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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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Room Recipe Workshop (come learn how to mix and match my tried and true ingredients to design room you love!)

As fast decorating and creating picture perfect images increasingly has become the norm, I've become even more passionate about the value of creating a sanctuary. It's no surprise studies show people are more anxious and overwhelmed than ever. The more socially connected we become, the more disconnected we feel from what (and who!) really matters. One...

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Authentic & Beautiful Natural Textures {Home & Garden}

Natural Materials in Home Decor I've always had an appreciation for using natural textures in...

Jul 16, 2012

Striking Truths

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Jul 14, 2012

{Gather} A Summer Picnic

find the the sweetness: 1. Terrain 2. Anthropologie 3. Heath Ceramics 4. ModCloth 5. *via Luxe...

Jul 13, 2012

My Job Chart {Growing Responsible Kids}

Job Chart for Kids {free and online!} As you might already know, I have three kids. My girls have...

Jul 12, 2012

New Kitchen Wall Sconces {House Projects Update!}

Wall Sconces for the Kitchen Behold, these beautiful lights. Yesterday I had an idea. I wanted...

Jul 11, 2012

{inspiration} Hiding & Disguising a TV

Hide TV with Vintage Map via House Beautiful So yesterday we talked about open storage, but today...

Jul 10, 2012

got milk?

This post is sponsored by got milk? in partnership with THINK Together, Bay Area Community...

Jul 10, 2012

{Open Storage} 6 Double Duty Ideas for Attractive and Functional Organization & Display

Storage and Display via BHG Organization with Open Storage I love storage that does double duty,...

Jul 9, 2012

Choosing a Kitchen Sink & Faucet {Progress on my kitchen decisions!}

BHG Choosing a Kitchen Sink & Faucet T his past week I've been making a few more decisions...

Jul 5, 2012

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