When Sara sent me the amazing before and after photos of this neglected old cottage in Louisiana, I knew you'd want to see them, too. It was built in 1926 and had seen better days, that's for sure. But she saw the potential there that most ... Keep Reading
Colorful & Cozy: Gosherd Valley Cottage in Missouri
A reader named Connie wrote me about her cottage in Missouri. "I own one of the few goose farms in the country and rent out the original homestead as a B&B. Gosherd Valley Cottage sits in an unspoiled beautiful area of rolling hills ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Jennifer’s Cottage Kitchen Makeover
Jennifer wrote me about how she gave her small kitchen a makeover. She says, "Whoever lived in my house during the past 110 years clearly didn’t like to cook! The kitchen had no storage for pots and pans, no counter space, hideous ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Tricia Gives Her Kitchen Some Cottage Style
When Tricia sent me this photo of her kitchen, it took me a minute to realize it was the before shot and not the after. It looked pretty good to begin with! Everything was nice and new, but it just wasn't her style. She wanted more of ... Keep Reading
A Beach Cottage That’s Black and White and Red All Over
When February rolls around and Valentine's Day with it, I suddenly start craving more red in my house. Anyone else? I used to have red accents in my kitchen year-round and kind of miss them. It made things feel cheerfully cozy this time ... Keep Reading