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Posted in Bathrooms, Flowers, Free to Be, The Cottage

Fun with Flowers

Garden Flowers: daisies, snap dragons, cedar, marigolds, lambs ears, poplar, chives, white mystery flower Last week I had the pleasure…

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Home Categories and Making things Easier to Find

Slowly but surely I am re-locating a few posts from our build to dedicated categories, so I thought I would…

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Posted in Decor, Kitchen, The Cottage

$17 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover: How They’re Holding Up

It’s been nearly a year and a half since I bought $17 of flat interior paint and changed my kitchen…

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Posted in Decor, The Cottage

Alfresco At Last: Summer Tablescape

Welcome to patio season! I am thrilled to be partnering with Wayfair Canada to bring you a little inspiration for…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge, The Boys' Room, The Cottage, Vlog

Vlog: The Story Behind the Boys Cottage Bunk Room

I’m pretty excited today guys, because all of my girlhood dreams of hosting my own home show are being realized……

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Posted in Furniture Makeover, Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge, The Boys' Room, The Cottage

One Room Challenge: Boys Cottage Bunk Room Reveal!

Hi Guys! I hope you are having a glorious week. Today marks the end of the One Room Challenge, hosted…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge, The Boys' Room, The Cottage

One Room Challenge Week 5: Up Against a Wall in the Boys Bunk Room

If you are new here from the ORC, welcome! My name is Ashlea. I like to thrift, paint, build, write,…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge, The Boys' Room, The Cottage

One Room Challenge Week 4: White Wash, White Wash

If you are new here from the ORC, welcome! My name is Ashlea. I like to thrift, paint, build, write,…

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Posted in Living Room, Projects & DIY, The Cottage

Painted Upper Cabinets for the Beverage Bar

I have finally finished and re-hung our painted upper cabinets for the beverage bar! Let’s celebrate ya’ll. I am so happy to…

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Posted in Kitchen, Projects & DIY, The Cottage

How to Use, Love, and Live with Open Kitchen Shelves as a NON Neat Freak

The number one comment I read or hear about when it comes to open kitchen shelves is that you have…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge, The Boys' Room, The Cottage

One Room Challenge Week 3: Reading Corner

Alrighty guys, it’s update day! If you would like to follow The Boys Cottage Bunk Room project from the beginning you…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge, The Boys' Room

One Room Challenge Week 2: Paint, a Pine Dresser, and the Plan

Well it’s Thursday, and as promised I have an update for you of the boys room. It’s week 2 of…

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Posted in Kids Rooms, One Room Challenge

One Room Challenge Week 1: Boys Cottage Bunk Room

I’ve decided to join the One Room Challenge, hosted by Linda, of Calling It Home. It features 20 designers, and…

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Posted in Living Room, The Cottage

Cleaning in the Living Room

Christmas saw me re-arrange the living room to accommodate the tree, and I have pretty much left things the same…

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Posted in Decor, Our Bedroom

Creating a Simple Layered Look with White and Grey Bedding

I have long admired white spaces, but never felt like it was a direction I wanted to go in my…

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Posted in Decor, Our Bedroom, The Cottage

Our Master Bedroom Update

I think I am with the masses when I say that our Master Bedroom has always been the last space…

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Posted in Furniture Makeover, Kids Rooms, Projects & DIY

A Boxwood Wreath and Memory Stones

Are you sick of seeing this dresser yet? Today it will have it’s final moment in the spotlight… at least…

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Posted in Decor, Furniture Makeover, Kids Rooms, Projects & DIY

Pistachio Delight Dresser Restyled

I really enjoy snapping photos, and I have a lot of fun styling furniture makeovers. I wish I had more…

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Posted in Furniture Makeover, Kids Rooms, Projects & DIY

Pistachio Delight Chalk Paint Dresser

I started on this little dresser a few months ago, and it took me as long to decide what type…

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Posted in Decor, Projects & DIY, The Cottage, The Mudroom

The Paint Diaries

I have spent a good chunk of the last 5 years painting things. And I mean a goooooood chunk. This…

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Posted in The Cottage

A Siding Update

For those of you that are not familiar, we have been picking away at an “accidental DIY” addition– which includes…

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Picking Paint Colors

I really enjoy picking paint colors! I am a HUGE believer of sampling said colors- beyond the paint chip. To buy…

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Posted in Projects & DIY, The Cottage, The Mudroom

Mudroom Update: Doors on the Built Ins

Friday seems like a great day for a little progress report. I am happy to say that the mudroom update…

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Posted in Decor, The Cottage

The List of House Projects Yet to Be Complete

January has been relatively productive. I formulated my mental New Year’s to do list for “finishing off a few lurking house…

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I'm Ashlea- a wife, mama, and diy enthusiast with a passion for affordable design, and grace filled living. I am so glad you are here!

Follow along as I share little bits of my journey as a mother of four, flower farmer, and daydreamer who is passionate about making a house a home.

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Recent Posts

  • An {unintended} Hiatus From Blogging
  • Finishing the Backsplash and Choosing Paint Colors! One Room Challenge Week 2
  • One Room Challenge: Our English Country Inspired Kitchen
  • December
  • DIY Desk Build Part 2: Progress and Paint!

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Recent Posts

  • An {unintended} Hiatus From Blogging
  • Finishing the Backsplash and Choosing Paint Colors! One Room Challenge Week 2
  • One Room Challenge: Our English Country Inspired Kitchen
  • December
  • DIY Desk Build Part 2: Progress and Paint!

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