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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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Our 2024 Year in Review

What a year it’s been! From the joy and blessing of becoming grandparents for the first AND the second time to our precious Forrest and Lila, to the heartache and sorrow of losing our beloved pup Jack, to the happiness of adopting our darling oup Finnegan and all the ways we’ve made this our home.

As I sat down to reflect on 2024, I felt deep gratitude. For our family, for this home and for the many memories we’ve made in the past year (as well as the three years we’ve lived here!).

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Shiplap Wall in the Dining Room

We have had a whirlwind of activity around our house lately! We are working on lots of house...

Jul 15, 2016

Get THE INSPIRED ROOM book for F-R-E-E

Hey friends, I was just writing a post on my new SHIPLAP wall (you can see tiny sneak peek of the...

Jul 15, 2016

Inspiration: Pretty Bedroom Colors

Pretty Bedroom Colors Coral, black, and white / Traditional Home As we are focusing for awhile...

Jul 14, 2016

5 Tips to Get Your House Clean + Nurturing the Nest

Every once in awhile, I get into a cleaning slump. To be honest, I...

Jul 13, 2016

Deal Alert: FREE BOOK & Natural Products You’ll LOVE

Update! Everyone who has or will take advantage of this deal through my link (EXTENDED THROUGH...

Jul 12, 2016

Home Decor Finds on Amazon

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 (color options) // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 (only $2 plus free shipping!) // 10 (3...

Jul 11, 2016

Slow but Sure Progress in the Living Room

Greetings! As I mentioned recently, we had several interior rooms painted over the last couple of...

Jul 8, 2016

9 Ways to Decorate Above a Bed

House Beautiful Hang a single painting Hang a large basket Lonny Hang a statement mirror Design...

Jul 7, 2016

The Power of Paint – Before & After

Before we move on from the focus on kitchens in our Best of the Best Room Makeover summer series...

Jul 6, 2016

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