I was so fortunate to be able to write about my amazing and sweet friend, Victoria Hayden, for the September issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. I hope you enjoy her story as much I…
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Slipcovers. You’ve come a long way, baby. {Yikes it’s Great Aunt Gladys sweating on a vinyl slipcover} Back before home air conditioning was available, plastic or vinyl slipcovers were made for upholstered furniture…
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I am returning to my Cottage series about the many ways of styling your home (aka cottage). Here are the links to my previous posts: The Modern Cottage The Colorful Cottage The Black and…
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One thing I love about blogging and writing is “meeting” other business owners. A few months ago I crossed paths with a lovely lady named Laura van Rooij. Laura designs custom bridal gowns in…
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It’s New Year’s Eve (again!) I’d like to wish all of you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2016! Canterbury Cottage Designs will be back with new and exciting home decor, healthy recipes, and a…
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One of my favorite quotes is by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Did you know that there are over 400 songs that contain the word September? From music to poetry, stories to quotes, it is the…
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Crave a fresh cottage look for your home but unsure where to start? Add soft textures, fresh florals and a few vintage pieces, and watch your cottage blossom. Every home has an element of design to…
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Tell someone you like to decorate in the “Farmhouse Cottage” style, and this picture might flash through their mind: The Farmhouse Cottage has come a long way from the ”Little House on the Prairie” days…
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Pink is a versatile color. Light pink is soft, relaxing, light and airy. Bright pink is vivacious, modern. classic and sexy. Pink evokes feelings of happiness and says “look at me.”. We notice people more when…
