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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...

Simple Decorating Swaps That Make a Big Impact at Home

This post is in partnership with Wayfair A few thoughtful accessories can make a big difference in how a room feels. When I’m looking for something new, I try to choose timeless pieces I know will work well with my style for a long time. This makes future rearranging...

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...

Puttering Diaries: Spring in the Kitchen

This post is in partnership with Wayfair Spring is officially here, and I felt that familiar itch to freshen up the house! A little spring cleaning, puttering, and simple joys that make a new season feel special. My daughter and grandson came over on the first day of...

Make Room for Spring: The HomeBody Method for Creating a Peaceful Home

Every spring brings a familiar, hopeful feeling. The days grow a little brighter, the air feels lighter, and we start dreaming about a fresh start at home. Maybe you feel the urge to declutter a little, refresh a room, or add a few simple touches that make your home...

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Dishes as Decor (New Affordable Botanical Plates, Bowls and Platters!)

Who loves the idea of dishes as decor? {Raises hand high} I just bought the cutest dishes at Walmart (this isn't sponsored or gifted)--and they are SO affordable! Since we've been talking about hanging plates and decorating with platters, I wanted to share these and some more ideas with you. Honestly I was actually more excited about this set of dishes for...

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Mood-Boosting Spring Room Refresh

This post is in partnership with World Market After a week of several back-to-back snow storms...

Feb 12, 2019

Hang a Rug on a Wall + Sparking Joy

Do you ever get paralyzed when it comes to hanging things on your walls? Or maybe you just feel...

Feb 11, 2019

Why Dwelling is the Most Important Book I’ve Ever Written

This week we had a few unexpected snow days! We rarely have snow here in Seattle, but when we do I...

Feb 7, 2019

Nova + Inspired Stripe! Dash & Albert Rugs

Remember a couple of years ago when I participated in the Annie Selke Dash & Albert rug design...

Jan 31, 2019

Seeing Your Home in A New Light + Lighting on Amazon

Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 // 11 // 12 // 13 I don't know what it...

Jan 28, 2019

Kitchen Redesign Tips

I get lots of remodeling questions from readers, so today I thought I'd share a few tips for...

Jan 24, 2019

Courtney’s Seattle Studio Apartment Tour

Hi there! This is Courtney here, Melissa's daughter, taking over the blog today! About a year and...

Jan 18, 2019

Create a Winter Sanctuary

This post is in partnership with World Market The sun came out in Seattle yesterday and I have to...

Jan 14, 2019

Decorating in January

Sources: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 I received a few messages this week about how to decorate...

Jan 11, 2019

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