Posted on January 2, 2020 by Becky Poole
I feel like my first post of 2020 should either be some sort of introspective review of 2019 or an enthusiastic “what’s in store” for the year to come. However, I’m not quite ready for that yet. I need to un-decorate first. Taking down… Continue Reading “Un-Decorating”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: 2020, decor, decorating, holidays, home, home decorating, Home/Decor, interior decorating, New Year, seasonal, seasonal decorating
Posted on February 20, 2019 by Becky Poole
When it comes to home decor that isn’t antique or thrifted, there are two retailers that I consistently purchase from, one of them being Amazon. Maybe it isn’t the first place that comes to mind for you when shopping for decor but I have… Continue Reading “Amazon Home”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: affiliate, amazon, amazon home, amazon prime, candles, decor, home, Home/Decor, interior decorating, online shopping, shopping, throw pillows, wall art
Posted on January 22, 2019 by Becky Poole
My first blog post of 2019! We’re already 3/4 way into the first month and I’m already behind on my blogging…good thing I didn’t make that a resolution. The New Year always feels like a good time to start fresh and try something new… Continue Reading “Itch to Switch”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: 2019, cozy, cozyminimalisthome, decor, decorating, DIY, home, Home/Decor, interior decor, interior decorating, interiors, itch to switch, minimalist, thenester
Posted on December 3, 2018 by Becky Poole
December is officially here. I know that many of you have already started (and finished) decorating for the Holidays but there are some that abide by a rule of waiting until after December 1st. Or maybe you had plans to start earlier and then… Continue Reading “Holiday Decor on a Budget”
Posted on November 6, 2018 by Becky Poole
Last but not least on our Cottage Recap “tour” is the kitchen. We started the recaps with the exterior, next was the living/dining , then the bed/bath and now here we are. Every time I look back through all of these photos I am still in awe of the transformation… Continue Reading “Cottage Recap: Kitchen”
Category: The CottageTags: cottage, decor, DIY, interior decorating, interior design, kitchen, lake life, mitten state, pure michigan, remodel, renovation, reveal
Posted on August 7, 2018 by Becky Poole
I can’t pinpoint the exact moment my interest in interior design & decor sparked; but I do know it started at an early age… In elementary school I remember walking through a house for sale with my parents and our realtor. To this day… Continue Reading “My Story”
Category: Decor and Home, Everything Else, The CottageTags: bio, Decor and Home, DIY, home, inspiration, interior decorating, remodel
Posted on April 26, 2018 by Becky Poole
Recently a friend commented on one of my IG posts that she struggles with knowing where to start when it comes to decorating and design…I get it. The last few days I’ve been thinking about times I have struggled with inspiration and what my… Continue Reading “Where to start?”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: #design, Decor and Home, decorating, design inspiration, home, inspiration, interior, interior decorating, interior design, style
Posted on March 16, 2018 by Becky Poole
If you share your home with another person or people, chances are good you may need to take them into consideration when it comes to decorating. Perhaps you could cover your entire house top to bottom in ultra feminine pastel florals and your husband wouldn’t care… Continue Reading “Decorating For All”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: Decor and Home, Decor and Home, decorating, his and hers, home, interior decorating, interiors, marriage
Posted on March 13, 2018 by Becky Poole
Looking to make a statement? A gallery wall can be the perfect way to do so (and avoid the hassle of painting an accent wall). Gallery walls can beautifully showcase collections of favorite family photos, artwork, objects and whatever else your heart may desire. There is… Continue Reading “Mission: Gallery Wall”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: Decor and Home, gallery wall, hgtv, inspiration, interior decorating, target, wall art
Posted on April 3, 2016 by Becky Poole
Saturday is auction day around here, and yesterday we went to one of our favorites in town. They had a really nice variety of items for sale from several estates. There were a few things we bid on but did not win. However, we… Continue Reading “Auction Find: Copper Kettles”
Category: Decor and HomeTags: auctions, interior decorating