Cottage Life: 5 tips to give old furniture a fresh look

Originally published here on CottageLife.com. Okay, let’s face it. The furniture we put in our cottages is usually a mish-mash of 70’s hand-me-downs, banged up antiques and old pieces we no longer wanted around the house. This can leave your space looking more than a … Continue readingCottage Life: 5 tips to give old furniture a fresh look

Cottage Life: 6 ways to boost space in a small bathroom

Originally published here on CottageLife.com. If there’s one room you can never have too much storage in it’s the bathroom. But spend any amount of time in cottage country and you’ll quickly find that bathrooms here are rarely big enough to store our never-ending supply … Continue readingCottage Life: 6 ways to boost space in a small bathroom

Cottage Life: 5 tips to make the most of small spaces through design

Originally published here on CottageLife.com. Rarely do our cottages compete with our homes in the square footage department, but look on the bright side: who wants to have that extra space to clean anyway? That means less maintenance and more time lounging on the dock. … Continue readingCottage Life: 5 tips to make the most of small spaces through design

Cottage Life: 5 Creative Kitchen Utensil Storage Ideas

Originally published here on CottageLife.com. When you’re away at the cottage, you want a place to relax and unwind. Unfortunately, I find the smaller square footage often leads to more clutter, especially in the kitchen. This is a room that’s just a magnet for clutter … Continue readingCottage Life: 5 Creative Kitchen Utensil Storage Ideas

Cottage Life: how to incorporate real wood into a room’s design

Originally published here on CottageLife.com. After spending the entire summer in cottage country, I’ve come to realize cottage owners everywhere love to incorporate natural wood into their space. And why not? It gives off a classic rustic feel and can really add to a room’s warm … Continue readingCottage Life: how to incorporate real wood into a room’s design