As soon as the turkey and pumpkin pie leftovers are in the fridge, we start decorating for Christmas. Waiting till after Thanksgiving is our family tradition. My daughters and I look forward to this every year; we’re sentimental when it comes to decorating. Most people already have their Christmas lights up, inside and outside, so…
Decorating for a Cozy Thanksgiving: Country Cottage Style
Just a week till Thanksgiving, and I have been busy decorating for our family gathering. If you’re like us, and wait till after Thanksgiving to deck the halls for Christmas, then I have a few warm and cozy Thanksgiving decor ideas to hopefully inspire you. QUILTS & THROWS For me, cozy definitely includes color. After…
Tips & Tricks for a Halloween Tree
The first time I saw a Halloween tree was in a coffee shop. It was adorable. I admired the creativity. I was inspired to put up a Halloween tree in my own home. My mother was coming for a visit, and I knew she would love the idea of decorating a tree with lots of…
SPOOKTACULAR SHELVES FOR HALLOWEEN… Creative Decorating with a Bit of Cute & Creepy
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…
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