Hi there friends…have you come today for a home tour…well you will not be disappointed because we have 5 updates from 5 previous Cottages of the Week that you are soooooo going to enjoy. So grab a cup of something yummy…sit back… relax a bit this morning and enjoy some fabulous home decorating ideas…snatch up some great diy;s … get some new home decor ideas and be inspired because you can do it too!
First we will visit Karianne over at Thistlewood Farms. She has been super busy creating for sure. She just hasn’t been decorating in her home…nope…she just came back from a week of designing in North Carolina at Lazy Boy and her masterpiece is a must see! I am going to give you a sneak peek of the room she just designed and I am entitling it “It all started with a sofa” I will let you go find out all the details because you are going to want to! I have to admit that this is a room that I could move into right now!
Now Karianne has yet another home decorating project going on…just in case you haven’t heard…she is decorating the families Gate House and WOW are things looking amazing. If you haven’t seen Thistlewood in Hot PINK and Damask…you have to take a peek…it is awesome! First you are greeted with welcoming beauty
.Then you get to see the Craft Room and for all of you that love a style and organization…this is the place for you. Everything has a place and it’s place is perfect! Does this room POP or what. I could spend hours and hours crafting right here and be the happiest person on earth. So if you are looking for organizational tips with flair…you must visit this great Craft Room…it is fabulous!
Then there is the Kitchen! This is a must see for sure. Karianne shares her secret for cabinet updates for under 10 dollars…can you believe anything that looks this amazing could cost under 10 dollars? She shares her diy and I do believe that you are going to be filled with inspiration and many many more ideas will pop into your mind that you can implement in your own home.
So…drop by and visit Karianne and get all the details on her adventures…creations…home decor inspirations and maybe…just maybe she might whip up a batch of these incredible Pumpkin Rolls that just might wind up on your        Thanksgiving Day Table ! Thank you as always Karianne for your gracious Southern Hospitality!
We are now going to head over to my pal Gina’s place…The Shabby Creek Cottage! When we visited her last she was working on her Master Bedroom and it is now complete and looks in three words…FAB U LOUS! The lines are clean…and the uncluttered style is fresh and fun. The cool thing is…she shares MANY of the diy’s that make up this happy space…so make sure to get the dl on all of this home decor goodness.
I love this cozy little reading corner in the room. Gina’s personality pops right off the page. She urges everyone to tap their own style…their own personality and be true to themselves and their families style. I really believe that is great advice and it is a rule of thumb that she follows in her decorating each and every day! Be inspired and then make that space your own!
There is so much more to see over in the complete Master Bedroom Makeover. You can get the diy’s on the projects…names of the paint shades and so much more!
Before you head over to The Shabby Creek Cottage…check out the innovative vintage house number wall art!
and then sit a spell on the families new porch! Tons to see…tons to learn and tons of inspiration! Thanks Gina for always welcoming us with open arms! See you soon.
Now we are going to knock on the door of our friend Laura from Top This Top That! This girl is always up to something. Really…she is always tweeking…adding…embellishing something in her home and her creativity and love shines everywhere! What is really cool about a lot of Laura’s decorating ideas is that they are done in a day or less and many of them are ideas that we can implement in our own home…you gotta love it!!! You have to read Laura’s post called   Decorator Paralysis and My Dining Room…you will not only relate…you will get some great tips. Now this doesn’t look like she is too paralyzed now does it!
 How about this gorgeous array! The Dining Room looks spectacular and you must drop by to see more!
You are going to love this post…Laura shows us how to update our lamps and give them that amazing customized look! It’s a must read and see.
I do believe that I have mentioned this before that Laura is the Queen of Burlap creating and this season she has added to her burlap resume with these 3 burlap trees! They are spectacular and she shares her DIY with us…so maybe you will be making one or an entire forest of burlap trees this year. Thank you Laura for always opening your door and sharing your heart with us.
How about knocking on the door at Stone Gable and have a visit with Yvonne! Great idea right! I am not sure if there is anything…anything at all that this creative soul can not do…really!  You have to see the new curtains that are hanging at Stone Gable…the adorn the amazing Dining Room and they look over the top incredible and guess what…I bet you guessed…Yvonne made them herself! You have to get the full story on these beauties!
Have I mentioned that there is no one alive that can stack plates in a more gorgeous fashion than Yvonne! Check out the perfect setting for the Thanksgiving Feast and then check out all of the other tablescapes…you will find out that Yvonne STACKS UP with an A+
Yvonne also shares a beautiful tutorial …a diy project that anyone can make and she shows you step by step how. This is a perfect accent for any room in any home for the Thanksgiving season or any season. See how this beauty is made.
Now you have to drop by for the Stone Gable Fall Tour and you will see some amazing Fall Decor and I guarantee you that the Holiday Season at Stone Gable is going to be amazing!!! Um…I think we are going to need a Cottage of the Week Christmas tour…don’t you!!!!
One more treat from Stone Gable. Yvonne has this incredibly scrumptious Pumpkin Bread Recipe in a mason jar…it looks and tastes over the top YUMMY…maybe you will want to add it to your Holiday Table! Thank you Yvonne for your warm welcome to us every time we drop by! We love visiting you!
Now we are going to visit our friend Anita and she has some exciting news…she switched to wordpress and has a new blog home at Cedar Hill Farmhouse so make sure you make note so you know where to find all of her Fabulous French Farmhouse beauty!!! This blog just keeps getting more gorgeous! The first thing I want you to experience is Anita’s post on layering…I am a HUGE fan of layering and she shows us so many techniques to achieve that perfect look. I highly recommend this post for major inspiration! You can be the look! One question Anita…does this room come with freshly baked croissants and brie…that is the only thing that could make this space more perfect!
Another fascinating read and look is how Anita added antique architectural salvage elements into her new home for that special vintage farmhouse look! Prepare to be INSPIRED!
Now for the crowning jewel…the Piece de resistance! Anita’s Daughter’s Frenchy Bedroom and it is precious…amazing…country french farmhouse and a labor of love. Drop by for a visit at Anita’s new space
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
So there you have it for today! Five friends…Five Fabulous Home Tour Updates! I am sure you have all been inspired as have I! So many ideas to implement in our own homes with our own spin on things. A BIG thank you to
Karrianne at Thistlewood Farms    Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage    Laura at Top This Top That    Yvonne at Stone Gable Blog    and Anita at the NEW Cedar Hill Farmhouse
We will be knocking at your door soon and soon we will drop in on 5 more friends and some more new home tour fun! You have all been hostesses with the mostess!!!
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laura@Top This Top That says
Oh what great company I am in this morning. You are such a dear to come on over… PS- you know you are more than welcome to stop by whenever you are in the peach state! Have a super fantastic day!
andrea says
Let’s see of I can connect this way : ) lol!!! I have been frantically trying to email you all morning and it keeps coming back! If this goes through…know that we are here to help…you can either send your number or maybe we can communicate through a convo on etsy…you can try writing to me on my shop thecottagemarket? hugs….and I will have to get to the Peach State some day soon…fingers and paws are crossed for next year…say about Haven time??? : )
Sharon says
Where did you get those cute little cut out houses in the kitchen? I love them.
Inspire Me Heather says
Wow, some very talented bloggers and their beautiful homes – thanks!!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Thanks so much for presenting the updates of some of my most favorite people and blogs … their homes are so incredibly beautiful…and their talents show from the incredible interiors and the many creative projects that they present.