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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 Cozy Cottage Kitchens That Feel Like a Warm Hug: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

These cottage kitchens feel like a warm hug. Soft colors, classic details, and a lived-in feel that makes you want to brew a cup of tea and bake something from scratch. Come get inspired!

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Inspired By: Change or Consistency?

When I was looking through my Christmas tour posts from years past to share in this post, one tour...

Dec 3, 2018

Christmas Style Inspiration + Gift Guides

Hello, friends! Who is feeling festive? I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I've been seeing...

Nov 24, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving

To my United States friends... Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! I hope you are...

Nov 22, 2018

Preserving Family Memories

This post is sponsored by Kodak Digitizing Box One of my earliest and most memorable pre-holiday...

Nov 21, 2018

All I Want for Christmas…

Oh, hello there dreamy blue KitchenAid mixer with hobnail white bowl. Where have you been all my...

Nov 18, 2018

How I Use Essential Oils + Daily Wellness Routines

After sharing my wellness station, I got quite a few messages and emails posing a similar...

Nov 16, 2018

My Winter Wellness Station – Essential Oils Storage

I love decorating my home. But even more than making things look pretty, I focus more of my...

Nov 13, 2018

The Cross Decor & Design: Out to See + TIR Christmas Shop

Hi, friends! I recently spent a few days in Vancouver, B.C. with some friends and my girls. While...

Nov 12, 2018

Preparing Your Nest for a Cozy Holiday

This post is in partnership with World Market Any home can be cozier and more functional in time...

Nov 7, 2018

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