5 Ways To Repurpose And Reuse Old Stuff

Some very cool improvements have been going on around here, and we’ve been able to repurpose and reuse our old stuff.  Our renovation motto was “YOLO”.  Er, wait, wrong motto. It was “reduce, reuse, recycle”. And after a lot (and I mean a lot) of hard work, we finally completed our wicked transformation.

Prepare yourselves for some seriously useful (re-useful?) decorative tips and secondhand-savviness

Cottage Life Hack: How to Remove White Heat Stains from Wooden Tables

Have you got a favourite wooden table that's got a cool scar, uh, I mean, unpleasant white stain from heat or steam?   Maybe it was a misplaced pot, or just a regular old cup o' coffee.  Doesn't matter, we've got a super simple solution courtesy of my ever-resourceful Grandmother.

Unsightly white mark on a wooden table

Top 5 People You Should Always Invite to the Cottage

When you plan a group trip to the cottage, you need to choose your guests wisely. Screen them. Hand out surveys. Hold auditions. However you do it, make sure you have a mixed bag of top quality cottage guest material.

Here’s a guide to help you select the 5 people you definitely want to invite to the cottage:

3 Super Simple Ways to Boost Your Cottage Style

Well, well, well. Look who we have here. It’s April. Lovely of you to show up, old friend. You’re looking good. What’s your secret? Pilates? The gluten-free thing? Whatever you’re doing, it’s totally working for you.

While Spring technically starts on March 20th, April always feels “official”. A new season, a new opportunity for gorgeous sunny days to make you regret signing up for Netflix. Whether you’re at the cottage all year round or getting ready for a seasonal return to bliss, everyone wants their humble abode to be an amazing space to chill out.

How to Transition from Hibernation to Rejuvenation

If I were to print out an itinerary for my weekends these last few months, they would look a lot like this:

FRIDAY NIGHT:
Stretch out on the couch. Watch bad reality TV. Order pizza.

SATURDAY NIGHT:
Stretch out on the couch. Pretend to read a book for 2-3 pages, then watch movies. Order Chinese.

SUNDAY NIGHT:
Call my mother, tell her I’ve been so busy my butt hasn’t touched the couch in a week. Wipe crumbs off couch cushions. Order pad thai.