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TGI-Friday: A picture of our sweet giirl!

TGI-Friday: Three Months With Our Girl

October 23, 2020

It's been a while since I've shared a TGI-Friday, but they're still one of my favorite posts to write. They always give a more personal look into our lives and I enjoy sharing fun things I've ran across and what we've been busy working on. And boy have we been busy! I blinked, and our sweet girl is already three months old! How is that even possible? It's true what everyone says... the time is fleeting! We've been soaking up every second with her, but my heart still hurts knowing time continues to go way too fast.  As far as babies go, we couldn't have asked for a happier girl. Ania loves to smile and her happiness shines. She loves to talk and coo and she makes new sounds ...

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A picture of our sweet baby.

Introducing Our Sweet Girl

September 1, 2020

I've been so excited to share the happy, wonderful, truly joyful news that our sweet baby girl has arrived! I've waited so long to become a mother, and now that our sweet girl is here, Todd and I are both overwhelmed with so much love for this precious gift from God. Ania Nichelle was born July 13th at 2:43 am. A perfect 8 lbs, 14.9 ounces and 21 inches long. We didn't have the easiest birth, for her or I, but the important thing is we're both healthy and doing wonderful after some much needed rest.  She's a true momma's girl, loving to cuddle and sleep on my chest and we've been enjoying our time together, spending most of our days snuggling and staring at each other. She's ...

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A picture of ultrasound pictures and tulips.

Our Sweetest Gift

February 24, 2020

We've been keeping a secret... a really big secret. Throughout these last several months, since November really, I've been under the weather... and all for good reason. We have our sweetest gift, a precious baby girl, who will be joining our family in July!! Todd and I are both so very excited, and we can't wait to meet this sweet baby. We've both had our own unique story of arriving where we are today, but looking back now, all the timing makes perfect sense... after all, it's never really in our time frame, is it?   All I know, is this moment was the best day of my life... and now it's leading up to the birth of our most precious gift.  (Wedding pictures ...

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What We’ve Been Up To

February 17, 2020

Holy cow... it feels like I blinked and we're well into February. It's hard to believe the last time I posted was right before Christmas, but that's how it's gone these past few months. Because I haven't posted in a little while, I thought I'd share what we've been up to and catch you up before we dive head first into new projects! And boy, do we have new projects lined up for the year... Honestly, the main reason I haven't been very active here on the blog or social media, is because I spent nearly the entire month of December, and the first few weeks of January, sick with two terrible colds that I got back to back. It wasn't very fun, but we made it through and I'm so happy to have the ...

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A picture of Shayna holding the How Great Thou Art Pillow.

The How Great Thou Art Pillow Pre-Sale Is Live!

October 25, 2019

It's such an exciting day around here! After working around the clock for the last month or so, the How Great Thou Art Pillow pre-sale is live and ready to shop! Woohoo! Over the last few years, I've received countless e-mails requesting that I bring this pillow back in stock. Today, I'm so happy to make it a reality and offer the pillow up for grabs this holiday season! This pillow is so much more than a pillow. It's a beautiful and meaningful message that speaks right to the heart. It's a reminder of those we love and the memories we cherish. It's also one of the best conversation pieces in my home.  A couple years ago, I went through one of the most difficult times in my ...

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A Big Pillow Pre-Sale by The Wood Grain Cottage

A Big How Great Thou Art Pillow Pre-Sale!

October 15, 2019

I am so excited so share some big news with you today, and it involves one of your very favorite pillows! A few years ago, you may remember when I started selling the fan-favorite How Great Thou Art pillow. You all loved them so much, I couldn't keep them in stock. Then, with all the changes I went through personally over the last few years, I wasn't sure when or if I'd be opening my online shop back up, or if I'd ever sell my designs again. That didn't stop the e-mails from rolling in, filled with requests that I start selling this pillow again. I heard you, loud and clear, I just wasn't sure when the timing would be right.  Now that life has settled down, and the blog is ...

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TGI-Friday: Hawaii Recap by The Wood Grain Cottage

TGI-Friday: Hawaii Trip Recap

October 4, 2019

Happy TGI-Friday! We're officially back from Hawaii and as much fun as we had, it's so nice to be home! There's something so comforting about coming home to a place you love! One of the first things I told Todd as we were rolling our bags up to the house was how cute our front porch looks decorated for fall. I shared all about that last week, but it's still looking just as beautiful today.  One thing I can say for sure, fall is in full swing in Colorado and we were able to see the colors changing from the airplane. It was such a beautiful sight! We traded beaches and ocean air for crisp nights and changing trees. Both are lovely, but this is home. We had so much fun in Hawaii, ...

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TGI-Friday by The Wood Grain Cottage

TGI-FRIDAY: Scone of the Month, What I’m Taking To Hawaii, Fire Pit Search & More

September 20, 2019

This week has been so incredibly busy! Next week we're we sneaking away to Hawaii, so I've been doing my best to get ready for our trip, and making sure the blog has new content for you to enjoy while we're away! I'm also in the middle of working on two big projects we'll be launching in October. I can't wait to share more, but sooo many of you have been asking for one of them, and I can't wait to bring it to you! My lips are sealed for a little while longer, but get ready!  In case you missed my blog post earlier this week, I shared a fun new series I'm introducing on the blog: Scone of the Month. I can't even tell you how much I love scones. They're one of my absolute favorite ...

