• “Never give up on your dreams just because of the time it will take to accomplish it.The time will pass anyway.” -Earl Nightingale- When I took this picture, we had been working all year building our home from the ground up. We had been living in a horse trailer (with living quarters) for months and after a year we were overjoyed that our local provider FINALLY hooked up our electricity! Our cottage was a few weeks from being completed so my husband hooked up my washing machine on our front porch and I strung a clothes line. It looked ridiculous, but I was thrilled not to have to make the 30 min trip to the laundromat anymore! When we decided to uproot our family, change jobs, change schools and build an entire home all by hand (in order to move back to our hometown)we had no idea how we were going to make it all work...but we had a dream and we knew if we worked towards it one day at a time eventually we’d get there! If you’ve got a dream that seems impossible ...I want to encourage you to take the first step regardless of how scared you are! And remember...the time will pass anyway. You’ll never know what you’re capable of until you try😉 . . . #diyprojects #diyhome #cottage #farmhouse #modernfarmhouse #mydiylife #diyer #diyblog #showmeyourdiy #diywin #hgtv #husbandandwifeteam #countrylivingmagazine #bhg #countryliving #cottagesandbungalows
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    “Never give up on your dreams just because of the time it will take to accomplish it.The time will pass anyway.” -Earl Nightingale- When I took this picture, we had been working all year building our home from the ground up. We had been living in a horse trailer (with living quarters) for months and after a year we were overjoyed that our local provider FINALLY hooked up our electricity! Our cottage was a few weeks from being completed so my husband hooked up my washing machine on our front porch and I strung a clothes line. It looked ridiculous, but I was thrilled not to have to make the 30 min trip to the laundromat anymore! When we decided to uproot our family, change jobs, change schools and build an entire home all by hand (in order to move back to our hometown)we had no idea how we were going to make it all work...but we had a dream and we knew if we worked towards it one day at a time eventually we’d get there! If you’ve got a dream that seems impossible ...I want to encourage you to take the first step regardless of how scared you are! And remember...the time will pass anyway. You’ll never know what you’re capable of until you try😉 . . . #diyprojects #diyhome #cottage #farmhouse #modernfarmhouse #mydiylife #diyer #diyblog #showmeyourdiy #diywin #hgtv #husbandandwifeteam #countrylivingmagazine #bhg #countryliving #cottagesandbungalows
  • It’s the time of year when we all seem have organization on the brain. For me having a clean and organized home is one of life’s simple pleasures! I’ve mentioned before that our cottage is on the smaller side but did you know our living room is only 12x12? Living in a smaller home means organization is super important and I love thinking outside the box when it comes to storage. This corner is a great example of how we make it work! Bringing in the pew gave me two things...extra seating as well as a place to slide my baskets under (creating more storage for books, magazines and extra odds and ends)! The vintage barrel tucked in the corner is where we keep all our family board games and it also serves as a side table. And of course baskets are used for storing throw blankets too! Living in a smaller home has taught us to get creative! Now that I’ve shared a few of my storage ideas...I’d love to hear your favorite ways to stay organized! . . . #fabulousfarmhousefriday #churchpew #vintagedecor #throwpillows #homedecorating #homeorganization #organizingtips #tipsfororganizing #cottagestyle #bhgstyle #woodsandwhites #cozycottage #vintageskis #fleamarketfinds #currierandives #cottageliving #stayingorganized #countryliving #simplehomedecor #smallhomes #tipsandtricks #fixerupperstyle #dropclothcurtains #storagesolutions #storageideas #cottagedecor #farmhousevintage
