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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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An Entry Refresh in Progress + New Front Door Color

We have a project in process right now, we’re working on a little refresh of the entry! Sharing the paint color we painted our front door and how we chose it!

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East Hampton New Traditional {Chango & Co.}

From time to time, we just need a little eye candy inspiration. Am I right? Today is one of those...

Jul 14, 2017

Seattle Apartment Tour: Courtney’s New Place

Hi! Courtney here today! The last time we chatted here I was sharing a tour of my tiny bedroom in...

Jul 13, 2017

My Housekeeper

I don't think I've ever told you guys about my housekeeper! Have I? I've told some of my followers...

Jul 11, 2017

Life Lately on Instagram

Hi friends! It's been a long week, well, wait. I'm writing this on Saturday but by the time you...

Jul 9, 2017

Townhouse Update: New Sofa + Living Room Decorating

Hello! Long time no see, friends. In case you don’t remember me, I’m Melissa’s oldest daughter,...

Jul 7, 2017

I designed a rug and I need your help! :)

Hey friends! Remember the Dash & Albert rug design competition I mentioned being a part of?...

Jul 6, 2017

Cottage Style Charm

House and Home I've always felt at home with cottage style. There are many things I like about...

Jul 5, 2017

Happy Independence Day {+ Deals}

Hey, friends! Just wanted to pop in and say hi, as well as Happy 4th of July and Independence Day...

Jul 3, 2017

Summer Room Refresh

How to Decorate - Ballard Designs blog Summertime in the NW is so lovely, especially when it's...

Jun 29, 2017

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