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TGI-Friday: Patio Demo, Landscaping & House Video's by The Wood Grain Cottage

TGI-Friday: Patio Demo, Landscaping & House Video’s

August 23, 2019

It's time for another TGI-Friday! We've had so much going on these past few weeks, it's been hard to keep up with everything!  A proper update is definitely due! If you follow me on Instagram, and if you watched my Stories, you saw that last week we worked on demo'ing our back patio for the new patio installation. We were scheduled to have the work done this week, we just weren't sure when they'd be here, but they started all the prep work today! Needless to say, it's an exciting day around here! They should be finished next week... we're both so excited to have a new patio! In all honesty, demo'ing the patio went much easier than we were expecting. It was still a full day, ...

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TGI-Friday: Our Weekend Trip To Denver & What We Bought At Ikea

July 19, 2019

Like I mentioned in our laundry room update post this week, we set out on a quick trip to Ikea a few weekends ago, and decided to spend some much needed "down time" in Denver while we were visiting. Even though we've both lived there (ages ago), we'd never really stayed downtown and took in the sites. This was finally the weekend though, and we had so much fun walking 16th Street Mall, shopping and visiting a few local restaurants from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We both love watching the show, so we planned ahead and picked where we wanted to go. After a few long months of work, it's exactly what we needed. On one of our walks back from breakfast one morning, we stopped and admired ...

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Saying Goodbye to the Original Wood Grain Cottage by The Wood Grain Cottage

Saying Goodbye To The Original Wood Grain Cottage

July 2, 2019

With all of the changes that happened over the last few years, one of the hardest parts of it was letting go and moving out of my home. I dreaded that day. Often though, the thing we don't want to do the most, is exactly what we need to do... and what leads us on a new journey. Today, I wanted to say goodbye to the original Wood Grain Cottage... the house that not only built this blog... but built me.  As many of you may know, it can be incredibly hard and emotional to sell a home you've so lovingly cared for. When I first built the original Wood Grain Cottage, I had no idea what would happen, but I certainly didn't expect for it to change my entire path. Without even knowing it, the ...

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Back To Blogging!

June 26, 2019

It's been no secret that I've had a hard time keeping the blog updated and current with all of our house projects these last few months. It feels like I blinked, and the last blog post I published is now over two months old! That honestly wasn't my intention, and I've been trying to make my way back to blogging. Remodeling the house has come to a pretty slow roll as we've both been overwhelmed with a very busy and demanding work schedule.  When I moved out of my home last year, the blog was forced to take a back seat, and I started a full time job that left little to no time for writing new blog posts. Like anything, blogging takes time, energy and creativity. All of those things ...

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House Update: We Moved In by The Wood Grain Cottage

A House Update: We Moved In!

March 5, 2019

I figured since I've been MIA lately, a house update was definitely due. All I can say, is time sure does fly by when you're having fun, doesn't it? I feel like I blinked and the month of February is over and we're already into March. It's been busy. Really busy. Needless to say, we didn't move into the Willow House on February 1st. We could have, but there were so many different things that had us hesitating. We really didn't want to move in having so many major projects still left to finish... the floors being one of them.  Ultimately, we both knew we didn't have to move in by February 1st, but it sure would have been nice. Instead, we decided to pay an extra month of rent and ...

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Introducing The Willow House by The Wood Grain Cottage

Introducing The Willow House

November 26, 2018

If ever there was a true fixer upper of a house that needed TLC, remodeling and updating, it'd be this one. But even with all the popcorn ceilings, stained and utterly gross carpet, water leaks, and outdated heating and A/C, we knew this house had so much potential to be an incredible home. It would need time, money and lots of hard work, but the outcome would be entirely worth it. And I haven't ever been afraid of a house challenge, so... bring it on!  I'm so happy to introduce you to The Willow House! The backyard has a beautiful and huge Willow tree, so we've fondly named the house after it. Easily the worst home on the block, we are so looking forwarding to bringing this ...

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Moving Forward by The Wood Grain Cottage

Moving Forward

November 16, 2018

I'm always amazed at how much things change... a year ago I was so unsure of what my future would look like, I could hardly move. For the longest time I sat there, frozen in fear... afraid to make a move, and worried that whatever step I took next, would be the wrong one. Fear nearly ate me alive. Today though, I'm looking back at last year in disbelief of how much everything has changed. In my last post I shared why I've been silent for so long, and all the hardship I've been through. And it was hard... the hardest time of my life. I didn't have a clue what was going to come from it, or how God could possibly bring me out of it and into a fresh new start, but He did. He's truly in the ...

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The Start of a New Chapter by The Wood Grain Cottage

The Start of A New Chapter

September 6, 2018

What can I say... I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. And to be completely honest, I needed the time and space. I've had so much to catch you up on, but I've never felt like the words would flow, or that I'd know exactly what to say. I've sat at my computer more times than I could count, staring at the keyboard, begging the words to come, but they never would. I'd push it off for another day, hoping that one day soon that feeling would change. A few days ago, I finally woke up missing my blog. I've missed sharing my heart, my projects and my life. But there's something I need to tell you... and it's harder than I ever imagined. Finally though, I'm ready, and it's the ...