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    It’s the time of year when we all seem have organization on the brain. For me having a clean and organized home is one of life’s simple pleasures! I’ve mentioned before that our cottage is on the smaller side but did you know our living room is only 12x12? Living in a smaller home means organization is super important and I love thinking outside the box when it comes to storage. This corner is a great example of how we make it work! Bringing in the pew gave me two things...extra seating as well as a place to slide my baskets under (creating more storage for books, magazines and extra odds and ends)! The vintage barrel tucked in the corner is where we keep all our family board games and it also serves as a side table. And of course baskets are used for storing throw blankets too! Living in a smaller home has taught us to get creative! Now that I’ve shared a few of my storage ideas...I’d love to hear your favorite ways to stay organized! . . . #fabulousfarmhousefriday #churchpew #vintagedecor #throwpillows #homedecorating #homeorganization #organizingtips #tipsfororganizing #cottagestyle #bhgstyle #woodsandwhites #cozycottage #vintageskis #fleamarketfinds #currierandives #cottageliving #stayingorganized #countryliving #simplehomedecor #smallhomes #tipsandtricks #fixerupperstyle #dropclothcurtains #storagesolutions #storageideas #cottagedecor #farmhousevintage
  • If it’s going to snow than we may as well enjoy the beauty of it all!!!😉 I’m curious... How do you feel about garland staying up until spring? Do you leave your holiday/winter decor up long after Christmas? I love it and after I took the time to make it I may as well enjoy it for a long while! I can’t see any reason to take it all down until the snow starts to melt and the grass starts to show! What do you say? Leave it or take it down? . . #countrylivingmag #bhg #betterhomesandgardens #diygarland #winterwonderland #puremichigan #diyhouse #modernfarmhouse #farmhouseporch #winterdecor #snowing #homesweethome #bhgcelebrate #homedecor #snowflakes #americanfarmhousestyle #showmeyourdiy #diywin #winterdays #mycountrylife #cottagesandbungalows #hgtvmagazine
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    If it’s going to snow than we may as well enjoy the beauty of it all!!!😉 I’m curious... How do you feel about garland staying up until spring? Do you leave your holiday/winter decor up long after Christmas? I love it and after I took the time to make it I may as well enjoy it for a long while! I can’t see any reason to take it all down until the snow starts to melt and the grass starts to show! What do you say? Leave it or take it down? . . #countrylivingmag #bhg #betterhomesandgardens #diygarland #winterwonderland #puremichigan #diyhouse #modernfarmhouse #farmhouseporch #winterdecor #snowing #homesweethome #bhgcelebrate #homedecor #snowflakes #americanfarmhousestyle #showmeyourdiy #diywin #winterdays #mycountrylife #cottagesandbungalows #hgtvmagazine
  • When my Christmas decor came down not much else went up in its place and I’ve gotta day It feels refreshing to have a clean slate this time of year. I kept it simple and cozy by keeping a few candles, my vintage snowshoes and lots of pillows and throws! How do you transition your decor after the holidays? Do you crave simplicity? I suppose lots of people decorate for valentines but I never do! I’d rather transition right into spring 😉 anyone else have planning their garden on the brain??? . . . #springtime #winterdecor #cottagesandbungalows #bhghome #countrylivingmag #farmhousedecor #homestyling #shiplaplove #neutralstyledhome #snowshoeing #puremichigan #ohsweetskye #baskets #gardens #magnoliapaint #behrpaint #homedepotrug #arearugs #cottagedecor #simplehomedecor #rusticfarmhousecharm #diyhomeprojects
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    When my Christmas decor came down not much else went up in its place and I’ve gotta day It feels refreshing to have a clean slate this time of year. I kept it simple and cozy by keeping a few candles, my vintage snowshoes and lots of pillows and throws! How do you transition your decor after the holidays? Do you crave simplicity? I suppose lots of people decorate for valentines but I never do! I’d rather transition right into spring 😉 anyone else have planning their garden on the brain??? . . . #springtime #winterdecor #cottagesandbungalows #bhghome #countrylivingmag #farmhousedecor #homestyling #shiplaplove #neutralstyledhome #snowshoeing #puremichigan #ohsweetskye #baskets #gardens #magnoliapaint #behrpaint #homedepotrug #arearugs #cottagedecor #simplehomedecor #rusticfarmhousecharm #diyhomeprojects
