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Cottage On Bunker Hill
Cottage On Bunker Hill
by Jennifer Howard

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A beautiful home isn’t about spending more-it’s about choosing better.

Since 2019, I’ve been sharing budget-smart decorating, DIY projects, & garden-to-home inspiration from my little corner of coastal New England.

Thrifted finds, homegrown flowers, high-end looks for a fraction of the price. All the good stuff!

No overwhelm. No perfection. Just a home you actually love.

Autumn Inspo!
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    Fall · Floral + Botanical Projects

    How to Make a Stunning Dried Fall Arrangement Using What You Have 

    Let’s talk about my favorite kind of DIY: the $0 project. This stunning, oversized dried arrangement didn’t cost me a single penny. Today, I’m…

  • The Seamless Transition: How to Decorate for the “In-Between” Season

    The Seamless Transition: How to Decorate for the “In-Between” Season

  • Welcome Home: A Collection of My Favorite Cozy Fall Ideas

    Welcome Home: A Collection of My Favorite Cozy Fall Ideas

  • No Scary Stuff Here! Charming & Easy Halloween Crafts

    No Scary Stuff Here! Charming & Easy Halloween Crafts

  • Don’t Deadhead, Decorate! Fall Style from the Garden

    Don’t Deadhead, Decorate! Fall Style from the Garden

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    Fall · Style + Inspiration

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  • Capture the Colors of Fall with DIY Clay Leaf Trinket Dishes
    Crafting Tutorials · Fall

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  • The New England Gardener’s August To-Do List (Zone 6a)
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  • Flower Arranging for Beginners: Simple Garden Bouquets
    Floral + Botanical Projects

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    How to Use a Flower Press: A Beginner’s Guide

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    How to Make a Large Flower Press (No Bolts, No Fuss)

  • green botanical ink prints

    Nature Printing: Botanical Art Straight from the Garden

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    Pages & Petals: My DIY Flower Journal

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pretty petals: Flower Crafts Made Simple
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    Microwave Flower Pressing: 2 Easy Methods

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    Crafting Tutorials · Floral + Botanical Projects

    Pages & Petals: My DIY Flower Journal

  • a tall closed glass terrarium on a table
    Floral + Botanical Projects · Houseplants

    How I Built My Dream Closed Terrarium (A Start-to-Finish Guide)

  • Welcoming Winter Wildlife: A DIY Bird Cafe for Your Garden
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entryway table styled with thrift store finds for an inexpensive update.

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rustic looking vase tan and green filled with green branches on a mantle.

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wreath making supplies including a grapevine wreath and a variety of flowers including eucalyptus, sunflowers, hydrangeas, and statice.

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    DIY Home Decor · High End Dupes · Upcycle DIY Tutorials

    Can You DIY Pottery Barn Style? (This Thrifted Vase Says Yes!)

    Have you ever admired a Pottery Barn vase but cringed at the price tag? Don’t fret! Today I’m going to show you how to create a stunning, Pottery Barn-inspired vase right from the comfort of…

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  • overhead photo of a frame filled with a dried flower bouquet

    Make A Dried Flower Hanging Frame (Budget Smart DIY) 

  • dried flowers on wreath

    DIY Natural Wreath: An Easy Dried Grass & Flower Tutorial

  • a deep blue vase on a mantle

    No One Will Guess This $6 Vase Was Thrifted (DIY Hack)

  • basket wall display

    My Secret to Affordable (& Stunning!) Woven Wall Decor

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