The Latest New Arrivals

sweet 2 piece cottage hutch

new signs by Molly Strong and Spring colored furnishings
in creams and teal!

burlap runners

very cool vanity

nothing brightens a dreary winter day like a huge mirror
reflecting warm light all over your room

love the simplicity of this mirror

Master Bedroom Redo

 I thought it might be fun to bring you along to watch the much needed redo of my master bedroom.  I've been kicking this around in my mind forever and for what ever unknown reason the motivation moved me to take the plunge yesterday.  The room has been, what I call terra cotta, for about ten plus years.  I've added things like mirrors, pillows and other accessories over the years, but the furniture arrangement has never changed!  My taste has changed somewhat and I am going for a more serene, calm feeling.  I've posted the before pictures below, along with the new duvet and the paint chip (Behr + primer in Toasted Cashew) that will be my inspiration.  I'm so excited to dive into this project, as I have a very clear vision of what it will look like when it's done!  I will be editing a couple of pieces and looking for a few new ones to replace them.  Take a peek....

this is the view from the entrance into the bedroom

this is the view from the doorway of a small sitting room off the master

the door on the right leads into the master bathroom

this is the wall I want to move the bed to - (my husband hates the idea)

we are so fortunate to have a gorgeous view of our very private wooded backyard

I LOVE this rattan chaise, covered in vintage chenille, but it's not going to work in the new look.
Look for it in the cottage!

this beautifully painted dresser is also going

and this is my inspiration!

Just like the Mail.....

Sleet, hail, snow, rain... it doesn't matter, we keep bringing in great new vintage finds.  It takes way more than a little weather to keep us from hauling in the stuff!  Take a peek -

great for storage, display or flat screen tv
adjustable shelves

sweet handmade heart pillows

vintage ironstone = love

lavender heart sachets adorned with old buttons

cottage floral sofa with two matching chairs
all screaming for a warm body, a 100 watt bulb and a pile of magazines

seasons nl have piled their room full

potting bench/flat screen stand/kitchen island
with metal legs

a pair of twin beds, so sweet

matelasse coverlets with ruffled sides

Out with the old, in with the new

Christmas is packed up and put away (thank goodness!).  The Cottage is fresh and renewed and ready for the new year ahead!  We've brought in the bright happy reds and pink of Valentine's Day and the fresh spring greens hinting of the season just around the corner.