Redecorating With Red

I'm redecorating my cottage with more red fabric and accents.

Come see what I have in store and gather some ideas and inspiration to add color to your own home!


Hello friends! I can't believe it's been two weeks since I've popped in to share. Where does the time go?

Now you might think I've been spending my time at the beach, rather than online.

And you'd be half right.

The weather has been warmer, and even though I've needed a winter coat on most days, the sun's been shining and it's been nice enough to walk on the shore.

Sit in the yard.

Or shop!

Ok, ok...so I have been online. I've been scouring the internet in search of treasures to update my home. And when I say treasures, I mean fabric mostly. 

Are you really all that surprised?

I think I've mentioned before that we've lived here for almost 20 years, and in all that time, these rooms have haven't really changed much.

Other than the never ending curtain swaps, and our recent bathroom update, the big elements look exactly the same. To say that I'm pretty consistent when it comes to design is an understatement.

In the main living areas of our tiny cottage, it's all about the red. All the time.

Oh, I've tried to broaden my horizons, contemplated adding other hues, and removing some. But it never sticks. Those crimson patterns pull at my heartstrings and I'm all in, all over again.

I think it's because of that pop. While I have no appetite for drama anywhere else in my life, when it comes to decorating, I'm drawn to it.

The proverbial moth to the flame.

Especially this time of year.

For some very crazy reason, I seem to have the opposite decor color cravings than most. In winter, when it's stark and white outside, I look for less color inside. I add white pillows and muted signs.

Then when spring and summer roll around, and everyone is lightening up their furnishings, I add more vibrant tones.

It's like I'm trying to drag my garden inside.

I mean, really. Can you blame me?

So. What new red have I been adding?

Well, it all started in the bathroom. About a month ago, I got this new red shower curtain. 


I painted the red walls white and added a stenciled accent wall about a year ago, but I missed the red. 

The room needed a little sparkle, and this is my go to, tried and true way to get it. Plus, I had a gift card so it was basically free to me.


And while I absolutely adore it, I already have a new one ready to hit the rod in  few weeks. When it's up, I'll be sure to share, but if you want a sneak peek you can catch it here.

It's so adorable that I was toying with the idea of replacing the curtains in the living room with the same pattern. Yes, yes, I know, I just made new curtains for the living room last fall.

But, see, this is exactly why I'm a super cheap decorator. I'm fickle and I never want to feel guilty about changing things up.

I'll definitely use those curtains again, but for now, I want a change. And fabric is the easiest way to do that. Hence that shopping. 

Psst-- Turns out I did replace the living room curtains, but I used a bold red check instead. 

What else do I have in store?

Well, I'm pretty far behind when it comes to sharing, so I might need to catch up a bit with a few extra posts in the next few weeks, but I have a new fun things to share in the kitchen.

Some of you may have already seen my farmhouse plates. Love them so much, I may get the entire set.


Each one is unique and the colors have prompted me to make some changes.

One fun swap involves major bargain find that I adore. It arrived in the mail today and I can't wait to install.

Also, there's some new fabric...maybe...I'm waiting for samples. The computer screen can be a huge liar. I don't trust it.

But I'm hopeful, especially since I searched high and low, and all the way to London, hunting for cottage style textiles.

They are so hard to find. Kate Forman has the loveliest things, but at over $100 a yard, and scarcely available in the states, it's not the kind of the thing I'd be swapping out.

I have samples coming from her shop though. It can't hurt to look...(she says quietly, but knowing better.)

I did find a back up and the name is my mom's name. Harriet. Meant to be? I hope so. 


I also have some new Pottery Barn items on order. We broke quite a few dishes over the last year, but since I'm cheap, I refused to buy anything until I had a coupon...and free shipping.

Although with this brood, what I should be buying in paper plates.

Anyway, I think - actually I know - you'll be very shocked by my choices. Clearly, I didn't add red or white to my cart.

So maybe I am growing...


Of course, there are my latest purchases....more red.

• I made a toile sink skirt
• I made a toile fireplace cover for summer
  
• I gave a winter sled a toile makeover 
• I made red checked curtains with pom poms in the kitchen

So then again, maybe I'm not.

And really, is that such a bad thing?

What color have you been decorating with this summer?

Happy Redecorating, Friends!