Hosting My First Cottage Garden Party Since Renovating 🌿

In today’s cosy cottage vlog, I’m preparing to host my first garden party since renovating the kitchen, and it feels so special finally getting to enjoy all the hard work. My niece’s First Holy Communion gave me the perfect excuse to decorate the cottage and garden for a sweet family gathering, and in this video I’m sharing all the prep, cleaning, decorating, and little details that brought it together. From arranging cut flower bouquets from the garden, to styling the kitchen and outdoor space, it turned into one of those lovely busy days where everything slowly starts to come together. I also share a cheeky DIY table idea using my old woodwork table legs and scaffold planks to create extra seating for the party, proof you don’t always need to spend loads to make a space feel beautiful and welcoming. If you enjoy Pinterest-inspired decor, cottage garden party ideas, cosy hosting at home, decorating inspiration, and realistic cottage living, I hope you enjoy this one. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcx0GWauE1_cQYSkk70y0YA/join 📚📚📚📚📚 Books 📚📚📚📚📚 I am delighted to announce that my second book, "Heart & Home" by Catherine Carton, is now available. The book is not just about home and garden projects; it's about creating a space that truly reflects you. From wall panelling to simple projects and growing your garden, I share my personal tips for putting your heart into your home. Order from Eason's with quick international shipping: https://www.easons.com/search?q=Catherine%20Carton&category=Books Order my first book now: Carving time out of our hectic, plugged-in lives to play and create can bring stillness and satisfaction. The projects in my book are for everyone, so take a break from the world, reignite your creative spark and make your home a little bit more beautiful! In my book, I share over fifty of my favourite projects, from upcycling, crafting, sewing, painting and gardening, many of which take unloved items and make them shine again. ** Signed copies: You can order a signed copy from my publisher ( while stock lasts ) here: https://obrien.ie/dainty-dress-diaries International shipping is available. If you are in the US and Canada, you can order from Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dain... For free creative project ideas, check out my blog: https://www.daintydressdiaries.com​​​​ Sign up for my newsletter and receive a free furniture makeover guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/607c4f... Get to know me & FAQ: https://www.daintydressdiaries.com/2020/12/about-me.html Follow me: Blog: www.daintydressdiaries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daintydressdiaries/ Music: Epidemic Sound *affiliate links and ads. I use auto ADs on YouTube. Although ADs are annoying, they help pay for all the valuable free content I create for you. Members can watch AD-free videos and get a 1st look at weekly uploads. I really appreciate your support on my blog and Youtube channel at this time. I always read through the comments, and I really appreciate your kindness. I try to heart and reply to as many as I can. THANK YOU :) ** Your safety is my priority. Please take care when using power tools and machines. While I've made every effort to make sure this video contains accurate information, I'm not responsible for any direct or indirect damages that may occur in connection to the information contained here. Please complete the projects featured on my channel at your own risk and consult a professional if you have any questions. Get creative, but stay safe!