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Welcoming Summer to Our Home

I am so looking forward to the simple pleasures of this season. Summer has become one of my favorite times of year ever since we moved here. The weather is just right for us—not too hot, but with plenty of sunshine—and it’s perfect for all of our little staycation...

Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges

Progress in our coastal woodland cottage backyard We're entering our fifth summer here. How can that even be? I had to count it four times on my hand, and it still doesn't feel right! Somehow time has flown by. I still feel like there's so much to be done, so I'm glad...

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...

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3 Reasons Your Kitchen Isn’t Cozy and How to Fix It

Today I’ll share three reasons your kitchen isn’t cozy and how you can fix it. Kitchens should be the heart of the home, but they can often feel too cold or uninviting, which makes them unpleasant to be in. Here are three reasons why yours may feel too cold and simple things you can do to make your kitchen feel instantly cozier, without a renovation!

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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

Mixing Colors for Fresh Paint Palettes

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot I often get emails from readers asking for advice on...

Aug 7, 2014

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