In all honesty – I can’t really take credit for this. I didn’t do anything magically creative, or create some sort of brilliant strategy. I didn’t even plan for … it literally just happened. Here are the totally clueless steps I took to make hydrangeas in the summer living room come together. #1: Over the…
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How to Mix Up Your Decor Style
If you love decorating your home and creating an environment that is your personal happy space, you probably run into the same challenge that everyone else does. That challenge is being drawn to different types of home decor, but maintaining your own personal ‘stamp’; your own unique style. So how do you go about…
A Simple & Easy Easter Coffee Table
Estate sales are a very odd beast. You are essentially in a front row seat to someone’s life, who is a complete stranger. In their home, in their absence, every drawer, closet and cupboard is thrown wide open for display and inspection. And honestly, you come across some pretty odd things. I am not a big follower…
2018 Christmas Living Room
Welcome to Red Shutter Cottage at this most special time of the year. A big part of decorating for Christmas is combining the memories of my childhood with my own personal idea of Christmas and how to decorate for it. Christmas for me is a time to honor memories, as well as bring the beauty…
The Loveseat I Almost Didn’t Buy
On a Saturday afternoon last January, Sailor and I made a run to our vet’s store to buy special food for our 2 older cats (Lucy and Archie). The drive home passes right by a large, successful consignment shop. Fortunately, I was driving, so I veered into the parking lot. I hadn’t even parked the car…