My DIY Cottage
How I plan to decorate for November
If you’re like me and don’t want to put up Christmas decor in November, read on to see how I plan to decorate my little
November 4, 2023
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My DIY Cottage
The wood floor is done!
There were times when I just wanted someone to come along and say Surprise! The wood floor is done! I had the same feeling when
September 28, 2023
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My DIY Cottage
My DIY Cottage: summer update
Installing the shiplap Have you ever started a project only to find yourself dragging your feet? In my mind, I had the shiplap installed in
August 1, 2023
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My DIY Cottage
Landscaping the Cottage (phase 1)
Last week I put up the first shiplap wall inside The Old Tree Cottage. Now I’ve pivoted to landscaping the front of the cottage, which
May 5, 2023
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We’re making shiplap!
You might think I’m crazy, but I think shiplap fairies are real! I know what you’re thinking; shiplap fairies? Yes, and I’ll tell you why.
April 17, 2023
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My DIY Cottage
My DIY Cottage
Welcome to my DIY Cottage blog! I’m Lisa from The Old Tree Cottage. For years I’ve dreamed of having a quaint little one-bedroom cottage on
November 21, 2022
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Hi! This is me, Lisa. The face behind The Old Tree Cottage.
I’ve recently retired from wholesaling my work. I’ll still be in and out of the shop often to create new designs to share with you.
Recent Posts
DIY Rustic Snowflake
December 4, 2023
I love taking snowflakes from the dollar store and turning them into beautiful rustic decor for winter and Christmas. I also love that they look
From Cheap wood to a beautiful tray
November 20, 2023
You’ll be amazed at how you can transform builder-grade wood into a board that has a lot of texture and colour variation. In this tutorial,
