a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
Cottagecore came around in 2020- people were stuck at home and the idea of making it cozy, nostalgic, and romanticizing the details suddenly made perfect sense. And it’s been a style with staying power! I call my style Cottagecore- why, yes I want to embrace all things grandma! So if you’re wondering what is cottagecore decor? I thought I’d share all about it and how you can bring it into your home.
We have one of those smart thermostats and I love it! But wow, do I think it’s ugly. I’ve been wanting to cover it. I’ve seen people use art or a basket to hide theirs, but I wanted to put my own spin on it. So when I noticed that one of my Sheila’s houses was the perfect size, I knew I had to make a DIY thermostat cover!
Here’s a before picture of my thermostat.
I have been wanting a fancy ceiling in my living room for years. Well, the time has finally come! We tore our boring drywall ceiling down and put in a DIY coffered ceiling! I’ll be honest- it was expensive and took weeks, but it was also definitely worth it. I thought I’d share how we put it together in a step by step tutorial.
Before of the living room-
I’ve recently been working on a kitchen refresh (I just added some much needed color to my kitchen)! And have been asked about the decor shelf I have in my kitchen that I added with the sole purpose of having a place for more cute things in my life. If you’re wondering how to build a shelf below upper cabinets, I hope this walk-through inspires you to try it too.
Our 1905 kitchen came with taller ceilings-9 feet high- which are so beautiful! But they also posed a big question during our remodel: how should we install the upper cabinets? The old ones didn’t go to the ceiling, leaving nearly two feet of wasted space that just collected dust. I hated that! We have a small kitchen so I wanted cabinets that went to the ceiling for more storage.
After thinking on the issue for a while, I landed on a fun and functional solution. I decided to build a shelf below the upper cabinets for a display area. This idea was partly inspired by The Grit and Polish, who also added a shelf under their upper cabinets. I put my own spin on it, but their lovely kitchen really helped me when I was trying to figure out a lovely solution for displaying more items in a tight space.
I love putting together puzzles, but I find the boxes annoying to keep organized. The boxes are all different sizes. I used to keep them inside a closed cabinet, but then I challenged myself to make them pretty enough to put them out in the open! And guess what?! They turned out so cute! So I thought I’d show you how to organize puzzles.
I have slowly been adding more color to my house. Which has been so fun! Recently, I’ve been asked for my paint colors. So I thought I’d put them in one place so that they’re easy to find. This blog post has sources for my house’s paint with pictures and links so it’s easy to find.
I decided that it’d be fun to make a custom board game. So I thought- what would I like to play? Then it came to me! A game where you decorate with dollhouse furniture. So I started collecting and made myself (and my family) such a fun game! I’ve had lots of requests for instructions to make it. Here’s my tutorial for a board game book My Darling Dollhouse.
I’ve been slowly turning my board games into books. Originally, I used my Cricut to cut vinyl that I’d iron onto a book box for the container. But I wanted to try printing the cover on a basic at home printer. After some trial and error I figured it out! And this might just be the easiest, most cost effective, and high-end looking result! Here’s my tutorial on board game books printed edition.
The number one DIY I wanted to make this year is a DIY Vintage Jewelry Wreath. They’re so festive, sparkly, and fun to create! Especially when you get to treasure-hunt for secondhand brooches and earrings. Maybe you’re even lucky enough to have inherited a box of costume jewelry that would be perfect for this project!
If you’ve always wanted to make your own DIY Vintage Jewelry Wreath, this step-by-step guide will walk you through collecting the pieces, assembling the wreath, and adding those finishing touches that make it shine.
If you love upcycling, color, and vintage sparkle, you’re going to adore this thrift store crystal Christmas tree project. I’ve seen people stack thrifted crystal bowls into a tree shape, and I thought it was so cute, but I wanted to put my own colorful twist on it. So mine became a pastel rainbow!
I love that this project reuses dishes that aren’t quite as popular anymore in a fun, fresh way. Cut glass bowls and serveware are everywhere in thrift stores! This simple upcycle gives these beautiful but often-overlooked pieces a magical new life as a Christmas tree.
Perfect for holiday decor, this DIY Christmas craft is also great for a budget-friendly Thriftmas craft night or as a handmade gift for your friends and family.
