Our Coastal Cottage Fixer Upper Before and After

BEFOREAFTER

Last year we decided to take on a huge project when we found a cottage at a coastal town two hours away.  This home had be abandonded for 7 years!  So the first BEFORE pictures are disgusting, but real!  We basically had to clean, sanitize and clear out EVERYTHING!  

Entry Bench DIY for Under $12

Entry Bench DIY under $12
Check out this tutorial for the perfect wooden Entry Bench!  Just about everyone needs a bench in the entry these days to slip those shoes on and off.  This is provided by Never Skip Brunch blog. 

Faux Shiplap DIY

My husband and I are planning to use shiplap on one of the walls in our beach cottage soon.  I found this great DIY and thought others would like to check it out also. The DIY is from the awesome blog:  Artsy Chicks Rule  so I hope you'll check it out!