  • It’s the end of a long day and to be honest I was just beginning to feel a case of the winter blues with a dose of the “Monday’s” Then social media reminded me of where I was 10 years ago....and now I am overwhelmed with gratitude! I am so grateful for all the beautiful blessings in my life and I’m so grateful for all of the trials along the way! The hardships only made me stronger and more grateful. The struggles only brought our family closer together. I spent many years praying that we would be able to move back home one day. I prayed for financial freedom, that we’d one day be able to build a home, and that my children’s struggles with Dyslexia would be over, and prayed that we would find joy and contentment no matter what. Years ago I was praying for so many things and when I stop and think about it, I was praying for the life I have now...this life!🥰 My life is far from “perfect” ...but my life is wonderful! It’s beautiful! It’s something I should never take for granted! Perfect...Nope! But who wants perfect...”perfect” sounds a little too boring 😁 I’d choose my roller coaster, up and down, high and low, failure and triumph, incredible life all over again in a heartbeat 😉 If you’re starting to feel like the winter blues are setting in...join me a remembering back and look at just how far you’ve come! How strong you are. How much you have to be grateful for and how incredibly blessed you are...and if you’re feeling extra grateful I’d love it if you’d leave a comment letting me know something that you have now that years ago was only a wish and a prayer❤️ Gratitude changes everything! . . . #farmhouse #cottage #bhghome #whitesofa #homesweethome #gratitudeattitude #fletchercreekcottage #bhgcelebrate #diyhouse #homedecorideas #modernfarmhouse #fixerupperdecor #throwpillows #diycurtains #betterhomesandgardens #countrylivingmagazine
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    It’s the end of a long day and to be honest I was just beginning to feel a case of the winter blues with a dose of the “Monday’s” Then social media reminded me of where I was 10 years ago....and now I am overwhelmed with gratitude! I am so grateful for all the beautiful blessings in my life and I’m so grateful for all of the trials along the way! The hardships only made me stronger and more grateful. The struggles only brought our family closer together. I spent many years praying that we would be able to move back home one day. I prayed for financial freedom, that we’d one day be able to build a home, and that my children’s struggles with Dyslexia would be over, and prayed that we would find joy and contentment no matter what. Years ago I was praying for so many things and when I stop and think about it, I was praying for the life I have now...this life!🥰 My life is far from “perfect” ...but my life is wonderful! It’s beautiful! It’s something I should never take for granted! Perfect...Nope! But who wants perfect...”perfect” sounds a little too boring 😁 I’d choose my roller coaster, up and down, high and low, failure and triumph, incredible life all over again in a heartbeat 😉 If you’re starting to feel like the winter blues are setting in...join me a remembering back and look at just how far you’ve come! How strong you are. How much you have to be grateful for and how incredibly blessed you are...and if you’re feeling extra grateful I’d love it if you’d leave a comment letting me know something that you have now that years ago was only a wish and a prayer❤️ Gratitude changes everything! . . . #farmhouse #cottage #bhghome #whitesofa #homesweethome #gratitudeattitude #fletchercreekcottage #bhgcelebrate #diyhouse #homedecorideas #modernfarmhouse #fixerupperdecor #throwpillows #diycurtains #betterhomesandgardens #countrylivingmagazine
  • My Saturday morning includes a cup of coffee and a set of blueprints?! It’s time to really get our Dream Home plans nailed down. One of my goals is to make sure we’re taking advantage of all the views! Window placement is so important to me! This is one of my favorite views in our cottage because all we can see is our 65 acres from these windows! When we were designing our cottage I knew if we had high ceilings and large windows it would help the small cottage feel larger than it was! It wasn’t until we framed up these walls that I realized how big the views of rolling hills outside our windows made our house feel! In my stories yesterday I walked through our floor