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A Colonial Style Fireplace Makeover

Happy December, dear friends! I hope today’s post will offer you some design inspiration as well, not just a glimpse into the madness of my methods. When it comes to decorating, I tend to develop micro-obsessions – mostly about color and interior architectural details – and our living room fireplace has been a recurring thought in our renovation efforts. Our fireplace  – I don’t think I’ve given this much attention to any other architectural change in our house so far. As little and as insignificant this may seem to most people (normal people), getting the fireplace mantel right has been very important to me. 

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What’s Hiding Behind Your Shutters?

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If you have south-facing windows framed by stationary shutters, the non-operable kind that are screwed into the siding of your home, then you, too, might be curious to see what’s hiding behind them. Or not, depending on how brave you are 🙂 

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Renovating a Cape Cod Style Cottage | Living Room Updates

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Happy almost weekend, dear friends! I hope you’re well! This week has flown by, with a ton of good intentions on my part to write, yet few actual free moments of quiet solitude to gather my thoughts and share with you some fun happenings & things I’ve been contemplating for our home. Several of you have asked to see the painted fireplace as it sits in the living room, surrounded by furniture and nicknacks, and since you’ve asked so nicely, here it is: 

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Tips for Reupholstering an Ottoman

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Hi, friends! Do you remember that DIY project I was telling you about a couple of weeks ago? Well, I underestimated the amount of time it would take me to get it done, styled and shot (oops!) but it’s finally finished and I’m happy with the result, so I thought I’d share the process with you, in case you need some encouragement to do a little reupholstering of your own.


Current living situation: finds old and new, colors and patterns slowly making friends with each other, and a room that’s starting to look like home. See that new quilt on the sofa, barely making it into the pic? My favorite flea market find this month! 
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DIY Files |  A Quick & Easy Peg Rail 

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy DIY project that does not require much skill or time investment on your part yet is immensely satisfying, then today’s DIY peg rail project could be for you! Peg rails are a charming cottage detail often found in colonial style homes, and their beautiful simplicity makes them both timeless and modern. A sturdy peg rail is a practical storage opportunity and a great way to coral stray coats, hats and handbags in busy entryways and mudrooms, or neatly display an assortment of hand towels in bathrooms and kitchens. They are as practical as they are pretty, and I love using them throughout our home.  

A DIY peg rail using screw-on pegs from Amazon; painted Linen White, by Benjamin Moore
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