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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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Christmas Decor Shop 2024

Our annual Christmas Decor Shop 2024 is here! We hope it inspires you to embrace a timeless holiday style blended with a sense of nostalgia and child-like wonder. Each classic item is selected with intention to become the backdrop of a family’s beloved traditions and holiday memories for years to come! * Click HERE to go the Christmas Decor...

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Moving In!

Thanks to PODS® for partnering with us on our move! We are all moved in! I cannot tell you how...

Sep 9, 2015

{Inspiration} Repurpose Furniture into Bathroom Vanity

I was looking around at inspiration pictures this week and just happened to stumble up a slideshow...

Sep 9, 2015

A New Season {+ a new partnership}

Guess what? Did you know the beginning of July was my eighth blog anniversary? Can you believe it?...

Sep 8, 2015

6 Ways to Manage Decluttering Projects

It’s amazing how much clutter and stuff one can fit into a home, particularly if it has ample...

Sep 4, 2015

The Inspired Room {A Coffee Table Book}

Did you all know that my first ever coffee table design book, The Inspired Room, is officially...

Sep 3, 2015

Our New Seattle House Tour {Video!}

***Update: catch up and follow along with our house progress by scrolling through here!*** Hey...

Sep 2, 2015

{Inspired By} Mismatched Dining Chairs

original source unknown, found here Country Living La Maison d'Annag Southern Weddings Alexander...

Aug 31, 2015

My Backyard Tour {Pea Gravel Patios, Flagstone & Secret Garden}

If you are just catching up in blogland after summer vacation, here’s the scoop: our family is in...

Aug 30, 2015

Glidden Paint {Review & Giveaway} Now closed

Paint color: Glidden Polished Grey For those of you have have followed along with my blog over the...

Aug 26, 2015

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