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My Favorite Things- Fall Edition

October 6, 2017

It's been a little while since I've shared some of my favorite things, so today I'm bringing it back... fall edition! I've been gathering up a good list to share, and I'm hoping you're as excited about all these as I am! Please note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which allows us to make a small commission from your purchase, but your purchase price stays the same. Thank you for helping support our blog! We greatly appreciate it! First up, let's talk about slippers. My favorite slippers. I bought these last year because I needed to replace the slippers I've had for a really long time (think middle school!). These were one of the best alternatives I could find ...

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Fashion Friday: Green Lace Bomber Jacket by The Wood Grain Cottage

Fashion Friday: Green Lace Bomber Jacket

March 24, 2017

It's Fashion Friday friends, and today we're headed right back to my roots! That's right, the setting for this photography session was taken on my parents' farm. I grew up playing in, and around, these buildings. I made my own hidden forts, rode my 4-wheeler around and through the trails, pretended this was my own little town and spent my time day dreaming right here. These days, the little buildings aren't really in the best shape for the playing "in" phase. They've been slowly deteriorating throughout the years, but I still love the special times and memories they hold. For today's outfit, I paired my favorite green lace bomber jacket with a simple cream t-shirt, jeans and the cutest ...

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Life Lately by The Wood Grain Cottage

Life Lately

February 3, 2017

I wanted to stop by today to share a little bit about life lately. We've been working on several things behind the scenes, and then other things (like office progress) have come to a halt... And all because Anthony and I both caught the nasty bug that's been going around. Anthony got it first, and then had sciatica problems which left him in severe pain. We were making trips to the chiropractor a few times a week to try and get him back up and running. He's always had back issues (and 4 knee surgeries!), so we had to get him back up and walking. He spent about a week down and out on the couch, poor guy, and I felt really, really bad for him. Just when he couldn't take it any longer, he ...

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Fashion Friday: Denim & Leather by The Wood Grain Cottage

Fashion Friday: Denim & Leather

January 13, 2017

Happy Friday! Welcome back to another new addition of Fashion Friday! With Christmas and holiday posts winding down, I'm getting back in sync and on schedule, so let's talk about some fashion! But don't worry, next week we're back to talking about the office and I'll be sharing some progress posts! Today it's all about one of my favorite combinations, denim and leather! I love the sleek combination of the leather with the denim. It's such a great, simple look! For this outfit, I paired my faux leather leggings with my favorite long length ribbed black shirt, and a long sleeve denim button up shirt. Tying the denim shirt around the waist is an easy way to add another great element to ...

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A Touch Of Farmhouse Charm by The Wood Grain Cottage

A Touch Of Farmhouse Charm

December 9, 2016

Blogging often has a way of bringing the most unexpected things to life. Things we never imagine happening, can, and often do happen. There's the opportunity of being published in magazines, being recognized by companies, launching product lines, writing books, etc., etc., etc. They all start out as dreams... as something we love to think about happening, but never think it actually will. Blogging has a funny way of making those things possible. Today, I want to share one of my sweetest friends and her new book, A Touch Of Farmhouse Charm with you. Please note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which allows us to make a small commission from your purchase, but your ...

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I’m Shayna… The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.

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This past weekend we hit our 2021 house project go This past weekend we hit our 2021 house project goals HARD! With all the bedroom trim done (hallelujah!), we’ll be painting and installing closet doors next! 👏🏻  I always look forward to crossing projects off the list... and finishing our trim has been on there waaaay too long! 😵  #thewoodgraincottage #thewgc #houseremodel #kitchenshelves
Oh those beautiful, twinkling lights... they’re Oh those beautiful, twinkling lights... they’re my favorite! On the blog I’m joining several bloggers and we’re all sharing our night home tours!  If you love the warm twinkle of Christmas lights, you’ll love these beautiful tours! 🎄🌟  #thewoodgraincottage #thewgc #christmastree #christmasdecor #christmasstockings #christmasnightstour #christmasatnight
Our red, white and gold Christmas home tour is on Our red, white and gold Christmas home tour is on the blog! 🎄🌟  This year has been such a fun and special time with the addition of our sweet Ania. She makes us even more excited for Christmas than normal and adding her stocking with ours made my momma heart burst. ❤️  See more of our home on the blog, and be sure to visit all the other beautiful homes on the tour as well!  #thewoodgraincottage #thewgc #christmasdecor #christmashometour #christmastree #christmasdecorations #christmas #christmashome
Next week I’m sharing our Christmas home tour, b Next week I’m sharing our Christmas home tour, but in the meantime, I’ve been spreading Christmas cheer throughout the house! On the blog, I’m sharing my favorite, simple decorating ideas you can incorporate into your home... with the items you already own!  They’re guaranteed to help you add a festive touch to your home! 🎄🌟  #thewoodgraincottage #thewgc #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #christmasdecorations #easychristmasdecor #christmas
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