Courtney allison

Do you remember when you first noticed blogs and Bloggers?..Do you remember the charm and beauty of the images and the engaging words shared? I do. I remember the first few blogs that I became aware of that touched my heart and mind. I remember how I thoroughly enjoyed reading and became a ‘follower’. Interview […]

Décor Inspiration - At Home | Pure Romance: Peonies & Carrara in a French Country Cottage - a glimpse into Courtney Allison's California home

“MY HOLIDAY STYLE IS A MIX AND MINGLE,” homeowner Courtney Allison says. The blogger behind frenchcountrycottage.net lives in a 1940 cottage set on several acres in the Northern California countryside. The property also includes “a 1940 guest cottage, a barn for our silkie chickens and dwarf Nigerian goats, and we recently added a greenhouse and potting shed to the garden area and a larger barn, which is where I do a lot of photography,” Courtney says—all of which gets decked in her holiday…

10 easy ways to create a cozy home - FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE

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Now and again we love to showcase country homes in other parts of the world, because Normandy does not have…

I will admit that I have been known to go a little crazy when peonies are in season. But just a little. Okay… more than a little. But can you blame me? Those full ruffly flowers with that intoxicating scent and charm that is irresistible. I cannot get enough of their dreamy goodness in the…

If you need a bright spot in your day or are just looking for inspiration, you’ll love this exquisite new book about a breathtaking French cottage.

Sometimes you just need a change. Like a new pair of shoes, pair of jeans or even a cute jacket. Maybe you are feeling a bit more sassy or a bit more relaxed- and your outfit reflects that. And sometimes-maybe it is a new wardrobe piece that brings a change. I like to think of…