Looking to bring instant farmhouse style with a festive flair into your home? Thiscute ribbon banner is incredibly simple, so you’ll hardly need to check the tutorial—just gather some ribbons, make a few knots, andvoilà! Ideal for the 4th of July, Memorial Day,or even a retro-themed birthday celebration. (Psst… the only talents you need?Using scissors … Read more
Wonderful news, we have another fantastic Knitting Pattern for you! This charming guest post comes from Kaz Kew, who has generously shared her knitting creations with us before (take a look at her delightful Knitted Rubber Duck). This time, she teaches us how to create the most adorable Nordic Gnome Knitting Pattern – her wonderfully … Read more
If you’ve spent some time visiting Cottage on Bunker Hill, you probably know that I feel there’s always something worthwhile to create. Not because you need to, or because your home isn’t already beautiful, but because seeing something on your wall or table and being able to say, I made that, is incredibly rewarding. … Read more
Five years ago, I created my own cut flower garden here at the Cottage. I was hoping to enjoy fresh bouquets, but I discovered something even more wonderful: strawflowers. During that first year, I planted them on a whim and quickly fell in love with their delicate, papery petals and vivid, jewel-like hues. The true … Read more
Each spring, a new wave of people decides that this will finally be the year they start gardening. Perhaps the seed catalogs began arriving in January. Maybe they spent a little too much on $18 grocery-store bouquets. Or maybe they recently purchased a home with a bright, sunny backyard and took it as a sign … Read more
From the herbs and blossoms to the vegetables, my New Hampshire garden resembles a 1776 kitchen garden far more than I ever imagined! This morning, I was browsing through my Old Farmer’s Almanac, essential reading for any genuine New Englander, and yes, I’m absolutely serious! (I’ve been enjoying the short poems at the close of … Read more
Zinnias are the flowers that first drew me into growing cutting gardens, and years later, they remain an essential part of my garden every summer. Here’s everything I’ve discovered about cultivating them successfully, including the varieties I continue to plant! Why Zinnias Belong in Every Cutting Garden I’ve planted zinnias every summer for many years, … Read more
Each January, I spread out my seed catalogs alongside the notes I scribbled in my garden journal and reflect on the past season. What succeeded. What failed. What I’ll change. And last year? I have plenty to share. Following 2024’s truly disastrous summer—the record-setting rain, the vegetables that surrendered, and the cut flowers that barely … Read more
Searching for ways to showcase your plants or lift them off the floor? Discover plenty of imaginative inspiration with this collection of more than 25 DIY plant stands, each featuring free instructions or construction plans! Some folks decorate with accent cushions. Others gradually turn their houses into indoor forests while insisting they’re “only buying one … Read more
We enjoy crafting with pressed flowers, and handprints are another favorite, so combining the two creates a wonderful keepsake to make with your children! It would also be a lovely birthday or Mother’s Day present. RELATED: Pressed Flower Suncatchers A footprint works well for this project too. It would look precious in a baby’s nursery … Read more