Before I even started on the nursery I knew in my head what I wanted it to look like. I had a very detailed list of items I wanted to use that we already owned, items I wanted to make,…
Every good Southerner knows the value of a screened in porch. It keeps the bugs out, it gives you a place to sit and drink coffee in the morning (rocking chairs are a must), and it keeps you dry when…
Today I’m sharing another one of our simple beach cottage makeover projects. The cottage came with two double beds in each of the two downstairs bedrooms. We were very happy that the beds were included because they allow us to…
I’m notorious for finding pieces with potential and then letting them sit and collect dust in the garage. I blame this bad habit on a few things: 1) I can’t decide on what color/fabric to use, 2) I don’t have…
When my family bought the beach cottage it came fully furnished. Some items were good…some were pretty bad. We still have most of the furniture and accessories that came with the house, and my mom and I have slowly worked…
You remember those vintage Greek key dining chairs I found last year? In case you missed it, I blogged about them here. I bought a set of 6 chairs for $120 at a thrift store in Alexandria, VA, and then…
