{ 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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{ Industrial Antique Laundry Room Makeover }

 You guys it's FINALLY HERE, laundry room reveal day!! We've been working on this winter project for the past three weeks..It's been on our list for years & just before we move we decided to finish it haha..typical Mark & Paige! Since we're on a standstill with homes, we decided to keep doing projects around this little cottage home of ours. The laundry room was feasible to do during the wintertime here!

It's going to be a long winded post, sit back, get comfy & come grab some simple inspiration below...

●Before

• during cutting of beadboard •

●After

 

FAQS:

•Under $600 for whole project 

• We hired out zero help 

• Took 3 weeks of just weekend work

• Space is large at roughly 16x16

• Antique  Industrial inspired

• Washer & Dryer are GE Deep Fill. They're huge  { biggest no agitator available }& were purchased in late 2018! 

SOURCES + PRODUCTS:

• Beadboard & trim

• White paint

• New rug

• Epoxy 

• Brass farmhouse screw- in light! 

• Saw

• Liquid nail extreme 

• Antiques

• Metallic brass paint

• Clear spray enamel 

• We left the ceiling exposed warm wood

 

This a space we use a ton in our home! With DIY's , work, 3 dogs & covid looming we are constantly washing something..We had to think a bit before starting this project as the walls are concrete! We didn't feel it was necessary to nail or drill into the concrete all over, so we used Liquid Nail Extreme  from Homedepot.com part of the laundry room had old paneling, we just nailed over. The other part we used Liquid Nail! It was quite the job at first getting the boards to adhere to the cold Michigan winter cement walls..With the heat turned up a bit we were a go!!

One of my most favorite aspects of this new space is the antique items displayed..The vintage inspired sign & real antique framed art from 1940s Canada, brushes, drawers etc...  The wall treatment adds that special finished charm! Lots of laundry room vintage items, but also storage & a changing work room for Mark!

All the furniture is painted black wood pieces in here. The corner shelf with Mark's work clothes { to the left of this } , this vintage coat hanger & the folding table. Touches of green, brass & cream add to the color pallet!

 

The brass wire basket is from HomeGoods, laundry baskets- HomeGoods, rug - Ollies & sign- homemade!

 

I love I can sit in here while loads are going, or I'm folding, dying items, ironing etc.. These chippy green vintage drawers house Mark's hats & socks! 

 

All of the hardware from the door handle to pipes to outlets to sink were painted using brass paint & sealed with clear spray enamel! 

Behind the door is a storage room that runs the length of the room, carpeted & lighted. "Christmas closet" if you will...

I hope you liked this practical large dressing, laundry room & storage room! 

Are you constantly doing laundry like me? Do you have a designated laundry space, room or closet? 

 HAPPY Tuesday!

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{ Comfy Cottage Corner }

I've mentioned & blogged { see last post } that I moved furniture that had never been in these new spaces before! Well, yesterday I shared one piece & today I'm sharing  the other piece I moved from the dining room to the living room! I was bored with this space, so I shuffled some pieces around & well, the rest is history ha! This corner cabinet was quite easy to move since it's not that heavy- THANKFULLY! I kept the inside very neutral with vintage crocks & some crisp white candles above it! It's super simple, fresh & summery! Light for summer is my jam...Come read + see more below!!

This corner wasn't used much if we're being honest...As of lately though Mark's favorite thing to do is curl up in one of these slipcovered wingback chairs & relax! It makes my heart happy & these chairs are super comfy!! 

 

Many of the items in this post including greenery can be found HERE   too! 

I needed something fresh & new for this space, so I ventured out with a friend & spotted these clearance white resin bunnies!! If you know me personally,  you know I LOVE RABBITS!! I've had them since the age of 5, our first being right from a vintage farm still open to this day! 

After my attack  { severe dog bite to my face } the doctor suggested getting me a pet to heal & adjust from being afraid of animals { it so worked ha}..Lucy was her name, well "his" we found out later on.. 

The pops of vintage brass from the planters, comfy cottagey buns & tall boxwood plant { my fav } everything tied in nicely for a cool comfy summer look!

Ahhhh the big new OLD piece! You see it in the corner? I love it there! I'll be doing a larger more in depth post once our new furniture is in this space !! Although we've  loved our Ektorp sectional,  we're ready for something fresh & new / deeper! Hopefully we can share this weekend !

I kept the wall very simple with a galvanized clock & vintage cottage sign we got up by Petoskey last summer.

 Do you have a favorite cool relaxing place in the summer you like to unwind to? Any favorite items? Let me know in the comments 

HAPPY Wednesday!

