Cottage Blog

Here is the real-life spot that is the inspiration for Lorraine’s Cottage. Tucked away on a hill in the English countryside of Bath is the cottage my family stayed in on a summer trip. Lush wildflowers grew in the garden bed. Chickens roamed the neighboring cottage's yard. Sunshine poured brightly through the clean blue sky. The cottage overlooks this pond and magnificent stone bridge. See the cottage in the distance? Even swans gently glided along the pond - like right out of a fairy tale. Yet, it was all so real. Something about standing in the quiet and surrounded by untouched natural beauty...

Happy 2018! After a needed break following the (awesome) holiday season, the shop is open with some of my best products yet!  My inspiration for this new round of collections is the freshness of a meadow: natural tones, wild greens, and lots of rugged texture. I love the serenity of wide open natural land, so I want to bring this feeling into our home decor.  Wild Rose + Eucalyptus With its leafy eucalyptus, rosemary, and vines, this collection is the epitome of wild. And it's topped with light rose blossoms contrasted with deep eggplant scabiosa. With it's muted tones, this...

2017 was the first year I did the "one word" for the year. As a feelings-oriented person, I felt more comfortable with this idea more than writing down scary specific goals I never even start on. My word this year was brave. As an introvert, I tend to shy away from putting myself out there. What this brave word meant for me was to reach out myself and initiate opportunity for me. A wise business nugget of truth I've come across is that, "you don't get what you don't ask for." And I hate asking for things when I'd rather...

  Wrap your presents in farmhouse style this Christmas with this easy idea! All of the supplies can be found at your favorite craft store. Supplies kraft paper snowy chicken wire ribbon (found this 3" one at Hobby Lobby in the Christmas ribbon section) 2 springs of greenery, fresh or faux 1 cotton boll white twine shipping tape craft glue gun How To 1. Wrap your present with the kraft paper. I like to crinkle the paper first to give it more of that rustic feel. 2. Wrap a single layer of the chicken wire ribbon around the present, leaving...

  For the ladies that make a life of pouring into others - the moms, the nurses, the teachers, the caregivers - here are some gifts that these incredible women can use to treat themselves!  No. 1 - Candle by Jackson Vaughn Collection  Fresh and natural, these candles' unique scents linger in the house long after the candle is blown out.  No. 2 - Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay  A pretty palette for a pretty lady! An array of neutral colors that will be in her go-to makeup routine everyday, whether going out to work or out for a date. No....