Spice Up Your Laundry Room: Adding Personality to a Dull Space
The cottage laundry room is not a room as such. It’s a wall of cabinets within our main bathroom. For this…
How to Stain Wood with Coffee
Since beginning our kitchen design and build process I had it in my mind that I wanted open shelving. I’m not…
Elevate the Cottage Look with Vintage Style Hardware
One of the most important factors in the renovation of Blackbird Cottage was authenticity. From the moment we took possession of…
The Cottage Kitchen: Is it Perfect?
We waited a year for our cottage kitchen to be built and usable. The layout did not change a great deal…
Our First Year at Blackbird Cottage
When we lived at Greengate Farm, I wrote a round up post every year. I found it interesting to document the…
3 Tips for Turning Furniture into a Vanity
In our last three homes, Ive used a cabinet as a vanity. I love the look and the fact I am…
A Sweet Little Vanity DIY
A few weeks ago, I began upcycling a dressing table to turn into a vanity. I’ve done this four times now,…
Dining Nook Design
Our renovation has reached the pointy end where the fun decisions are made. Last week we went antique shopping for pieces…
4 Dreamy Dining Nook Essentials
One feature I was adamant I wanted included in our cottage kitchen was a dining nook. A dining nook is a…
How to Unify Your Unfitted Kitchen
The beauty of the unfitted kitchen is in its mix match pieces. But what if you want a more seamless and…
6 Reasons to Choose an Unfitted Kitchen
The dilemma of choosing kitchen cabinetry is real, people. And the cost of installing a kitchen is through the roof. But…
9 Ways to Save on a Kitchen Renovation
Let’s get real. The cost of renovating and building is through the roof. Any amount you thought you might spend probably…