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Welcoming Summer to Our Home

I am so looking forward to the simple pleasures of this season. Summer has become one of my favorite times of year ever since we moved here. The weather is just right for us—not too hot, but with plenty of sunshine—and it’s perfect for all of our little staycation...

Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges

Progress in our coastal woodland cottage backyard We're entering our fifth summer here. How can that even be? I had to count it four times on my hand, and it still doesn't feel right! Somehow time has flown by. I still feel like there's so much to be done, so I'm glad...

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 roundup of the lighting throughout our home and the Tiny Cottage (at least the ones I’m able to source!). Most of these are the exact fixtures we have, and a few are...

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...

Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)

One of the questions I’m asked most often is about the paint colors in my home. Today I’m finally sharing an updated roundup of all the paint colors throughout our house (so far!). Before I share the colors, one important note: Before committing to any paint color, I...

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The Four Year Decorating Evolution of Our Living Room

Come see this flashback journey through how (and why) our living room has evolved over the past four years!

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How to Be Cozy at Home + Uplifting Music Playlists

How are you doing, friends? We are doing well here, making the most of this situation! It will...

Mar 17, 2020

You’re Invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place

You are invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place. Scroll down to learn more! How often have we all...

Mar 16, 2020

Staying In + Home Style Saturdays

Hi sweet friends, from me and smiling Jack! How are you? So much can change in a week, yes? As I...

Mar 14, 2020

How to Get Your Family On Board with Housekeeping

The other day on my cleaning post a reader shared her frustration over her husband and family...

Mar 11, 2020

Spring Gardening in My Yard

One of my all time favorite destinations is Butchart Gardens in Victoria (I did a post on one of...

Mar 10, 2020

Creative + Clean + Home Style Saturdays

"My house is my sanctuary. I know you feel the same way about yours. A home isn't supposed to be...

Mar 7, 2020

Early Spring Decorating {Gather}

Hello! Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here! I was chatting with my mom this week about how extra...

Mar 6, 2020

Decluttering the Dining Room

Hey friends! The week is flying by, how did it get to be Wednesday already? Guess time flies when...

Mar 4, 2020

Spring Tidying and Home Style Saturdays

My daughters and I did some spring tidying yesterday. The sun came out and we got inspired. When...

Feb 29, 2020

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