The Cottage Market Weekend with farmhouse inspiration, favorite finds, cozy ideas and a little life lately.
Hi, friends! It’s Saturday…and things might look a little different around here today!
I have been working on some new formats that I hope will make your visits to The Cottage Market easier, more enjoyable and a little more personal. You have all been so wonderful to us through the years, and I want you to know how very much you are appreciated.
So pull up a chair, grab that cup of brew and make yourself at home. I hope you enjoy this new Saturday gathering filled with a little life lately, beautiful farmhouse and home decor inspiration, new things on the blog and a collection of fun finds that caught my eye this week!
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A Little Note From Our Cottage
Many of you have been asking how everyone is doing, and I am very happy to report that my son is doing much better. His toe did have to be amputated, but he has now completed his six weeks of antibiotics…and no one is happier about that than he is!
I will give you an update on the rest of us next week. In the meantime, I just want to gently remind anyone who has diabetes, or loves someone who does, to please check those feet regularly. It is such a simple thing, but it is so very important.
Thank you once again for all of your concern, encouragement and kindness. It has meant more to our family than I could ever properly put into words.
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A Little Joy From the Week
Our grandson Roman lost his second tooth this week…and he is absolutely delighted about it!
There is nothing quite like seeing the excitement of a little one who has a newly missing tooth and a very important appointment with the Tooth Fairy. It was certainly one of the happiest moments of our week!
I also consider it very good news that we did not lose power during the triple threat of severe weather warnings here in New Jersey. WOW! With all that rain coming down, I was beginning to think it might be time to start building an ark!
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Has This Ever Happened to You?
Well…maybe not exactly this…but something like it?
I was standing by the bathroom sink when I noticed that the toilet could use a little scrub. The cleaner was not nearby, but there was a bottle of hydrogen peroxide sitting there.
Being a little lazy and not wanting to hunt down the cleaner, I poured some peroxide into the bowl and gave it a scrub. WOW…it really worked!
I may have even muttered something along the lines of, “Well, it can bleach your hair…why not the toilet?”
Then I went back to my desk, opened my email and what was sitting at the very top of my inbox?
An email about cleaning your toilet with hydrogen peroxide!
Not an advertisement…just an email!
How does that happen? Sometimes technology is a little too clever for me!
One quick safety reminder…please only use one cleaning product at a time and never combine hydrogen peroxide with bleach or another toilet cleaner.
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What I’m Watching
What have you been watching lately? I would truly love to know!
My recommendation from the heart this week is Project Hail Mary.
I am not usually a three-hour-movie kind of girl. Give me a comedy that comes in around 100 minutes and I am generally very happy! But this movie held my attention from beginning to end.
Ryan Gosling carries so much of the story, and even with its long running time, I never felt the urge to wander away or start doing something else. I am not sharing any spoilers…but I will tell you that I even loved the ending… really loved it!
It is the best movie I have seen in quite a while! It’s worth your 3 hours!
Weekend Finds
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ALDI Finds This Week
Are you enjoying our new Tuesday ALDI Finds posts? I would truly love to hear what you think!
Each week we are looking for fun seasonal discoveries, vegetarian-friendly foods, easy meal ideas and the little treats that make grocery shopping more interesting. I hope it feels like we are walking through the store together and pointing out all the good things!
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Free Printable Pink Chinoiserie Note Cards
Our blue Chinoiserie note cards have been so popular that we decided they needed a pretty pink companion!
The new Free Printable Pink Chinoiserie Note Cards are personalized with individual monograms and are ready for you to print, fold and share. They would be lovely for thank-you notes, friendly little messages or simply keeping a beautiful supply of stationery close at hand.
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Five Beautiful Farmhouse and Home Decor Ideas
Now it is time for the heart of our Saturday gathering…five beautiful home and decorating ideas that inspired me this week!
How to Mod Podge a Basket
Have you ever looked at a plain basket and wondered how you could make it something truly special? KariAnne transforms an inexpensive rope basket with beautiful hydrangea paper and Mod Podge…and the finished project is absolutely delightful.
This is such a wonderful idea for a thrifted or basic basket that needs a little extra personality. Once you see how it is done, I am positive your imagination will begin racing with flowers, seasonal designs and all kinds of possibilities!
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10 Easy Midsummer Decorating Refresh Ideas
Yvonne is sharing simple ways to breathe a little new life into your rooms during these long midsummer days. These are not enormous makeovers that require a truckload of new furniture…they are thoughtful little changes that help your home feel fresh again.
I love decorating ideas that work with what we already have. A small adjustment, a little rearranging and a few seasonal touches can sometimes make a room feel completely different!
