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Facebook Marketplace Tips

1.) If you are look for say, an antique chair, type in "antique chair" then "vintage chair" any synonyms to describe the chair! I have...

FAQ on our new build

Q: How many acres did y'all buy? A: 12.5 ! We were looking for around 10 acres and stumbled upon this piece of land and put an offer in...

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS: 8 tablespoons butter (cold) 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup (100 g) sourdough starter 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon + 1...

Homemade Pickles

INGREDIENTS: - a wide mouth 32 oz mason jar - cucumbers ( I get the mini cukes) - 3 tbsp vinegar -water -1/4 tsp peppercorns - 1/4 cup...

Antique Finds for the New Build

I cannot wait to incorporate all of the antique finds I bought for the new build! We still have more things to stay on the look out for...

Favorite Paint Colors

White Dove by Benjamin Moore White Dove is what we used on the interior, exterior, trim, and shiplap at our Cove Cottage house! We LOVED...

Lighting In the New House

I am working hard on finding some special unique antique light fixtures for the new house! I have been collecting fixtures for some time...

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 tbsp lemon zest 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 large egg 3...

Antique Inspired Hardware

Hardware can make such an impact on a home! My favorite place to get hardware is Antique Hardware Supply! Use code "white cottage...

Wallpaper

I am LOVING the idea of adding wallpaper to some walls in the new house! I am so excited to put it in the boys bedroom for sure. I am...

We're building a house

We are so excited to start building our new home in the woods! The property is so beautiful and has the prettiest creek that runs through...

Sourdough Rolls

They taste just like Texas Roadhouse rolls! INGREDIENTS: -2 tablespoons butter -1 cup milk -3 tablespoons sugar -1 teaspoon salt -½...

Homemade Almond Milk

Ingredients: -2 cups of raw unsalted almonds -6 cups of water -3 medjool dates -2 tbsp vanilla extract -pinch of sea salt Directions: -...

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Homemade Tortillas

The other day, I didn't have any bread for the day, and my sourdough starter wasn't quite ready to make bread yet! So I brought out some...