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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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My Christmas House Tour 2024 (Coastal Cottage Decorating)

Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome! This is my 17th year (!) sharing our home(s) at Christmas with my friends on the internet. If anyone had told me in the years prior that this would be a thing I could do I wouldn't have believed it, but for sure would've been thrilled. It's been such a delight to have found so many kindred spirits who share a love of...

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Our Remodel Floor Plan {Part Two}

Reef Cape Cod's Home Builder Thank you all for your enthusiasm and for putting your thinking caps...

Feb 19, 2016

I think we have the winner! {our remodel floor plan}

House Beautiful At long last, we have a floor plan that I really believe is THE winner! Finally,...

Feb 18, 2016

The Most Important Thing You Need Before Remodeling

via BHG and Simple Details Blog As we are in the midst of renovating our side yard and planning...

Feb 16, 2016

9 Ways Blinds & Window Coverings Will Transform Your Home

inspiration: BHG To order any window coverings from Select Blinds, be sure you use my special link...

Feb 15, 2016

Our Floor Plan

Hallway inspiration from Atlanta Homes Now that I've shared our idea for moving the kitchen to the...

Feb 11, 2016

5 Takeaway Tips from a Lovely Home {Sawyer Berson}

Inspiration photos from designer Sawyer Berson 1) Be Brave. This green trim is so unexpected,...

Feb 9, 2016

Our Small Side Yard Project {Plans, Inspiration & Update}

Small outdoor space - inspiration via My Domaine Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend....

Feb 8, 2016

Pull Together A Room with a Statement Rug

If your room is feeling a little blah or uninspired, the secret to getting that "wow" factor might...

Feb 5, 2016

3 Ways Having Less Will Make You Happier

Stroll down the aisle of any home store and you’ll certainly find great stuff! Bring your favorite...

Feb 5, 2016

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