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Recap of The Vintage Whites Market by The Wood Grain Cottage

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The Loveland, CO Vintage Whites Market

Hi guys! Sorry for not sharing our fun announcement yesterday. I had a few appointments, and several last minute things to get done before Christmas, and I ran out of time to get my blog post finished and on the blog. #bloggeroftheyear  Anyways, I am soooo excited to announce that Anthony and I will be […]

Hi guys! Sorry for not sharing our fun announcement yesterday. I had a few appointments, and several last minute things to get done before Christmas, and I ran out of time to get my blog post finished and on the blog. #bloggeroftheyear  Anyways, I am soooo excited to announce that Anthony and I will be […]

Christmas Tree Night Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Christmas Tree Night Tour

Merry almost Christmas! It’s so fun, and a little bit crazy, that Christmas is this week! I am so excited to celebrate the special day with my family. They are my most beloved, cherished, and sought after gift. They make me happy, and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day, than to be spending it […]

Merry almost Christmas! It’s so fun, and a little bit crazy, that Christmas is this week! I am so excited to celebrate the special day with my family. They are my most beloved, cherished, and sought after gift. They make me happy, and I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day, than to be spending it […]

Breakfast Nook Wall Lights by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Wall Lights In The Breakfast Nook

I’ve been dreaming of wall lights on either side of our breakfast nook window for a few months now. I love the way they look, and they add that extra detail that really makes a room feel finished.  Our breakfast nook had been lacking a little something, and I knew it was the wall lights. […]

I’ve been dreaming of wall lights on either side of our breakfast nook window for a few months now. I love the way they look, and they add that extra detail that really makes a room feel finished.  Our breakfast nook had been lacking a little something, and I knew it was the wall lights. […]

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How Great Thou Art Pillow Back In Stock MONDAY!

I just wanted to pop in quickly today to let you know our SUPER POPULAR How Great Thou Art pillow will be back in stock at 8:00 am Monday morning, MTN! I know many of you were disappointed when the pillow sold out the past two times, so I wanted to give everyone a fair […]

I just wanted to pop in quickly today to let you know our SUPER POPULAR How Great Thou Art pillow will be back in stock at 8:00 am Monday morning, MTN! I know many of you were disappointed when the pillow sold out the past two times, so I wanted to give everyone a fair […]

Christmas Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2015 Christmas Home Tour: Part Two

Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: Part two. Last week I shared the first part of our home tour, and today I’m back to share the final part.  I have had so much fun decorating our home this year. I’ve kind of just let it happen. I had a tiny plan, but other than […]

Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: Part two. Last week I shared the first part of our home tour, and today I’m back to share the final part.  I have had so much fun decorating our home this year. I’ve kind of just let it happen. I had a tiny plan, but other than […]

How To Make a Real Garland by The Wood Grain Cottage

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How To Make A Real Garland

Christmas is in full swing at our house. I’ve finally finished decorating everything, and am enjoying the cozy nights next to our Christmas tree. Today, I wanted to share about another element of our front porch, how to make a real garland.  On Monday, I showed how I made the garland that frames our front […]

Christmas is in full swing at our house. I’ve finally finished decorating everything, and am enjoying the cozy nights next to our Christmas tree. Today, I wanted to share about another element of our front porch, how to make a real garland.  On Monday, I showed how I made the garland that frames our front […]

Front Porch Decorating by The Wood Grain Cottage

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How To Make A Garland Frame Your Front Door

I absolutely love to decorate our front porch for the different seasons. It’s a great way to greet guests, but it also brings in the perfect amount of seasonal cheer! This year, I wanted to try my hand at a pretty garland framing our front door. It’s as lovely as ever…. I just love it! It creates […]

I absolutely love to decorate our front porch for the different seasons. It’s a great way to greet guests, but it also brings in the perfect amount of seasonal cheer! This year, I wanted to try my hand at a pretty garland framing our front door. It’s as lovely as ever…. I just love it! It creates […]

Romantic Homes Magazine Feature by The Wood Grain Cottage

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Magazine Feature!

I have some very exciting news today… Our home has been featured in a magazine! 🙂 Oh my gosh… Our home can be found in the January 2016 edition of Romantic Homes! There are parts of the blogging world that still blow me away. I have made some amazing friends I talk to on a […]

I have some very exciting news today… Our home has been featured in a magazine! 🙂 Oh my gosh… Our home can be found in the January 2016 edition of Romantic Homes! There are parts of the blogging world that still blow me away. I have made some amazing friends I talk to on a […]

Christmas Home Tour by The Wood Grain Cottage

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2015 Christmas Home Tour: Part One

See part one of our 2015 Christmas home tour! I’m sharing how I decorated our kitchen and breakfast nook for the holiday season! Yes, it’s officially Christmas time! Bring on the wonderful home tours, decorating ideas, and the joy of the Holiday season! Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: part one. It does seem […]

See part one of our 2015 Christmas home tour! I’m sharing how I decorated our kitchen and breakfast nook for the holiday season! Yes, it’s officially Christmas time! Bring on the wonderful home tours, decorating ideas, and the joy of the Holiday season! Today I’m sharing our Christmas home tour: part one. It does seem […]

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Join me as I share several easy to implement ideas that will give your home a breath of fresh air and leave you feeling excited about the changes you see by the end of the week! 

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