Fresh & Cozy Cottage | DIY, Decor, & Homemaking Ideas to Brighten and Cozy Up Your Home
It's that time of year when the holidays are past but Spring is not yet here. We crave freshness in our homes yet want touches of coziness and warmth. Join me as I freshen and cozy my home and share a few simple DIY projects and tips along the way!
Be sure to also check out my friend Sarah's latest video as she shares a little bit of everything in homemaking during this season. I know you'll love her cottage style, thrifting, and calming aesthetic as much as I do!
@SarahsOctoberHome
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~ VIDEO CONTENTS ~
INTRO 0:00 - 0:47
EASY NO SEW HEART GARLAND: 0:48 - 2:57
SEASONAL TOUCHES: 2:58 - 4:05
HOUSEPLANTS & TIPS: 4:06 - 5:48
MORE SEASONAL TOUCHES: 5:49 - 6:14
HEALTHIER HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE: 6:15 - 7:05
EASY DIY PLEATED LAMPSHADE: 7:06 - 8:44
INTERLUDE: 8:45 - 8:55
DIY PLEATED LAMPSHADE 2: 8:56 - 10:10
DIY FREE WALL ART: 10:11 - 11:55
SHARING A FRIEND: 11:56 - 12:19
CONCLUSION: 12:20 - 12:45
As always, thank you so much for watching! It wouldn't be nearly as fun without you here. If you enjoyed this video please consider SUBSCRIBING for more cottage living. We're expecting a baby in the next few weeks, so if I suddenly disappear for a little while that's where I am!
Blessings,
Melissa
Hymns & Home
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Fresh eucalyptus is a great way to add beauty and aromatherapy to your shower experience and can even help sooth that wintertime congestion. There are a few safety notes to consider, however:
- Eucalyptus and its oils should not be ingested. It can cause seizures.
- People who having breathing trouble or other medical conditions may not be a good fit for using eucalyptus. Ask your doctor.
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- Discard the eucalyptus at the first sign of any mold or mildew on the leaves.
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What a lovely video- your home has so many peaceful and cozy spots. Such easy but curated ideas. Praying for an easy and safe delivery for you. Give yourself the time you need - we all will be here when you come back🥰
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, as always, Vicki! I appreciate your encouragement! :-)
Praying for a safe and healthy delivery of your little bundle of joy. Just found your channel late last year and I love it so
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Tara! I'm so glad to have you here and appreciate your prayers! :-)
The Lord’s blessings to you, your family and your home.
@hymnsandhome
27 күн бұрын
Thank you, Tina! :-)
You are so incredibly creative and resourceful! Love your channel. That heart garland is so sweet! 💕
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you!
Blessings to you and your family....especially, baby coming! May peace and love fill your home always!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Mary! :-)
It’s beautiful all the decorations and congratulations for the baby 😘💐❤❤
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :-)
Lovely home, Praying for a simple delivery. So happy for you and your Family.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :-)
Here is a trick I use...when using hot glue, I use a wooden chopstick for saving my fingers lol. It also works great for gently stuffing batting into my homemade pillows, ornaments, etc. Love your decorating style!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips, Mary - those are good ones! I use a low temperature glue gun so it's not quite as bad, but a wooden stick would be even better.
Love the touch-ups around your house! May you have a short delivery, and I hope the baby is healthy ❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Cris! :-)
Such a calming and beautiful video. Your crafting projects are just lovely. God bless you on the impending birth of your baby. ✝️🙏🏻
How glorious are you, momma. Prayers for safe and easy delivery and recoup. But, everyone cant wait to welcome your new addition.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Pat! :-)
Thank you for reminding to us that the beauty is in simplicity. Blessings to your delivery and quick recovery! Blessings to the baby!!!❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :-)
I followed Sarah’s October home. I love it.
What a lovely channel. Sarah suggested you & I’m delighted that she did. 😊❤😊🙏
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Donna! I'm so glad you're here! :-)
Sarah sent me over to your channel and I love it. Prayers for you and your husband for a safe delivery of your baby ❤️🙏🍼
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Mildred! I'm glad you're here! :-)
Blessings for your new baby coming soon! Loved all your ideas!❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Cindy! :-)
Your home is so peaceful and beautiful and cozy ❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Brenda! That's very kind of you!
I love your channel. It’s like being in my home.. I love the twine and scissor holder so much. I showed my husband. He gave one to me for Christmas. A bit different , but so vintage, cast iron.. so beautiful.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Yay! That's wonderful! And thank you :-)
Bless you and your family with the rival of your precious little one
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! :-)
Sarah is A sweetheart! I love your lamp shades, they're so pretty and inspires me to maybe try doing one! The little heart banner is cute too, may just do that one😊 Really enjoyed your video today! Congrats on baby and may Gods blessings surround you both🙏❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Tammy! I hope you have fun creating! :-)
Sarah sent me over! I’m Carol. I enjoyed your video! I love how you potted that cedar tree for your kitchen… the beautiful lampshade makeovers and my favorite was the adorable heart garland! I love it with the stuffing! Happy weekend! 💓💓💓
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Carol! Welcome to the channel - I'm so glad you enjoyed the projects. :-)
Glad Sarah mentioned you! You have a beautiful home!!
