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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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Amazon Favorites + Big Spring Sale 2026

It’s time for the Amazon Big Spring Sale! Sharing all my favorites, mood boards, and tried + true items in my home.

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Video: Our Christmas House Tour 2024

Merry Christmas from Our House to Yours! Hope you enjoy our video tour (with appearances by our two grandbabies, Forrest and Lila, puppy Finnegan and Lily, too!)

Dec 26, 2024

My Christmas House Tour 2024 (Coastal Cottage Decorating)

Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome! This is my 17th year (!) sharing our home(s) at Christmas with...

Dec 20, 2024

Lamps and Lights for a Cozier More Stylish Home (tips + lamps I love)

Lamps and lights are my favorite ways to make my home instantly feel more personal, cozy and stylish. I always opt for classic styles and even timeless statement lamps that can set the tone how I want our home to feel. Lamps can bring so much personality to a room, why choose boring styles? Today I’ll show you many of my most recent additions!

Dec 19, 2024