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…
How I Saved Thousands on Window Restoration
First things first, I am not stingy or unrealistic. If I know a job is out of my skill set I’m…
Finding the Perfect Colour Palettes for a Quaint Home
Today, we’re going to dive into one of my favorite aspects of interiors – choosing the right colours for your home….
Giving Old Floors a Modern Update
One of the many original features at Blackbird Cottage is the timber slab floor. It was in almost perfect condition when…
Cottage Style Rug Choices
Choosing cottage style or vintage rugs for your home can be a minefield. There are so many factors to consider, such…
5 Things I Love About Our Old House
In the last post, I told you about the things I did not like about our cottage when we first looked…
Things I Didn’t Like About Our Cottage
AND HOW WE PLAN TO IMPROVE COTTAGE LIFE It’s unusual to title a post ‘Things I Didn’t Like About our Cottage’….