I have happily plunged head first into decorating my 2018 Fall Living Room. Filling my home with fall colors and decor gives me a sense of homecoming. Something deep inside me responds to the warmth and range of colors that are so welcoming and comforting. The richness and variety of and textures, the shapes…
Fireplace
How to Decorate using 5 Classic Design Elements
How to decorate using 5 classic design elements was an idea that came to me when I realized that all 5 of these elements have been around for many, many years, and I find myself using them over and over, all year round. I wanted to share how I incorporate these timeless and classic items, on an everyday basis. They…
5 Steps to a Beautiful Mantel
Having a mantel is both a delight and a responsibility. Mantels are delightful because, as a rule, they are the crown of your fireplace, and are easily the focus of the room. They are a responsibility because…they are the focus of the room! Use some or all of these 5 steps to a beautiful mantel…
2018 Winter Living Room
Welcome to our 2018 Winter Living Room. Winter has always appealed to me, both as a season and as a decorating opportunity, because Winter is actually a bit of a ‘free for all’. There are no rules, or parameters that need to be followed. So when the new year arrives, and the calendar shows…
2017 Christmas Home Tour
Welcome to the 2017 Christmas Home Tour at Red Shutter Cottage! I hope you enjoy the Christmas theme I have created using a woodsy, natural approach. For Christmas I am drawn to natural elements, with a bit of color; pinecones, greenery, burlap and raffia, holly berries, and plaid (lots of plaid!). I also use fabrics…
