One of my favorite things about August is seeing yellow sunflowers everywhere. There are so many varieties, and I enjoy them all. So much so, that I decorate our home and outdoor spaces with sunflowers in August. As Fall approaches, I add more and more Autumn elements to the sunflowers. This makes an easy decor…

Welcome to our Summer comfy cottage! Things were pretty quiet this year for the Fourth of July. Everyone had plans, so we enjoyed a night at home with lawn chairs set out to enjoy fireworks all across the sky. Since we didn’t get to open our doors to family and friends on the 4th, I…

When it comes to displaying flowers, whether in dirt or water, real or faux, my motto is THINK OUTSIDE THE VASE! I definitely like using the unexpected and unusual for garden blooms. Repurposed items, when used as containers, planters, and vases, will add whimsy, charm and interest to your garden and home. Plus, they will beckon…

How to make an easy garden wreath using old rusty gardening tools MATERIALS: 1. Outdoor wreath (grapevine or evergreen) 2. 4-5 gardening tools (I used old rusty tools.) 3. Floral wire or bread twisty ties (to attach tools to wreath) 4. Small watering can or garden sign (for center opening of wreath) 5. Jute twine…

When it comes to holidays, Valentine’s Day is one of my favorites. With both decorating and gift giving, there is less expectation and less pressure. Some years, I go big in decorating for Valentine’s Day, but other years I keep it simple. I enjoy using pops of red and pink in my February decor when…

My husband really likes old brown furniture, the darker the stain, the better for him. I too appreciate naturally stained furniture, but I also enjoy color, all kinds of colors. By blending both of our styles together, it creates balance and brightens things up a bit. For years we’ve designated Friday as date day, seeking…

WELCOME to Comfy Lane Cottage! I’m thrilled that you discovered our cozy little home, especially at Christmas time. We are recovering from a big snow storm… and another big Christmas season as well. The holidays always come in fast like a storm, and in all the busy preparations, I rarely find time to take photos…

Are you mad for plaid?! Does plaid make you glad?! Yes and Yes for me! At Christmas time our living and dining rooms don plaid magnificently. Decorating with tartan plaid is all the fad! I hope you’ll be inspired by the inexpensive ways we’ve incorporated plaid into our Christmas decorating to create a cozy country…

Traditions are important. They help to form family bonds and a special identity unique to one’s own family. Holidays, like Halloween, are a wonderful opportunity to create traditions that will bring a lifetime of invaluable memories of togetherness for your family. My mother immensely enjoyed Halloween all her life. She made it fun, so fun,…

When Fourth of July celebrations come to an end, the red, white and blue decor ends as well. I have a few fun summer decorating themes that I enjoy using for July and August to keep things cheerful and cozy. Among those themes are sunflowers and bees. July is quite a busy month of celebrating…