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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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My Quick & Easy Organized Gift Wrapping Closet

Today I wanted to show you my "use what I have" quick & easy organized gift wrapping closet. been working on organizing and fixing up small spaces in my home little by little this year. I've been sharing behind the scenes and progress in our HomeBody Gathering Place community (and these projects will continue even more in 2025 -- come join us!). Since...

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Book Signing!

My girls and I are so excited to be at the West Elm in Seattle today, Saturday the 21st, between...

Nov 21, 2015

Vision for the Master Bedroom {My New House!}

This little room here is our master bedroom! I think this room being so small and not being...

Nov 20, 2015

3 Ways to Practice Gratitude At Home

H i friends! I'm excited to be sharing a pre-Thanksgiving article over at Proverbs 31...

Nov 19, 2015

Decorating Your House {Simply} Through the Seasons

I love decorating my house through the seasons. As you've probably gathered if you hang out here...

Nov 17, 2015

Appliance Arrangement in the Kitchen

In our old house, one of the most frequently asked questions was about where we put our microwave...

Nov 14, 2015

That House Was A Perfect House {Free Printable Artwork}

Paint Colors // Floors // Paneling Details // Shop Furniture and Accessories Hi friends! I have a...

Nov 13, 2015

7 Clean As You Go Tips

One thing I've learned over the years of trying to keep up with several kids and pets in our home...

Nov 12, 2015

Lamps in the Entry

BHG If you feel like your entry is not as welcoming as you want it to be, try adding a lamp! If...

Nov 11, 2015

5 Tips for Simple, Effortless, and Inspired Styling

A simple color palette Once Wed (styling by Ginny Branch, Photo by Ali Harper) Our home should be...

Nov 9, 2015

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