5 Ways to Build a Better Mindset and Healthier Habits As we continue to embrace home decor and fashion that allows us to express who we are, our goal for the new year and a new decade is to embrace wellness and self-care so we can feel just as confident on the inside as we … Read More
2019: AT A GLANCE
Laura Ashley once said, “We believe that those making a new home today feel the need to have links with the past.” As we begin a new year, we’re looking back at 2019 in delight, and we thank you for sharing so many wonderful moments with us. Our homes are the backdrop to the memories … Read More
LAST-MINUTE $30 AND UNDER GIFTS
Gifts that look expensive but won’t break the bank! Are the stockings hung and the tree trimmed but you still need a last-minute gift? You aren’t alone! We’ve gathered our go-to list of great last-minute gifts that look like you’ve spent a lot but are all $30 and under. That should leave enough to buy … Read More
PET GIFT GUIDE
Pampered pets and pet lovers should get spoiled during the holidays too. If you want to earn your pet’s affection this holiday, don’t leave them out of the gift-giving season. I mean, they deserve it, right? They’ve given you unconditional love since day one, snuggled up when you needed it most, and are excited to … Read More
LUXE GIFT GUIDE
It doesn’t matter who you are searching that perfect gift for, the most important people in your life deserve the best. A little luxe can go a long way. So we’ve done all the research for you to make gift-giving stress free this year. Faux fur throws and matching pillows: Ward off any chill in … Read More
SHOP THIS STORY: THE COTTAGE JOURNAL MAGAZINE
We are always on the hunt for home decor ideas and often spend hours on Pinterest and Instagram, but there’s no better way to be inspired than flipping through the pages of a magazine. There are so many amazing interiors, holiday decor ideas, recipes and gifts galore. The Cottage Journal is on a mission to … Read More
7 THINGS TO BUY BEFORE HOLIDAY GUESTS ARRIVE
Whether you have one guest or a whole house full this holiday, you’ll want to freshen up your home to ensure family and friends have a great stay! 1) A New Rug Let’s face it. Rugs anchor a room but in high traffic areas, they can also show the most wear. Take a good look … Read More
FUN & FESTIVE HOLIDAY DECOR
Easy Ways to Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright! Before the gifts are wrapped and grandmum’s gingerbread cookies are baking, the holiday fun begins with decking the halls… To get us in the decorating cheer, we turn on the Christmas Crooners playlist on Spotify to hear Tony Bennet’s version of Winter Wonderland and Michael Buble’s … Read More
HOW TO DESIGN THE BEST GUEST BEDROOM
One of our favorite Charlotte, NC-based interior designers, Traci Zeller, created a gorgeous guest bedroom using Laura Ashley wallpaper and fabric. The room is so spectacular Cottages & Bungalows magazine featured it along with tips on how to design the best guest bedroom and we got permission to share it with you! See how chic … Read More
Five Simple Home Staging Tips From a Real Estate Expert
Getting your home ready to sell doesn’t have to be costly or hard to do. Real Estate expert AJ Whitfield shares her brilliant secrets to make your house look its best and sell fast. 1.) Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. Rent that storage unit and start packing. I know, you are hesitating, thinking about all the money … Read More