Next Christmas

Please pardon me while I start planning next Christmas.  I'm not doing another thing this year other than bake, wrap a few remaining pre...

Holiday Decorating (Now)

One day last summer, I went into a local big box store and was shocked by all of the Christmas decorations!  This was before back-to-school ...

My DIY Mercury Glass Lamp

Pinterest is both a blessing and a curse.  There are so many fun and inspiring projects that my list of things to try must be a mile long.  ...

Boxwood Care

I'm often asked about boxwood care both in the garden and in the home.  At the risk of sounding like a broken record let it be known tha...

Weathered Wood | Easy DIY

Weathered wood has been trending for quite a while now and I believe it might be here to stay (at least in small amounts).  I really like th...

The Look For Less | Another Ikea Hack

After we toured Lauren's beautiful penthouse  yesterday, I began thinking about the Saarinen round dining table .  They run anywhere fro...

My DIY Bulletin Board | An Update

A little over a year ago I shared my DIY bulletin board .  Since then I have received lots of emails about it asking how it has held up over...

A Lighting Update

I've been meaning to share this project with you for a while now.  The idea came from the incredibly talented Kristen Jackson. Our upst...

Deck Progress

If you follow on instagram, you might have seen a few progress pictures of our deck improvements.  The hard work is done and now we are enjo...

Shirt Alterations | From Boxy to Flattering

I'm sure most of us females can relate to fit issues when it comes to certain clothing items.  Jeans have to fit a certain way and don...

My Wreath is Up!

I apologize for my inconsistent postings as of late.  As you all know December comes with a loaded schedule - one that keeps us running in s...

A Snow Leopard Update

If you have been reading Cottage and Vine a while, you might remember this post where I made a bulletin board inspired by a project shared ...