PLAINS COTTAGE

Scenes From the Cottage

With the promise of love, the essence of Plains Cottage is all about the warm feelings we get and sometimes forget to seek. Find it in...

What's up with my curly parsley attracting butterflies here at Plains Cottage? Parsley is a well-known herb that may be used as a garnish...

Ever wanted to live like Snow White in her adorable little cottage in the forest? Yeah, me too. For those of you that don't know my...

You've probably heard the old bridal saying, "Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue." Well, this is a...

There are so many exciting and historical places in Plains, GA, so it can be difficult to figure out what to do on your visit. To make...

Romancing our way into the year ahead, filled with pretty products and feel-good stories, it's hard to believe this one is coming to a...

True to the essence of Plains Cottage and my latest book collection release, I took inspiration from my historical 1907 home and the...

Hidden in between pink hardback covers are little recipes of dreamy goodness that is Plains Cottage. Make this coming year even sweeter...

After hearing about the two new donkeys on the farm (although Jimmy Carter corrected me yesterday and said they were mules, LOL), I just...

Haint blue is a collection of pale shades of blue-green that are traditionally used to paint porch ceilings in the southern United...

I bought this ultimate fixer upper project: a cottage built in 1906! This historic cottage fixer upper project is the challenge of all...

Celebrate Easter with my favorite southern and delicious Easter menu straight from Plains Cottage here in good 'ole Plains, Georgia. You...

On a cool and windy afternoon not so long ago, my best friend and I found ourselves a cozy and soothing café to stop and eat while in...

Starting a garden in your backyard can be intimidating. Here's some great advice summarized from SeedsNow that I love. As you can see,...

Salvia rosarminus, commonly called Rosemary, is a woody, fragrant, perennial herb. One of my favorite herbs here at the cottage in fact!...

This is the small southern town that reared a President and First Lady. And I am proud and honored to be neighbors of former President...

Welcome to Spring here at the cottage! If you're here visiting for the first time, thank you! If you are returning, I appreciate you...

This is why I love Plains, Georgia... small town USA and good ole traditions rolled into one. Admittedly, there are a few aspects of...

Ready… Set… GROW! This is what I'm saying in my head as I'm watering these plant babies. So I'm not the most patient person in the world,...

Porch swings are so fun and playful, plus they are more social than people realize. For over 10 years I've wanted one, and now I finally...

SHE'S A DREAMER, AN AUTHOR, COTTAGE CORE LOVER, AND A ROMANTIC AT HEART...

Melisa Kennedy is the author and founder of Plains Cottage. She hopes to "Paint Plains Pink" with her enchanted vision.