{ Cozy Cottage Easter Mantel Styled Two Ways }

Happy Tuesday, pals!! Well, today is the big day..I see my new primary doctor! To say I'm nervous is an understatement but I'm ready to get answers too. I had not planned on doing any Easter decor this year but then I found the cutest mugs @homegoods & couldn't resist! The mugs were super affordable & just simple + neutral enough to use on the mantel in the living room. They're just decorative mugs, so they were perfect in this space! I also did something a bit different for you guys & style the mantel TWO WAYS, because I couldn't decide which I loved more!!! So, bonus double posts for you guys...I really hope you enjoy this!! See full post below..

-F i r s t  W a y

 

So, for both display stylings I used the same decor on the mantel other than moving the lamps & candlesticks. I loved the simplicity yet festive feel I came up with. Nothing extravagant but still cozy. Mugs, carrots, greenery & some vintage pieces of course.

 

This way { the 1st } I set a crock with old wood spindles in front of the fireplace screen. I also added some green & cream check pillows for warmth & texture!

 

This style is more bold & a little less spring-ish!! The darker tones etc.. 

- S e c o n d  W a y

 

This way adds light & bright charm. The light textured basket, springy greenery & cozy neutral floor pillows!!

 

 

I know I'll be asked which my favorite style was, but honestly with just the minimal changes, I LOVE both. This is one of the reasons I shared both...I'm super indecisive & have a hard time making a decision in fear of the wrong one. Fortunately, with decor you can play & change things to your liking without huge consequences most of the time haha.

I hope you guys loved this different kind of post. How do you like the " two for one" post ideas?! I think it's a nice twist on being tied to one look in each post!! 

HAPPY TUESDAY!

PAIGE.ROSE

{ Bring Antiques into your Home The SAFE Way }

Happy April 11th, my little sister's big 30th!! As I was shopping around for her { she loves mid century collections} something hit me...I've never shared a post about how to safely bring found treasures/ antiques into your home! I really wanted to share this because I've sadly made the horrible mistake of not doing some of these & let's just say it wasn't pleasant. Most of these tips are super simple & most do but we all can get side tracked or excited to display a new piece & forget.  Keep reading below for the tips & what happened to us....

 

So, about 7 years ago we brought a vintage piece into our home & displayed it in our lower level. Fast forward a few weeks or even month later & we had tiny little baby brown spiders sharing our home...YES, spiders!! I'm always careful to wipe & check for creatures but I missed just a little spot & unfortunately it caused the hatching of spiders! Lesson learned..THE HARD WAY! 

1. LEAD / PAINT!

 

This is probably the most important, especially if you have young children. You can buy lead testing kits at local hardware stores for around $20. These test kits will determine if you have lead paint. If you do you can seal it with special poly. Also you don't want to disturb the paint if it is lead. This means no peeling, chipping it off etc. Leave it & poly, leave it completely or repaint!

 ▪︎ My ways only, proceed with caution at own risk!

                           2. CLEAN!

 

Again, this should be a given, but we all get busy or excited to style a new piece & so on. I usually just use water & wipe everything down really well. If the piece has a smell I'll use antibacterial spray or set in the sun for a bit! 

3. INSPECT FOR CRITTERS!

 

This is the biggest mistake I've made!! I always go over pieces but you have to PRECISELY!! Check every nook & cranny at least twice. Make sure no bugs are hiding or nest remain. 

                         4. DISINFECT!

 

This is something I do with rugs, cushions & shoes..DISINFECT!!!! If you don't like using Lysol or similar sprays because of chemicals there are tons of natural ways to disinfect, but make sure you do. Like I stated above,  I like to wash with a cloth & regular water & then spray with a disinfectant. You never know where old vintage antiques have been. 

I hope these simple tips make for a relaxing time junking, picking..antiquing whatever you call it! It's so fun & rewarding finding that special piece that holds so much charm & history. 

HAPPY THURSDAY!

PAIGE.ROSE

{ How to get Garden Greenhouse Style }

Hey pals! Thanks for popping back in with me today..It's been a busy one but as I'm typing this post up I can't help but think about upcoming warm months, vacation & flea markets!! Yesterday was a big blow for me personally after leaving the doctor's with more appointments but I'm trying to just look forward to the fun things coming up. I also know I need to take more " me time" & just enjoy the ride. I wanted to pop on here today to share something I get asked & well just because I thought I'd help all you spring/ summer decorators. I mean this is my job to help & inspire you all authenticity & thriftly...{ is that a word } ha....you get it. So, today I'm sharing - How to get Garden Greenhouse style- !!!

1. GREENERY ASSORTMENTS!

Okay, this is an obvious tip, but be sure to use many different types of greens & plants/ flowers. The more the merrier & the textures & color variations help give that old cozy chippy white greenhouse feel.
▪︎▪︎ For an extra greenhouse style tip you can use plant markers. I got these white ones for $5 in a pack of 20.

