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…
How to Make a Custom House Name
The front door is the entry to your home. As you greet your guests, you give them a glimpse into the…
Planning a Kitchen: Bringing in those Cottage Vibes
Over the past year, I’ve been planning a kitchen for Blackbird Cottage (I cannot believe it’s been that long). During that…
How To Achieve the Raw Pine Look
We purchased an antique pine chest of drawers several years ago. It’s a lovely piece with turned wood feet, but over…
Antique Bookcase Makeover and Styling
This antique bookcase has been part of the family for around thirty years. It’s had several incarnations, the last being tool…
How We Recreated A Cottage Facade
A home should feel welcoming and inviting. When you lay eyes on that house, the facade should compel you to enter…
That Modern Jane Austen Vibe
If you look back to when we moved in, my idea was to create a little Georgian home at Blackbird Cottage…
Let the Cottage Decorating Begin
I’ve waited six months for this day and it’s finally here. We’re going to begin the cottage decorating.! Which is, sort…