{ Chippy Cottage Christmas Garden Decor }

 Happy Friday!! I have to preface this post by saying it's going to very upbeat & bubbly, Christmas  inspiration filled,so if you're not ready for the positivity then this probably isn't the post for you today....BUT who doesn't love those thing's?! A few days ago I mentioned on my Instagram stories my mom & I were out on a snowy Sunday in a snow globe blizzard decorating this space! It's the most magical little chippy cottage Christmas in my front garden!! Tons of fresh & vintage finds & some special goods. Come see this whimsical space below.....

 

How magical & whimsical is this mini fresh Fraser Fir from our cottage up north?! My dad snipped it down for me off the property & this is where this whole creative space inspiration came together!!

 

This forest green sign is from Target from the Dollars section! It's perfect for outside under the overhang on the front gardens! Simple, classic & large.

 

I love this chippy white bench! It was my grandma's antique & I'll never part with it! Some simple slices of wood, fresh cypress, , holly  & a vintage sleigh decorate this comfy look!! The solar Christmas lights were the best decision & add that effortless glow within the picture window. 

 

This creative Christmas look was in large part to my mom! She brought the tree down, beaded & brought the finishing touches for this look! I love how magical & Christmasy it is!

Life has been so refreshing lately...kind of like this quaint chippy corner outside! Small dreams do come true, and it feels amazing! Best advice: keep going & take the help! 

I had so much fun spending quality time with my mom doing this! Afterall, it is where I get my love of decor, design & Christmas!! 

HAPPY Friday!

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{ Christmas & Winter Centerpiece Idea }

 Happy December 1st!! I can't believe it's already December...My two favorite months seem to just fly by these last few years or actually the whole year itself! I was thinking last week about something I've neglected here on TQS & that's sharing home decor ideas for nearly any home & a " How To". Well, after I simplified our dining room centerpiece I realized it was time to blog this for you all. This isn't only an easy centerpiece but affordable & can be used after Christmas as winter decor!! Come see more below....

 

How beautiful & simple is this huge tan crock filled with pinecones & " snowballs". Granted my snowballs here are chunky white candles ha!

 

•HOW TO:

Grab a crock,  galvanized bucket, anything to pile a bunch of pinecones in! I used a towel in the bottom of the crock to fill it easier! You can grab pinecones from any thrift/ craft store or gather them from outside { bake in oven to be sure nothings on them }. Add some faux snowballs { or white candles} & voila!!

 

I added a pinecone & some inexpensive cinnamon sticks as plate decor in $1 ramekins for an added layer!

 

The simplicity is the most beautiful part in my humble opinion! I love that anyone could replicate this look inexpensively, fast, effortlessly AND can doubleas winter decor after Christmas!

Have you used pinecones in your winter or Christmas decor? I hope you'll try this look in your home this season!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

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{ Dining Room Christmas Tree }

 Happy late Monday pals!! Wow, I can't believe Thanksgiving is here already...like I really can't this year! Fastest, hardest year thus far in my 34 years! With that being said, I apologize for being a tad behind in the number of Christmas inspiration posts going out!! Today is a day I AM sharing & I'm so excited about that! One thing I always loved ever since a kid was a dining room that had a fireplace & or a Christmas tree in it! Well, no fireplace yet but definitely a Christmas tree. Come see this comfy textured Christmas nook below.....

 

With the exception of the amazing unique ornaments, from a gift shop everything was house shopped!! I wanted a muted, but bold textured look.. lot's of baskets & vintage pottery mixed in!

 

The wood ornaments are more modern cottage but the huge bubble square glass ornaments are from a gift shop via my mom♡!

 

I'm still not sure what I'm doing as a centerpiece/ focal point but for now some snowball candles, chunky candlesticks & neutral linens.

 

I added tons of decor textured items, basket for the tree, hanging storage baskets, vintage hamper etc..

 

It's quite magical in here...

I hope you gathered some inspiration from this Christmas cottage dining nook!! Something about a tree always adds magic to a space!

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{ Honorable Patriotic Kitchen Window }

 Other than Christmas, the summer patriotic holidays are my favorite! I love mixing traditional, vintage & cottage together & patriotic holidays are perfect for that! This year I didn't go all out like I usually do inside & outside, because honestly with so many life changes I've been really busy! I couldn't not show up on here with a little something though...I owe it to you guys! Come take a peek at our 2021 Memorial Day decor below!

 

I left the window decor basically the same & just added the folded flag! I also kept the vintage style brass & popped some mini flags in the greenery!! The vintage brass bells added charm & a patriotic touch if you will. 

 

I was photographing & had stopped to go see what the animals were doing in the upstairs living room...Came back & Mark had set this can of coke here! Normally I'd say something like " Come on, I'm working here buddy", BUT  what's more classic than an ice cold Coca-Cola ?? Ha!

 

May all those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom be honored today & always!!

HAPPY Sunday!