plan (using SketchUp). I hope it helps you get a better idea of how the cottage is laid out! I know lots of you were curious about our floor plan and the sq.ft. of our home. I’ll be sure and save the stories to my Highlights 😉 What are some of your favorite features in your home? Have you ever build a home or had an addition put on? What would your “Must Haves” be if you were building a new home?! I’d love to hear your thoughts!!! Like I said my must haves are large windows and high ceilings🙌🏼 The more natural light a home has the better (in my opinion)! . . . . . . #hgtv #fixerupperstyle #vintagefurniture #bhghome #bhgcelebrate #rusticfarmhouse #thecottagejournal #fabulousfarmhousefriday #cottagesandbungalows #countrylivingmag #renovationproject #diyproject #fletchercreekcottage #architecturalsalvage #herringbonefloor #familyhome #diyhouse #simplecottage #cozycottage #bhgstylemaker #bhgstyle #farmhousecharm #katecodkindreds #cottagedecor #homedecor
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    My Saturday morning includes a cup of coffee and a set of blueprints?! It’s time to really get our Dream Home plans nailed down. One of my goals is to make sure we’re taking advantage of all the views! Window placement is so important to me! This is one of my favorite views in our cottage because all we can see is our 65 acres from these windows! When we were designing our cottage I knew if we had high ceilings and large windows it would help the small cottage feel larger than it was! It wasn’t until we framed up these walls that I realized how big the views of rolling hills outside our windows made our house feel! In my stories yesterday I walked through our floor plan (using SketchUp). I hope it helps you get a better idea of how the cottage is laid out! I know lots of you were curious about our floor plan and the sq.ft. of our home. I’ll be sure and save the stories to my Highlights 😉 What are some of your favorite features in your home? Have you ever build a home or had an addition put on? What would your “Must Haves” be if you were building a new home?! I’d love to hear your thoughts!!! Like I said my must haves are large windows and high ceilings🙌🏼 The more natural light a home has the better (in my opinion)! . . . . . . #hgtv #fixerupperstyle #vintagefurniture #bhghome #bhgcelebrate #rusticfarmhouse #thecottagejournal #fabulousfarmhousefriday #cottagesandbungalows #countrylivingmag #renovationproject #diyproject #fletchercreekcottage #architecturalsalvage #herringbonefloor #familyhome #diyhouse #simplecottage #cozycottage #bhgstylemaker #bhgstyle #farmhousecharm #katecodkindreds #cottagedecor #homedecor
  • Isn’t it amazing how having a few fresh flowers can make cold winter days seem a little warmer & a little brighter! They remind me that winter won’t last forever! Soon it will be spring, everything will be blooming and it will be time to plant my garden! What a glorious day that will be😉I feel warmer already! Sometimes the littlest of things make all the difference! . . . #farmhousekitchen #diykitchen #diyhouse #hgtv #diymagazine #cottagesandbungalows #bhghome #bhgstyle #bhg #countryliving #americanfarmhousestyle #openshelving #ironstone #shiplapkitchen #shiplap #butcherblockcountertop #vintageisland #farmhousestyle
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    Isn’t it amazing how having a few fresh flowers can make cold winter days seem a little warmer & a little brighter! They remind me that winter won’t last forever! Soon it will be spring, everything will be blooming and it will be time to plant my garden! What a glorious day that will be😉I feel warmer already! Sometimes the littlest of things make all the difference! . . . #farmhousekitchen #diykitchen #diyhouse #hgtv #diymagazine #cottagesandbungalows #bhghome #bhgstyle #bhg #countryliving #americanfarmhousestyle #openshelving #ironstone #shiplapkitchen #shiplap #butcherblockcountertop #vintageisland #farmhousestyle
