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Limes in a wooden bowl are sitting in front of a pitcher and picnic basket. Summer Decorating Ideas
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Summer Decorating Ideas

May 29, 2022May 27, 2022 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Peruse my summer decorating ideas for summer decor inspiration. Using my favorite DIY’s and finds of the season, I’ll be decorating all over my cottage.

A plant, an essential oil diffuser, a decorative vase, and soap are all on display for this bathroom cleaning checklist. Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for the Natural Home
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Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for the Natural Home

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Tara Kelly1 Comment

A clean bathroom is essential to a clean, healthy home. Between the rest of the house and too many confusing products and methods, it can be easy to skip over cleaning a few areas. Use this bathroom cleaning checklist to start your next deep clean and make sure you get every last spot naturally clean while developing healthier habits.

Spring patio decor is added to a pea gravel patio for subtle hints of spring. Patio Decor Ideas for Spring – A Cottage-Style Patio
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Patio Decor Ideas for Spring – A Cottage-Style Patio

April 24, 2022February 1, 2023 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Spring decorating is in full swing, including my cottage patio. Using lots of fresh patio decor ideas, I show you how to transform your outdoor space into something special this spring. Perfect for the Cottage Style or American Farmhouse home.

The Best Beginner Painting Tips
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The Best Beginner Painting Tips

February 6, 2022February 8, 2023 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Discover all the best painting tips for beginners who are renovating a home. Everything you need to know about paint can be found right here.

How To Do Home Renovations on a Budget
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How To Do Home Renovations on a Budget

January 26, 2022October 18, 2022 Tara Kelly5 Comments

Learn how to do home renovations on a budget with my latest tips and ideas. Cut costs by doing it yourself and factoring these ideas into your next projects.

Curate a Cottage Style in Your Home
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Curate a Cottage Style in Your Home

January 16, 2022September 28, 2022 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Discover how to carefully and beautifully decorate your home to create a charming cottage style everyone will by swooning over.

How to Keep Your House Clean | Easy Cleaning Hacks
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How to Keep Your House Clean | Easy Cleaning Hacks

January 9, 2022September 22, 2022 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Learn how to keep your house clean. With these easy cleaning hacks and less effort, you'll keep your home neat all the time.

A cottagecore dining room has the total cottagecore aesthetic package. Everything You Need to Know About Home Renovations | Part Two
DIY · Home & Garden

Everything You Need to Know About Home Renovations | Part Two

December 29, 2021September 15, 2022 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Learn everything you need to consider before beginning a home renovation project. From stress and timelines to all the little annoyances and everything in between, I cover all the bases in the second part of my two-part series.

Everything You Need to Know About Home Renovations | Part One
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Everything You Need to Know About Home Renovations | Part One

December 26, 2021September 15, 2022 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Read all about my advice on renovating a home before jumping into a major home renovation project. I talk all about our old home and more.

Winter Cottage Home Decor
DIY · Home & Garden

Winter Cottage Home Decor

December 15, 2021August 31, 2022 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Peruse our cozy home with our latest winter cottage decor! Natural elements combine with a few hand selected pieces from my favorite stores.

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    I recently married the love of my life, Adrian, and we’re on a journey to a simpler way of living. I’m turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us.

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