Cottage Decorating Blog Posts

Hi All, A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was invited to move my business into a new retail space and become a part of The Funky Chicken in Emerald Isle, NC. What’s The Funky Chicken??? No, it’s not … Continue reading →Lisa&#...

Hi All, A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was invited to move my business into a new retail space and become a part of The Funky Chicken in Emerald Isle, NC. What’s The Funky Chicken??? No, it’s not … Continue reading →Lisa&#...

Hi All, Spring is in full swing here in eastern North Carolina and Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Today I thought I would share with you how crafting with vintage tea cups is just perfect for Mother’s Day. … Continue readi...

Hi All, Today I am happy to share with you a ”shabby to beach chic” rocking chair makeover I recently completed. I found this little rocking chair at a thrift shop a couple of months ago in the weathered, chippy condition you see her...

Hi All, Spring has finally arrived here in Eastern NC! I was beginning to think winter was never going to leave but I am happy to say that “Spring has Sprung” this week as the temperatures are in the 70′s … Continue reading &#...

Hi All, I apologize for the late post. I have been so crazy busy working on custom orders, settling in at the new shop space and juggling family life. This Sunday is Easter and I have FINALLY finished decorating for … Continue reading →Li...

Clever Ways To Decorate With Plates Hi All, Decorating with plates has been a favorite practice of homemakers for a long time. For those of us who have formal dining rooms, we love to dress up our holiday table with pretty plates and … Conti...

Hello Blogland Friends, If you have been reading my blog for awhile then you may remember when I mentioned my bucket list for 2013. I plan on redesigning all three bedrooms on the second floor. Each room needs a complete overhaul … Continue re...

Hi Everyone, I have just completed a new project that I am excited to share with you today.A couple of years ago we had laminate flooring installed in our kitchen. I was so excited to replace the vinyl flooring with the … Continue reading U...

Hi All, Decorating with thrifty finds can sometimes be quite an adventure. Today I have a funny little story I would like to share with you. A few months ago I revealed to you, my wonderful blog friends, my “Shabby to … Continue reading...

Hi Everyone, Are you having crazy weather in your neck of the woods? Last week we were freezing in the 20′s and 30′s and today it has been in the 70′s with the threat of thunderstorms tonight. My husband is currently in … Co...

Hi Everyone, Love is in the air! It seems like everywhere you go today you are met with an assortment of Valentine’s Day goodies just waiting to be brought home. I am not big on decorating for Valentine’s Day to … Continue reading &...

Creative Ways to Get Organized With Reused, Redesigned and Recycled Items Hi All, I have finally finished putting away all of my holiday decorations this week and to be honest, I am glad to see them go. I was so ready to … Continue reading &#...

Blue + white + zebra ottoman, from Elle Decor, a photo by xJavierx on Flickr.Via Flickr:Julie Anne Quay’s Manhattan apartment, designed by her longtime friend Richard Mishaan. He designed the Zebra Cube ottomans and upholstered them in Cavallini co...

Hello All, I can hardly believe 2012 is nearly over. Where does the time go? I am always on the go and the days just seem to fly by. Here we are at the beginning of a new year already! … Continue reading →Lisa's Creative Designs 2012...

Happy Saturday All! Well, I am happy to say the shopping is all done, the menu is planned and the house is about half way clean. My gift wrapping station will be assembled in a corner of the master bedroom later tonight … Continue reading ...

Hi All, Can you hear what I hear??? I just got back from a wonderful, yet exhausting week in Disney World with my family. Now that I am back home I am being taunted by the Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock of the Christmas clock, … Continue reading →...

Hi All, Today I am blogging from my seat on the Amtrak train Silver Star as it whisks us away to a few days with Mickey Mouse in Orlando, Florida. Hours before we left I completed my Christmas tablescape in … Continue reading →Lisa's...

Hi All, Christmas is coming full speed ahead! Every year I find myself scrambling around trying to get everything done and I tell myself that “Next year I am going to relax.” Well this year is no different. Between working, … Contin...

Jingle, Jingle Jingle! Is that the sound of sleigh bells I hear? This past week has just flown by!  It seems as though that as soon as the last bite of Thanksgiving turkey was gobbled up, I found myself up to my eyeballs in tinsel, … Cont...