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Renovating John’s granny’s cottage in Donegal 🇮🇪
Empty for more than 25 years
New YouTube videos every
Thursday at 6pm
⬇️ Watch the journey

04/11/2026

✨ The Everglen Chronicles ✨

📖 Return to Everglen — Book Two
✍️ By Julie Gagné

📚 Out now on Amazon!

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03/11/2026

🍂🏡 November has arrived in Donegal… Are you ready for winter? ❄️

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping, and another Irish winter is just around the corner!

Back in Glenvar, overlooking Lough Swilly, our little cottage is heading into another winter. But what a difference a year makes! After all the renovation work John has tackled this year, we’re certainly a lot further along than we were last November! 🔨🏡

There’s still plenty to do, of course. Isn’t there always with a renovation? 😂

Some people love this time of year — the quieter days, cosy evenings and a roaring fire. 🔥 Others are already counting down the days until spring! 🌷

🍁 So, what about you? Do you look forward to winter, or do you dread seeing it arrive?

And have you started getting your home and garden ready for the colder months?

I’d love to hear what November looks like where you are! 💚💛

🏡 For our videos, books & gifts, visit rusticcottageco . com (remove the spaces), then choose Videos, Books or Shop! 💚💛

02/11/2026

📚✨ LOOK WHAT’S JUST BEEN PUBLISHED! ✨📚

I’m absolutely delighted to share some exciting news!

After spending much of the summer writing, creating and developing my magical little village of Everglen, Return to Everglen — Book Two of The Everglen Chronicles has officially been published! 💚💛

Following The Magic of Christmas, our first adventure into Everglen, this second book takes us deeper into the lives of its characters, its charming places and the mysteries waiting to unfold.

Inspired by Glenvar and the beautiful surroundings of Donegal, Everglen has become a very special place to me. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching the characters develop and bringing their stories to life.

I’m genuinely proud of this second book and so excited to finally share it with you!

📖 Available now in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.

🏡 To discover my books, visit rusticcottageco . com (remove the spaces) and click on Books! 💚💛

01/11/2026

🏡💚 Sunday Cottage Catch-Up! 🇮🇪🎬

Missed this week’s Coming Home to Donegal episode on YouTube? No worries! ☕😊

Grab yourself a cuppa, put your feet up, and join us for another week of cottage life, renovations, and a little bit of everything from Donegal! 🏡🔨💚

Enjoy watching! 🎥✨

31/10/2026

🎄🇮🇪 A little touch of Ireland this Christmas! 💚

My Irish-inspired Christmas cards, created with a love of Donegal and a little Christmas magic! ☘️✨

A lovely way to send some Irish Christmas cheer to family and friends, wherever they may be. 💌

🛍️ To see the cards, visit rusticcottageco . com (remove the spaces), then click Shop to visit my Rustic Cottage Co shop

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30/10/2026

🏡🔨 JOHN’S BEEN LEFT HOME ALONE… AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED! 😂🇮🇪

Oh, John! I leave you alone at our little cottage in Donegal for a few weeks, and goodness knows what you’ll get up to! 😂🔨

While I’m still over in England, John’s been busy working away on the cottage… but this week he rang me with a surprise I knew absolutely NOTHING about! 😳📱

Throw in a wild Irish storm, power cuts, and a few unexpected moments, and we’ve certainly had an eventful week! 🌧️💨🏡

😂 So what has John been building this time?

🎬 Our latest episode of Coming Home to Donegal is NOW LIVE!

💚💛 Here’s how to watch:

🏡 Visit rustic cottage co . com (without the spaces)

👉 Click the button “This Week’s Video”

🎥 And enjoy catching up with us at the cottage!

💬 Now, be honest… would YOU trust John home alone with his tools? 😂🔨

💚💛 Thank you for following our little Irish cottage adventure. We love having you along for the journey!

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28/10/2026

🏡💚 What makes a house feel like HOME?

When we first started renovating our little cottage in Donegal, there was so much work ahead of us!

Walls needed changing, ceilings needed opening up, and just about everything needed attention! 🔨🏡

But somewhere along the way, it started becoming more than a renovation. It started feeling like home. 💚

And it got me thinking…

✨ What is the ONE thing that makes a house feel like home to you?

🔥 A cosy fireplace?
☕ A welcoming kitchen?
🖼️ Family photographs and memories?
💚 Or simply the people you share it with?

I’d absolutely love to hear your answers!

🏡 Follow along with our Irish cottage renovation adventures.

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27/10/2026

🍂🏡 A Little Bit of Glenvar Fun! 🇮🇪💚

With the wild Donegal weather lately, the darker evenings creeping in, and winter just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about life in our little corner of Glenvar, overlooking beautiful Lough Swilly. 🌊🍁

There’s something special about Donegal, isn’t there? Even when the wind is howling and the rain is coming sideways! 😂☔

So here’s a little question for everyone today…

If you could spend a cosy afternoon in a little Irish cottage, what THREE things would you absolutely have to have? 🏡🔥

Mine might be a roaring fire, a lovely cup of tea, and a gorgeous view across the Swilly! ☕💚

Now it’s your turn! 👇

Let’s see what everyone comes up with. I’m expecting a few funny answers too! 😂

💚 Wishing you all a lovely Tuesday from Rustic Cottage Co!

26/10/2026

😂🔨 JOHN COULDN’T EVEN WAIT UNTIL I GOT OUT OF BED! 🤣🇮🇪

So, John rang me this morning while I was still tucked up in bed here in England! 🛏️☕

He was so excited about something he’d built at our little cottage in Donegal that he just HAD to show me! 😂❤️

And I have to say… I was rather impressed! 👀👏

Now, you all know John’s been a busy man while I’ve been away… but I’m keeping this one a secret for now! 🤫🤣

🔨🏡 SO HERE’S THE BIG QUESTION…

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT JOHN HAS BUILT?! 🤔😂

Come on, let’s hear your guesses! 👇

I’m not revealing a thing until Thursday’s cottage renovation video! 🤐

🎬 Thursday at 6 PM — Rustic Cottage Co!

Let’s see if anyone gets it right! 😂💚💛

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Glenvar
Chorley
F92D861

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Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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