{ Casual Cozy Cottage Style Easter Tablescape Idea }

Happy Wednesday !!! We've been super busy before we depart for an 8 day tropical style vacay & road trip!! I love me some cozy winter, but I'm sooo ready to snorkel & enjoy the sun with my best friend! I've said this before but I really don't go overboard with holiday decor other than Christmas..With that being said I did decorate the dining room before all the changes start happening after vacay..I just added some simple cozy goodies to the table, new throw pillows to the chairs & restyled the cabinet a bit. Very simple yet soothing..I don't know why I always tend to gravitate towards greys for Easter, but I do. I mean we have a real Easter bunny who might be making his appearance back on my IG soon haha #mrwibbles #ourbunny #officemascot hahah Okay, I'm done hehhe...See how excited I am for all the upcoming goodness going on?! It's lovely to be busy & have things to look forward too!!! Anyways come see this Easter tablescape below!!!

 

My love of greys & greens during this time continues ha. I hope that doesn't sound depressing because it's totally not..I promise ha! I love these farmhouse cloth napkins, vintage plates, greens & crocks..cozy & warm while still easing into spring! 

  

I also wanted to incorporate this corner cabinet into this post because it will be getting  a new home soon I think..I have a huge idea for this dining room & this cabinet isn't in it..I feel bad because it was my first vintage piece & makeover way back in 2008 I think..Stay tuned!!:)

This is one of my favorite shots to get while photographing this space..I love the cozy vintage feeling & the pantry makeover HERE

I shopped our home for this whole post other than the wood block sign on the table..I know I have some other Easter decor around here somewhere, but for now I'm keeping it simple since after vacay it's time to get to work on the spruce up!! 

 

I hope you guys enjoyed this Easter Spring Cottage table!! I can't wait to blog some of our vacay & vlog it also for you guys...You know with Mark & I it will definitely be comical haha. 

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

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{ DIY Cottage Style Simple Hot Beverage Station }

Happy  sunny Tuesday! It's been so cold & dreary here these past few days & today after posting on my IG HERE that it was gloomy..the sun decided to come out! As I'm typing this I'm sipping some hot Chai latte which is much needed since it's super cold here in Michigan again...You see where I'm going with this post ha.. As we were driving around{NEW VLOG } this weekend pricing the stuff for our mini spring home revamp { see last post }. With the temps super cold this weekend it dawned on me as we were leaving with our mug full of tea & coffee that I never blogged our little hot beverage station other than once & that was FOREVER ago..I've said it a million times, but I'm not into coffee much more of chai tea , vanilla cappuccinos etc..Mark however is a coffee maniac ha. Come see more of this cute cozy hot beverage station below!!

 

Our little hot bev station is super simple..I bought this black distressed wood tray from Hobby Lobby about 3 years ago & it's perfect for keeping everything together & easy to move etc..The Keurig stays on it along with the white canister with K-cups. The other small cream & black canisters are filled with hot chocolate, chocolate chips & cinnamon. 

  

  
  

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Of course I had to decorate this space a little haha..I just added an old white mug, greenery & this vintage honey stick!

 

Our little mug collection is simple, but just enough for us.  I usually only buy black & white mugs with the exception of a few...Our mugs are all HUGE too haha..no wimpy ones in our house!

 

These small cream & black chalkboard canisters are from @HomeGoods.

 

The wall mug holder is an old antique from my grams. When she moved down from her lake house a few years ago she got rid of a bunch of "treasures" & this is one I kept. It's so simple & after our mini spring kitchen spruce up it's for sure going back up...

Side Note: The black & white sign was a thrifting find, and the Ball mason lamp is vintage.

 

What do you think about our simple little hot beverage station? I call it a station because honestly I don't like the "bar" name because it's just not practical. I see soooo many beautiful coffee bars, but lets be honest if you don't have a water hookup it's super impractical to walk back & forth filling this coffee pot etc..especially when they're not directly by the sink..Pretty, yes..practical- NO! 

Happy Tuesday!

