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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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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
A very Merry Christmas to all! When the snow start A very Merry Christmas to all! When the snow started to fall last night this girl was a very happy camper!! #whitechristmas #letitsnowletitsnowletitsnow #snowmakesmehappy #perfectday
My sweet boy is out like a light after spending a My sweet boy is out like a light after spending a spa day @fetchme.later  He always comes home looking fabulous and happy to be all fluffed and buffed!! #adogslife🐾❤️ #sleepinglikeadog #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldenlove #lovemygoldenretriever #letsleepongdogslie #christmasready🎄
A sparkly Christmas tree makes me happy!! And, fro A sparkly Christmas tree makes me happy!! And, from what I am seeing not only on social media but also right here in our neighborhood #, folks are decking their halls early this year! Twenty-twenty has been quite a year, and anyway I think people are looking for a way to add a little joy into their lives! Today on the blog I am sharing this, my Victorian inspired Christmas tree, plus links to 27 other inspirational trees!! Link in my bio! And, if decorating for the holidays is too soon for you or you don’t decorate at all, that’s okay, but I encourage you to find a little thing to light up your day!! #christmasdecor #victorianchristmastree #holidaydecor #sparklythings #christmastreedecorating #victorianmagazine #hgtvcanada #dowhatmakesyouhappy #christmasinniagara #styleathomemagazine #canadianlivingmagazine #englishcountrystyle
The living room Christmas mantel is almost finishe The living room Christmas mantel is almost finished!! Instead of buying new garland I used inexpensive garland I have had for several years and embellished it with faux green stems bought during a 2 for 1 sale, and beautiful silk garden roses I already had!  Best part, I can reuse all the elements and create something new next year!  #christmasmantle #fauxgarland #victorianmagazine #repurposedchristmas #handmadechristmasdecorations #christmasdecor #countrylivinguk #nutcracker #pinkchristmasdecor
Our Thanksgiving may be behind us here in Canada, Our Thanksgiving may be behind us here in Canada, I am joining my American friends in sharing some inspiration for Thanksgiving table decor! I am leaning towards the simple things these days and this table reflects that! See the entire post through the link in my profile! #thanksgiving #tabledecorideas #autumntable #easycenterpiece #inspiredbynature #simplelife #homedecor #styledtablesaturday #styledtable #thanksgiving2020
Love autumn in Niagara! #autumncolours #notl #chan Love autumn in Niagara! #autumncolours #notl #changingleaves #niagaraescarpment #niagaraparkway #secretpaths #walkinginthewoods #leafcoveredpathways #redcottagechronicles
Having an outdoor socially distanced birthday cele Having an outdoor socially distanced birthday celebration with my “bubble”! @samantha__38 used my Cricut Explore 2 to make me a fan to “blow out” my candles!! #happybirthdaytome #fabulousat55 #birthdayfun #cricutmade #cricutexploreair2 #cricutcreated #genius #covidbirthday2020 #daughters #cricutcrafts
Decisions. Decisions!! #oneroomchallenge #bedroomr Decisions. Decisions!! #oneroomchallenge #bedroomrefresh #warmgray #benjaminmoore #graypaintcolor #upholsteredbed
Long Sunday morning strolls are so relaxing! Doesn Long Sunday morning strolls are so relaxing! Doesn’t get much better than autumn in #niagara
With 2020 being the most ridiculous year ever it i With 2020 being the most ridiculous year ever it is easy to feel defeated, sad, fed-up, and overwhelmed. I try to find a way to elevate the every day, and y’all know how much I love my fresh flowers!  These gorgeous hydrangeas cut from my garden this morning will bring a smile to face for days to come. And, remind me how blessed I am to have a safe spot to land when the world outside seems too much to handle. #hydrangeasmakemehappy #home #cozy #autumndiningroom grooom #freshflowers #flowermagazine #frommygarden #elevatetheeverday #bigflowerarrangement #simplebouquets #falltabledecor #falltabledecor
Went on our annual trek to go apple picking at @wi Went on our annual trek to go apple picking at @windwoodfarms  It has been a tradition for the last 8 years! That means apple recipes in the blog this week! #applecake #applepickingseason #autumntraditions #applerecipes #niagaraapples #appledesserts #freshpickedapples #bakingfromscratch #autumndesserts #beamsvillebench #passionatebaker #oldfashionedrecipe
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