I have so much to share with you, and so little time. All the wedding planning has been on the down-low for the last 8 months and now I am free to share with you our wedding journey. But … Where do I begin? At the beginning? Like back in January when Cara and Tim … Read More
Two things
I have on my plate and I can’t do this …. but our Nate sure can! and it is pretty funny listening to him quote movies.
Longing….
My plan was to get a ton of stuff done by 2:00 pm today. Then relax poolside for an hour. Then work some more. Three times I tried to get in the pool. Three times I failed. Tomorrow. One hour. — me + pool.
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
measuring for a table
When the Bride made her decision on some of the seating, shall we say, “situations” for the wedding, we got to work on figuring out the appropriate size for certain tables. I am a very visual-person and telling me dimensions means nothing. My niece and Baby Girl were very kind and measured out various table … Read More