February 17, 2012
Who doesn't have old board games kicking around the cottage? Put them to use!
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February 6, 2012
Gifts perfect for the cottage or every day
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September 9, 2011
Just a quick note from the kooky cottage decor department:
First it was a Hello Kitty septic tank, now it's a propane tank logo head. What will they think of next?
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September 8, 2011
Karen Bertlesen is a true Renaissance woman. On her blog, The Art of Doing Stuff, she explains how to make a delicious curried chicken salad, how to raise a Monarch butterfly, how to paint a lampshade, and even how to "kill a centipede and make a fashion statement." (Now there's...
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August 11, 2011
If you are anything like me, you have the hardest time finding art for your space. I always find that the pieces I love tend to be very expensive, and the less-expensive pieces tend to be...not as lovable. Of course, there are exceptions, and at the cottage, it's easier to get...
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July 18, 2011
My cottage DIY skills are fairly limited. Okay, they are basically non-existent. (I add that caveat with the snickers of each of my family members firmly in my mind.) I mean, I can paint and sand, and I even replaced the screen in the back door once. But every so often I come...
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July 8, 2011
We've just returned from a twelve-day summer stay at the cottage. We had a fantastic time, although I will say that I noticed a few differences being on holiday with a baby. Not quite as much hammock time as in previous years! However, we of course made time for poking around the...
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June 13, 2011
Here's an idea that can't be matched with words: A Hello Kitty septic tank. No kidding! Click here to see.
Seems like a lot of work on something that people won't even see, but I love a cheeky attitude!
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June 7, 2011
Are milk crates ever actually used for milk? I suppose they are, but I'm not sure I've ever actually seen it. I usually see them crammed with old books or acting as makeshift side tables. Sturdy, cheap, and colourful, milk crates are undeniably useful around the cottage, where...
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May 18, 2011
And I’m back! I know, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted, and apologies for that. Without going into too much detail (this isn’t the kids blog after all), I’m finding that my little man is keeping me quite busy these days!
Last I wrote, I put out a call for...
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