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DIY Cutting Board Decor Ideas You Can Make on a Budget
Decorative cutting boards add so much warmth and character to a kitchen…but some of the beautiful ones we see in shops can be surprisingly expensive.
These gorgeous DIY versions prove that you can create the look yourself without spending a fortune. Thrifted boards, scrap wood, paint, stain and decorative paper can be combined in so many different ways to create something that looks wonderful leaning against a backsplash or layered on an open shelf.
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Neutral and Vintage Idaho Farmhouse Home Tour
Come take a peaceful walk through this bright and airy Idaho farmhouse filled with simple decorating, comfortable rooms and meaningful pieces.
The soft neutral palette allows the home’s architectural details, natural textures and carefully chosen treasures to shine. It is a beautiful reminder that a welcoming home does not have to be overflowing with things…sometimes a little breathing room makes everything we love stand out even more.
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Little Harbor by Sean Anderson Design
Sometimes it is simply fun to explore a completely different decorating style and enjoy spaces that may come with some rather unapproachable prices!
This beautiful Naples, Florida home is filled with dramatic design, wonderful textures and plenty of details to study. We might not be ordering everything in the room…but one color combination, furniture arrangement or styling idea could inspire a completely approachable change in our own homes.
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Caught My Eye This Week
Here are a few more things I discovered while wandering around the internet this week. Some are delicious, some are creative, some are simply fascinating…and all of them looked worth sharing!
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Something Delicious
Pistachio Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These might be the perfect summer dessert…beautiful cookies, creamy ice cream and plenty of pistachio goodness!
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Whipped Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese becomes a smooth and creamy dip with lemon, garlic and olive oil. Say yes to this easy snack or appetizer!
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Kid-Favorite Waffle Taco Lunch
What a fun lunch idea for younger children…although I happen to think plenty of grown-ups would be happy to see one of these on their plate too!
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Sweet and Savory Peach Recipes to Die For
Peach season is here, and this collection is packed with sweet desserts, refreshing treats and savory ways to enjoy one of summer’s most delicious fruits.
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Amish Friendship Bread Without a Starter
All the soft, cinnamon-sugar goodness of Amish Friendship Bread…without waiting for a starter to make its way into your kitchen!
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Quick and Easy Strawberry Mochi
These little strawberry treats are almost too cute to eat…I said almost! They would make such a sweet addition to a summer gathering.
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Confited Tomatoes
Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes become rich, sweet and absolutely packed with flavor. Spoon them onto toast, add them to pasta or use them to make an ordinary meal feel extra special.
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Creative Ideas to Explore
A DIY Floral Cake Stand and Charger
This floral cake stand and matching charger are oh so pretty! They would create a beautiful centerpiece for a shower, birthday celebration or afternoon gathering.
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DIY Textured Wall Art
Textured wall art is showing up in just about every decorating style. This project shows how you can experiment with the popular look and create a piece that fits your own home.
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Can’t Get Enough Cottagecore? Maybe You Need to Try This
A charming little dose of Cottagecore inspiration for anyone who believes there is always room for one more cozy detail.
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Why Nancy Meyers Designs Always Feel So Cozy
There is a reason we all want to move into the homes we see in Nancy Meyers movies! This is a fun look at the thoughtful details that make those rooms feel warm, layered and lived in.
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A Super Cute and Easy DIY
This is one of those simple ideas that makes you wonder why you did not think of it first!
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A Dollar Tree Triumph
A budget-friendly transformation that proves a little imagination can turn an inexpensive find into something truly special.
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A Little Wonder and Garden Goodness
A Newly Identified Monkey With Orange Lips
There is still so much waiting to be discovered in this enormous world of ours…and I think that is rather wonderful!
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Gardening Blogs Filled With Ideas and Inspiration
If you love flowers, seeds and spending time in the garden, you might discover a new favorite place to visit among these gardening blogs.
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A Little Something for the Weekend
Choose one small area of your home that has been bothering you…a tabletop, one kitchen counter, a bathroom shelf or even a single basket.
Give yourself fifteen quiet minutes to clear it, clean it and return only the things you truly want there. Then add one little touch that makes you smile…a flower from the yard, a favorite photograph or a pretty dish you already own.
It does not have to become a big project. Sometimes one peaceful little corner is enough to make the entire room feel better.
Thank you so much for spending part of your Saturday here with me. I hope you found something that made you smile, inspired a project or gave you a delicious idea to try.
Now I would love to hear from you…
What are you watching, reading or enjoying at home this week? Do you like this new format?
See you soon!
Andrea @ The Cottage Market
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