Well hello again! It has been quite a long time since we last got together. It wasn’t a planned hiatus; it just sort of happened with all kinds of changes going on. We welcomed little Alayna Marie Hart near the end of May (biggest blessing ever), I resigned my teaching position at school, and HartLand [...]
Most of us don’t put too much thought into lighting our homes. Flip a switch, turn on a lamp, flop on the sofa, and relax, right? Well, not always. If you’re anything like me you can’t really relax when harsh overhead lighting is screaming at you. How do you choose the perfect home lighting? Add [...]
Cozy and relaxed, everyone seems to love a classic farmhouse or cottage-style kitchen, and with good reason. The farmhouse/cottage style is reminiscent of simpler times when life was less rushed and families spent time gathering around the table. Farmhouse cottage style is a beautiful thing: old finds look great alongside new ones, there are no [...]
Have you ever seen a lackluster house come to life after it has been accessorized? It’s amazing how that happens! Accessories are the “jewelry” that complete your home in the same way that just the right jewelry completes an outfit. While it’s totally fine and preferable to furnish your home with some inexpensive big-box items, [...]
Hi there! Monica here! Today, I’m going to wear my teacher’s hat for a bit and do a little exercise with you that I hope you find both entertaining and informative. Why Slipcovers are Awesome Reasoning: Why you Need Slipcovers Choosing Slipcovers: Where can I get Slipcovers for my Couch or Chair? How Much do [...]
Greetings from HartLand to all of you beautiful people out there! We hope you are having a good week. The weekend is almost here again. Is that a time of relaxation for you, or...projects? While we do take a little time off to relax in the pool, we always seem to have a variety of [...]
We just love a beautiful old-fashioned farmhouse. In fact, “farmhouse style” is so well loved that a number of different takes have evolved over the years. If you’re worried that the farmhouse look will eventually go out of style, relax. It has endured, and in our opinion, will continue to do so.. While some of [...]
Spring has sprung The birds have sung The birds are on the wing That’s funny... I thought the wing was on the bird! What says spring almost as much as fresh flowers and song birds? Why a spring porch of course! Farmhouse and Cottage Porches are Made for Spring Decorating If you’re fortunate to have [...]
At HartLand, we keep an eye out for all the deals. There are so many great sales out there, it is sometimes hard to keep track of them yourself. With that being said, that is where we come to the rescue! We will keep you updated on all the sales focussing on many items such [...]
Do you ever feel like you’re in a color rut? You want to add color, but you’re afraid to commit? And you’re just bored with neutrals? Read on for some simple ways to add color to your home. How to add Color to a Neutral Room In a previous post we told you that we [...]