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{ Cottage Style Spring Home Update: Pt. 2 - Products & Ideas! }

Happy Friday!! So as I am writing this "spring home update" I'm kind of laughing..You guys, we have 3 inches of fresh S N O W on the ground here in Michigan..Blah!!! I was sick on Wednesday with some GI/ kidney stuff I suspect so I didn't do much & today  {Thursday } I slept a lot & just did the minimal. I'm feeling much better  & we're ready to get this mini makeover in full swing ..even if we do have snow on March 1st!!!! I mean you can never plan around Michigan weather so it's no surprise to us! My ocd & type A personality are already getting to me with the future mess, chaos & decisions that are coming up haha. I got some major inspiration for an area in the dining room & I think I know what is being moved in there..fingers crossed it works out!!! Mark also just informed me that we might do the kitchen floor as well..we will see ha. Anyways today I wanted to share pt.2 / the items & finishes we're most likely going with in terms of this little renovation. Like I said before things could change, but come see below what direction we are headed in!!!

Side Note: See pt. 1 HERE

 

 

We decided to go with Behr brand paint. We have used it so many times before & loved it. We will being using the Behr paint + primer in one for max cover & most likely in Ultra White for all the rooms upstairs with the exception of Mark's office HERE & the dog lounge HERE since we just redid those rooms.

 

The back door will be replaced with the one below as well as the front door. Both storm doors will be replaced with  these french style ones with the screen in them I believe.

 

 

For the upper level living room we will be painting white & adding some type of wall treatment possibly & I have these tan plaid/buffalo check wallpaper picked out for the accent wall.

 

In the kitchen we will be adding a bit more charm with horizontal beadboard & the dining room will have vertical beadboard.

 

As far as vanities go, I think one of these might be my choice. I'm still looking but I fell in love with both of these & it goes well with the farmhouse/cottage style in my bathroom. We're keeping the travertine that's tan & I liked how these looked. Mark's bathroom will be painted but his vanity is staying...so far.

I hope you guys liked these "take you along" type of posts. I will be vlogging super soon, so if you're not already be sure to subscribe HERE. If you have any questions, input etc.. Let me know down below.

Happy Friday!!

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{ Spring Interior/Exterior UPDATES: The Plans pt.1 }

Hey everyone & happy glorious Saturday!! I'm blogging on Saturday..who am I? Hahaha..weird I know right?..I figured since Mark was working today as well that I would take some time in the office to get some work done & I'm so happy I did! So this isn't going to be a pretty post but it's going to be sort of long & explain what has been going on with us in terms of moving, current home etc.. As you guys know we have been on the hunt for a small farmhouse/home with a bit of land etc.. for about 3 years now..YES, 3 Y e a r s! I know that sounds crazy but the areas we are looking in are either not populated with homes for sale or 600k +.  We have these areas picked out because they're great for commute & other amenities. We also aren't in a super rush to move, but the last year we have been pushed more with my husband's business growing & our land needing to be larger. I've said this before but we love our current home unfortunately the land just isn't ideal. It's big for the area,but not for us. With all that being said since we haven't found the one yet I have been super antsy lately & really bored with this house but  confused too. Confused as to keep doing projects & putting bits of money into it or jumping on another home. I DESPISE being in limbo & that's where we're at right now..IN LIMBO! Although we both crave another project aka new { old } home we decided that since nothing on the market right now is working jumping for that we would just spruce of the current house with a few simple & affordable projects for a fresh start this spring. Down below I'm cluing you guys in on what is going to take place in the next few months etc..Now, just like with any projects, things can change, so don't hold us to these plans exactly but for the most part that's what we're planning.

 

For the kitchen we plan on just painting it a nice white. The cabinets & appliances are fairly new & will be staying. We will be adding a backsplash either shiplap or beadboard for that cottage charm & bonus it's super affordable & easy to work with.

 

The dining area will be receiving a fresh coat of paint along with some beadboard as well. I think it will add to this space even though it does quite  a bit of charm with the pantry, barn door, chalkboard etc.. You guys know I love doing little projects & I get bored quick, so this little spruce up will be fun!

 

The upper living room will also be getting paint & we're thinking some type of wall treatment for this little corner the couch is in. I have big ideas & will share when we decide!!

 

The garage will be getting some paint, nothing dramatic just a fresh white coat on the wood & the porch floor will be getting a coat of white washing possibly too.

My bathroom on the main level will be getting fresh new paint!! I want to go super bright in this space since it's small. The faucet started leaking a few months ago & we decided to just get a whole new vanity. I'm excited to play around in this space.Thinking a light granite & cottage vanity + adding some more antiques! The tub, tile & travertine are newer so they'll be staying.

