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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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A New Striped Summer Kitchen Cafe Curtain (and How I Hang it in My Kitchen Island Barstool Nook!)

I hung a new kitchen cafe curtain last week and I love it! This is our first summer here in this home after our renovation so I am finally getting to do the things I dreamed about last summer when our kitchen was torn apart....swapping out simple accessories for the seasons. This new cafe curtain is light and airy and the ticking pattern and palette feels...

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Slowing Down to Be Thankful at Home

“We’ve paid for our speeded-up lives with a loss in the quality of our time. Our chronic lack of...

Nov 4, 2013

Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree

This year for the Michaels' Dream Tree challenge, my girls and I decided to create a Winter...

Nov 1, 2013

DIY Glittery Snow Candle

Once upon a time, a million years ago, I shared an idea about how to make your own "snow" for...

Oct 31, 2013

Happy Halloween from Jack & Lily

I die. HAHAH! Lily is a COW for Halloween! This is what happens when your youngest son is...

Oct 31, 2013

Three Important Reasons to Organize Your Home

Do you ever feel a bit overwhelmed at home? What is causing the stress? What is paralyzing us from...

Oct 30, 2013

9 Weeks ‘Til Christmas! {My Christmas Tree Plans!}

D o you remember my Christmas tree last year? My SWEET woodland Christmas tree with all the...

Oct 29, 2013

Natural Decor: Decorating with Branches

Do you love to go for walks in the fall? I do! I know many people might think of a favorite store,...

Oct 29, 2013

My Fall Projects {Fall Nesting 2013}

Fall in the Family Room I've been out of town for the past few days with super slow internet, but...

Oct 26, 2013

Anthropologie Pillow Knockoff

Hello and WELCOME, lovelies! Today is the last day, day 31, of my 6th annual Fall nesting series!...

Oct 23, 2013

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