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Summer Decorating With Seashells

Last summer I shared how we enjoy decorating with seashells in this post. I also shared a fun DIY seashell frame how-to here. This past weekend I Handsome hauled out all of our seashells so I could...

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The New Blog Design & Why the Feed is Now Shortened…..{+ HELP!}

Have you checked out the new blog design? What do you think? We are still tweaking and adding and fixing….. I wanted to take a few minutes to show you around…and to explain to those of you that...

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Creative Tablescapes ::: Using Paper!

I love using paper to put together creative tablescapes…..and I thought I would share my two favorite kinds of paper to use. Have you guys discovered contractor’s paper? You can find it at any home...

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Happy Father’s Day…..

For your love. Leadership. Sacrifices. Strength. Protection. Patience. Encouragement. {source} For walking through the rain and sunshine and having fun……. {source} For your time and attention……and...

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The Year of Succulents!

We have them everywhere! They are perfect for the hot, humid South. We used them for our recent Graduation Party….and have them all over the inside and outside of our home. What are they? {I’m so...

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Wordartology Winner!

We have a winner for the Wordartology Print! Marjorie…..contact me so I can put you in contact with Susan at Wordartology and you guys can design something wonderful! {I love your idea of using...

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Summer Front Porch 2013….

It’s my first official front porch pics with my new camera! I’m slowly getting it. Our front porch is one of our favorite places to be….we eat on it, have quiet times on it, great conversations,...

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25 Things ::: Random Brain Dump

I’m feeling the need for another 25 things………. 1. This past weekend in the middle of a project I ran out of paint. errrghhh. I had my infamous Palm Tree Dress on…it’s my painting and...

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Summer Cottage House Tour…..

Yaw. Maybe I’m slow or something. But…I shared the other day how Romantic Homes had featured us in the July issue…and how excited I was. This weekend I took the time to look through the whole...

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Featured in Romantic Homes Magazine !

I have always loved Romantic Homes Magazine….so, when the editor contacted me a few months ago and wanted to feature Cottage in the Oaks in the July issue….wow! I was honored. I have seen so many...

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Succulents & Tin Cans ::: The Perfect Centerpiece!

I have dubbed this year the “Year of the Succulent”! I have succulents everywhere…..and it’s mainly because of No. 1 Son. They have always been his favorite….so when we were putting together his...

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Urgent Need for Young Family…….

{source} Good morning! I wanted to share a need that has just been brought to my attention. It has just been brought to my attention that a lovely young mother is struggling to have necessities for...

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Wordartology Print Giveaway!

One of our lovely readers sent me a special gift back in April when we celebrated the 2nd Blogoversary of Cottage in the Oaks. It’s so fun and unique! It’s called Wordartology. The art below is...

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Party Ideas ::: Stamped Wooden Flatware Bundles

I love to come up with new party ideas. When we began planning our son’s Graduation Party we knew that we wanted it outside. Outside is our family’s favorite place to be. I’m not big on paper...

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Summer Food Ideas & Inspiration………

Now that summer is officially here…these summer food ideas are inspiring me! Can’t wait to make another big batch of Strawberry Jam….. {source} Peach Pizza……yum! Definitely want to try this……....

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Cottage Garden Flowers in May ::: A Walk Down the Garden Path…….

My friend and wonderful photo journalist, Theo Parker, visited our garden on a Sunday and took these wonderful pictures of our cottage garden flowers! May and June are my favorite times in our...

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Graduation Party Personalized Water Bottle Labels

We had a blast preparing for No. 1 Son’s Graduation Party. We offered all of his favorite drinks…and most of them came in fun, vintage bottles that were wonderful as-is; but water bottles are just...

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No. 1 Son’s Graduation Party ::: A Night to Remember

A little over a week ago we had a Graduation Party for No. 1 Son. It was truly a special night….one that will always be remembered. We wanted to set aside a night just to affirm, celebrate, and...

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Memorial Day ::: May We Always Remember…{& A Winner!}

I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day! {source} To any of you that serve, or have served, in the military, and your family…..I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the...

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Summer Dreaming……

I can’t wait to get the pics together and share with you guys our graduation celebration that we had this past weekend for No. 1 Son. This week has been a whirlwind! You know, one of those “stop...

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The Princess Bride Short Quiz ANSWER SHEET!

I know. I know. It took too long for me to post this. So many of you have inquired about when we were going to post the answer sheet for the The Princess Bride Short Quiz that we posted several...

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Summer Mantel

When I walk through the yard and smell the Confederate Jasmine….I know summer has arrived. This is our last week of homeschool…so next week will be the official start of summer around here! As I’ve...

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Fish Foam Giveaway! {Best Glass Cleaner Ever!}

……….THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED………. Happy Monday, you guys! I’m running around cleaning up from our weekend celebration…..I’ll be sure to share all about it! Last summer when I was given a can of...

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The Anticipation of Tents…..

Is there anything that peaks your anticipation more than seeing party tents going up? The big ones. Colorful ones. White ones. Ones with fringe. Ones with curtains or even tassels. I love to see a...

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{Our Cottage} ::: Cottage Living Room

This is THAT room that I have the hardest time getting good photographs. But, I just realized that I have never shared our cottage living room here on the blog. It’s a room that definitely gets...

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Edible Flowers ::: Pansies in Our Salad…….

We are gearing up for No. 1 Son’s big graduation party this weekend….and I can’t wait! We have some special stuff planned and are looking forward to honoring him. As I have been sprucing up the...

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Kids’ Summer Questionnaire….

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost here! I’m not quite sure who is more ready….me or our three kids! {We homeschool….and I think it’s me!} heehee Over the years we have given our kids this...

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Thinking Outside the Pot ::: Ideas for Creative Planters Recap

I hope all of you wonderful mothers had a fabulous day yesterday! It was beautiful here and I had a great day with my family. We spent most of the day outside in the garden…..one of my favorite...

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25 Things ::: Mother’s Day Version

I haven’t done a ’25 Things’ post in a long time….so, in honor of Mother’s Day, I give you…… 25 Things ::: Mother’s Day Version! “25 Things” are some of my favorite posts….if you’d like to read the...

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Summer Decorating With Seashells

The New Blog Design & Why the Feed is Now Shortened…..{+ HELP!}

Creative Tablescapes ::: Using Paper!

Happy Father’s Day…..

The Year of Succulents!

Wordartology Winner!

Summer Front Porch 2013….

25 Things ::: Random Brain Dump

Summer Cottage House Tour…..

Featured in Romantic Homes Magazine !

Succulents & Tin Cans ::: The Perfect Centerpiece!

Urgent Need for Young Family…….

Wordartology Print Giveaway!

Party Ideas ::: Stamped Wooden Flatware Bundles

Summer Food Ideas & Inspiration………

Cottage Garden Flowers in May ::: A Walk Down the Garden Path…….

Graduation Party Personalized Water Bottle Labels

No. 1 Son’s Graduation Party ::: A Night to Remember

Memorial Day ::: May We Always Remember…{& A Winner!}

Summer Dreaming……

The Princess Bride Short Quiz ANSWER SHEET!

Summer Mantel

Fish Foam Giveaway! {Best Glass Cleaner Ever!}

The Anticipation of Tents…..

{Our Cottage} ::: Cottage Living Room

Edible Flowers ::: Pansies in Our Salad…….

Kids’ Summer Questionnaire….

Thinking Outside the Pot ::: Ideas for Creative Planters Recap

25 Things ::: Mother’s Day Version

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