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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...

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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The Tale of Finnegan and the Floral Rug Calamity (+ Get the Look Dining Room)

Once upon a time, in a very cheerful spring dining room, there lived a puppy named Finnegan. He was the happiest, smiliest pup you’ve ever met—tail wagging, eyes sparkling, always ready for a good time.

One sunny afternoon, Finnegan spotted something extraordinary on the dining table…

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A Simple Life in 2019: Lessons from Jack

Hey friend! I'm so glad you're here. Yes, you came to the right post. It's not Christmas. Even...

Jan 7, 2019

What Makes a House a Home

Moving is always rough, it takes more out of me than I ever expect. Especially if there's...

Jan 1, 2019

A Look Back at Our Home Improvements

Yesterday I shared a Home Goals worksheet for 2019. It's always fun to think about what's ahead!...

Dec 31, 2018

Home Goals 2019 + Worksheet and IG Template

Happy almost 2019, friends! I know many of us think through and set personal goals at the start of...

Dec 30, 2018

New Lamps for My Bedroom and Living Room from Walmart!

This post is in partnership with Walmart I’ve been on the hunt for new lamps for our bedroom and...

Dec 28, 2018

Merry, Merry … Life Lately!

Hey friends! Well, I didn't do an official Christmas tour or get this post out before...

Dec 27, 2018

Winter Cocoa Station

This year our family is choosing experiences over gifts. And by experiences I don’t mean anything...

Dec 21, 2018

Free Christmas Printable Gift Tags + Winter Calendar

Hi friends! First of all, I just want to say thank you so much for all your kind words and...

Dec 19, 2018

Slow Christmas + announcing my new book Dwelling

This year I wrote a brand new book called Dwelling. Dwelling (due to release in April) reflects my...

Dec 18, 2018

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