▪︎ Garden Greenhouse Dining Room Post: HERE

2. USE TERRACOTTA POTS!

This is one of my favorite tips & super THRIFTY too. You can buy tons of terracotta pots for super cheap at Dollar Tree or Michaels. They last forever, the more they age the cozier more gardenyyy they look & they add that pop of color with the greenery.

 

▪︎Spring Basement Tips: HERE

3. GALVANIZED GOODS! 

This is the 1 tip that was newer to me a few years back. I always looked at galvanized items as more industrial, which they are too but also garden style as well. Vintage garden tools, trays, olive buckets- ANYTHING!

▪︎  Simple Spring Porch Refresh: HERE

4.  VINTAGE TOOLS/ SUPPLIES!

This is probably the most unique tip, but bring in the tools for gardening for staging. You can get them at Target & they're super cute & add that greenhouse look. Don't be afraid to bring the outdoors in. I also use mine indoors when I'm replanting or moving plants.

5. ADD WOOD!

This brings in texture, but most importantly warmth & a natural element. The chippier the wood the better..at least that's what I think. Any rich or distressed wood furniture, planters, signs etc..

Well that completes this little guide to everything cozy spring greenhouse... Do you like this style? Or incorporate these tips in your home already? I know it's not everyone's style but I hope you got a little springtime inspiration anyway.

Happy Wednesday!
PAIGE.ROSE

{ Spring Dining Room Garden Greenhouse Decor }

Tuesday already?! Crazy... I spent yesterday at my new endocrinologist & I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome he & his office team were. The first time I think in my life where my blood pressure wasn't a medical emergency from my nerves. I got some news I didn't want to hear, but it wasn't h o r r i b l e, so I'll take it. I may sound crazy but I'm super proud of myself for just making the appointment & showing up. It's taken me almost a decade to get courage to share what's going on & make my body a priority while not feeling "weak" for having these issues. Anyways after I got home  I was drained & needed a creative outlet / recharge so I styled our dining room for spring with some much needed garden goodies...See the rest below!

  

I always seem to do this come springtime, but I like to downsize our table, simplify our table decor & just make it fresher. The holiday's are over, less heavy dinners & more spring / summer time spent outdoors. 

 

I picked up these plant markers at Target this past weekend for $6 & thought they added to the garden ambiance even with faux greenery. 

 

I've never been into copper, but I had a few thrifty finds laying around & they added that cottagey vintage greenhouse charm...These kitchen coffee canisters make great planters ha. 

 

The cozy brightness of this dining room is screaming spring!! Blooms, vintage collections, & tons of greenery..check checkkk!!

This space truly is a happy one in our home & gets used a lot. What space in your home gets used the most? What's your absolute FAVORITE item to decorate with this year for spring? I'm never into trendy, so clue me in !

Happy Tuesday!

PAIGE.ROSE

{ Cozy Cottage Garden Reading Nook }

Greetings pals & welcome back!! Well, the time has come..tomorrow is my new endocrinologist appointment & I'm shaking just thinking about it!! I'm nervous for the unknown but can't believe I'm actually going to a doctor about all this stuff going on. ....super big step for me. With that being said, when I get nervous you know I have to keep busy & that's exactly what I did this weekend..even with the snow! Yup, we got snow this weekend which was totally uninspiring at first. Friday night my bff Vin & I went tooling around & ended up doing some shopping..I picked up the piece that inspired this post actually. Saturday Mark & I slept in & then while he napped on & off I put on some Oasis & got to work...my fun time!! Come see what I cane up with, I'm so excited to share!!

 

I've been hunting for a sign just like this for soooo long!! Dark forest nursery green, distressed, huge & real wood & THIS IS IT!!  It goes with my evolving vintage/ cottage greenhouse style instead of white hobby lobby farmhouse...Which is totally okay, too!!

 

This is my real Ivy & he goes so well in here!! I love this antique dressers deep wood tones & cozy cottage look. 

▪︎ Revive your Houseplants Simply: HERE

 

I had these metal compass bars in my decor room for years..I loved them, so I displayed them here after holding onto them all these years...See why antiquing & junking can be addicting haha.

 

This whole space is just soo fresh & cozy. Already sipped some refreshing spearmint tea here & browsed some magazines. The vintage DIY linen closet HERE also adds charm in the back.  

 

I'm loving all these new vintage galvanized garden touches to the living room. It's finally my style after 7 years ha. I mean if that's not trial & error at it's best I don't know what is..

 ▪︎You can see the original post on these chairs: HERE

I hope you loved this cozy nook! I can already see summer time reading while sipping ice tea!  

Happy Monday!

PAIGE.ROSE