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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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Life Lately: Lily + A Visit to a Garden Nursery

A pet makes a house a home. We really feel that after the loss of our pup Jack. Thank you all for your comments and messages about Jack and we appreciate everyone who has been asking how Lily is doing. Today I thought I would post an update on her and share one of our recent adventures together to a local garden nursery! Lily never had known a single day...

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Fall

The weather cooled down a bit this weekend and it rained. And just like that, I got in the mood...

Jul 22, 2014

My Small Backyard Deck Makeover {Before & After}

I t seems like every summer I do a little sprucing up of both my front porch and back deck. Both...

Jul 20, 2014

{Weekend Giveaway} $100 The Home Depot Gift Card!

This post was created in a partnership with The Home Depot What a week! We've been busy around our...

Jul 17, 2014

Inspired Idea: Changeable Photo Gallery

BHG I have a little crush on clipboards. I love love love the idea of a rotating, easily...

Jul 17, 2014

{Out to See} Sylvia Beach Hotel

My husband and I have a yearly tradition of escaping to the coast to Newport, Oregon. Actually, it...

Jul 16, 2014

Another Swine Bites the Dust {Laundry Room Refresh}

Ladies. I am pleased to announce that swine has been eliminated from the walls of one more room...

Jul 14, 2014

Farmhouse Country Kitchen {5 Take Away Tips}

You all know by now of my love for kitchens. I want all of the kitchens. All of them. I still...

Jul 10, 2014

How to Make a New Place Feel Like Home

Hi friends, it's Michaela! I'm back today to share some tips on how to make a new house or...

Jul 9, 2014

Raised Garden Bed Inspiration

BHG I love the look of raised garden beds. They add such a charming layer and help to define the...

Jul 8, 2014

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