 

I took to Facebook & Instagram the other day & most of you said paint this space, so paint it is! think bright crisp white,new bedding & new vintage chandelier!!! 

So what do you guys think about these little custom updates while we're in the process of searching for our next home? It's always nice to have a freshened up home for spring right? Nothing to major but it will hopefully keep my antsy DIY obsessed self happy for a minute. 

Happy weekend!!!

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{ How to: Shop Your Home Easily for a Fresh New Look! }

Happy Wednesday you guys!! As I was writing yesterday's post, something hit me...I've never explained how I "shop our home" a lot of the times while photographing a space or changing things up without spending a ton. Yes, the occasional haul for a few new items are needed but for the most part I'm am not like other bloggers who constantly are switching expensive furniture pieces out, adding huge design elements or renovations. We are still looking for our forever home{ even though we love this one} with more land, so projects have been kind of put on hold. It's killing me, but I wouldn't want to invest a bunch into this home if we still want to move...Yes little upgrades etc..Anyways today I want to share how I shop our home & create fresh new spaces for close to nothing!!!

This rustic spring cabinet is one of those areas that I on a whim spruced up without spending a dime!I used things I had laying around like the black & copper metal containers, white long stem hydrangeas, & antique table legs!

  

How To:

• Makeover pieces not being used for a fresh look.
• Move things around for a new appearance.
• Add decor items to existing furniture pieces for a spruce up.
• Use things in different or unusual ways.
• Take inventory of what you have.
• Snap a few photos so you can see what/how you want to change decor in a space.
• Pick staple pieces that can be used in different areas/ styles of your home/space.

 

These battery operated string lights have moved about 3 times since Christmas & continue to be used in unusual/different areas! The black buckets I've had for quite sometimes & have been inside & out. They're one of the staple pieces that work in just about any area & keep their look.

 

 

I've used these mason jars in just about everyplace in our home. They're fun neutral, vintage pieces that can be  moved around with ease.  I try & pick items when I'm shopping that I not only love, but that can be used in multiple areas, stay nice when used a lot & look good with different decor etc..I guess these are some of my staple items. My style is cottage/farmhouse with a touch of rustic/whimsy...These are just my "type" of staple items. Even if your style is modern you can find modern "staple" items to always keep on hand.

I hope you guys gathered some information & inspiration from this post! I love sharing what I've learned over the years, or what has worked for me..Do you have any items you use over & over or any ways you shop your home to recreate looks/ spruce areas up? 

Happy Wednesday!

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{ Cozy Cottage Style Spring Living Room Decor Haul }

Happy Tuesday! You guys I'm not going to sugarcoat anything..this has been a weeeek already & it's only Tuesday! I've said it before I can deal with the cold + snow etc..but NOT the messy rainy gloomy days. I feel a lot of it comes from my OCD & how messy it is, but also because it's just gross & not pretty! Day #3 here in Michigan with that type of weather...So decided to jump out of that mind set & spread spring among our upper level living room. I already started in the dining room HERE & thought it was much needed to raise my mood..I went super simple with more ticking stripe, white /cream flowers & lots of tan neutral textures. I wanted a countryside cottage look & I'm so pleased with what I have going on in this space so far. I also thought it was time to share this space because I went on a little haul with a friend a few days ago & picked up some new pillows etc..Come take a peek below!!

 

I have been scheming up what I wanted this space to look like since after Christmas and I'm happy to report that it's finally coming to life. It's the perfect cozy neutral countryside cottage with new & old mixed in treasures. Our living room isn't perfect, but perfectly cozy & lived in.

  

My friend Ami & I took some "us" time the other morning & went a little crazy shopping, eating chocolate & just being our crazy selves. It was much needed & that wreath above mightttt have jumped in my cart! It's from @homegoods & was under $30!

 

These farmhouse striped pillows also begged to come home with me ha. I spotted them a few weeks ago & knew they would be perfect with my new ticking stripe inspired throw from @ikea..I passed the first time but snatched them up the other day, and I'm so G L A D I  did.

 

 

Simple creamy white flowers stuffed in a textured basket with dusty greenery...all the heart eyes!!

 

What do you guys think about my little spring haul? I have 1 big thing I didn't show yet for our bedroom that I will be sharing soon...I hope you're having a lovely week!!

Happy Tuesday!

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