1. I love Insta-watching DreamyWhitesLifestyle work her magic in their 19th century fixer upper:
2. I love that BornAgainRestored used these colorful old shutters as a backdrop in this bathroom makeover:
3. I love AnisaDarnell‘s farmhouse kitchen makeover:
4. I love the faux galvanized top ddsilverpennies created on this table:
She published a post about it here: How To Make A Faux Galvanized Table
5. I love this beautiful barnhouse StudioMcGee posted:
…and speaking of barnhouses: the people building Kevin’s parents barn (that will be attached to our house) are going to break ground in January! I’m looking forward to sharing the whole adventure with you next year! XO
PS- You can find me @LetteredCottage on Instagram if you’d like to connect over there too. XO









Oooh! I love the 3rd photo of AnisaDarnell‘s farmhouse kitchen makeover. I guess I will be insta-watching it as well. Happy Holidays, Layla!
This is seriously my favorite feature that you do. i love, love discovering new inspiration on IG!
I also adored the mantle videos. They were seriously so, so inspiring. Thank you!!
Layla, your blog was the very first blog I read and you inspired us to work on the mantel in our old house. LOVE your blog. Thank you so much for featuring our faux galvanized table. You really made my week. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Wishing you guys a Merry Christmas! xx
2016 is going to be such an exciting year for you and your family. xxx
FOLLOWING YOUR JOURNEY AND SEEING YOUR GODLY PATIENCE TOUCHES MY HEART. HAVE A JOYOUS AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS.
There all so Lovely!! especially Dreamy whites lifestyle!!! I just spent half an hour oogling all her beautiful photos. Also I’ve often meant to send you this really cute link as it reminds me of what your Kevin will be like with your little boy when he comes to live with you. You’ve probably seen it but if not get ready for a major helping of cutness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cYCubol7a0
Merry Christmas all the way from Ireland. Have a blessed and peaceful one..