Life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
It all began with an idea. Why not move to the Eastern Shore? We searched for a property that included land, one that was close to the water and, most importantly, within our budget. Just when we were giving up hope, we stumbled upon our home in Secretary. We count our blessings each day that our search brought us here.
Join us as we continue to renovate and restore our 1800s cottage and make it our home.
Cozy Cottage Living Room Updates! DIY, Painted Paneling and Thrifted Finds
Cozy Cottage Living Room Updates! Our floors are done, walls painted, and I just finished painting our paneled built-ins. Whew! Take a peek at our updated room that has been furnished entirely with thrifted finds!
We Bought an Abandoned Cottage and Its Property!
Embark on a journey with us as we unveil the mysteries of an abandoned cottage nestled by the tranquil riverbank. In this post, I’ll share our exhilarating experience of purchasing and exploring this forgotten gem. Join us as we wander through the overgrown paths, peek into the weathered rooms, and discover the untold stories hidden within these riverside ruins.
Timeless Charm: Our DIY Dining Room Makeover with Thrifted Finds!
Embark on a budget-friendly journey as we transform our cottage dining space into a cozy haven with our DIY Cottage Dining Room Makeover video! Discover tips and tricks to achieve charm and elegance by using easy DIY projects and adding thrifted finds. Dive into a world of creativity and savings as we create a gorgeous dining room that reflects our unique style and personality. Don't miss out on this inspiring adventure in home renovation!
Budget Beauty: Step Inside Our Cottage Bedroom Renovation!
Embark on a journey through our charming century-old cottage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Discover the secrets of our budget-friendly bedroom renovation, from salvaged treasures to thrift store finds. Uncover the magic as we transform each inch with creativity and care. Watch the transformation unfold in this video, and stay tuned for more budget-savvy home makeovers. Your dream cottage awaits – join us on this inspiring renovation adventure!
Kitchen Updates at the Cottage!
A few updates to share on the kitchen cabinets and floors. We are far from finished but are busy shaving the floor - true - and painting trim!
Cottage Updates
An update on our century old cottage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Painting cabinets, ripping up flooring and a quick before and after to share.
Secretary Cottage Summer Update
It has been a long and hot summer and our DIY projects are definitely lagging, but here are a few summertime updates to share!
Peel and Stick Wallpaper and a Staircase Makeover
Follow along as I apply peel and stick wallpaper, new stair carpet and paint all the trim in Benjamin Moore Cloud White for a total staircase and landing makeover!
The Secretary Cottage - Finished Floors!
We finally completed refinishing the wood floors downstairs! This was truly a labor of love that took months to complete. Look at the difference!
Teeny Tiny Cottage Closet Makeover
A turn of the century house has teeny closets, and, in our case, the teeny closets are in dreadful condition! We spent the weekend working on floors, and I was able to gut, scrape and paint the closet in the “Orange Bedroom” and it looks SO much better now! Video in post!
The Secretary Cottage Weekend Update
We sanded floors, painted walls and trim, tore down more wallpaper and gave ourselves really aching backs! Our weekend renovation and restoration of our cottage on the Eastern Shore of Maryland continues!
First Signs of Spring!
The first signs of spring at our over 100 year old cottage on the Eastern Shore of Maryland!
How To Install A Shiplap Ceiling- The Secretary Cottage
We are busy renovating our century old cottage on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. In this post, we cover a damaged plaster ceiling with shiplap. Take a look at this how-to video!
Floor Fiasco!
We currently have a floor fiasco at our Secretary House. Any advice is welcome!
Secretary House in Dorchester, MD - First Look!
The first look at our house in Secretary, Maryland.