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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 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 (in real life or at heart!)—a little daydream you can step into anytime. But if you’re...
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The Perfect Blue, Green and Brown Plaid Throw Blanket for Fall
Ready for a simple fall decorating idea? Use a plaid throw blanket as decor! You might remember the blue, green and brown plaid wool throw blanket I used in my home last fall. I’ll show you a few places I’ve used this blanket in today’s post.
6 Reasons to Love Fall at Home
Fall nesting is the slow art of evolving our home with the season. Do you feel it where you live?...
Best Cozy Fall Decor Finds: Cozy Fall Shop 2025
Every year we curate a Cozy Fall Shop with lots of cute and cozy finds for the home!
5 Simple Touches That Make A Room Feel More Inviting (Wayfair Finds)
It’s the little things that turn a house into a home. Adding a few simple touches can bring warmth and create a cozy, inviting space you’ll love spending time in. Whether you’re refreshing a room or just looking for easy ways to add comfort, these five ideas are simple ways to make any room feel instantly welcoming!
Toddler Boy Bedroom at the Lake House (Forrest’s New Room)
Hi friends! Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here. I'm happy to be on the blog today sharing a little...
How to Savor The In Between Season in Your Home with Summer to Fall Decorating (plus my faded faux hydrangeas and fall home decor ideas!)
It’s that time of year when everyone online debates whether we should be looking forward to fall or still enjoying summer. Should everyone be decorating for fall? Too soon? Or should we keep our home feeling like summer, until it’s not?
A 5 Minute Morning Habit for a Calmer, Happier Day
Every morning—usually right after the coffee is brewed and before the emails are checked—I make my...
Our Coastal Cottage Living Room Makeover
Today I’m excited to share the newest additions and layers in our coastal cottage living room makeover!
