A Homeowner Used to Dream of Living in This Cottage — 11 Years Later, It’s Reality
A Homeowner Used to Dream of Living in This Cottage — 11 Years Later, It’s Reality
When Anna Harp, an avid thrifter, vintage collector, new mom, and co-founder of The Harp Creatives (a wedding photography business she shares with her husband, Jesse), was growing up in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, one of her family’s favorite activities was driving around and picking out their most-treasured homes.

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“This one was always mine,” Anna writes of their current one-bedroom home. “There’s something about the cottage and cozy feel that always drew me in, and I always knew I was supposed to live here one day!”
Eleven years later, Anna’s real estate dream came true. The couple had been searching for a home for their family (which includes a cat, Astrid, and a 1-month-old son, Noble), but every opportunity kept falling through. However, a family friend told her that the owner of the home she used to fantasize about was about to put it on the market.
“We ended up claiming it before they ever put the sign up,” Anna says. “I can’t help but think that every house fell through before this one for a reason!”
That was six years ago, and since moving in, the couple has transformed it into a cozy, cottage-style, maximalist home full of thrifted items. The home might only be just over 600 square feet, but they’ve found ways to get the most out of their space (like purchasing furniture with drawers or stashing stuff in their extra car).
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PAINT & COLORS
- Kitchen cabinets — Benjamin Moore “Carrington Beige”
- Bathroom beadboard — Sherwin-Williams “Rojo Marron”
- Front door — Clark + Kensington “Hero Green”
- Bathroom sink — Benjamin Moore “Hush”
LIVING ROOM
- Couch — Sixpenny
- Rug — Revival Rugs
- Tripod lamp — Target
- Bassinet — Design dua
- Coffee table — Amazon
- Wall prints — The Crafted
- Changing pad — Keekaroo
DINING ROOM
- Hanging candles — Amazon
- Plant — Easy Plant
KITCHEN
- Microwave — Amazon
- Mixer — KitchenAid
- Countertops — IKEA
- Candles — PF Candle Co.
- Sink faucet — Amazon
- Cabinet knobs — Amazon
- Drawer pulls — Amazon
- Mug tree — Target
- Smoothie blender — Amazon
- Tea kettle — Walmart
- Mixing bowls — Our Place
- Dustpan set — Jo and June
- Custom handwritten framed art (of my dad’s handwriting when he passed) — Etsy
- Hario kettle — French Press Coffee
BEDROOM
- Crib — Nestig
- Swivel recliner chair — Namesake Home
- Vintage rug — Revival Rugs
- Bed frame — Amazon
BATHROOM
Thanks, Anna and Jesse!
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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