Hello, and thank you for stopping by. Red Shutter Cottage is taking a little break. I am writing this in October 2020 and hope to be back in 2021 with new posts about cottage style, why I love thrift shopping, and my (very tiny) obsession with roosters! Together, Sailor and I are facing some big…
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Springtime Living Room
For this springtime living room, I just wanted pretty. Pretty, mixed in with some balance, harmony, and a little comfort. An inviting mixture and combination of textures, colors, finishes, and patterns. I am calling this a springtime living room, but really and truly, there is nothing specific or themed about it. This look could work…
Hydrangeas in the Summer Living Room
In all honesty – I really can’t 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 … it literally just happened. Here are the totally clueless steps I took to make hydrangeas in the summer living room come together. #1: Over…
4th of July On The Front Porch
4thof July displays on lawns, front porches and entryways are a great way to extend your spirit and share your celebration of this patriotic holiday! It’s a bit like Christmas, just not so many lights! My impetus for creating this 4thof July on the front porch display was to only use items I already owned. …
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…