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{ Welcoming Spring Entryway }

 Happy Monday! It's a bright & fresh semi spring day here in Michigan! Sunday was glorious & we got a bunch of items checked off our long ' spring cleanup ' list! While Mark was outside working on some venting, I decided to open up all the windows, cast some music & freshen up the living room for spring a bit! While freshening up the living room, I decided to photograph our spruced up entryway! Although this space isn't huge, it is its own space & gets used quite a bit...I wanted to incorporate more storage, outgoing mail area & a welcoming look upon entrance! Come see more below.....

I really needed an area to put outgoing mail, so it doesn't end up on the counter in baskets! I've seen this leather & brass  mail bag at Target 10000 times! I finally decided in a rush to grab it & the welcome sign too. I just so happened to have the vintage key... to coordinate. The wall art is an older Target find too. 

Although I wanted a more vintage look, I love that it's fresh, cottagey & flows nicely when you step up into the kitchen area! The brass flows nicely with our new hardware & brass pantry door. The vintage wood bench is handmade, rustic & the perfect size! 

• To the right of this is the mudroom closet conversion for layout of our whole entryway as this is just 1 wall!

I managed to slip in a bit of greenery in this old burlap bag & added these vintage keys...

I'm showing my age, but who else still snail mails it? I still send out certain things & bills through the mail..Call me old fashioned  ha. 

I hope you liked this refreshed entryway. It's simple, cohesive, functional & a bit pretty! Do you have an entryway you decorate?

HAPPY Monday!

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{ DIY Antique Brass Wash Tub }

 Hey pals welcome back to TQS! So a few weeks ago I shared our laundry room remodel..Well after I shared it I got quite a few nessages inquiring about our wash tub & also comments as to why I didn't show much?! Well, that was for a specific reason actually...I wanted to do a whole write up on the DIY  of it & actually break everything down for you! It's become one of my most favorite & of course simple DIY projects to date! 

Backup to before we did this diy..I had this vision of an old vintage cottage antique laundry room with lots of brass, greenery, soaps + brushes, and just an overall clean washing space! Anways I got this idea in my head about this tub for a few reasons...Keep reading below to find out why we did this & more importantly HOW!

 

PRODUCTS USED:

▪︎ Appliance Epoxy in Black {3}

▪︎ Rust-oleum Satin Clear Enamel {1}

▪︎ Brass metalic in satin by Modern Masters { 2 }

 

The brass & black add so much charm & for under $50! We originally were going to buy a new black tub because of a small hole ,but unfortunately it was back ordered 3 weeks, so we got handy & I'm so glad we did! The industrial brass charm is magical & adds so much charm to this space! 

TUTORIAL:

This was seriously one of the easiest tutorials of all time! I first scrubbed the tub clean by using a light sand paper & brillo pad with some Dawn dish soap. I rinsed & dried every inch meticulously.  I layerd old towels over the washer + dryer & opened a window.. I applied the first coat & waited the appropriate time & sprayed the next 2. After the tub was sprayed I started with the brass paint! I used a small soft brush & applied even coats & about 3 layers { this paint goes on like butter & goes a long way }. After everything was dried I sprayed the clear enamel over everything { the Epoxy there is no need } but for added protection I did!! The brass paint needed the clear enamel to harden & prevent peeling or chipping as it's a decorative paint mostly! I used about 3 coats of the enamel & everything hardened & turned out glorious! It's seriously that simple!! 

•Side Note: wear a mask while spraying!

We do a TON of laundry & it's held up against bleach & dirt like a champ! I recommend keeping an extra of each product or leftover for any down the road touch-ups needed if any!!

 

I hope this tutorial helps you & you try it! It honestly is remarkable the difference & simplicity! 

● You can see the whole Laundry Room Makeover HERE

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{ Spring Bee Decor }

 It's Friday & I'm blogging..win win ha! I hope your weekend is off to a great start..Yesterday while out with a friend, we stopped in at Bed Bath & Beyond.  I haven't been in one in years & honestly I wasn't expecting to find much....Well, I found two cute spring goods & of course I had to blog them for you! Our winters up here in the north are extremely long & can at times be gloomy..So, even with snow still being on the ground & it only being a balmy 15 degrees out I'm determined to bring spring inside! Come take a peek at some simple spring goods.....

 

I almost didn't follow my friend after lunch to Bed Bath & Beyond, but super glad I did!! I spotted a newer line " Bee & Willlow", and oh my - SO CUTE!

 

I picked up this huge bubbled glass jug with a half wicker base & the metal Bee Sign! I love that they have texture are imperfect & neutral with a hint of cream to the sign. I've always loved bumblebees, so why not incorporate some neutral decor!

 

The shelf was styled with most everything I have but I wanted a touch of rustic spring charm & well this sign made the cut!

 

Vintage crocks, vintage honeycomb, eucalyptus branches & lots of vintage gold rimmed dishes complete this space!

I hope you loved this fresh simple spring space! Have you started decorating for spring around your sanctuary?

HAPPY Saturday!

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