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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 […]

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 […]

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The How Great Thou Art Pillow Is BACK IN STOCK!

*UPDATE: THE PILLOW IS SOLD OUT! WE ARE WORKING ON GETTING IT RESTOCKED IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. I WILL SHARE AN UPDATE WHEN WE HAVE IT BACK IN STOCK.* I have received sooo many questions about when our How Great Thou Art Pillow will be back in stock… Well, today is the day!  To purchase […]

*UPDATE: THE PILLOW IS SOLD OUT! WE ARE WORKING ON GETTING IT RESTOCKED IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. I WILL SHARE AN UPDATE WHEN WE HAVE IT BACK IN STOCK.* I have received sooo many questions about when our How Great Thou Art Pillow will be back in stock… Well, today is the day!  To purchase […]

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Online Shop Update!

Hi friends, and happy Friday! I have received so many questions about the online shop, I thought I would share an update on the most popular questions. First, I want to thank everyone who ordered from us! I was blown away by how many orders we received, and are still receiving. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, […]

Hi friends, and happy Friday! I have received so many questions about the online shop, I thought I would share an update on the most popular questions. First, I want to thank everyone who ordered from us! I was blown away by how many orders we received, and are still receiving. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, […]

Simple Thanksgiving Table Setting by The Wood Grain Cottage

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The Simple Thanksgiving Table Sources

Yesterday I shared how I created the simple Thanksgiving table. I love a pretty table for the holidays, but am all about doing it with what I have on hand, and on a budget. Below, I’m sharing the sources for each and every item I used to create our table. When I started decorating our […]

Yesterday I shared how I created the simple Thanksgiving table. I love a pretty table for the holidays, but am all about doing it with what I have on hand, and on a budget. Below, I’m sharing the sources for each and every item I used to create our table. When I started decorating our […]

DIY Wood Stocking By The Wood Grain Cottage

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DIY Wood Stocking

This unique DIY wood stocking is a great way to add some serious charm to your Christmas decorating this year. It’s easy to make, needs minimal materials, and can be customized to fit your style! Christmas is right around the corner. Before we know it, we’ll all be decorating for the holiday, shopping for gifts, […]

This unique DIY wood stocking is a great way to add some serious charm to your Christmas decorating this year. It’s easy to make, needs minimal materials, and can be customized to fit your style! Christmas is right around the corner. Before we know it, we’ll all be decorating for the holiday, shopping for gifts, […]

The Online Shop Is Open- The Wood Grain Cottage

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The Online Shop Is OPEN!

It’s here! Today’s the day! The online shop is OPEN!  To visit it, click here, or navigate to the top of the site, and you will see “shop” in the navigation bar. Click on that, and you are in!  I can’t wait for you to see it. I have poured my heart into this part […]

It’s here! Today’s the day! The online shop is OPEN!  To visit it, click here, or navigate to the top of the site, and you will see “shop” in the navigation bar. Click on that, and you are in!  I can’t wait for you to see it. I have poured my heart into this part […]

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2015 Fall Home Tour: Part One

There’s nothing more I love, than decorating for Fall and Christmas. For some reason, I get really excited to switch things up for the seasons, all while still keeping it neutral and fitting with the rest of the house. I don’t consider myself an “over-decorator”. I like to keep everything on the simpler side of […]

There’s nothing more I love, than decorating for Fall and Christmas. For some reason, I get really excited to switch things up for the seasons, all while still keeping it neutral and fitting with the rest of the house. I don’t consider myself an “over-decorator”. I like to keep everything on the simpler side of […]

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Decorating with Tree Branches

I’m sharing one of my favorite, budget friendly decorating tips! I’m talking all about why I love decorating with tree branches! Want to know my secret for adding that perfect pop of color, texture and amazing real life decor to any season? Decorating with tree branches! They are the perfect way to bring any season […]

I’m sharing one of my favorite, budget friendly decorating tips! I’m talking all about why I love decorating with tree branches! Want to know my secret for adding that perfect pop of color, texture and amazing real life decor to any season? Decorating with tree branches! They are the perfect way to bring any season […]

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Summer Home Tour

Oh sweet summer time. I’ve been anxiously awaiting it. I love the longer days, the warm nights, and watching our crops grow. This year, I am so happy to be sharing our summer home tour with a few other ladies who all love summer just as much as I do.  I can’t wait to tour […]

Oh sweet summer time. I’ve been anxiously awaiting it. I love the longer days, the warm nights, and watching our crops grow. This year, I am so happy to be sharing our summer home tour with a few other ladies who all love summer just as much as I do.  I can’t wait to tour […]

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How To Decorate with Boxwood Wreaths… Year Round

I’ve always thought there was a misconception when it came to boxwood wreaths. For some reason, they’ve become the “Christmas Wreath”. And while I completely and utterly think they are beyond fabulous at Christmas, I do think they can be used throughout the rest of the year too! So today, I’m sharing how to decorate […]

I’ve always thought there was a misconception when it came to boxwood wreaths. For some reason, they’ve become the “Christmas Wreath”. And while I completely and utterly think they are beyond fabulous at Christmas, I do think they can be used throughout the rest of the year too! So today, I’m sharing how to decorate […]

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Creative Way to Give a Gift Card

The Holiday shopping scene can be a bit overwhelming… This is coming from someone who hasn’t even bought one. single. gift. yet. Yikes, I should probably get on that. Like, this week. 😀 But can I share a secret with you? I really love getting gift cards. Like, really. I know to some they seem […]

The Holiday shopping scene can be a bit overwhelming… This is coming from someone who hasn’t even bought one. single. gift. yet. Yikes, I should probably get on that. Like, this week. 😀 But can I share a secret with you? I really love getting gift cards. Like, really. I know to some they seem […]

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How To Make Ribbon From Fabric

Learn how to make ribbon from fabric in this easy tutorial! I’m sharing my step by step instructions, plus some of my favorite fabric options! Today I wanted to share one of my best decorating tricks with you… turning fabric into ribbon! It’s so simple to do and I love the creative freedom it allows. […]

Learn how to make ribbon from fabric in this easy tutorial! I’m sharing my step by step instructions, plus some of my favorite fabric options! Today I wanted to share one of my best decorating tricks with you… turning fabric into ribbon! It’s so simple to do and I love the creative freedom it allows. […]

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