Fun Finds Friday: Floor Cushions

You know when you see something for your home that is so your style, so fresh and pretty, in all of it's cottage style goodness, that you just can't take your eyes off of it?  That happened to me this week as I stumbled on some floor cushions on Etsy.  

Hence, today's Fun Finds!  I just love the patterns, textures, and personalities galore of these floor cushions/ottomans. Not only do they provide extra seating at gatherings, but a fun focal point for the living room, kids room, game room, reading nook, etc.

Enjoy these cushions from some great designers/artisans on Etsy! 

Large Whimsical Floor Cushion by BigBirdsBoutique:

Floor Cushion Crochet - Turquoise by lacasadecoto:

Giant Organic Cotton World Map Cushion by mybeardedpigeon:

Duralee Round Floor Cushion by madebyzigzag:

Grey White Suzani Twill 18" Ottoman by aletafae:

Upcycled Cable Floor Cushion by littlemissloolies:

Fun Finds Friday: Towel Hooks

This week, I still have bathroom organizing and decorating on my mind.  Since we featured shower curtains last week, I though we should continue the theme and move on to towel hooks for some style inspirations.

It is so refreshing to clean up and organize a space, isn't it?  A clean, tidy room (where you actually know where everything is) pleases the eye and gives a restful, less anxious feeling - at least for me it does.  Now don't get me wrong - I'm not saying my bathroom is always tidy!  I do have kids, you know. BUT, since I went through and cleared out everything we don't use regularly, and purchased some inexpensive drawers to organize what we have, it is so much better.  Now there is room to have things put away in an organized fashion rather then cramming it in the shelf (we were really bad about that, as we have a tiny bathroom).  When things do get left out, it's easy to take care of.

In our small bathroom (the only one in the house) we don't have room for a lot of towel racks.  So, we're considering adding some hooks on the back of the door to take care of the problem.  There are so many fun choices out there it's easy to jazz up your look with wall hooks.

Here are some I want to share with you from a few shops on Etsy.  I thought these were all fantastic, and there is a variety of styles which would go well in a cottage home.

Enjoy!

Feel free to share a favorite bathroom organizing tip either here in the comments, or on our Facebook Page. Thank-you!

Mason Jar and Hook Rack by GettingWeddy:

Wood Shelf with Hooks by baconsquarefarm:

Wood Sculpture with Hooks by moderntextures:

Handmade Toothbrush Holder or Vase with Key Hook by BlackForestCottage:

2 Love Birds on a Branch with 2 Hooks by SundayTreasures:

Wall Hook - Summer Sea by cubo:

Shabby Chic Distressed Cast Iron Towel Hook by 36Studio:

White Modern Wall Hook/Stag Buck by MorellDecor:

Liberty Hooks Pack of 4 by CoquelicotBergamote:

Fabric Facelifts for Cottage Decorating

I love fabric.  Ok, there.  I said it!  There is just something about pretty prints in fresh colors that just makes me feel happy and inspired.

This great tutorial from Better Homes and Gardens gives you a variety of ideas you can accomplish with even small amounts of fabric, and I just had to share it with you.

Below are some of my favorite projects outlined in the article.  Enjoy!

Fun Finds Friday: Wall Clocks

Welcome to my first edition of Fun Finds Friday, where I'll share a small collection of fabulous items with a theme for the day.  Because of my love of handmade and vintage, I'll usually be choosing items from Etsy, ArtFire, or other similar sites.

Today let's look at wall clocks.  Fun wall clocks, that is!  Here are some that really caught my eye.  Even if your cottage style has a twist of rustic, modern, or whimsy, there should be something to fit your taste and that has the element of surprise.

Enjoy!

~Amy @ Basil and Blue
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First up is a Rainbow Colored Clock by ArtisEverything:

 Mama bird and baby birds make three!  Adorable Orange Bird Nest Clock by Joom:

 Something for the car buff too!  Upcycled Hubcap Clock by StarlingInk:

A beautiful Red Flora and Fowl Plate Wall Clock by makingtimetc:

A subtle yet whimsical Rain Drop Clock by iluxo:

You can't help but smile at these woodland friends in this  Squirrel Tree Stump Bamboo Clock by GraphicSpacesWood:

 If you like French Provincial or Shabby Chic decor, check out this Wooden Wall Clock by makingtimetc:

I love this great repurposed White Wicker Purse Clock by EcoCycled.

A great idea for a touch of retro, in black, white, and red, and can be attached to the wall.  Check out this Upcycled Rotary Phone Clock by Vyconic:

And for our last fun find, we have for the beach cottage a fabulous Driftwood Clock by ThePinkStarfish: