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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...

Simple Decorating Swaps That Make a Big Impact at Home

This post is in partnership with Wayfair A few thoughtful accessories can make a big difference in how a room feels. When I’m looking for something new, I try to choose timeless pieces I know will work well with my style for a long time. This makes future rearranging...

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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7 Simple Ways to Keep a House Clean (Even with Pets + Toddlers)

7 Simple Ways to Keep a House Clean (Even with Pets + Toddlers)

I'm often asked how we keep our house clean. Believe me, our house isn't always as spic and span as I'd like (no paid housekeeper here), but we do have some simple tricks and systems that work for us (and make our home feel clean, even with pups and visiting toddlers). Today I'll share 7 ways we keep our home clean (enough)! This post is free on the blog...

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Spring in Our Keeping Room (and how we made this small home work even better for us!)

Spring in Our Keeping Room (and how we made this small home work even better for us!)

I have been puttering around the house this past week…adding a few more bits of spring to our main floor, planting spring flowers here and there, and adding a few new pillow covers. As I’ve been fluffing and freshening, I’ve also been thinking about renaming our little “living room” the keeping room…

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