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Puttering Diaries: The First Week of May
I recently ran across one of my early blog posts where I wrote about puttering, probably for the first time. That post was 19 years ago. HOW? I can't even believe I've been blogging that long. Here's what I wrote at the start of that post: After 21 years together, my husband and I have finally realized something — we enjoy puttering. I used to think that...
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A Cordless Lamp in My Coffee Cabinet to Make Winter Mornings Cozier
Spring is getting closer, but the winter mornings are still so dark when I go to make my...
Pretty Kitchen Organization with Rattan Lidded Baskets
This year I’m continuing my mission to find a place for everything and put everything in its place. Last week I added a few new baskets which I’m excited about, so I thought I would share them!
New Coastal Art in My Entry (+ Etsy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas)
Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day I thought I would share our newest little art piece in our home and some fun Etsy finds I love that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts!
Cottage by the Sea: Cozy Coastal Mood Boards
Toward the end of last year, we started our Cottage by the Sea Shop—a curated collection inspired by life near the water and the calm, cozy feeling of seaside homes, wherever you live.
Today I’m sharing a few new mood boards featuring recent pieces from the shop I think you’ll love!
New Project: A Makeover in the Snug (two new gingham daybeds & more!)
A new year, a new project in our house!
Coastal Cottage Amazon Decor Finds (Mood Boards)
I am always on the hunt for cozy coastal cottage decor and love sharing my favorite finds with...
Spring Decorating Ideas That Feel Like Therapy for Your Winter Home (refreshing our snug, entry, and kitchen)
Ahh it’s good to be back here in a fresh new year! Today I’m sharing some spring therapy for a winter home with some seasonal shifts and progress in several rooms in my home!
A Year of Home: Our 2025 Round Up
2025 was a good year in our home and family. I’ll share a round up of some highlights on...
Video: Our Christmas Home Tour 2025 (Coastal Cottage Style)
Before we kick off the New Year, I wanted to invite you into our home for our annual cozy Christmas home tour video—featuring our house, the Tiny Cottage, and a few glimpses of our own family celebrations. You’ll spot our grandbabies Forrest and Lila, along with Finnegan and Lily, too. I hope you enjoy!
Coastal Cottage Christmas Tour 2025
Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome to our little cottage by the sea :). You’ll have to picture a warm greeting at the door, two pups jumping for joy, a big hug with a hello, a plate of Christmas cookies and a steaming mug of coffee or tea waiting for you just around the corner. You’ll really have to imagine the cookies because I haven’t made any yet :). Oh, well. I’m not Martha, but maybe I’ll get the cookies done by Christmas day.
