Simple Cottage Living
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Hi! I’m Melissa. I am a nester, home cooking enthusiast, and I love to garden. I have 11.4 acres and a clean slate to make dreams come true.
Hope you will join me on my journey to create the ultimate simple cottage lifestyle in my 520 sf Vermont home. I am a New England girl. I’ve always dreamed of a life in a small country cottage with plenty of space away from the busy world. That dream is coming true! I bought a 520 square foot ranch-style cottage in Vermont near a lake! I have 11.4 acres and although mostly hilly there is tons of r
01/18/2026
Progress peek inside my little cottage kitchen ✨ I’ve finally cleared off the counters and gave these cabinets and walls a fresh coat of Simply White by Behr just to create a blank canvas… but now I need your help!
What cabinet color would you choose in this space?
Would you go soft and creamy, earthy and grounded, or maybe a moody statement?
Also… hardware? Or none?
Brass, matte black, pewter, wood?
Drop your suggestions in the comments or send me a DM — I’d love to hear your ideas!
This kitchen has come a long way and I’m so excited to make it beautiful AND functional. 🛠️💛
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08/10/2025
You know your obsessed with your house when you install rope lights in your cabinets after you freshly paint the inside white…😂🤩 stay tuned! I will be ramping up cottage content very soon. 💚💜💗
06/06/2025
Love always wins. Just be love….all the damn time. 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
05/16/2025
Check out this beautiful line of bandannas for all of you outdoorsy folks! A lot of love has gone into this brand and it’s multifunctional.😍
04/20/2025
From a dark corduroy mistake to a bright cozy sofa of my dreams. This story is more than about a couch - it is about making your home your sanctuary, one thoughtful choice at a time.
I sold the old one, saved, intentionally and now this soft linen beauty feels like a dream. I always envisioned a single cushion, down filled piece in this space. I couldn’t be more pleased.
Today I looked through my fabric bin. I sewed a couple of reversible pillow covers and used down pillow inserts I already had to dress things up a bit. I have a minimal single income budget, but always seem to find a way to make somethin’ outta nothin’ even more beautiful.
Recently, I ran into an acquaintance that I hadn’t seen in quite some time. She asked why I hadn’t posted anything lately, said she was looking forward to seeing more updates about the cottage. I hope to get back to writing on the blog soon. I’ve been cataloging pictures and videos along the way and have lots to show you. Say tuned! You can follow me here, on FB, YouTube and TikTok. You can subscribe to the blog at simplecottageliving.com
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