A Beautiful Wooded Cottage and Kitchen Ideas: Friday Finds

Hello friends! These past few weeks I’ve been focusing most of my attention on gardening and getting the pond in tip-top shape for summer. I’ve decided to do a little less gardening this year in order to keep life simpler during my favorite season. I want to slow down and enjoy more nature walks and visits to the beach along Lake Michigan’s shoreline. I also hope to spend more time with the grands, which is always a good time.

For this week’s Friday Finds, let’s start with a sweet little wooded cottage that was renovated by Fixer Upper experts, Chip and Joanna Gaines. You’ll enjoy the before and after pictures that are included. What first caught my eye was the charming windows above the flower box.

Are you tired of the way your refrigerator looks and wish you could give it a refresh without buying a new one or spending money on an expensive wooden structure to surround it? How about a fridge wrap? I think this is such a clever idea and a fun way to add color and pattern in your kitchen. Not to mention, this Etsy vendor is Ukrainian so you can help support someone in the war torn country. She works her best to ensure your product is delivered despite some of the challenges. Last year I bought Ukrainian Christmas ornaments for my tree and they arrived intact and in a timely manner.

Have you ever dreamt of sleeping in an alcove bed? Check out these 10 alcove bed ideas that sure would be cozy and comforting. I think I like the Book Nook one best.

Do you love spending time at the lake during summer? Linda Reeves shares how to get the lakeside cottage look in your home. You might enjoy the nostalgia of childhood vacations that the look invokes.

If you want to give your kitchen a bit of a designer look, read these 12 tips for making your kitchen look better. You might be surprised that most of them don’t cost a lot of money and are easy to pull off.

In preparation for summer evenings, my friend Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies shares how to hang string lights outside. I’m definitely using her tips when I hang some above our deck overlooking the pond.

Speaking of being outside in the summer, check out this Dalgona whipped coffee recipe. Coffee never tasted so good!

Enjoy your first weekend of June. It’s gonna be a hot one here in Chicagoland so I’m thinking of doing a little kayaking on a nearby lake. It’s always cooler on the water.