Since the Holidays have passed I am now back into doing my DIY projects around my cottage apartment. Learning How To Refresh a Stand Mixer with Spray Paint is one of this years goals.

*This post was updated October 2025.
vintage style, cottage living, home cooking

*This post was updated October 2025.
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With each tip and trick will help you design and style a cottage style home. You will find everything from thrifted finds, homemade art, vintage pieces and a few crafts to establish a cottage style home of your own.
*This post was updated 2025.
Today’s blog post is part of the Very Merry Christmas Tour hosted by Carrie from Lovely Etc… along with several other bloggers. I will list all of their inspiring Christmas ideas at the end of this post for you to enjoy.
*This blog post was updated October 2025

Using my creative juices and trying to use what I already have, it has been a challenge for me. Not only to come up with something fresh and new, but to go out of my comfort zone of muted soft colors.

There’s everything from shiny copper, to faux foliage, and colorful pillow covers.
So let’s get going…