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Plains Cottage: How My Historic Project Came To Be

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

This is a very easy recipe and yields some pretty good biscuits! Top it with some good Irish butter, honey, or homemade jam and you have...

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...

1934. The Dustbowl. The last great age of magic. This is my newest research obsession thanks to the HBO series, Carnivàle. Whether it's...

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...

I don't know about you, but RV meal planning or even "at-home" meal planning is one of those things that I always have the best...

My second home of Plains, Georgia has a rich and interesting history. It is home to some of the most amazing, friendly people you will...

If you’re growing rosemary in your garden like I am, then you’re always looking for new recipes to showcase this delicious herb. Try my...

Purge away the food sins of winter with this fresh green elixir made from the parsley and kale you've grown in your own garden! I always...

One way to promote happiness and health in your RV home is to have it super clean and organized. I know a thing or two about that because...

This wild edible is very nutritious and to my surprise, it is growing here at the cottage. Henbit is low in calories as well as rich in...

Southern recipes and traditions that reared a President and First Lady. Here's a peak into this sweet cookbook that includes recipes...

Here are my tips for making cleaning and reorganizing your house fast and easy. Whether you are full time RVing or living in a...

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.