Tuesday, November 13, 2018

{ Inspirational Cottage Style Christmas Lookbook }

Hey pals welcome back!! I've been busy getting all the spaces ready for Christmas around our little cottage home & just taking in the holidays { Yes, already ha! }. I'm loving the simple changes we made to this home even if it won't be our forever home..more on that later! I decided since most people cruise Pinterest, blogs, google, magazines etc.. that I would put together a simple little update or "lookbook" if you will of what we have so far..I didn't include our bedroom or the fireplaces etc.. because well, they're not completely photographed yet!! I know many bloggers only choose certain areas to photograph { which I love }, but we go alll out around here for Christmas! I wait all year for this cozy time & like to cherish it by soaking in the festivities, decor & magical feeling it brings. I usually do the porch, our bedroom, both dining areas, both living rooms & this year maybe the kids' { AKA doggie} room!!! Anyways grab a cup of  extra chocolatey hot chocolate & come see what I put together so far..


This is & always will be one of my favorite views in this little cottage! I love the authentic bar door, cottage door, crisp white walls & the most simple Balsam Hill wreath! 
* I can't wait to show you what's on the the other side of this..I went in a completely different direction this year!!


The start of our little wood cottage porch!! We have to run new electrical for the lighting which I hope works to plan eeek, but I did get the wreaths out, pillows, rugs etc.. AND because I'm so fancy I barely brushed my hair, have cut-off leggings on & a paint stained t-shirt underneath this coat haha..Oh & it was 35 degrees out..I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!


This is another sneak peek of the area I mentioned above!! I'll share each room just like every other year but thought I'd share this cabinet quickly!! 
*Side Note: Be sure to head to my navigation bar at the top & click "SEASONAL" for all our other Christmas decor from past years!!


My very own Clarke W. Griswold haha! Don't worry he was on the roof too..picture? I think so haha


So, here is a HUGE sneak peek of my idea & theme this year!!! Yup, that's blue mixed in..! I'll share more super soon & the dishes are to DIE for...They basically set the tone for this year's theme!



This is the first time in 6.5 years we have had a  7.5ft tree upstairs in the living room! I usually have a tree in here but smaller, dining room as well & then a big one downstairs and in our bedroom. This year I went all kinds of different & I love it it in front of this vintage dresser that was my dad's when he was a boy. My mom did an amazing job refinishing it. The cottage window, wood & country tree have me filling so cozy!
I hope you enjoyed this simple & quick lookbook..Be sure to come back daily for more rooms I'll be featuring then the full Christmas Home Tour!

Happy Tuesday!

As always THANK YOU for stopping in on my little growing blog. I know everyone says something like this, but I honestly appreciate each of you for sharing my posts, commenting etc....I'm not the biggest or most popular blogger, but I am humble, real & practical ,and  hopefully helpful or inspiring in someway :). 
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Paige.Rose




Tuesday, November 6, 2018

{ Farmhouse & Cottage Christmas Decor Inspiration }

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, SEASONS GREETINGS & MERRY CHRISTMASSSSSS HAHA! Hi, pals welcome back to the blog & my  most favorite time of the year! Today I'm feeling super festive as I put the finishing touches on our Christmas decor..Yes, it's up early but it's because of you guys! I love to help you guys anyway I can & Christmas is especially happy time for me for many reasons but that is for another post sometime..maybe! Anyways I'm going to link a bunch of inspiration down below with pictures of past Christmas decor & ideas from our home! I usually pick a different theme each year for our upper level & lower level with mixing in our bedroom & dining areas! I hope you love this time of the year & if you don't I will change that..You are always welcome at our little home...We have an  array of people always, just the way we like it. Lots of food { we host every year }, movies, drinks &  COZY EVERYTHING! Come take a peek & gather a ton of ideas...


"Neutral Greenery Filled Christmas Dining Room"



" Cottage Style Neutral Christmas Mantel"
 HERE



" Rustic Christmas Farmhouse Dining Room"

"Whimsical Country Cottage Christmas Living Room"


"Cozy Christmas Cabinet"


"DIY Vintage Bulb Garland"


" Simple Cozy Christmas Kitchen"


" Lower Level Lodge Christmas"


" Fresh & Cozy Vintage Christmas"


"Classic Cozy Cabin Christmas Basement"



" Christmas Living Room"


"Beautiful Cottage Christmas Bedroom"

I have SOOOO many other Christmas posts right up at the top of my " Navigation Bar" so it's SUPER easy to look at past Christmas decor, DIY & more. Wowza that was a  lot of work, I think I deserve some hot chocolate now ha. Let me know which one is your favorite below!!!

HAPPY Tuesday!

Anyways I hope you all got some simple & helpful tips from this post!! What are some of the things you do to keep your home clean with animals?! My OCD gets the best of  me sometimes, but I wouldn't trade our tribe of rescues for ANYTHING!
As always THANK YOU for stopping in on my little growing blog. I know everyone says something like this, but I honestly appreciate each of you for sharing my posts, commenting etc....I'm not the biggest or most popular blogger, but I am humble, real & practical ,and  hopefully helpful or inspiring in someway :). 
***You can find me here for updates & more ,or SUBSCRIBE on the right side of my blog for FREE & direct updates right to your mail...
Paige.Rose