Charming Cottage Living in Upstate New York
Hard to believe we are already in November! My Christmas decorating planning is in full swing with my theme and color already nailed down. Now I just have to bring everything together. In order to save money, I like to upcycle old ornaments and decorations. It also creates fun projects that I can do with… Continue reading Easy DIY Glitter Ornaments
How to cut Hydrangea blooms for a beautiful and long lasting bouquet. Follow these simple steps from when to cut, how to cut and how to maintain healthy and long lasting blooms.
God wants us to have an intimacy with Him and want to spend time in His presence. Its a choice to be intimate. The more time you put in the more you will be blessed. Your time will prosper in other areas, you will prosper. You won't have to work as hard. Your life will become easier in other areas, you will not have to work as hard because God will be your supplier. Make Him center and all else will be resolved.
Lighting and Wall Art I love using soft lighting in my home. Overhead lighting can feel harsh and impersonal. In order to create a cozy and intimate space, lighting is key. I love this lamp because it has height, has a thin enough base to fit on top of my keyboard and produces a soft… Continue reading Piano Decoration
Traditional Plaids Hello hello! Remember me? I know it's been awhile since I have posted but life has gotten a bit crazy. We saw many new changes this year for my family. We had some work done on the house that has kept us busy. My husband started a new job, which brought new challenges.… Continue reading Christmas at the Pretty Blue Cottage
Are you feeling the Fall vibes? I felt the shift almost immediately. Fall is here and if you're like me and don't like the cold, you do everything you can to warm up your interior space. I love decorating for fall, it helps me to not be so sad about the impending cold weather that… Continue reading 3 Fall Tablescapes
Let's talk exterior home details. I've been thinking about doing this blog post for awhile now, but I have been struggling on how to present it to you all! We have an older home (built in 1956) and a limited budget. Our goal for purchasing our home was not so much about our home per… Continue reading My Home Makeover
AfterBefore Hello Spring! I can't believe the nice weather we have been enjoying here in Upstate New York. It has inspired me to make some changes inside as well as out. I will be sharing the outside changes once things start to sprout, until then let's talk about creating a cozy bedroom. New Bed Frame.… Continue reading Spring Bedroom Refresh
Spring Mantle I don't know about where you are, but here in NY we still have plenty of snow! The snow makes me feel so blah.... During this time of the year I try to keep my design easy and light. I'm eager to move on from the snow and introduce some greens. As the… Continue reading Creating a Spring Mantle
How to create an Ikea Built-In Bookcase coming soon. Stay Tuned for more on this.
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