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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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5 Ways We’ve Created a Bedroom Sanctuary (where we started and where we are now)

Today I'll share five ways we've created a bedroom sanctuary, along with some pictures of a peaceful spring evening in our bedroom, a bedding refresh (side note: you'll want to get in on this sale through tomorrow!) and a few of the ways we've updated this room over time (and how we are avoiding regrets and mistakes along the way). Sources: Buffalo Check...

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10 Small Space Decorating Mistakes

A small room can feel limiting, but less space isn't necessarily more of a problem than having a...

Apr 13, 2019

Using my Instant Pot for the First Time

True confession: I bought an Instant Pot a few years ago. But, I was terrified of it blowing up so...

Apr 11, 2019

5 Budget Friendly Take Away Design Tips

House & Home | Photographer: Virginia Macdonald | Designer: Jack Creasy Bloomsbury Fine...

Apr 8, 2019

Dwelling Well + Giveaways

Today I wanted to introduce you to the other two very special friends who are a part of my...

Apr 6, 2019

Two Dwellings + the Epic Giveaway!

Today I wanted to introduce you to the first two blog friends on my special Dwelling book launch...

Apr 3, 2019

Dwelling: The Heart of the Home-Maker

Today is launch day for my new book Dwelling! I love hearing the wind chimes in the trees outside...

Apr 2, 2019

Feel Well Where You Dwell

A home should be sacred space. It's a place where we should feel our best, a safe shelter in the...

Apr 1, 2019

Pretty kitchen + wood cutting boards + diffuser

Make Things Pretty to Boost Your Mood

White Diffuser + essential oil kit One of my favorite things to do is putter around the house. I...

Mar 29, 2019

Make Your Home a Dream House with New Windows + Doors

Sponsored by Milgard Windows My mom has always reminded me that any home could be dramatically...

Mar 28, 2019

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