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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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Living Room Mood Board + Takeaway Design Tips

Get inspired for your home with this summer living room mood board! Mondays aren’t always the most inspiring day of the week and not a day we look forward to after a fun weekend, but I try to change that with our Monday Mood Boards! I hope our mood boards can be an inspiration to you and your home. Takeaway Tips to Bring this Look to Your Own Home: The...

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Sweet Escape: Let’s Just Say it Isn’t Monday

Let's just pretend we are at the beach. On holiday. For three months. And it is warm and we are...

Apr 14, 2008

Sweet Escape: Dream Boat

It is Friday night and I am ready for the weekend to begin! Wouldn't it be nice to be heading out...

Apr 11, 2008

Inspiring Ideas: Using Outdoor Fabric Inside

Here's a tip for you: now you really can bring the outdoors in! At the risk of sounding like a...

Apr 11, 2008

Style Tips: Changing Your Style on a Budget

Today we have a Reader's Question: I think the scary thing about decorating is……What happens when...

Apr 9, 2008

Children’s Rooms: Decorating & Organizing Tips

Disclaimer: Ugh. This photo above disturbs me. I'm not a fan of the giant Spiderman. Kids' rooms...

Apr 7, 2008

Sweet Escape: Spring Fluffing Game

Happy day, the sun has come out and I am definitely getting spring fluffing fever! I finally...

Apr 3, 2008

Clever Home Office Solutions

These days having some sort of "home office" is a necessity. Whether you run a business from your...

Apr 3, 2008

Love

A note of love to all of you. I really appreciate all the lovely things you say, send, and do to...

Apr 2, 2008

Style Tips: Embracing Your Authentic Style

By way of illustrating how you can find an authentic style inspired by and for YOUR life, I...

Mar 31, 2008

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