Restoration Hardware ~ Does Blue

You know how I feel about blue.

This may be my interior design heaven.

Living.

Dining.

Bedrooms.



Bath.





Have you received your Restoration Hardware Bible yet?

Carrie



Photographing Fresh Flowers ~ Tip

Yesterday, in honor of the first of our new series Simply Sunday,

my post was about the sweet simplicity of fresh tulips.

Simply Sunday is a new series where we will show our appreciation for the simple things in life.

If you missed our first post, I would love for you to check it out here.

Today, I thought it was a great opportunity to share a little photography tip with you all.

Do you photograph fresh flowers?

~Tip~

Well, a great idea is to make sure you have a small spray water bottle handy.

If you just spray a little water on the petals and the leaves

 it will freshen up the look of the flowers instantly. 

Can you see the beads of water on the petals and stems above?

What do you think, does it add to the photo?

I definitely think so.

~Another Tip~

If you are having your wedding photographed it is a great idea to have someone

spray your floral bouquets with a few drops of water just before the ceremony.

It will freshen up the bouquets before the big shots.

Follow the same strategy for the reception or any event using floral decor.

Have someone go through and freshen up your center pieces before they are photographed.

Be careful not to go crazy!!!

For goodness sakes you do not want to have a sopping wet bouquet.

Just a little spritz will do ya:)

Hope you all have a great week.

Carrie

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Simply Sunday ~ Tulips



Welcome to Simply Sunday!

We are introducing our fresh new blog look today!

I hope you all like it.  I was going for a very simple look that reflects my style.

It's a still a bit of a work in progress, as I have been DIYing the new blog look myself.

Who knew, I would attempt such a crazy thing?!

& Along with that...

On Sunday each week we will be celebrating the simple things in life here at The Corson Cottage.

Today is the first Simply Sunday here at the cottage.

I think it is so important to remember to take time to appreciate the simple treasures in life.

Each week we will have a different simple sweet treasure to share with you all.

With eveyone so busy living life and letting things pass us by in the blink of eye,

each of us must remember to always make time each day to appreciate the little things.

So, whether you are literally living the simple life on a farm somewhere in the Midwest.

Or enjoying the hustle and bustle of big city life in a major metropolitan area.

Or perhaps you have a great beach house on the coast.

Or maybe you just live on a ordinary block, on an ordinary street lined with cute bungalows.

Whether you are a woman or man.

Whether you are young & single.

Whether you are married, widowed or divorced.

Whether you are a busy Mom with three kids.

Whether you are still hoping to be that Mom.

Whether you are a Grandmother of 8.
If you are at a good place of happiness & content with life
or struggling through some up hill battle (it too will pass.)

We can all benefit from a simple moment filled with

the sweetest irresistible treasure life thows our way!

Just remember when this happens....STOP.

&

Take the time to enjoy that moment or treasure!

For life is short & you never know when you may be making a memory that lasts a lifetime.

It just may be the single best moment of your day or even your week....take it in.

This weeks simple treasure.

~Tulips~

This week I was at the market and came across these simple tulip bouquets.

I just had to treat myself & bring one home.

This simply sweet bouquet brightened up our home for a few days this week.

I don't buy fresh flowers often enough.  I LOVE them.

Do you buy fresh flowers for your home?

Do you plant tulips in your yard?

What simple treasure did you come across this week???

Don't have one this week...

Make sure to come back next week after you soak in some of life's specialities please.

I hope you find something Simple & Special to enjoy on this Sunday!

Carrie

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The Shabby Creek Cottage

My Vintage Grain Sack ~ Collection

Over the last 2 years I have grown to have a bit of a thing for vintage grain sacks.

I'm not exactly sure what started it all.

There is just something about them that I really love.

Here in the heart of Iowa farmland,

 I come across them from time to time at my junking stops.

I can never seem to resist when I see them.

Normally I don't find several at once.

It's just the occasional 1 or 2 here & there, but they always seem to come home with me.

It seems kind of silly sometimes.

Because, to be totally honest, I don't even hardly use them in my decor.

I have never really been one to collect anything.

I realized my little grain sack obsession stash has become a little collection.

I've made some pillows with them in the past to sell at Dwellings.

I even peddled my wares on the street corners once for LeClaire's Market Days.
You can see them here.

Lately, I have been thinking of making more pillows.

What do you think?

I am even considering starting an Etsy shop.

(The only thing for now is, our home renovation has to come first.)

It may not be perfect timing for an Etsy shop just yet.

They would also be a great addition to the booth at Junk Asylum

 that I am sharing with my friend Cathy.

This option would be a little more flexible with my hectic schedule, for now.

Do any of you have an Etsy shop?

How demanding is it?

What are your thoughts?

I would love to hear your words of wisdom!

Do you like vintage grain sacks?

Do you have any collections you are a bit obsessed with?

I would love to hear about them.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Carrie

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