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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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Valentine’s Day Decor and Gifts 2024

Valentine's Day is less than a month away (which also means my first grand baby will be here oh so soon, he is due on Valentine's Day!). I stumbled upon so many adorable Valentine's Day decor pieces and gift ideas in today's post...hope you enjoy! Click here for above sources More Valentine's Decor and Gift Ideas (click thumbnails below for details):...

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Boy’s Bathroom Before & After

Update! Here's what this bathroom looks like now (above!), after another bathroom refresh a few...

Jan 31, 2012

I Love You With All My HeartGram {a giveaway}

Heartgrams Remember the adorably soft precious pumpkins with the impossibly awesome real and...

Jan 29, 2012

Choosing Paint Colors: How I Find Inspiration for Color Schemes {and a fun quiz!}

Gray and white striped stair way and wall {stripe tutorial} COLOR INSPIRATION For most of my homes...

Jan 27, 2012

Sometimes You Just Need a Chevron Pello, er, Pillow

Cheap Therapy: Chevron Pillow Confession. I talk kinda funny. I have a few words that confuse...

Jan 24, 2012

Wood Kitchen Counters Pros & Cons & FAQ {My Experience}

Wood Countertop in the Kitchen FAQ from readers about my counters I have had quite a few readers...

Jan 23, 2012

The Hiding Place {Finding Solitude}

Finding Peace & Quiet I don't know about you, but sometimes I have to hide in my own house. My...

Jan 21, 2012

Snow Days {Where You Stop Being Sad & Start Being Awesome!}

Snow Days are Awesome Days You know those wonderfully unexpected unusual days where you are safe...

Jan 18, 2012

The Plans {Continuing the Entry & Mantel Makeover}

Alright, so if you are new around here, welcome! I'm glad you are here! Over the past couple of...

Jan 18, 2012

Fireplace Mantel: The Inspiration Pic!

Inspiration image: Skonahem via Brown Button A couple of weeks ago I showed you my faux fireplace...

Jan 17, 2012

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