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...

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.

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…

With spring here and summer on the way, I'm getting excited about being outside more! Where I live in the coastal NW part of the country, from May to October it's just lovely. I'm often asked about my outdoor sources, so I thought I'd round up many of them here in one...

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 :).

I'm excited to share my latest Cottage by the Sea Dreambook, A Coastal Grandma Summer! This summer edition of the If I Lived in a Cottage by the Sea Dreambooks is just so beautiful and inspiring. Our Dreambooks are meant to be a delightful escape for coastal grandmas...

One of my favorite parts of being a true ‘coastal grandmother’ is getting to watch my grandchildren’s little imaginations come to life. Today I wanted to share a few of our favorite play things (grandchild approved!).

If you’re anything like me, the return of sunshine always has you craving more time outside and a little refresh of your outdoor spaces. Here is inspiration for turning even the smallest outdoor corner into your own peaceful oasis!

As promised, here are a few evening photos of our cozy bedroom! We're so happy with how our room turned out. Even though we still have some more things to finish up, it really feels just the way we wanted it to. It's cozy and peaceful at night and welcoming during the...

I recently shared my bedroom makeover reveal, so today I wanted to share a “get the look” mood board with similar elements including the colors for our painted striped walls. If you'd like to see more photos of the room and read the full blog post, you can see that...