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you! And thank you for being here! :-)
You are very creative! I just love the lampshade you refinished and the blue frame and photo!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Susan! :-)
So glad that I found your channel. I am trying to decorate our house. I love all your diy things. ❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying them!
Melissa, I’ve missed your videos! Best wishes to you & your family, I’ll keep you in prayer for a safe delivery & a healthy baby 🩷
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thanks, Sarah! We've been so sick all of January so this was the first video I've been able to produce this year.
@Sarah_Kilmer
5 ай бұрын
@@hymnsandhome you’re welcome, there has been so much illness. I hope you’re all on the mend.
You did a beautiful job with freshening up your home decor. I really like that style! Congrats for your new soon arriving baby, and hope to see another video as soon as you're able🙂🙏
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Anna! :-) I have some ideas percolating so we'll see if they materialize in the next few weeks before baby!
I just subscribed to your channel. Sent here by Sarah. I loved all the DIY you did. You are so talented. Many blessings on the birth of your new baby
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Hi SarahsOctoberHome sent me here. Thank you for sharing your lovely video. Blessings to your family.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for being here! :-)
Love both the garland and the toile lampshade how-tos! Will be trying to do a similar thing to one of my lampshades. Thank you!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Hope you have fun with it!
There you are. I’ve missed you! You look so pretty! This has been a joy and a blessing! Best of luck to the entire family on your new bundle of love arriving soon! ❤️❤️❤️
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thank you, Cindy! We've had so much illness in our home the whole month of January that this is the first video I've managed to get done in the new year!
@cindyclark9145
5 ай бұрын
@@hymnsandhome I understand. It’s all over here too. I’m glad you’re feeling better and that you’re back!
Blessings to you and your baby; God be with you. ❤️🙏
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Leslie! :-)
Sarah sent me. Excited to watch your channel
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you for being here! :-)
Sarah sent me! She loves your channel! Great video!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Linda! Glad to have you here! :-)
Love the blue shade makeover the best.
Wonderful ideas, thank you so much for sharing. Sending blessings and prayer for a safe and easy delivery.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Sarah's October Home sent me over to your channel. I enjoyed watching your channel. Have a blessed day.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Yay, welcome! :-)
I enjoy your videos so much and look forward to your beautiful decorating ideas. Your baby bump is sooo cute!! Hope all is going well with pregnancy and upcoming birth of new baby!! Jennifer❤
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you, Jennifer!
Wishing you a safe and beautiful delivery.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Jeanne! :-)
Thank you for the wonderful ideas on how to covering lamp shades .
I'm a new subscriber to your channel. What a calming and lovely video. I love both fabrics that you used to completely transform the lamp shades. Your kitchen is beautiful and cottage cozy.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Patrinia! :-)
Always beautiful. Always enjoy your videos and the creative ideas!
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Laura! :-)
You did a fantastic job bringing in the next season. Thank for sharing your ideas. Terri
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Terri! :-)
I LOVE you simple hearts, and you could put lavender etc in there instead of stuffing of course. Thank you for your lovely calming video. xxx
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Jilly! 🙂 Making lavender sachets is definitely on my list! Thanks for watching!
Love your redos. That blue and white lamp shade is awesome.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Linda! :-)
I also love Sarah's channel...she sent me.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here, Linda! :-)
Congratulations on your baby!!! You create such a warm environment for your family! I love the heart banner too! You know how to create great memories for your children!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
That is such a sweet compliment - thank you! :-)
New subscriber here. Sarah sent me. I’m looking forward to binge watching your videos. ❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thanks for being here! :-)
Loved every one of your DIYs. You've inspired me. Thank you
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Marcia! I'm so glad you found it inspiring! That is always my hope. :-)
Happy and blessed labor to you and baby!.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙂
KZread introduced me to your channel recently. I love your videos and have watched your ironstone tutorial twice. 😊
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you for being here! :-)
Hello, I’m a new subscriber from Sarah’s October Home glad that Sarah mentioned your channel. From your new friend in Athens Georgia 😊
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Welcome, Terry! Thanks for subscribing and watching! :-)
What cute projects! Thank you for sharing😊
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thanks! :-)
Very nice video. And by the way, "Sarah Sent Me" God Bless!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Carol! Welcome to my channel! :-)
Hi Melissa .Sarah from Sarah’s October Home sent me your way ❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here, Celeste! :-)
I’m here from Sarah’s channel. Going to check your videos. 😝
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here! :-)
Love your channel ❤️❤️❤️ You always have great ideas!!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thanks, Melissa! :-)
Thanks so much for collaborating with me! I truly enjoy watching your channel, sweet friend.🕯️
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thanks, Sarah! Glad we could do this! :-)
Very sweet winter touches. The heart garland was so cute. I think I will try that with mixed patterns in red. Also the toile lampshade was so beautiful. The edging at the top and bottom made it look very professional. How blessed to be pregnant and cozy in your little nest . Cooking , decorating , and getting ready for a new journey in life.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Liane! :-)
Lovely and clever ideas!🥰
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Janet!