  • CLOSED: congratulations Kim!@weareallfoolsinlove Birthday Gifts coming at YOU! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 There’s no way I could celebrate my Birthday without thanking you all for all the kindness, encouragement, support and friendship you’ve all given me this past year!!! To help me celebrate my dear friends @joysofthread and @gracefullywrapped are helping me give away 4 of my favorite things to one of YOU as a thank you for being so incredible! Winner will receive ... •one of my NEW Fletcher Creek Cottage Shirts made by my wonderful friend @joysofthread • My all time favorite “Faith of a mustard seed “ necklace made by my talented friend @gracefullywrapped • $25 gift card to Starbucks • $100 gift card to The Home Depot 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 To enter all you have to do is... 1. Follow me😁 2.Follow @joysofthread 3.Follow @gracefullywrapped 4. Comment below and tag one friend who inspires you that you’ve met through IG! 🤗 Thank you for all the birthday wishes and for being the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️My heart is so full! Winner will be picked at random and closed Friday 01-10-2020 at 8pm EST...and winner will be notified announced the following day! . . . Disclaimer:This is in no way affiliated with Instagram and is not affiliated with HomeDepot or starbucks Winner must be over 18, be willing to send me their address, and respond by Saturday. Only open to U.S. residents. #fletchercreekcottage #blogger #birthdaygirl #diyerforlife #diyer #homedepot #starbucks #cottagedecor #farmhousedecor #homesweethome #sharethelove #kindnessmatters #thankyougift
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    CLOSED: congratulations [email protected] Birthday Gifts coming at YOU! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 There’s no way I could celebrate my Birthday without thanking you all for all the kindness, encouragement, support and friendship you’ve all given me this past year!!! To help me celebrate my dear friends @joysofthread and @gracefullywrapped are helping me give away 4 of my favorite things to one of YOU as a thank you for being so incredible! Winner will receive ... •one of my NEW Fletcher Creek Cottage Shirts made by my wonderful friend @joysofthread • My all time favorite “Faith of a mustard seed “ necklace made by my talented friend @gracefullywrapped • $25 gift card to Starbucks • $100 gift card to The Home Depot 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 To enter all you have to do is... 1. Follow me😁 2.Follow @joysofthread 3.Follow @gracefullywrapped 4. Comment below and tag one friend who inspires you that you’ve met through IG! 🤗 Thank you for all the birthday wishes and for being the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️My heart is so full! Winner will be picked at random and closed Friday 01-10-2020 at 8pm EST...and winner will be notified announced the following day! . . . Disclaimer:This is in no way affiliated with Instagram and is not affiliated with HomeDepot or starbucks Winner must be over 18, be willing to send me their address, and respond by Saturday. Only open to U.S. residents. #fletchercreekcottage #blogger #birthdaygirl #diyerforlife #diyer #homedepot #starbucks #cottagedecor #farmhousedecor #homesweethome #sharethelove #kindnessmatters #thankyougift
  • This is 39!!! I absolutely love birthdays! Celebrating one more year of life is such an incredible GIFT! Growing older doesn’t faze me one bit and I’m welcoming 39 with open arms! If I had to describe my 38th year of life I would say exactly this!!! “There will be miracles” Last year at this time I had huge goals and dreams! I had just started a business and was so excited for the year ahead! As a gift my husband took me to Waco and the @magnolia Silos where we were saw first hand what kind of miracles can happen when a husband and wife work hard together and follow Gods lead! I purchased this beautiful leather sign in @magnolia market, not knowing then all the miracles that lay ahead! After that trip I really felt God calling me to step out in faith and follow his lead...I felt Him calling me to FLOURISH and I was ready to listen! I registered for conferences and classes all I could! I attended @jodie.thedesigntwins and @julie.thedesigntwins conference and made lifelong friends and mentors! I attended @havenconference and was able to make connections that lead to me working with some of my dream companies! Around that time I had the first of many Dr. app that lead to many biopsies and later surgery. The Drs appointments and tests went on for almost the entire year. Yet through it all I new God wanted me to trust Him with my whole heart and to keep pursuing my dream! He wanted me to Flourish...despite what was going on. I chose to trust Him. I chose to dive in head first into my business and NOT get caught up in worry or stress because of what was going on with all my biopsies. The fear of “what if” can eat you alive and I decided I would not entertain any of that. God didn’t want me to spend my year worried and stressed...he wanted me to flourish and I intended to do just that! It was November that I got the news after 9biopsies and surgery that there was no cancer and I was healthy!!!! This has been the BEST year of my life! I am so grateful and I will always remember my 38th year as the year of miracles!!! . . #diyprojects #homeblogger #diyer #hgtv #fixerupper #miracleshappen #magnolia
