blog archives from cottage hill magazine
Discover The Secrets To Hosting
Hosting people is such a personal, giving act, and I love showcasing how different people not only set the scene, but serve.
A Midwest Christmas Party
For this dinner party, I wanted to create an environment of festivity, warmth, inclusion and a hint of nostalgia to kick off our first holiday season back in Michigan. From the smells of Grandma's pot roast in the oven to the hand-written place cards inviting each guest to their seat, I wanted everyone to feel welcome from the moment they stepped in from the cold.
An Apple-Picking Picnic and a Pumpkin Pie Recipe
It’s tradition in Maine to go apple picking in the fall, and Cassie and Dustin took it up a notch with the cutest anniversary apple orchard photo shoot ever! Find 'Nancy's Pumpkin Pie Recipe' below by Dustin's mother!
An Earl Grey Muffin Recipe For Sunday Brunch
“You are cordially invited
to a gathering of friends and sisters
to fellowship and share in the breaking of bread
to stir up one another to love and good works
to celebrate the beauty of the year past
to greet a new season of beauty yet to be created.”
A Laid Back Bachelorette Weekend
We wanted inspiration for a bachelorette trip the didn’t involve pool floats and shots at a bar and focused more on why your bridesmaids mean so much to you.
How to Create a Flower Arrangement at Home
Sweet Root Village and I teamed up this Spring for a day of floral design and good food with a group of friends.
Baby-friendly Sweet Potato and Banana Donut Recipe
Children's birthday parties are wonderful, but can quickly become complicated. From the food to games, to gifts and a timeline based on nap schedules and snack times—it's a lot. Jenna shared with us how she planned her son's birthday simply.
Holiday Wreaths with Heather Page
While Christmas may be just around the corner, it's not too late to deck your door with something simple and elegant to celebrate the season. We love today's inspiration captured by Simply Rosie Photography and designed by Heather Page.
A Gift Wrap Tutorial: The Sustainable Way
We are thrilled to share a lovely Christmas wrapping tutorial from Silver Cup Artist Amanda Day Rose! We are swooning over the naturally dyed fabric and details and we think you will too! Read on for a note from Amanda and instruction on how to create this wrap at home.
DIY Globe Ornaments To Cherish Forever
Whether you have already started or plan on trimming your tree this weekend we have the perfect craft for you! We are excited to share this festive tutorial from Silver Cup Artist Haleigh of XO Events & Design. These memory globe ornaments are simple to make and perfect for adding each year!