The Apple Street Cottage

Happy New Year! I'm back for a new year of 'Just My Style'.  It's that time of year when everyone is talking about Resolutions, Color of the Year, and Upcoming Trends.  My answer to all of that is:  Nope, Nope, and Nope!  I've always steered completely away from all of that.  I gave up on New Year Resolutions in my early 20's and believe me, that was a long time ago!   Color of the Year?  Who cares?  I use colors I like.  And upcoming trends...hmmm, there's never been a buffalo check, tiered tray, or shiplap wall in my home.  I decorate with the things I love giving me a very eclectic style that suits me, and, isn't that what it's all about? Do what makes you happy and surround yourself with the things you love!  That being said, lets move on....   Christmas is packed away for another year at the Cottage and there are still a few more months until Spring, so I decided to do a little winter decorating with my mini dou...

  It's February and we've recently had  a big snow storm,   a cold snap, and there's another storm on the way.  Ugh!  I'm not a huge fan of Winter and neither is Rosie.  She decided enough is enough and went in search of a warm winter coat.  This is what she found: This coat was found in a vintage shop a few years ago.  I don't usually buy vintage clothing, but this coat was special.  Clearly Rosie agrees!    She loves the fur collar and trim.   The deep pockets and the fur cuffs are also a favorite! Fortunately, I was able to hide the yellow hat that she loves so much.  There was no way I was letting her ruin the look of this coat, even though she would think it was fabulous !   You may remember her wearing it during a outfit change last year: Doesn't she look 'elegant' in my painting shirt?    T he coat must be keeping her warm since  I haven't heard any complaints.   As you know, ...