Spring season that much more magical. All of the albums I don't know what it is about 2024 but the music girlies did not come to PLAY. There is so much good music right now that I just can't get enough of. I have Beyonce, Maggie Rogers and Ariana Grande on constant repeat in my car. Beyonce's album "Cowboy Carter" is such an artistic masterpiece I get c ..read more

As I sit here in an airstream along the coast of Northern California, starting the celebrations of my one year wedding anniversary, I decided this would be a great time to chat about all of the things I learned while planning my wedding. I've mentioned before that wedding planning was not as magical as I had always envisioned it to be, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't an amazing wedding. Now that we're a year later, I see so much more clearly just how wonderful and magical of a day it was. I learned so much during my bride-to-be era, and I want to share as much of that knowledge as I can ..read more

As the flowers bloom and the sun shines brighter, it's the perfect time to embrace healthy habits that nourish both body and soul. Spring is all about renewal and rejuvenation, so let's dive into some healthy girl habits to make this season your most radiant yet! Morning Rituals with a Twist: Start your day with a glass of lemon water for a refreshing detox. Add in a few minutes of gentle stretching or yoga to awaken your body and mind. And don't forget to indulge in a nourishing breakfast like overnight oats with fresh fruits or a green smoothie bowl. Here is my absolute favorite morni ..read more

Out of all four of the seasons we get to experience every year, the harmony between spring and traditional femininity is blatantly clear. As the earth awakens from its slumber, pops of green begin to appear and the world is bathed in the golden lighting of a warming sun. In the air we feel secrets of renewal and rebirth, showcasing the essence of femininity like a flower growing through a beautiful garden. As Spring unfolds, it reveals layers of symbolism that remind us of the core of traditional femininity. It is a time of truly ethereal beauty, where soft pastels and dew-kissed petals ador ..read more