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Our Country-Style Christmas Tree – The Lettered Cottage

I had waaaaay too much fun decorating our tree this year. 2020 made me do it. I went with a cheerful. country-style Christmas vibe and used a variety of things that felt...

Everything You Need for Your Kitchen & Nothing More

Kitchens. They’re amazing spaces. They can be visually stunning. They must be total workhorses. They’re quite often the heart of the home. But they can also accumulate a lot of CRAP. As I...

The Best Rooms and a Frugal Mindset

Would it surprise you to know that the “best” rooms are often the smallest, the quirkiest, and the ones where you have the least money to spend? Small & Quirky. Low ceilings...

How to Make a DIY Witch Broom

Looking for a witchacular way to add Halloween decor by adding some witch brooms around your home? Using what you can find in your yard, you can make an authentic looking DIY...

Our Bungalow Renovation Floor Plans

In my previous blog I talked about the challenges two months into our bungalow renovation. At this stage things were starting to take shape, but it’s always good to stop and reflect...

16 Online Plant Shops that Deliver Houseplants Right to Your Front Door

When we moved into our first home, I was an avid gardener in our yard but I stuck to faux plants inside minus a fiddle leaf fig or two. It felt very...

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Falling for Design: 9 (Super Affordable) Ways to Refresh Your Space for Fall

Decorating for fall on a budget. It wasn’t always this way, but now fall is probably my favorite of all the...

DIY Mushroom Decorations: Easy and Affordable Idea

Are you looking to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor without breaking the bank? Look no further than DIY mushroom decorations!...

DIY easy folk art called Bauernmalerei with flowers

The German folk art painting technique called Bauernmalerei is a traditional folk art that can be replicated with a few templates and simple brush...

The BEST Garlands To Go From Fall To Christmas

Have you ever played the game“Would You Rather?” It’s perfect for the holidays and family and all the celebrations right around the corner. It’s a...

Fall Decorating Ideas to Cozy Up Your Home

This post contains affiliate links & photos. See our full disclosure here. Are you craving a little bit of fall coziness in your home? Maybe...

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The Easiest Way To Style Open Kitchen Shelves

When we moved into our new home, I have to admit that I was a bit intimidated by the open shelving in our kitchen. I had always had glass front cabinets,...

How To: Style a Coffee Table

A coffee table makes your living space more functional, but is also an opportunity to personalize your space that you don’t want to miss out on. Here are five tips to keep...

Make a Floral Clay Ghost with Air Dry Clay

While I love a good, traditional Halloween filled with orange and black, there is something about creating a “pretty” Halloween with moss, flowers and not quite as spooky-feeling. I love how pastel...

Prepare for Thanksgiving: A Step-By-Step Guide + FREE CHECKLIST

Planning on hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? It can feel overwhelming to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner. But never fear, lovely hostess, this step-by-step guide will help you organize and prepare for your Thanksgiving...

Announcing Justina X Ruggable! | Justina Blakeney

Hello friends! I’m *so* excited to share our latest collection with you today — it’s Justina X Ruggable and it’s jam-packed with color, pattern, and personality — just like I like it! Working...

Our Rhone River Viking River Cruise Begins in Avignon

Welcome to the start of our Viking River cruise on the Rhone River in France. We begin in Avignon, where all board the longship Buri for our 7 night adventures in the...

Neutral Boho Tween Bedroom Makeover

Those of you who are members of my private Facebook group may recall seeing a glimpse of this makeover several months ago. Back then my daughter was heading away on school camp so...

Big Girl Room with Floral Wallpaper

It’s been a long time coming but I finally finished Odelia’s big girl room. Just in time to turn it back into a nursery :-p But it needed it’s moment to shine...

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