“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…

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

I was recently asked to talk about the story of my style. Where it came from. How I found what I loved and what fit like a glove. And just how I knew that placing that piece with three of those over there was right. Want to know something? I didn’t have any clue. I…

A little tour of the Christmas magic appearing in the house this holiday season- from twinkling trees to candles and ambiance on repeat.

My friend Courtney Allison released her French Country Cottage Book this week.. I review and read through one of my favorite books of 2018.

Courtney Allison on Instagram: "Beautiful blue & white with blush & fresh greens. ✨🎄 Christmas doesn’t have to be just traditional red & green or silver & gold. It can be whatever speaks to you- and for me- bring on the softer side with pastel pretty & beautiful blues. I’m a tad obsessed with vintage blue & white on the table & on the tree (I’ll share that soon) and with blush roses, fresh cedar & eucalyptus pods- it’s such a lovely mingle in my opinion. What’s your favorite color…

French Country Cottage Christmas [Allison, Courtney] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. French Country Cottage Christmas

Simple. Natural. Elegant- yet with a touch of rustic. I am kind of a mix of all of the above with the mantel decor in the living room this year. This year- it seems I am feeling extra simple in my decor. I am craving that ambiance and twinkle- but with less fuss and less…

Courtney Allison on Instagram: "Sugar sprinkled Christmas porch 🎄✨ Just a few old school photo shares of this sweet look for the front door. Even in the wind & rain- this front door styling was bursting with sugar sprinkled Christmas cheer ✨ Sharing more details on the blog today along with get the look links & a coupon for @balsamhill. Stay tuned for another look soon. What do you think of this sweet softer side of Christmas look? #christmas #christmasporch #christmasfrontdoor…