Welcome to Little Cottage Link Party #91! What has everyone been up to lately? We’ve been thinking about putting the little cottage on the market. Now that we’re down to 2 children at home (a 3rd child still lives here, but is away at college), it might be time to trade the 4th bedroom for more living space.
I’ve also begun a 100 Day Painting Challenge with a friend. The goal is to paint something every single day. I truly believe that my skills will improve if I devote a at least a little bit of time every morning to my artistry. Here’s what I painted on day one:
On with the Party
The Little Cottage Link Party is open from Monday, 9am EST, through Thursday, 9am EST (I’m leaving the party open a day longer this year). My goal for this link party is to help myself and others thrive in the home. I’ve spent the last two decades raising five homeschooled children in a beautiful little cottage in the South Carolina Lowcountry. In my opinion, the home is the most important place on earth. It doesn’t matter if you’re married, single, empty-nesting, or raising a large family-your home can still be a refreshing oasis of love and beauty to those who enter.
Time for the Features!
My first featured blogger used a humble brown paper bag to create a bonafide work of art. Deb’s ribbons and found objects added the perfect touches to her album.
Claire made a gorgeous wreath and birdhouse from fabric and yarn scraps. Her thinking-out-of-the-box colors are amazing! Look at her hand-done whipstitch. Love it!
Are you looking for a stylish way to save those soap scraps? Helen has the perfect sewing project for you!
Cabinet doors do not have to be thrown away. They can be painted and styled with a sweet little wreath!
I’m mezerized by the gorgous cottages and animals on Debbie’s Noritake plates! She is a dish-girl like me. What a great theme for a March tablescape.
Maya’s crochet flower numbers were a beautiful gift for a family member’s 20th birthday. Pop into her blog to see how she stabilized the flowers and leaves.
The Rules:
- Please link up all posts related to the home. Recipes, DIY, Homeschooling, Upcycle Projects, Family Trips, and Decor posts are welcome. Lifestyle posts are okay too as long as they are related to the home.
- Please do not link up business advertisements, or ETSY stores.
- All posts should be family friendly.
- Posts that do not adhere to the rules will be deleted.
- Link up to six posts per week.
- By linking up here, you are giving me permission to promote your post on social media, and on this blog.
Features:
At least four features will be chosen each week; sometimes more. Don’t forget to add the Little Cottage Link Party to your party page. You can pick up a button below. If you’re featured, pick up the featured button and add it to your post or blog. I will also be adding featured posts to my Little Cottage Link Party Board on Pinterest.
Kristie, how lucky am I to have my Ireland Pursuit dishes and table featured today! Thanks! Wow, selling the cottage, a big lifestyle change! But, a great time with interest rates so low to find your next home. Will be interested to follow along on your journey. Also impressed you are painting a canvas EVERYday! However do you find the time? Right now, my days are pretty much driven by taking care of our Scottie puppy.
Dear Debbee,
Thank you so much for the lovely feature of my crochet flower numbers! Pinning this!
I love your crochet numbers, Maya. Keep up the good work.
Thank for the encouragement, Debbie! I’m not necessarily painting one canvas per day, sometimes I take two days to complete a larger painting. However, I’m dedicated to painting every single day.
Hi Kristie
best of luck with selling your cottage. Real estate is hot in so many areas, Enjoy the painting challenge…the garden elf is really cute!
Thanks, Pat. We’ve been in our little cottage for 25 years, so it will be a big change for us.
Best of luck finding your ideal place.
Thank you! It is a big decision to be sure. I’m hoping for a house with room for a studio.
Thank you so much for featuring my upcycled cabinet door. I wish I have time to paint everyday, just like you. Good luck with the challenge! Have a great week, Kristie!
I am fortunate to have time to paint on most mornings. I count my blessings every day.
This is what I featured the week of 2-13 to 2-15-2021. On Tuesday was White Bean Chicken Chili. Wednesday was Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Friday was Black Bean Soup. Enjoy!
It all sounds wonderful, Marilyn!
Looking forward to seeing all the painting you’ll do in these 100 days!
Thanks, Alexandra! The challenge can work for crochet or decor. Hopefully it will improve my skills.
Kristie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to host each week!! I appreciate all the time you put into it!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
You too Debbie! I hope your not freezing to death up there in the Northeast.
Thank you for featuring my spring wreath. Have a great week.
You too, Claire! You’re wreath was so pretty and creative.
Thanks you so much for hosting. Have a wonderful week!!
You too Priyam. Hopefully we’ll get some warmer weather this week.
Thank you so much for hosting each week, Kristie! What a pleasant surprise to see my Soap Saver featured.
this week I’m sharing fun Easter crafts 🙂
I appreciate it so much! It’s wonderful to be able to join in on the fun. So much inspiration here!
Your soap saver looks like a handy item to have!