Several months ago, I was looking for a small round table and spotted one at the curb. Round tables are not easy to come by and, if you can find one, they're usually expensive. So there was no way I was leaving it behind. Plus, there was something about its unique design that screamed cottage style. So we popped it in the back of the truck and brought it home.

I'm not a fan of unfinished business. It does not sit well with me. So you can imagine my frustration and discomfort every time I've stepped foot in my hallway over the last several months.

Hello fall. Please do come in. I won't bite, I promise. Yes, yes, I know, I'm usually all about summer, the girl who drags her feet when it comes to welcoming fall into her home. However. This year, after all the crazy outdoor renovations that started in April and are still not wholly complete, is it any wonder that I find myself running indoors to decorate? 😉

This summer I did a lot of second hand shopping. Antique shops, church thrift stores, yard sales. The curb. I even made my first purchase on Facebook Marketplace. I wasn't picky about the venue, so it turned out to be a very fruitful few months for a girl who loves old stuff. And bargain home decor.

Hanging wallpaper doesn't have to be a daunting job. With the right tools and a little bit of planning you can transform your room in no time to get professional results. And the flower filled cottage of your dreams. Last spring, after months of searching for a floral couch , I threw my hands up, ordered a checked one and decided to go with floral wallpaper instead. Perhaps you remember my design plan  and the beautiful rolls of paper I was gifted from Calico Corners . Well, since then, I've been working on outdoor renovations, enjoying summer weather and waiting on my custom couch. However now that there's a slight chill in the air, and my designer let me know that my sofa is nearing completion, my husband and I decided to hang up that gorgeous wallpaper.

Our charming cottage is old. Very, very old. No one knows exactly how old, since the building records weren't very reliable or detailed when she was built somewhere in the late 20's or early 30's. But based on our research, it's safe to say that sometime in the next decade, the old girl will turn 100. And, as you can imagine the upkeep is constant. Keeping this old girl very, very busy. Summer 2022 was a perfect example.

Whoa. Yesterday I looked at my calendar and couldn't believe the date. How did we get to the end of August so quickly? While I've been enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer, those calendar pages have been turning at record speed. Fall will be upon us in no time.