Creating, Growing and Changing in 2020 – Back to Blogging
Some fun changes coming to the Front Porch
Cottage Kitchen Open Shelves
Open shelving in the kitchen, boy everyone has a strong opinion about this. :) Hi Friends, who wants a cottage update? Many of you do apparently ha ha. I have received so many kind emails asking about the downsizing, moving and the renovations to the cottage, I am overwhelmed with your kindness and interest. I’ll…
Cottage Floors – Paint or Stain?
I need help. You guys are getting used to that right? Do we paint or stain our cottage floors? As we make plans to move to the cottage permanently we are trying to figure out what to do with the floors. I am designed challenged at times (and terrible at decision making). Paint or stain…
Easily Update Wicker Baskets
Did you see my cottage pantry updated? The pantry had a couple of baskets that I updated with a painted stripe. I thought I would show you just how easy it is to paint and update wicker baskets. Seriously guys. This is a 5 minute update. For real. What you need to update your wicker…
Cottage Pantry Organized On an Itty Bitty Budget
Guys, I really needed to get my cottage pantry organized. Like really really needed to get it cleaned up. When I told Mr. FPM we were going to work on it while we were on our March vacation break at the cottage he said “what pantry?” I had to remind him that the dark, messy,…
How to Plank and Paint a Wall on a Budget
Plank a wall on a budget. Easy peasy. Sixty bucks. $60. One hour buying the ship lap. One afternoon with hubby and his saw. One evening painting while watching HGTV! And….done. Easy. Peasy. For real, this is a great way to add a bit of something-something to your space. You know I love a plank…
How to Transform A Family Heirloom
Ok. Maybe “heirloom” is not a great choice of words, but “a piece of furniture you love that was handed down” seemed wordy. Do you have a piece of furniture that is special to you but is tucked away in the basement? As we were planning pieces for our cottage renovation, I remembered we had…
Easy Front Entry Update
It still surprises me how a coat of paint can make such a big impact. You would think I would be used to it but it still always surprises me how happy I get when a coat of paint is applied. We are still working on our little Fixer Upper in Nova Scotia, today I’m…