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Bookshelf Refresh
Do you ever get in a mid season decor slump? I know I do. Then I begin to over complicate things.. Next thing I know I want to 100% change EVERYTHING in the house. This results in me becoming discouraged because; who can really actually change everything in a house? Absolutely defeated. Honestly, it really doesn’t have to be that complicated. A few weeks ago I wanted to change up these shelves as a little mid-end Summer refresh. I actually kept it simple this time and enjoyed the process! I started off by clearing the shelves. Less is more was the goal for me. Reason – because now’s my chance..…
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Our Beach Vacation Recap
Feeling refreshed, motivated and ready to take on the WORLD! Ha, it’s amazing what a little R&R can do. Aaron and I really enjoyed our trip to Orange Beach, Al. Some people have asked what we did while we were there and the answer is sit by the water with books and shades. (Thank the Lord I married someone who loves to read while on vacation) I read The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager and it was a good beach read( (if you like phycological thrillers). Aaron and I visit the same vacation towns over and over and we also eat at the same places in those towns…
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My Vintage Booths in July
Wow, I can’t believe we’re already in August. Kids are already going back to school and Summer feels like it’s slowing down. Despite customers being on vacation and buying school supplies, July was a good month for Classic Cottage Co. Let me give you a little recap on the whole month! Side Tables Sold Possibly because we live in a college town and students are gathering dorm items, side tables/nightstands didn’t last longer than a day after dropping them off. Woohoo!! I was glad to see them go! Chandelier Shock Total shocker. I found two BEAUTIFUL chandeliers (priced low enough) while picking this month. Woah! This never happens. Like seriously…
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4 Items I’m Already Hunting for Fall Decor
Yep, I’m already thinking Fall. A few weeks ago we planted pumpkin seeds. Fingers are crossed that they’ll grow to be beautiful plump pumpkins. We planted the seeds in hopes of saving $$ on pumpkins since I decorate with so many during the Fall. Anyways, here’s four items I’m hunting for NOW while browsing shops, antique stores and thrift stores for Fall. 1 – Copper Tones Copper is one of Aaron’s favorites so I try to use it throughout our home. I think copper is especially nice for Fall. I’ve already collected a few items I plan to use in the upcoming months. 2- Cute Little White Faux Pumpkins While…
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Beautiful Antique Set
Does anyone else love gorgeous antiques with stunning detail? This. Girl. Does. I found the most beautiful dresser and chest set. I bought this set for my vintage Business Classic Cottage Co. It was one of the most challenging Classic Cottage projects yet but totally worth it. This set was gorgeous when we found it but needed a little TLC to make it usable again. Aaron spent hours fixing drawers and other little details on each piece. I bought this set in such excitement I didn’t even realize some of the drawers didn’t work properly. Yikes!! Thank goodness Aaron knows a little woodworking! Time for the big transformation. The white paint!!…
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Target Sale One-Day Sale 2018
There have been so many awesome sales this week! Amazon Prime Day, Early Access Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and now Target One-Day Sale!! This type of week can really keep a blogger busy. I’m sitting here sipping my morning coffee and have gathered some good deals for you to shop our affiliate link. Happy shopping, buddies! Cozy Home Plush Body Pillow – Click Here 4-Cube Organizer – Click Here Wire Crate – Click Here Welcome Mat – Click Here Faux Plant – Click Here Wall Lamp – Click Here Textured Pillow – Click Here Metal Chair Set – Click Here Tufted Pillow – Click Here Ruffled Bedskirt – Click Here Gold Chandelier – …
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Prime Day Deals 2018
Happy Prime Day! I’m not sure what Aaron and I would do without Amazon Prime. This sale began today 3pm ET today and it will last 36 hours. This afternoon I sat down with my chipotle taco and found some cool deals! Here’s a few of our picks with affiliate links. Happy Shopping! Amazon Fire TV Stick $19.99 – Click HERE Diffusers for Essential Oils -$15.99 – Click HERE Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Skillet – Click Here Ducky bath $10 – Click HERE FRYE Slip-On Sneakers (Extra 30% off) – Click HERE Echo Dot $29.99 – Click HERE Straw Hat $10.80 – Click Here Yoga Mat $11.46 – Click Here Flour…
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Week Vibes
Yesterday we spent all morning and early afternoon picking for Classic Cottage Co. then I took a MUCH needed LONG nap. Meanwhile Aaron worked on recording some new tunes. Btw, can’t wait for y’all to hear what he’s about to release!! Other Highlights • I finished one of the most beautiful dresser & chest sets. • One of my most favorite brands reached out to partner together.. more on that coming soon! • I got behind on laundry (Yep, it happens even for those of us without children) and chose to not feel guilty about it. • Just learned spaghetti sq
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4 More Things You Can Often Find at Thrift Stores
Spring of 2017 I published a post called 4 Farmhouse Finds from the Thrift Store and many of you seemed to enjoy it! I figured I would post another article with tips on what to look for at Goodwill and Salvation Army!! Baskets Every house needs baskets! They’re functional yet cute. Baskets are a easy cheap way to add texture to a room. Look for these at the thrift stores! You can find all sizes – large & small. Terra Cotta Pots Give me a used old planter over a new one any day! Especially if the previous owner (or their children) painted it and thus paint is chipping away! Also,…
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Week Vibes
Happy Sunday! The Summer is flying by. In fact, Aaron and I just booked a quick Summer getaway a few hours ago!! Yesssssss!! June was good to us. After my sister left town last Sunday, I had the Monday blues. So I threw myself into work and reading books as hard as I could to get my mind off missing my sisters. I was determined to end June with a big bang business wise & it paid off. Classic Cottage ended June strong. Other Highlights • Aaron made good progress on our powder room downstairs. • I finished one of the best books I’ve read in the past year. It’s called…
