The size of the place you live in isn’t as important as how you live in that space. Last weekend Mr. D and I were invited to dinner at Dave & Jo Lynn’s place. Over the summer, Dave & Jo Lynn moved into the upstairs apartment of the rental home they own very near downtown … Read More
50 Tables
This afternoon I gathered with MANY other volunteers to set up for the Camp Victory Fall Celebration Fundraiser. My role was to decorate 50 tables … in a Safari theme with a VERY limited budget Grass centerpieces were donated. “Tent” table numbers were with canvas fabric that was soaked in liquid starch and ironed into … Read More
Color change #2
About 4 years ago we installed this door. It has taken me that long to decide: That I don’t like the “au natural” fake oak finish. If I should paint the door. What color to paint the door, if I painted the door. We have no excuse as to why we haven’t painted the trim. … Read More
Color Change
I’ve changed up the master bedroom. I know, you aren’t surprised. It isn’t permanent, just a fun change. The bride will be dressing in our bedroom, so I wanted something lighter and brighter. A look that was a bit more vintage. Colors that would enhance her dress, and her bridesmaid’s dresses. It started out like … Read More
Wedding mantel
With the big day less than 3 weeks away, I could hardly resist doing The Cottage mantel up wedding style … The wedding cake top from Mom & Dad Dietzman’s wedding cake in 1952. We are immersed in wedding “stuff” here at The Cottage. Wedding talk. Wedding clothes. Wedding gifts. Wedding lists. Wedding decorations. Wedding … Read More
Cottage edits
It rained yesterday. and rained. and rained. and our underground downspout became a geyser. So I baked. and baked. and baked. You’ll have to take my word for it. While the goods were in the oven, I multi-tasked. I call it tweaking. Or “nesting”. Finished painting this board (a sample cupboard board from the cabinet … Read More
Vintage door
I went treasure hunting in a friend’s barn a couple months ago. My mission was to find some aged wood, particularly barnwood. It was a successful treasure hunt in more than one way. I got some barnwood — and this treasure… At the time, I wasn’t sure what I would do with this beauty. With … Read More
A new look
Mr. D and I did jobs around the house this weekend like it was our job. I am so tired right now I can barely keep my eyes open to write this post! It’s a good tired, which means I’m going to sleep well tonight. One item we checked off our list was hanging curtains … Read More
Sleeping porch
I’ve always loved the sleeping porch concept. A sleeping porch is an enclosed deck or balcony that is well-ventilated, often with windows or screens on two or three sides, and has one or more beds or similar furniture for sleeping during warm weather. Screened-in sleeping porches allow people to enjoy the feeling of sleeping outside in the cool night air without being bothered by … Read More