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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...

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...

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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A Year of Home: Our 2025 Round Up

2025 was a good year in our home and family. I'll share a round up of some highlights on the blog below! Downsizing and a move to a new home and area four years ago along with a renovation both within a couple of years really can zap one's creative, physical and mental energy for awhile afterwards (at least that's how I feel about it) as well as rapidly...

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Blue Porch Ceilings {Sunday Strolls & Scrolls}

I have always loved porches with blue painted ceilings! And I finally have the right covered porch to be able to make my dreams come true so we’re going to paint ours this summer. :) Enjoy the inspiration!

Jul 9, 2023

Hosting A Summer Ice Cream Party

It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve had a summer party! We’ve had the perfect weather so we got inspired this week to set up an ice cream sundae party on our front porch!

Jul 6, 2023

Your June Favorite Decor (+ 4th of July Sales)

Each week on our Inspired Room Style Instagram we feature classic and current home decor...

Jul 3, 2023

Welcome to our Kitchen, Beatrix! (Meet Our Blue Ilve Range)

The Queen Bee of our Kitchen, aka our new blue Ilve range we call Beatrix, finally took her rightful place in our new kitchen. Come see!

Jun 28, 2023

11 Things I Bought for Our Kitchen (Decor and Organization)

11 things I bought for our kitchen while I’ve been waiting for the remodel to be complete!

Jun 25, 2023

5 Whimsical Happy Rooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

Happy inspiration rooms that caught my eye this week.

Jun 18, 2023

14 Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas (2023)

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday! If you’re on the hunt for a gift, my daughters and I rounded up 14 tried and true items the guys in our family have and love (all of these should ship in time on Amazon!).

Jun 13, 2023