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Spring has arrived and it is time to incorporate your personality into a lifestyle by giving your house a modern makeover. The kitchen should not only be the most functional part of your house, but also the most stress-free. With just a little dedicated time and energy, you can transform your house into the perfect [...]

I was recently asked to talk about the story of my style. Where it came from. How I found what I loved and what fit like a glove. And just how I knew that placing that piece with three of those over there was right. Want to know something? I didn’t have any clue. I…

Décor Inspiration - At Home | Pure Romance: Peonies & Carrara in a French Country Cottage - a glimpse into Courtney Allison's California home

Do you remember when you first noticed blogs and Bloggers?..Do you remember the charm and beauty of the images and the engaging words shared? I do. I remember the first few blogs that I became aware of that touched my heart and mind. I remember how I thoroughly enjoyed reading and became a ‘follower’. Interview […]

I fall for chippy painted charm again and again. That pretty patina just pulls me in for a closer look. And today- I am sharing a closer look at a chippy painted charming piece that I shared recently. Last night we went to one of my favorite operas- Tosca. I wore a simple black dress,…

“MY HOLIDAY STYLE IS A MIX AND MINGLE,” homeowner Courtney Allison says. The blogger behind frenchcountrycottage.net lives in a 1940 cottage set on several acres in the Northern California countryside. The property also includes “a 1940 guest cottage, a barn for our silkie chickens and dwarf Nigerian goats, and we recently added a greenhouse and potting shed to the garden area and a larger barn, which is where I do a lot of photography,” Courtney says—all of which gets decked in her holiday…

A little tour of the Christmas magic appearing in the house this holiday season- from twinkling trees to candles and ambiance on repeat.

French Country Cottage book by Courtney Allison, author of the French Country Cottage blog and editor of Romantic Homes magazine. #frenchcountrycottage #frenchcountry #frenchhomedecor #courtneyallison

A story and look back at the BEFORE of our house and kitchen project and tips on how to add vintage charm to a kitchen.

My friend Courtney Allison released her French Country Cottage Book this week.. I review and read through one of my favorite books of 2018.