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Peonies in the Kitchen + An Adventure to a Peony Farm!
Have I mentioned how much I love peonies? I am sure I say it every year. My peonies planted in pots only produced three blooms this spring, but it occurred to me I hadn't fertilized them! Perhaps that's why. I will definitely have to remember do that in hopes of more next year! I cut two of the three that were already open and brought them into the...
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Bringing a Touch of English Charm to the Garden with a Lutyens Bench
I’ve always admired these benches in my favorite English gardens, so I was delighted to find this darling compact version that was not only within our budget, but foldable too—making it easy to tuck away for winter!
Favorite Memorial Day Sales 2026 (Home Decor & More)
Looking for some great deals this weekend? I’ve rounded up my favorite Memorial Day sale finds in today’s post! You’ll find photos from my home featuring pieces I own and love, mood boards for inspiration, and more. I’ll be updating this post all weekend as new finds pop up!
7 Simple Ways to Keep a House Clean (Even with Pets + Toddlers)
I'm often asked how we keep our house clean. Believe me, our house isn't always as spic and span...
Our Coastal Cottage Lighting Sources: Every Light in Our Home
One of my most asked questions is where I get the lights in our home, so today I’m sharing a full...
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...
Coastal Cottage Amazon Finds We’re Loving Lately
Confession. I know it’s an Instagram trend, but I’ve never once wanted anything in my home to feel “incredibly chic.” All I want is cozy, charming, and cheerful. So here are some not-incredibly-chic, but quite delightful, Amazon finds we’ve been loving lately.
Simple Decorating Swaps That Make a Big Impact at Home
A few thoughtful accessories can make a big difference in how a room feels. Two of my favorite simple swaps are pillow covers and vessels that look pretty alone or with seasonal fillers. Here are a few examples from my home…
Outdoor Spaces + Favorites from My Coastal Cottage
With spring here and summer on the way, I'm getting excited about being outside more! Where I live...
Window Shopping: Target Spring Decor 2026
I don’t get to Target in person very often lately, but I’ve popped in a few times lately and there are some really adorable things. I thought I’d take you along ‘window shopping’ with me today to see what caught my eye! A few of these came home with me and I may order a couple others :).
A Coastal Grandma Summer (New Cottage by the Sea Dreambook!)
I'm excited to share my latest Cottage by the Sea Dreambook, A Coastal Grandma Summer! This summer...
