A couple who fell in love with a 17th century cottage have spent three years renovating it - and have now given it a stunning Christmas makeover for just £75. Leanne, a 39 year old property acquisitions manager, bought the cottage in Somerset with her partner Jamie and has spent three and a half years doing it up.
After years of work, much of it done themselves, the couple have finally been able to deck their dream home out with stunning Christmas decorations - making their cottage look festive and cosy for just £75. With Christmas swiftly approaching, Leanne, who has documented her journey on her Instagram @leanneandthecottage, revealed how she used natural foliage and her DIY skills to decorate her home for the festivities - on a budget.
“Decorating a cottage for Christmas is just the best, it’s what these old homes live for. I like to use natural foliage and this year I’ve gone for hops as I had them up anyway and added dried white and red gypsophila. The fireplace garland and wreath are all DIY and I love seeing what I can create as I usually just go with it and see where it ends up.”
