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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...
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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...
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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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DIY Decoupage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins (Easy Spring Craft)

DIY Decoupage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins (Easy Spring Craft)

I have a fun little Easter craft for you today! I actually picked up these supplies two years ago with every intention of making them…and my daughter Courtney and I finally did it this week. If you have Prime, you should still have time to get the supplies before Easter. If not, save this for next year (or be like me and order everything way in advance so...

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A Fall Refresh in Our Small Entry

A Fall Refresh in Our Small Entry

Can you believe September is just two weeks away now? I always look forward to fall nesting. Even though I feel so sad without our sweet Jack here, as I wrote in my book A Lovely Life, bringing beauty into our home and life can be therapeutic. So, I pulled myself together and took my own advice this week. I practiced what I know to be true…

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Aug 16, 2024

Jack

Jack

You can give way to the grief -- or you can give thanks that you loved enough to grieve. -- Ann...

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Aug 12, 2024

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