Prettiness...

My blog posts have been seriously lacking this week, I apologize. Life happens and that's ok.  I am always in awe of bloggers who are really full-time mommies, have jobs and lives who blog each.and.every.day. I raise my glass to you! The photo above {from Veranda 2011} was a favorite from Pinterest this week so I thought I would share.  I think the room seems formal at first...

Wednesday...

I love the quote above - found on Pinterest this week.  SO TRUE and such a good reminder for those of us who love everything pretty and perfect..... Speaking of imperfect..... Have I mentioned I have never met a home accessory I didn't like? Here is a photo of my living room/office - with a couple Target accessories and lots of clutter on my desk! I love the spring branches...

Upholstered Headboard......

This is our bedroom - yesterday.... perfectly fine.  We have had the black sleigh bed for about 10 years - almost a record for a piece of furniture in our house.  It has served us well but I am over its black-ness..... Budgets are tight these days so a 'no go' for  anything new. I don't know if you can see it - but there is an inset on  the headboard that I would...

I went shopping...

It's no secret I am in love with my city, Portland Oregon. Besides being beautiful, funky, quirky, a great place to get both a glass of good wine or good coffee, Portland has  some fun home decor shops. Yesterday, I was shopping with a friend/client and  snapped a few photos with my iPhone that I thought I would share....just for fun.  We started at Cielo Home - a sweet...

Let's chat, shall we?

After having the kids home for the last four days, I am slowly trying to find my mojo this morning.  And to clarify, by "home" I really mean "off of school" because I am discovering as my girls get older they spend less and less time at home. Social lives, activities and sports all require lots of driving and coordination by yours truly. I am often asked to share more photos of my...

Forever*Cottage Tag Sale!

I'm in the midst of some early spring cleaning.  The tag sales I have hosted here on the blog in the past have been  fun and a way to pass along treasures to others  who appreciate a good pillow or decorative object like moi! This is how it works - just email at jillbeth@aol.com and let me know what item you would like to  purchase, I will let you know if it still available...

Weekend thoughts.....

May the sun be shining in your corner of the world and may you find peace of mind and time to enjoy the small things with those you love.... Happy weeken...

Master Bedroom Inspired....

Since moving into our home almost 2 years ago, our master bedroom has remained a bit neglected.  I had it painted before we moved in and have kept the same bedding and furniture - it's perfectly fine but I am ready to turn it up a notch! I created the design board above to work out a color palette - I am partial to white bedding but wanted to use some color and I am loving the coral/navy...

Red plates.....for love.

HaPpY VaLenTine'S DaY! It's no secret that I appreciate small moments - as a mom of a teenager and tween-ager, I am reminded daily about just how fast time is passing.  However, one of the many benefits of getting to this point in my parenthood journey is to learn how the seemingly 'little' things I have  done for and with my girls are appreciated and loved........ Let me...

Steward of Design....

via I was honored when Stacey at Steward of Design asked me to answer a few questions about myself and design..... go here if you want to learn more about  yours truly...... ...

Butler's Pantry.....

Butler's pantry's are one of those spaces in a home that I would consider a luxury.  I was lucky to have had one in a former home but  unfortunately, not in our current home.  I love to entertain and I might have a bit of an obsession  with ironstone platters, silver napkin rings, aprons and cloth napkins.  My kitchen cupboards - while plentiful, were not really built...

A seascape update......

The seascape I posted about earlier this week got a frame.....a quite chippy/scraped frame which I  happen to love.   I had the opportunity to spend a few days this week out hunting in some of my favorite Portland antiques stores. I passed on the ironstone - on this day. Architectural salvage just makes me start dreaming! I have always wanted a clawfoot bathtub! And...

Collected vs. Decorated

This sentiment {from Suzanne Kasler} pretty much sums up my design philosophy. Clients often struggle with understanding it - cause everyone wants a pretty, finished room 'now'!  But I think the prettiest, happiest, coziest rooms are ones with personal collections - photos, collections, heirlooms, books, something old, something new ....meaningful objects that speak to those who dwell...

Lamps Plus Design Bloggers Conference...

This is happening..... A few weeks ago a real life friend sent me a  text encouraging me to check out  Emily Henderson's blog.  She said there was a Design Bloggers conference that was offering a scholarship to attend for newish design bloggers.  Emily was one of the 'professional' choosing the winners and that it was a perfect fit for me. To enter the the contest...

Collecting seascapes.....

I had a couple opportunities to visit some favorite Portland antiques malls last week - I was really shopping for a client but of course I found a little something for me. I am a huge fan of vintage art - there are alot of hidden gems out there - painted primarily by hobby artists, often unsigned but beautiful and interesting nonetheless. I think vintage art can add instant character...