So many of you have expressed a love for blue & white (a love I share!) that I thought a blog post and video dedicated to collecting this timeless class would be helpful and inspiring. In this post, we’ll talk about what makes something a collection, good sources for where to find pieces, and how to use them in your home. https://youtu.be/5M0w4HIXbNo What makes something a collection? I’ve heard that once you have three of a kind you have officially obtained a collection. Makes sense to me. One piece of something could just be a whim… Two is simply a pair, but three? Now you’re off to a g ..read more

Hello, Friends! Today I’m excited (as usual) to share an antique and thrift haul with you. It has been several months since we’ve gone shopping together and I felt it was time to share what I’ve found. The goal in sharing these shopping trips and decorating visits is to inspire you and hopefully give you ideas for layering in the English country style into your home. Really though, these tips can be applied to any style. As usual, shopping (for me) begins at home. The decor style that feels the most natural, homey, and comfortable for us is the English country style. To achieve this style, I ..read more

  Hello Friends! Today I’d like to share some simple winter homemaking with you. The art of homemaking has been on my heart lately and with the slow season we’ve enjoyed this winter I’ve had some time to think about what it is you and I do each day in our homes, and the effect it has on others. Have you thought about the word “Homemaking?” The “making” part of that word indicates something created. Have you even thought that you are a creator of a home? Through the simple, repetitive daily tasks you are creating beauty, peace, welcome, and security for family and friends. Practica ..read more

Hello friends! It’s Christmas time again which means adding all that charming cottage decor to our homes to celebrate the seasons. This year is doubly exciting since we’ve recently finished remodeling our kitchen. I’ve been anticipating this since August of last year when we started the remodel by painting the cabinets. Now we have a fresh, English cottage style kitchen as a backdrop for our vintage Christmas kitchen decor! The biggest change this year (next to the remodel) is adding a soft blue to our existing Christmas decor. I began looking at inspiration pictures on Pinterest before las ..read more

Are you dreaming of a quaint English cottage kitchen? Whether you’re considering a full-scale remodel or simply want to sprinkle a little cottage kitchen decor into your existing space, I have a few tips I’d like to share with you from our journey. Over a year ago we began remodeling our kitchen from a standard, suburban space to an English country cottage kitchen. From the initial planning stages to the final touches, our kitchen has evolved into a space that is functional and charming. Specifically, there are six design principles that I’ve learned along the way and hope you find inspiring ..read more

Do you ever run into design dilemmas when decorating your home? There’s that one part that just has you stumped…we ran into a design dilemma in during our kitchen remodel. I’d like to share with you the cottage kitchen design ideas we learned for getting “unstuck” when designing cohesive space, and hopefully this will help you as well. https://youtu.be/Ksr_XQ6bgj0 The Challenge: This wall was the headscratcher for decorating in the English country style of the rest of the kitchen. The wall is cut up by this tall narrow cabinet leaving a larger wall space behind the peninsula and a smaller wa ..read more

Renovating a kitchen is similar to piecing together a puzzle. Each element, from the cabinets to the countertops, must work together seamlessly to create a cohesive and inviting space. As we have renovated our kitchen, it wasn’t just about refreshing the old. It was about infusing our regular, suburban kitchen with the warmth, and character of the English country style. We feel like pairing sage green cabinets with butcher block countertops helped us achieve this goal. This combination isn’t just beautiful; it mimics a classic expression of English style. Join us as we share the inspiration b ..read more

Today is the day, friends! We will begin the transformation from an ordinary dated suburban kitchen to an English county kitchen. This has got to be my favorite project so far: turning the heart of my home – our kitchen – into a welcoming fresh, pretty space with two-toned sage green and white kitchen cabinets. There’s a certain magic about English country style that’s hard to resist. Quintessential, cozy, and full of whimsical charm. For a look at where my inspiration came from, check out the first video in this series. For today, our focus will be on the beginnings of a delightful transform ..read more

Hi, friend! Do you dream of transforming your home into a cozy, charming cottage without breaking the bank? You’re in the right place! Today I’m sharing some ideas of what to buy at thrift stores, or second-hand online, for cottage style decor. With its unique blend of rustic charm, and vintage flair, cottage style decor is perfectly suited to thrifting. Once you get an idea of what cottage style items you are looking for then thrifting will become much more than a shopping experience, it will become a thrilling treasure hunt! In this post: The Allure of Cottage Style Decor What to Buy at T ..read more

Hello friend! Do you have (or admire) vintage linens and textiles, but aren’t sure what to do with them in your home? Creating that one of a kind look is core to those of us who love the look of a collected home. By using vintage linens you can craft that custom look that makes your home unique to your taste and lifestyle. Today is a fun post collecting a few ideas for adding a custom cottage vibe to your home on a budget. I have a mix of no-sew and sewing projects. This post features a few of the projects, for a full list check out the video “10 Vintage Linen DIY Projects“. https://youtu.be ..read more