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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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Style Crush: Gingham

Style Crush: Gingham

It seems everyone’s falling in love with gingham right now—and it’s easy to see why. While it may be trending again, gingham has always been a classic at heart.

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Getting Snug in the Snug (more updates in this room!)

Getting Snug in the Snug (more updates in this room!)

I’ll admit it. Our Snug has always been a “catchall” room. This past week I finally took the time to get this room pulled together. I did some decluttering, rearranged a couple of pieces we already had and found a few items at Wayfair to add function and style. There’s lots more I want to do over time, but as always, we embrace BABY STEPS! Let me show you around.

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Nov 4, 2024

Cafe Curtains in My Home + Hardware

Cafe Curtains in My Home + Hardware

Today I want to answer a FAQ! Where did you get your cafe curtains and cafe curtain hardware? I have a few cafe curtains around the house and plan to get more :) but here’s what I have right now! Cafe curtains are a quick fix and a fun opportunity to add texture, pattern, color or personality to a room.

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Oct 23, 2024

9 Favorite Cozy Decor Pieces In My Home (All From Wayfair)

9 Favorite Cozy Decor Pieces In My Home (All From Wayfair)

I know it helps when you’re shopping online to see what items look like in an actual home, so today I’m sharing 9 of my favorite cozy decor pieces from Wayfair. Some of these I’ve had for awhile now and a few are new! I will share four rugs from Wayfair, some furnishings, lamps and accessories. They are all very pretty and affordable cozy cottage style pieces.

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Oct 14, 2024

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