Saturday Spotlight: Life Behind The Blogger

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Susan from Must Love Junk, and myself wanted to do a regular feature on our blogs, something unique that hasn't been done before.   So we came up with an idea to 'spotlight the real life behind the blogger' in a more personal way.

There is so much talent and inspiration in blogland, and we thought it would be fun to bring you a closer look at the person behind the blog.

Every week on Saturday we will spotlight a blogger and have them tell us a little bit about themselves and their blogs.  You will be able to see and read about each of the bloggers on both Susan's and my blog.

November 15

Kristy from Starfish Cottage

Good Saturday Morning everyone.  This week I am excited to introduce you to Kristy from Starfish Cottage.  I have just recently gotten to know Kristy and her beautiful blog.  I live vicariously through her wonderful costal life in Florida.  Sit back and enjoy getting to know this very special and creative blogger.  Thank you Kristy for being in the Spotlight.

Hi everyone!  It's Kristy from Starfish Cottage.  I am so thrilled to be featured this week on Junk Chic Cottage- thanks again, Kris!

I write a coastal lifestyle blog called "Starfish Cottage- Life in a Coastal Cottage".

I live with my husband, two daughters and our large yellow lab on the West Coast of Florida in a little house we like to call “Starfish Cottage”.  Several years ago, we decided to leave the rat-race of a large, land-locked city and move to Florida for a "sunnier" more laid-back lifestyle.

I love "coastal style decorating" (in case you haven't already noticed)... and our home is filled with seashells, slipcovers and seagrass rugs; as well as antiques, vintage finds, lots of candles and natural accents. 

I also love updating our home seasonally, and our little cottage is constantly transforming with the seasons (much to my families dismay!)

Here are a few of my favorite seasonal photos of Starfish Cottage from over the years.  (BTW- some photos are from our previous home which was a rental before we settled into our current home!)

 Favorite Springtime Photos

 Favorite Summertime Photos 

 Favorite Fall Photos

Favorite Holiday Photos

If you are wondering how I transform our home each season, I have a little technique I like to call: 

To find out more click here: 80/20 Style Decorating

You can also click here to read my Starfish Motto about coastal decorating and life in general.

I also love to share recipes and over the years I have compiled a collection of recipes that are:

1. (mostly) healthy 2. (super-duper) easy 3. (ridiculously) delicious.  

I like to cook with fresh and simple ingredients, using local produce and ingredients whenever possible! Here are a few of my reader favorites from over the years...

Fresh from Florida

Super Soups

Weight Watcher Favorites

Slow Cooker/Crock Pot Classics

Starfish Cottage Sweets

  

Fabulous Fix and Freeze Meals

I really love "easy-peasy-done-in-a-day" DIY projects and crafts, like...

 DIY State Artwork

DIY Painted Stripe Table Runner

Six Fabulous Coastal Mason Jar Ideas

As a professional interior designer for over17 years, I also love to share decorating tips like:

 The Art of Accessorizing Your Home

 Decorating for the Five Senses

 How to Add a Little Beach House to Your House

 

3 Inexpensive Ways to Transform Any Room

My love of decorating and design most recently led to the opening of my shop, Starfish Cottage which has an online location here on Etsy: Starfish Cottage Etsy, and two locations in the Tampa Bay area, in addition to several markets.

When I am not working with my shops or writing my blog, I love exploring all the wonderful places in the great state of Florida...

and love to share all the beautiful sights with my readers!

Writing my blog has been such a joy for me, since life as a busy wife and mom leaves me less and less time to work with design clients, the blog is a wonderful creative outlet and I have met so many amazing people.

It was so nice to meet you all and I hope you will stop by and visit Starfish Cottage sometime!

Thank you Kristy for sharing yourself and your beautiful family and blog with all of us. Please hop over to Susan's blog Must Love Junk to get to know another wonderful blogger  Ginene from Fox and Finch Antiques.  Have a wonderful week end.

Kris

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