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{ Simple Vegetarian Cheesesteak Sub Recipe }

Happy Friday friends!! Today has been a very average day & it felt GREAT! I'm just enjoying our little suburban cottage, hot chocolate, pups & some much needed blogging/ music session! As I was updating the blog I stumbled on some recipes &  thought "wow" haha I haven't shared a recipe in ages it seems.. Truth be told I usually cook a home cooked meal at least 3-4 times a week & they're usually either vegetarian, chicken or soy based! If you've been following my blog for the last 3.5 years you would most likely know I don't eat beef or pork. I've always been a picky eater & meat has always grossed me out & I'm allergic to beef on top of it all. I cut both out years back for both personal, health & ethical reasons. Before anyone starts sending the mass amounts of emails about "Why do you still eat chicken then", well I'm in the process of quitting that too. With all that being said, sometimes it's difficult to find dinners to make that don't contain beef or pork..I do occasionally crave these things, but use substitutes with protein & half the fat! Although my husband still eats meat, it's not as much & he LOVES my veggie food with this recipe I'm sharing today being at the top of the list!! 

 

R E C I P E:

• 1 pack of steak subs
• 2-3 green peppers sliced or cubed
• 1 large onion { any color }
• 1 stick light butter
• half teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt + pepper to preference
• Pinch of garlic powder
• Cup of shredded mozzarella cheese 
• 1 bag +gardein beef meat crumbles
• 2 tablespoons mayo/ light mayo
• Swiss cheese slices or light swiss, provolone etc.. 

 

Side Note: You can find the Gardein brand of beef crumbles at your local +Walmart  or +Target . I prefer this brand over the other leading two brands!

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D I R E C T I O N S:

Take out the bag of beef meat crumbles & set them aside for 5-10 minutes on the counter. While the meat is getting thawed a bit grab a pan & add the stick of butter on low heat while you chop the green peppers & onions. Add the green peppers, onions, garlic, salt/ pepper & cayenne to the butter or oil { which ever you decide } & let the veggies & spices cook for 5-10 minutes or until tender/caramelized. Next take the meat & add to your mixture & add the mayo & cheese. Let cook for 10 minutes or until everything is coated etc.. 

Grab the subs & open them & place one piece of the sliced swiss on the bottom of the roll, fill with meat mixture & top with another half a slice of swiss & bake in the oven for 5-10 or until cheese is gooey, not crisp or bubbling.

 

 

Serve with light kettle chips or your choice!

E N J O Y!

 

I really hope y'all LOVE this yummy spin on a classic hearty sub! Let me know if you try this recipe & what you think about using the substitute etc..

Happy FRIDAY!

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{ EASY Fresh Quiche Recipe }

Hey guys!! So you know occasionally I love to share a simple staple recipe with you all! Today I'm sharing the most yummy quiche recipe for summer/ fall! I feel weird even posting a recipe, because for one I'm not a food photographer & second because I'm not a professional chef. Little fact about me though is I'm a picky eater & no, I'm not skinny haha. I've always been a picky eater ever since nearly a newborn according to my mom. I like to share certain recipes here on the blog that are hearty, homemade & simple! I'm actually shocked I'm posting a recipe based around eggs, because I actually never was an egg kinda person hehe. I followed a simple regular Quiche Recipe & added some of my own little tweaks & ingredients! 

R E C I P E

• 10-12 Eggs { I used medium eggs/ Large pumpkin pie dish }
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• Half Cup of Milk
• Salt & Pepper { Your Preference }
• 1 Cup Spinach
• 1 Large Tomato Diced
• 1.5 Cups Mozzarella
• 1 Pack of freezer/fridge dough { See Box Instructions }
• Chives { Optional }

D I R E C T I O N S

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grab 9-12 medium eggs crack in a bowl, add milk & set aside. Grab your tomato, spinach & mozzarella. Dice the tomato & shred the spinach into about thumbs size pieces. Add the veggies to the eggs/ milk and lastly pour melted butter into the mix. Toss in the salt & pepper and set the mix aside. Take a pie dish & grease it with some cooking spray lightly & spread 1 rolled fridge dough into the dish & fill with the ingredients in the bowl { this is my way;) }! Finish with a bit more salt & pepper & bake for 30 minutes on 400 degrees!

Side Note: I did use Chives in this recipe. Chives are optional.

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Enjoy. 

Let the quiche cool/set for about 7 minutes & garnished with sprinkled mozzarella!

I hope you guys liked this simple recipe! I love the fluffy texture, simplicity & the fresh ingredients used, yet still giving the pie a hearty comfort foods feel.

Wishing you a happy Monday!

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Paige.Rose