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• Introducing my new site Curate | by Carrie Corson
  on Jun 17, 2013
   Introducing my new online studio Curate | by Carrie Corson I am very excited to share my new journey with my readers today.After careful thought, consideration and planning I decided to move my blog to Wordpress. I'm not only mov...
• Big News - We are Moving & So is the Blog!
  on Jun 4, 2013 in Blogging
   Our Big News is We Are Moving!Yes, we are finally moving in our new home!!!Renovations are nearly complete & I can't wait to share it all with you! In the meantime, we are also moving our website.I have been toying with the idea of mig...
• Dwellings - Hints of Summer
  on May 18, 2013
   Dwellings has a fresh new vibe for Summer Fun!Michael has just updated the shop for the Summer Season.Shop LeClaire for all your home decor needs.  I'm having a sidewalk sale at Dwellings this weekend too!Trying to sell some of our ol...
• Our Renovation - Interior French Doors
  on May 11, 2013 in French Doors Cottage Our Renovation Modern Cottage Cottage Living Interior Doors
   I am so excited to see the progress finally come together on our Cottage Reno.Travis installed our interior french doors this week.I am in LOVE!!!I think this is my new favorite feature of our new home. Modern & Classic Cottage Charm a...
• Friday ~ Links I'm Loving
  on May 9, 2013 in Friday Link Love Coastal Living Modern Cottage Inspiration
  Source I thought I would try something new.On Fridays each week I thought I would start sharing some of my fav links of the week.There is so much fabulous inspiration out there these days.I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I feel like Pinte...
• Our Renovation - Flooring Selection
  on May 4, 2013 in flooring Laminate Flooring Choosing Flooring Cottage Our Renovation Modern Cottage Cottage Living Grey Flooring
   We have narrowed down our flooring selections.I think we visited every flooring showroom in town during our search for the perfect floor.I picked up samples every where I could. We looked mostly at hardwoods and laminates.Ultimately we dec...
• Our Renovation - Grey Laminate Flooring
  on May 4, 2013 in Modern Cottage Flooring flooring Laminate Flooring Cottage Our Renovation Modern Cottage Grey Flooring
   Our laminate floors have been installed throughout our home!Now this is serious progress my friends.Our little cottage renovation is finally starting to feel like a real home.We are thrilled with our selection to say the least! Yesterday,...
• Our Renovation - A Fresh Coat of White Interior Paint
  on Apr 30, 2013 in Choosing White Paint Interior Paint Our Renovation
   As I shared over the weekend, we have been moving full speed ahead on our reno!Unfortunately for my blog friends, you are a bit behind due our internet issues.I apologize, but will do my best to cath you up soon. For those of you who have...
• Long Time No Posting ~ & Dwellings Spring
  on Apr 27, 2013 in Blogging My Life Lifestyle
  Hello Friends!It has been far too long since my last post.It seems like this year has really not gotten off on the right foot for my blog.For some reason, as we are finishing up our basement dwelling stint at my Mom's luck is not on our side.I have h...
• Shop Dwellings for Easter
  on Mar 25, 2013 in Interior Design home decor LeClaire Dwellings Easter
   Fill your Easter baskets at Dwellings in LeClaire!The shop is filled with great Spring merchandise with fresh colors and textures.Dwellings has all you need for the perfect Easter brunch table setting.  I adore the cement bunnies...
• Think Spring!
  on Mar 20, 2013
   Nothing says Spring to me more than a fresh bouquet of Tulips!I wish I could say that Spring is in the air, but unfortunately here in the Midwest,Winter just won't go away! I hope that you are welcoming Spring as much as I am this yea...
• Our Renovation - Interior Inspirations
  on Mar 16, 2013 in Interior Design home decor Cottage Our Renovation Modern Cottage Home Interior Inspiration Cottage Living
   image via Decor Pad I've really been working hard to make sure that I have a nice collection of inspiration images.I believe it is a necessary part of the process during a renovation of any size.Or even just a redocrating project.When y...
• Our Renovation - Drywall Finishing & Prepping for Paint
  on Mar 10, 2013 in renovation DIY Home Our Renovation Drywall Walls
   Immediately after Travis completed the drywall installation, the drywall finish began.Mudding & taping the drywall was the one job of this entire project that we hired to be completed.It is a skill that is best left for a professional.We ma...
• Our Renovation Moves Inside - Drywall Installation & A Tour
  on Mar 9, 2013 in renovation DIY Home Tour During Renovation Home Our Renovation Home Interior Home Improvement Drywall
  January 2013Welcome to the new & improved Corson Cottage!Come on in!March 2012Remember when the entrance looked like this?It's a getting a little better I would say, almost inviting even.(Okay, maybe not just yet.  It will be eventually I pr...
• Our Renovation - Granite Grey Exterior Siding
  on Mar 2, 2013 in Choosing Exterior Siding DIY Exterior Siding Home Exterior Our Renovation Remodel Certainteed
   Certainteed Granite Grey When I last posted about Our Renovation I left off with our siding options.You can read more about our choices here.Well, we chose Granite Grey. When we decided that our budget determined we would be going wit...
• My Life ~ An Update
  on Feb 6, 2013 in Blogging Lifestyle
    Hello friends!  It certainly has been a long long time.Far too long if you ask me. I thought I would pop in briefly tonight to give you a quick update.Yes, I'm still blogging!Yes, our renovation continues onward full speed ahead...
• New Year - New Look
  on Jan 7, 2013 in Blogging Lifestyle
   As, I have been attempting to share with you all...It's a New Year & A New Look.I am in the progress of updating my blog for 2013.Please be patient with me, as I allow myself the time to spruce up a fresh appearance for my guests. Over...
• Photo Upload Technical Issues - Thanks for your patience.
  on Jan 6, 2013 in Blogging
   What a way to kick off the New Year... I am having technical issues with Blogger.Please be patient with my posting.I am unable to upload my photos into my posts.I have searched for help with no luck. I know that my storage space is su...
• HGTV Feature - Christmas Ribbon Tree Wall Art by The Corson Cottage
  on Dec 19, 2012 in HGTV Craft HGTV Feature Ribbon Christmas Tree Art Holiday Craft The Corson Cottage Holidays Holiday Decor
  Click the button above to see our HGTV feature!  I'm super excited to share this news with you!We are being featured on HGTV! HGTV.com is sharing a Christmas Craft Countdown in December.Our Ribbon Christmas Tree Art is the feature for...
• Photography ~ My Favorite Images of the Holiday Season
  on Dec 19, 2012 in Photography LeClaire Carrie Corson Photography LeClaire Photographer Lifestyle
   Tis the Season!A few of my fav snap shots of the Holiday Season!Dwellings I got a new Canon DSLR just before the holidays rolled in.I've been busy snapping away ever since.I thought I would share some of my personal favorites with you all.