Michelle Kelly

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Art in unlikely places…

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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How to build a personal fire pit

How to build a personal fire pit

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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Banquet Atelier prints

Banquet Atelier prints

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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Pretty DIY ribbon pendant lamp

Pretty DIY ribbon pendant lamp

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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Cottage-country Hot Spot: The Treasure Shop

Cottage-country Hot Spot: The Treasure Shop

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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Hello Kitty septic tank

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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Milk crate furniture from Made

Milk crate furniture from Made

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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Cottage collections: My blue willow

Cottage collections: My blue willow

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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The royal collection

The royal collection

April 27, 2011

So, I hear that there’s something sorta special going on across the pond on Friday? Something about a wedding? I jest. In fact, I am very much looking forward to Will and Kate’s nuptials. I love the pomp of Royal occasions, but the real reason I can’t wait for the...

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Birch log side table

Birch log side table

April 14, 2011

Tomorrow afternoon we'll be heading to the lake for our very first cottage weekend of 2011! I'm extra excited about opening up this year as I'll be introducing Roy to the lake. Something tells me it will be an even more hectic opening-up weekend than usual. But I can't...

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