the tidy cottage

top 5 ways to make living in a small cottage work

1.  don't let "stuff" take over.  rifle through every closet, cabinet drawer and storage space regularly to make room.  keep only what you love

2.  move furniture and decor around frequently and clean as you go.  it makes the cleaning a lot more fun!

3.  do the 15 minute straighten up a several times a day.  small spaces seem cluttered much more quickly!

4.  realize that you have less to take care of than others so more time to relax.  relish in this idea!

5.  clean the sinks often so their sparkling clean since you know you spend a lot of time in front of them!

be thankful, choose joy

blessings,

Olivia

what do you do to keep your home tidy (and enjoy the process more!)?

Love is in the air

For the first time ever I'm loving this holiday all about love!  It all started with a heart shaped wreath on my front door, the first Valentine's Day decor I have ever put out.  Then it moved on to some felt stitched hearts my mom gave the kids 2 years ago...

We made a heart craft as a fun weekend project inspired by Flower Patch Farmgirl!

And then, all the sudden red and pink bloomed all over my home!  I even found myself picking out Valentine Chocolates for my sweet with a darling little tin!  What is going on around here?  It's usually so country french in blue & yellow! 

It seems as though my style is edging toward english country lately, a little of my Country Living British addition magazine subscription rubbing off on me!  Well, change is good right?!

How do you let your sweet ones know their loved?!  Wishing you a love filled holiday!  Au revoir, Olivia