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Opening the Doors to the shop

The Found Cottage Holiday Open House

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Ok we did it. Again. For the eight year in a row. I can’t believe that we have reset a shop for eight holiday seasons. Many of you know that my business partners Liz, Lisa and myself started this store with what was left in our pockets from our booth spaces and a 2,500 square […]

Welcome to the family Iris June! We have so many updates to share and this family of four has a lot going on!

Welcome Back

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Welcome back friends! I didn’t think I would take a few years away. Let me just start with that. What started off as a might as well redesign my site while we have to frantically move out of our farmhouse for the remodel turned into a few years (for both projects). I’ve come to learn […]

Our Favorite Christmas Tree Farm in Michigan

On the hunt for the perfect real tree

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These Christmas traditions are what make all the hustle and bustle of this holiday season worth it to me. We were never real tree people until Otto was born (funny how kids do that for ya) and ever since then we decided welp, time for a real tree. It was a happy decision not only […]

Pictures with Santa

Otto Meets Santa Claus

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Just one more thing checked off the Christmas list, Ottos meeting with Santa Claus. This year Otto is all in on believing in Santa and he was adamant that he had to get Santa his list. When my friend Sarah announced she was doing mini sessions with Santa I signed us up thinking it would […]

Where to buy wine in Grand Rapids

The Best Wine Shop in Grand Rapids

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I don’t really care to think back to how long ago high school was for me. It sometimes feels like just yesterday while a million years ago all at once. Maybe I’m thinking more about high school because The Bachelor franchise feels so fixated on it this season. (can we be done with that please? […]

Historic Michigan Farmhouse

This Michigander Repurposed Her Farm to a Fun Air BnB

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Today we are heading back to Emily’s farm once more to tour another one of her rehabbed buildings on the farm. Previously we toured the garden shed that was transformed into the perfect pre wedding bridal hangout so it only makes sense that we continue on to the repurposed gentleman’s quarters of her venue. I […]

50 Wreaths for Spring

Floral Wreath DIY for Spring A Step by Step Instruction

Farm & Garden

I finally took down the outdoor Christmas decorations this past weekend (I know it’s March ok?) but it’s been so cold and this past weekend was one of the first nice sunny days we’ve had in a while so down it came. However, everything just looked bare and the house needed something to announce the […]

How to Make an Easter Candy Charcuterie Board

How to Make an Easter Candy Charcuterie Board

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Easter Candy is the king of all candy. There is not a better holiday for candy offerings than Easter. Try and prove me wrong. Nothing can or ever will top Cadbury eggs and marshmallow Peeps. To celebrate such occasion I thought it would be so fun to put a spin on a classic charcuterie board […]

Otto in the woods

Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk For Kids

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One of my favorite things to do with Otto when we start to get a little stir crazy as the snow begins to melt is to bundle up and go for a long walk in the woods. Nature walks for kids and adults alike are so therapeutic and help clear your mind and relieve stress. […]

Delicious new Taco Bar

My Favorite Taco Bars in West Michigan

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Last week after a particularly long day I met up with my pal Ashley to take a few photos around town and hit up our favorite book store. We were driving around looking for the perfect spot when we came up on this little building with the name TACO BAR. Doesn’t get much clearer than […]

Best Dessert Place in Grand Rapids

Small Business Special: Mokaya Chocolate Grand Rapids

Style & Fashion

Under normal circumstances I am a salty over sweet kind of gal. My great grandma Sjaarda always said she would choose a piece of cheese over chocolate and I would have to agree that apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. That is 99% of the case unless I’m close to one of my favorite […]

Sledding hill at leland lodge

Fun Things to do In Traverse City with Kids

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This weekend we needed a break. We needed to get away and we were also without a baby sitter. We put our heads together and decided to head north with our little family and our son Otto to meet up with my sister and brother in law. There are so many fun things to do […]