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    This is 39!!! I absolutely love birthdays! Celebrating one more year of life is such an incredible GIFT! Growing older doesn’t faze me one bit and I’m welcoming 39 with open arms! If I had to describe my 38th year of life I would say exactly this!!! “There will be miracles” Last year at this time I had huge goals and dreams! I had just started a business and was so excited for the year ahead! As a gift my husband took me to Waco and the @magnolia Silos where we were saw first hand what kind of miracles can happen when a husband and wife work hard together and follow Gods lead! I purchased this beautiful leather sign in @magnolia market, not knowing then all the miracles that lay ahead! After that trip I really felt God calling me to step out in faith and follow his lead...I felt Him calling me to FLOURISH and I was ready to listen! I registered for conferences and classes all I could! I attended @jodie.thedesigntwins and @julie.thedesigntwins conference and made lifelong friends and mentors! I attended @havenconference and was able to make connections that lead to me working with some of my dream companies! Around that time I had the first of many Dr. app that lead to many biopsies and later surgery. The Drs appointments and tests went on for almost the entire year. Yet through it all I new God wanted me to trust Him with my whole heart and to keep pursuing my dream! He wanted me to Flourish...despite what was going on. I chose to trust Him. I chose to dive in head first into my business and NOT get caught up in worry or stress because of what was going on with all my biopsies. The fear of “what if” can eat you alive and I decided I would not entertain any of that. God didn’t want me to spend my year worried and stressed...he wanted me to flourish and I intended to do just that! It was November that I got the news after 9biopsies and surgery that there was no cancer and I was healthy!!!! This has been the BEST year of my life! I am so grateful and I will always remember my 38th year as the year of miracles!!! . . #diyprojects #homeblogger #diyer #hgtv #fixerupper #miracleshappen #magnolia
  • Christmas break was wonderful but I have to say...I am welcoming my normal routine with open arms ...and more than one cup of coffee because let’s be real, it’s hard to get back into the swing of things after a 2 week break😉 So today’s agenda is going to include keeping a positive attitude, tackling all the things and if if all goes well I may have enough time later today to take down the last of my Christmas decorations and our tree upstairs 🤗 Hello first Monday of the decade! Bring it on! We got this🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . . . #mondaymotivation #shiplap #farmhousecharm #bhghome #cottagesandbungalows #diyhomedecor #simplecozystyle #snowshoes #baskets #neutraldecor #winterdecorating #whitechairs #wintermantel #thecottagejournal #cottagedecor #farmhouselivingroom #bhgcelebrate
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    Christmas break was wonderful but I have to say...I am welcoming my normal routine with open arms ...and more than one cup of coffee because let’s be real, it’s hard to get back into the swing of things after a 2 week break😉 So today’s agenda is going to include keeping a positive attitude, tackling all the things and if if all goes well I may have enough time later today to take down the last of my Christmas decorations and our tree upstairs 🤗 Hello first Monday of the decade! Bring it on! We got this🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . . . #mondaymotivation #shiplap #farmhousecharm #bhghome #cottagesandbungalows #diyhomedecor #simplecozystyle #snowshoes #baskets #neutraldecor #winterdecorating #whitechairs #wintermantel #thecottagejournal #cottagedecor #farmhouselivingroom #bhgcelebrate