Recycling is a wonderful thing but when you combine it with repurposing and give an ordinary item new life...well that is even more fabulous! Let's take a peek at some palettes and spools that have been recreated and look like they could be featured in a Pottery Barn catalog. Maybe there is something here that will get your creative juices flowing. One thing for certain, these projects will not tug at the purse … [Read more...]
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20 Simple Spring Time Projects
 Spring is approaching with rapid speed...yay! Looking for Simple Spring Time Projects to make you smile and to celebrate the upcoming season? Well you just might find one that will make you smile today! Here is a little batch of fun diy's...all different little ways you can put a dash of Spring into your home...plus have some fun. More ideas will be coming soon...but maybe one of these or two...or three here are calling your name. Branch OUT...and create this beautiful faux cherry … [Read more...]
Cottage of the Week Makely School for Girls
 It's Sunday morning my friends and it is time for the Cottage of the Week! Our special guest today is Lindsay from Makely School for Girls formerly known as Living with Lindsay  It's early and she is still in her pj's but I would love to introduce you to Linsday...  and by the way...she built this herself!!!  Now...here is the whole family! They live right outside of Austin Texas!  and the family doggies... Now...prepare to have some  because Lindsay's motto is... Don't … [Read more...]
25 Burlap DIY’s
B is for Burlap and today we have 25 breathtaking burlap projects for you. Who knew that this scratchy little piece of fabric would become so popular? Let's check out some of the fun... Let's start with one of my absolute favorite Burlap creations...it is probably one of the most popular wreaths that has ever hit the internet...Laura from Top This Top That talents bloom all over this Spring Time Wreath that went totally viral on … [Read more...]
25 Easy Decorating Tips
Are you looking for something easy and fun to do to a room in your home...you know...just a little lift...well...here are 25 different ways you can check out and use as a bit of inspiration!  It's all about HOME SWEET HOME on the weekends here so have fun! Style at home has some fabulous quick and easy ideas...but the one that I really love is how they transform a simple, inexpensive white Ikea Tarva dresser into something so special. Imagine this in your color scheme or your … [Read more...]
Cottage of the Week and Graphic of the Day
 It's Sunday morning and yes...it is time for another beautiful Cottage of the Week! Starring Songbird I am so happy to introduce you toMarianne...  the imaginative force behind a beautiful blog named Songbird I know you are going to love her and her wonderful home shared with the love of her life. It is located on a beach at the southern tip of the Netherlands...Europe is her backyard (that sounds fabulous to me! : ) Come and join me and experience her "nesting" talents as she masterfully … [Read more...]
25 Repurposed Shutter Decorating Ideas
Shutters...Shutters...Everywhere!!! Let's take a peek at somecreative uses for this slatted piece of wood...who knew how much potential they have! Shutter Decorating Ideas Country Living sure shines a light on a fabulous way to repurpose a shutter...I love it and you can do it with a cool shutter and your favorite paint...make it with your own style and you will be ready to hang it in an hour...LOVE IT! Country Living also gives a full how to on how … [Read more...]
Junkin Joe Vintage Finds and Linky Party
Dial in some tunes...pour a cup of tea...it's time for Junkin Joe...  Hi there friends! How is everyone. It has been crazy in our house...life has been exploding all over and one good thing is that our business has been picking up...unfortunately I am pressed for time and won't be able to run the long list of features for a bit and hope you can forgive me...but we will still party and have some fun. Joe is still on his $5 a week budget and did pretty good this week...let's take a peek...  … [Read more...]
25 Wonderful Coaster DIY Projects
Today we are featuring 25 Wonderful Coaster DIY Projects! "Don't put that glass on the table" I can hear my Mother say in the back of my head..."use a coaster" : ) You'll leave a ring!!!! Well we don't want that... do we! Today we have 25 wonderful coasters and they are all DIY's!!!! I am sure that there is one here that is perfect for you...one that fits your style and personality...and guess what...they don't leave a ring!  So take a peek...make some for yourself...I am sure … [Read more...]
25 Awesome Appetizers
It is ALWAYS time for APPETIZERS!!! Any day of the week and especially for Parties...Holidays and of course New Years!!! Here is a collection of 25 Scumptiously Awesome Appetizers that I know you will totally enjoy! Most are very quick and easy and can be made ahead! Bon Appetit Let's start off with a classic...with a picture perfect presentation Caprese Sticks Goat Cheese Paini … [Read more...]
25 Awesome Side Dishes
It is time to get serious about Thanksgiving...here at the Cottage Market it is al about the Side Dishes. Â Being a vegetarian...you can imagine that the sides play a large role in the feast of the day! Â Let's take a look at some scrumptious...unique and fun sides that will add a ton of personality and zip to your Thanksgiving Feast! Â Let's start with a delicious dish that can be a side or a main dish for the meatless loved ones in the family!This is an incredible creation from one of the … [Read more...]
Freebie Digital Images For you! Some Italian Recipes and Happy Columbus Day
Hi everyone...hope you have a fabulous day! A very Happy Columbus Day to everyone here in the states...everyone has their kids home, or the day off and busy busy...so today I have a quick post for you that contains some fun images that I sure hope you enjoy. Maybe you would like to make a pillow...tea towel...tote bag...whatever you choose these might be fun to add a little POP to them...the first one is in honor of Christopher Columbus...I know it has nothing to do with him...but he was … [Read more...]