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’….
Unlocking Creativity: My Interior Decorating Inspiration
Hey lovely readers! Today, I’m spilling the beans on a topic I’ve never written about before – where I gather those…
Getting Ready to Decorate the Guest Bedroom
The front bedroom at the cottage is almost ready for decorating. This is the part I enjoy the most! My vibe…
Bibliophile Decor: Perfect Styling for My Cottage Office
See how I plan to create a Bibliophile’s dream bedroom and office space in our front room.
How To Enhance Cottage Features
We were blessed when we purchased Blackbird Cottage. Over the 150 years since the house was built the majority of the…
Easy as Pie: How to Hang Wallpaper Like a Pro
I know you’ve all been as keen as me to get the wallpaper hung at the cottage. Well lucky for us,…
How I’m Planning to Add Impact to a Narrow Hallway
I had a very grand hallway for five years. It was over two meters wide and nine meters long. In the…