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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 Kitchen Layout and Cabinetry Dimensions

When you're planning a kitchen renovation or relocating one within the parameters of existing walls like we did, it can be difficult to visualize how all of those measurements and floor plans will feel in real life. In this post I will share some of the dimensions for our kitchen and the cabinetry so you can look at the numbers we used on paper and then...

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A Little Fall in the Entry

It is that time of year. (Don't panic if you are prone to hysteria at the ending of summer--I...

Aug 21, 2014

5 Things Every Small Bedroom Needs

Hello, it's Courtney (Melissa's daughter)! I shared here recently that I've been living with my...

Aug 20, 2014

When Fiddle Leaf Figs Thrive

Do you remember the unfortunate tale of my fiddle leaf fig tree? Well, I must like to live life on...

Aug 19, 2014

5 Take Away Tips {Southern Living Idea House 2014}

1) Calm Colors The soft colors used in this home inspire rest and relaxation! 2) Pattern...

Aug 17, 2014

Dream Laundry Room

BHG This would be my dream. A dutch door into a giant, functional and pretty laundry mud room. I...

Aug 15, 2014

Flea Market Find: Secretary and Hutch

For a long time I had two bulky dark wood bookcases in my office. They held a lot of books, but...

Aug 13, 2014

My Home Office: More Progress!

So this spring I mentioned some updates I was working on in my home office. Well, as always,...

Aug 12, 2014

10 Little Ways to Refresh Your Home

1) Clean the Kitchen 2) Tidy Up the Front Porch 3) Do a simple DIY project 4) Add some texture 5)...

Aug 11, 2014

{Out to See} Butchart Gardens

Hi Friends! How was your week? If you follow me on Instagram, did you see the sneak peek of what...

Aug 8, 2014

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