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About Red Cottage Chronicles

Have you ever found yourself kind of “stuck” not knowing exactly sure how to move forward, but knowing for sure you do not want to go back?!

I was closing in on my 50th birthday and struggling with what my identity might look like now that I could think about “me” again. My girls have now left the nest, which kind of left me with a feeling of “what now”!

Somehow I landed on the idea to start a blog. I mean, why not? I am obsessed with sharing. Ideas, plans, projects, recipes, a new find at the grocery store. If I come across something I love, I want everybody to know about it too. I want to inspire and to be inspired.

Welcome to Red Cottage Chronicles! I am Maureen and you have probably guessed by now, I am not a mommy blogger. I’m just trying to avoid a mid-life crisis by discovering, learning and sharing things that make me happy!

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Here at the cottage you may find me elbow deep in flour or knee deep in sawdust! I am a late in life passionate baker, and an accidental DIY’er.

Married to my high school sweetheart for more than 30 years, together with our 2 daughters, and golden retriever Tripper we have been small space living since long before it was the “in thing”! It was never meant to be our forever home, but it has turned out to be just that! And I am kinda loving it.

DIY outdoor furniture

My goal here at Red Cottage Chronicles is to inspire and encourage others to make the most of what they have, be it budget, space, talent or time!

I want you to try something new. Dare to learn.  

I am living proof it is never too late to try something new, no matter what your age!

A colorful spring tablescape

There is no denying I love pretty and cozy things.  A beautifully set table just because.  A gorgeous dessert that appeals to the eye as much as the appetite.  A cozy vibe that welcomes guests and makes them feel at home.

I aspire to enrich your lives as much as this blog has enriched mine!  Never in a million years did I think I would have been a volunteer food editor for Taste of Home magazine, or have developed friendships with woman all across North America.

Kir Royale Cocktail

Won’t you follow me here at on my journey?  You can count on it being real, honest and evolving as I share DIY projects, my passion for baking, and sometimes even full on room reno projects!

I may even take you on a field trip to a winery, festival or other local event.  Living in the heart of wine country is reason enough for sharing our gorgeous Niagara Peninsula!

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I needed to spread a little joy today. Seems there I needed to spread a little joy today. Seems there is grim news everywhere and sometimes we just need to be reminded that there are bright spots! Made myself this centrepiece and a few hand tied bouquets for family and friends! Maybe one day soon I can make career out of my love for flowers and sharing their joy! #gardenbouquet #gardenroses #justbecauseflowers #victoriamagazine #flowersbringmejoy #careergoals #hollychapplepillow #pinkblooms
Celebrating these sweet boys on #internationalpupp Celebrating these sweet boys on #internationalpuppyday #goldenretrievers #whystopatone #goldenpuppylove #themorethemerrier #niagara #allthegoldens #puppykisses
How cute are these bunny plates?! Making every hol How cute are these bunny plates?! Making every holiday special always gives me something to look forward to. Even if it just the two of us!! #styledtablesaturday #styledtable #eastertablescape #marketbags #springdecor #victoriamagazine
Flowers from @hometownicecream are arranged in my Flowers from @hometownicecream are arranged in my favourite French market basket from @cat_in_france for my Easter table centerpiece! All will be revealed on Tuesday and it is one of my favourites! #frenchmarketbag #freshflowers #orchids #springblooms #springdecor #flowersinabasket #readyforeasterdinner #diyflowerarrangement #flowers
These beautiful blooms from @hometownicecream are These beautiful blooms from @hometownicecream are going into my centrepiece for the Easter table I am styling this weekend ! #springflowers #eastertablescape #diycenterpiece #orchids #pinkflowers #springdecor #redcottageblooms #hellebore
Celebrating all the special days gives us a little Celebrating all the special days gives us a little something to look forward to, even if it is just the two of us! #stpatricksday #tabledecor #guinness #shamrocks #tablestyling #tablescape #bellsofireland #styledtablesaturday
It was snowing sideways on the way to work, now it It was snowing sideways on the way to work, now it is raining. This nasty weather day needs a bit of brightening up. These gorgeous orange parrot tulips are just what I needed this weekend to remind me that spring is almost here! #parrottulips #orangeflowers #springflowers #spring #flowermagazine #brightblooms #tuliparrangement #orangetulips #florist #flowersmakemehappy
So pretty but I am guessing close to 35 centimeter So pretty but I am guessing close to 35 centimeters or more! #snowday #fluffysnowflakes #winterview #niagara #snowcanstopanytime
Blessed to have a daughter who makes homemade hand Blessed to have a daughter who makes homemade hand pies complete with fresh made cherry filling, and brings them over (door drop off!) on a very cold winter day!! #daughters #handpies #homebaked #heartshapedpastry #cherrypie
Fuji mums, mini carnations and alstroemeria from t Fuji mums, mini carnations and alstroemeria from the grocery store and left over eucalyptus from a couple of weeks ago! Studies show what I have always known! Fresh flowers lift your mood!! #freshflowers #happyday #fujimums #selfcare #flowerpower #pinkandwhiteflowers #grocerystoreflowers
I went completely out-of-the-box with this year’ I went completely out-of-the-box with this year’s Valentine’s Day table! Bright jewel tones of blue, orange and hot pink with a touch of gold make for a cozy table! #valentinetablescape #setthetable #tablesettings #floraldesign #homedecor #placesettingideas #tabletop #redcottageblooms #dinnertable #tablestyle #floraldecor
Introducing our new little bean!! Falcon Lake’s Introducing our new little bean!! Falcon Lake’s Jingle Bell Rock!! Otherwise known as Dasher!!! Can you tell we love Christmas!! He will join the family in about 3 weeks!! So excited!! #goldenpuppys #goldenretrieverpuppy #puppylove
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