Hi there, Sarah from Sarah's October Home sent me your way! I have just subscribed. Im looking forward to watching all your videos.
@kathleenrichardson6695
5 ай бұрын
I forgot to mention that I'm from Melbourne, Australia.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Welcome, Kathleen! Thanks so much for being here! :-)
Love the picture frame your home is beautiful enjoy your new addition to your family
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Eva!
Hi, I am very glad that Sarah mentioned your channel. it is very lovely and peaceful!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Claudia! :-)
I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and I love it, and I subscribed. I follow you on Instagram, although I deactivated my account. I love the ❤ craft you did and I am going to try that with some leftover fabric I have. I may try to fill it with dried lavender if I can find some. Great craft to do on a dreary winter day in Massachusetts. Sending hugs and prayers for a safe and easy delivery . Please keep us updated on your new bundle of joy. 🙏💛
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you! Lavender heart sachets sound lovely! :-)
I love your video. Please make more. Thankyou
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Cindy! I plan to! :-)
Your home is so lovely, warm and inviting. I absolutely love your lampshades! I pray your delivery with the baby will be as pain free as possible. I look forward to your next video.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Erin! :-)
I love your decor! You are amazing!
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you, Julie!
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Me encantan tus jarras
Here from Sara’s! Loved your video 😊
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Aw thank you! :-)
Found you thru Sarah. Love your home!
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and welcome! :-)
Such a lovely video. I really love how the lampshade came out in the corner and kitchen. Everything looks so cozy and lovely. Wishing you well when you deliver ~ Janet 😘
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Janet! Much appreciated! :-)
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Gracias por un nuevo video!!! 😊❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
🙂 You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
You have the most amazing craft ideas. I just love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing and blessings to you, the new baby, and your family.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Aw thank you! :-)
Beautiful makeover
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sharen! :-)
Wonderful video.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Prayers for a safe and healthy delivery ! 🌹❤
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Luella! :-)
Beautiful
@hymnsandhome
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I will try a lampshade.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Hope you have fun!
❤❤❤❤❤Enamorada
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Everything is Beautiful. Would love yo k ow how you attached the shade to the standing lamp.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Laura! I could never find a lamp shade that was the size, style, and price that I needed that would also fit the antique socket. They make adapter rings for uno shades (the single hole kind that fits over the socket) but I just never found the right shade, so my husband actually took the socket part of the lamp off, fit this shade on the neck of the lamp, and reattached/wired the socket for me. :-)
Sarah told us about your channel ❤
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Yay! Sarah is so sweet. :-)
Γεια σου όμορφη και γλυκιά μανούλα με το καλό να έρθει τη νέα χρονιά το μωράκι σας ❤από Ελλάδα.
Sent from Sarah's OH, subscribed immediately. Enjoyed your video. Beautiful job with the lamp shades. Blessings to you as you prepare for your new baby. Is it a girl? 🥰💝
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :-) Yes, it's a girl!
Where did you get your ticking chair in living room? Love it
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I got that from Pier1 probably 7-8 years ago. They sold it to me at a little under half price because it had a small rip in the arm from when they delivered it to the store. :-)
You are so creative. Sarah sent me. When is baby due?
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lisa! Welcome to the channel! About 4-5 weeks left! :-)
Can anyone tell me why I must sign on even to comment which summarily kicks me out. Forget trying to thumbs up. So what will happen if I try to subscribe?? All of this has got to stop because I do not have the time nor am I willing to do everything two to five times. I liked this at many minutes and clicks ago.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Sorry it's causing you trouble! I think you have to be signed in to KZread to like or comment? I know it always makes me do that too. Thanks for taking the time to watch! :-)
HAPPY SATURDAY. I am from Sarah's channel. Nice to meet you. We live in Pittsburgh PA and I will share your videos TO THE BURGH*STTB*. What state do you live in? Looking forward to watching new and previous videos. STTB
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, Barbara! I'm in Missouri. :-)
May the Lord Jesus Christ protect you and your family , peace be with you and the baby.
@hymnsandhome
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Rosario! :-)
Sarah's videos are too dark and gold and brown for me . Everything looks the same and is dark. i prefer your light and colorful videos. this one was wonderful. the chair in the corner under the new lamp shad could us a bright new upholstering . fun project.
@hymnsandhome
5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoy my videos - thanks for watching! The chair is on my long term list. Time is pretty scarce these days!