My Daughter's Bedroom

Thursday, April 30

I have been dreaming up a space for my precious daughter for years. 3 years ago I picked out the most whimsical wallpaper, and then planned the entire room around the colors and style of this floral motif. I just shared my daughter's room on IG, and many people have been asking for links to each of the items in her room. It may surprise you that this room was created on a very tiny budget. Aside from the wallpaper, most of her room was curated from Amazon. I'm of the mindset that decorating doesn't need to be expensive, it just needs some time and creativity. I've slowly been pulling items together, and when I finally revealed the room to my daughter, she smiled the biggest smile i've ever seen and said "Mom, it's the most beautiful room in the world!". 

That was the best reward:) 

A special thanks to my dear mother who wallpapered the entire room. I truly could not have executed this project with out her expertise! 

My vision for the space was a vintage whimsical cottage room, complete with dusty pink paint, floral wallpaper, woodland animals, and artwork that felt feminine, fresh and inspiring. I wanted her to feel like she had stumbled in to her own secret garden in England (we read the book together last year and watched the iconic movie...a very bonding time for us) In short, I wanted my daughter to have a beautiful space to dream and grow in to the special woman she will become. 

Let me know if you have any questions! xoxo Katie 

Wallpaper- Flora by Borastapeter found on the Wallpaper Direct website HERE

Paint- Cheerful Heart by Behr at Home Depot. I asked them put 100 drops of white in it to lighten the color. 

Bed- From Amazon HERE

Rug- Rifle Paper Co. Loloi Rug HERE

Curtains- Amazon HERE

Gingham Sheet Set with Ruffle- From Amazon HERE

Blush Pink Comforter- IKEA HERE

Crochet lace Blanket- Amazon HERE

Bedside Table- Mine is sold out but a cute alternative HERE

Dollhouse- Hobby Lobby HERE

Artwork- Robin Anneliese Calendar HERE (Currently on sale! Such incredible artwork!!) 

Scalloped Baskets- Hobby Lobby HERE

Anne of Green Gables Blue- Rifle Paper Co HERE

Heidi Book- Amazon HERE

Anne of Green Gables Yellow- Barnes and Noble HERE

The Secret Garden Book- Amazon HERE

Angel Stuffy- Amazon HERE

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin- Amazon HERE

Hanging Basket- Michael's HERE

Gold Frames- At Home HERE

Wooden Frame Beaded-  At Home HERE

Golden Bunnies- Mine sold out, but a cute alternative HERE

Bunting- Handmade by my mom (sorry, can't link it! But stay tuned in our shop The Somerset Cottage if you're interested in this!) 




My absolute FAVORITE Christmas Books

Wednesday, December 3


The beauty that emanates from a well written, beautifully illustrated book is priceless. 

Make it a Christmas book and you have near perfection! 

Last year I walked in to a large chain bookstore, meandered my way to the kid's section to leaf through their selection of children's Christmas books, and my heart sunk. Front and center was a book entitled "My Butt is so Christmassy!" (I literally kid you not). Surrounding it were Christmas themed books from Mickey Mouse, Peppa Pig, and a Taylor Swift fan Christmas book. No disrespect to the cartoons, but I just think we can do better. 

So henceforth, I give you my favorite life giving stories, with rich literature and captivating illustrations! 

This might be my favorite Christmas book, I cry every time. It takes place during WWI in Appalachia. The young girl's father has gone to war and she and her mother have to find the Christmas tree. 

This one is also a tear jerker! A father of many children is lost in a snow storm, but when he finally returns, he surprises the children with oranges. Frankie unexpectedly loses his and the book is about his family coming together in beautiful ways. 

Christmas in Noisy Village
This adorable book by Astrid Lingren follows 3 families who live in a little village in Sweden. They have some adorable adventures which always have my children in giggles. 

A fun look in to the process of growing a Christmas tree farm, with a very cute story between an older woman and a young boy. 

A family employs a man to help carve the nativity, and through the process his grief is revealed. 

This is a bit longer of a book, but it is really so sweet. It is about an orphan who finds a family on Christmas day. 

I read this every year to celebrate Santa Lucia with my children. It follows one family's journey on Lucia Day. 

I love stepping in to the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder. My kids love seeing how a pioneer family in early America celebrates Christmas. 

Christmas in the Country
Everything Cynthia Rylants puts out is just so precious! About a child who lives with her grandparents and their "country Christmas". 

I love seeing how all the Christmas symbols point back to our savior, Jesus Christ! 

This one is just such a sweet and hilarious tale about the Christmas tree that keeps on giving! 

My own son Ollie adores this book about a little boy who takes a fun adventure through the snow! 

An absolute classic poem, illustrated by the incredible Jan Brett! 

We are BIG Anne of Green Gables Fans, so this was a sweet one for us! 

Advent Books: 

This is the devotion we use year after year. My kids love it and look forward to it. We pair it with the Jesse Tree ornaments (I'm giving a set away now on my IG!). 

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas
We loved using this book. A great alternative to the one above it! 

We also usually rotate through a bunch of nativity books that share the Christmas story. We read a nativity book to the kids every night before they get to pick a chocolate from their Advent Calendar. 

Let me know what YOUR favorite Christmas books are!! I Love adding new ones to our collection:) Merry Christmas Friends! 


 

My favorite Autumn children’s books

Wednesday, October 22

Every Autumn I take out a huge stack of children's Fall books that I absolutely love. I've collected and curated this list over the years, and here are some of my absolute favorites! I'm fairly picky with the books I choose...they must have beautiful illustrations and a rich story. Extra points if they take place in another time period haha (just kidding, but I do love sharing different time periods with my children!)  I've underlined and linked them all in the booklist below! Enjoy! 


















What else would you add? Would love to hear your recommendations!!