4 Tips for Choosing Wallpaper Without Freaking Out
Choosing wallpaper is a scary prospect. I, personally, love wallpaper and am SO happy it is back in fashion. But how…
Embrace Cosy Charm: How to Design with Cottage Style
Let’s talk cottage style design. Because why not?!
An Interior Inspired by Books
I always felt I was born in the wrong era. The notion of living in the time of Austen, Hardy, Bronte…
New Life for the Original Ceilings
The original board and batten ceilings in Blackbird Cottage were in need of help. Structurally they were sound but cosmetically? The…
Choosing Light Fittings
The renovation process of the original part of Blackbird Cottage is well underway. So, it’s time for choosing light fittings that…
Beginning a new Garden
When we took possession of Blackbird Cottage the garden was sparse to say the least. One thing we knew had to…
A Cottage Style Colour Scheme
I’ve spent weeks (and a few sleepless nights) deliberating over the cottage-style colour scheme for Blackbird Cottage. Despite my eternal love…
3 Ways to Bring Old Wallpaper Back to Life
Over the past week, we discovered that Blackbird Cottage is layer upon layer of old wallpaper. (As were most old homes…
Goodbye To Green Gate Farm
We moved to Green Gate Farm on April 19th, 2018. But this year is different from every other as we remember…
Goodbye Farm Bucket List
It’s almost time to leave the farm forever. We can’t leave without finishing what we began and saying goodbye in the…
Our cute Cottage Renovation plans
It’s time to pull on the work gloves and get renovating
How To Use Foliage For Decorating
When the flowers of Spring and Summer begin to wane, I look to other forms of plant life to bring into…