A few years ago I came across an old corner cabinet in need of new life and a new vision. I scored it for about $10 at ReStore, my favorite place to find ugly duckling furniture for really cheap. This cabinet was once a built in, probably in a basement based on the water damage….
6 Easy Ways to Add Color to your Spring Cottage
I have always loved the cottage aesthetic. I’m drawn to anyplace that is cozy, warm and welcoming. One of my favorite aspects of cottage living is creating cozy through the use of color. The color combinations in decorating for Spring are numerous, as you will discover browsing through the many photos. It took some time…
March Makeover Madness… Just a Wee Bit of St. Patrick’s Day Decor!
With a name like LANE, it’s obvious we are Irish! ☘️ Both my husband and I enjoy celebrating our Irish roots, especially when St. Patrick’s Day approaches. March Madness for me has little to do with basketball and lots to do with bringing out the green decor for makeover madness.💚💚💚💚💚 In the Fall, I came…
Autumn Stroll at Comfy Lane Cottage
When the leaves start changing colors, my heart jumps with joy. Creating cozy with color and beauty from junk are my passion, and Fall is always a time for inspiration. The Creator definitely planted such a desire within me. Don’t you just love the sound of leaves crunching under foot?!!!🍁🍂🍁 A bit of curb appeal…
Winter Garden Tour
When winter arrives and my Midwest garden becomes dreary, I dress it up with a bit of color. Of course, a blanket of snow definitely helps to beautify any garden. Why don’t we take a little stroll through Comfy Lane Garden! Let’s take a peek inside the greenhouse, where the plants are all safely nestled…
CHRISTMAS TOUR of our COZY COUNTRY COTTAGE
Welcome to Comfy Lane Cottage! I’ve always wanted to give a little Christmas tour, but never enough time. This year, with the dreaded virus spreading through our family, it’s mid January and we’re patiently waiting to celebrate a family Christmas together. Our decorations are still up, in hopes that it will be soon. So yesterday,…
USING DOLLAR STORE WRAPPING PAPER IN YOUR DECOR… What a Transformation!
Last year, I discovered a secret weapon in decorating! Want to know the secret? Wrapping paper! I scored an old corner cabinet at ReStore for about $10. It was love at first sight. I knew she was a beauty with lots of hidden potential. Her shelves were covered in green contact paper with bright orange…
Repurposed Headboards… Perfect for a Garden Bed
I have a thing for using headboards in the garden. It started quite innocently. I was driving somewhere and spotted a white headboard, part of a metal daybed, kicked to the curb. I couldn’t resist! Ideas were flying around in my head on how to use it. The woman who’d discarded it was quite amused…
Creating a Cozy Backyard Haven
It was time! Our firepit area was needing a little makeover. The paint was flaking on the once shiny red chairs gathered around the fire. I needed to pull them out and stand them in line, along with the rest of my painting projects… just waiting for a fresh coat of paint. Also, I was…
Watermelon 🍉 A Fun Summer Theme
Who said that red and green are colors just for Christmas?! NO WAY! While thrifting recently, I came across a vintage red and green tablecloth and immediately thought about watermelons. I had scored a darling watermelon sign at the ReStore months before and was waiting for the perfect opportunity to hang it outside. That tablecloth…
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