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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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5 Design Books I Love for Remodel Inspiration

I carefully study a variety of design books to find ideas for our remodel. Today I’ll show you a few of my favorites and how I used them to make decisions for my home!

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About A Boy And His Room

August 2007 I wasn't going to write today, since I pre-wrote and posted my daily ramblings last...

Aug 8, 2007

Gooseberry Dreams

You and I live in shabby little homes. I hate to break it to you, but when you have just toured a...

Aug 7, 2007

I reveal to you today …

I got myself some monkey fabric! I almost wasn't going to share this little happy moment in my day...

Aug 7, 2007

What I Love: Puttering

After 21 years together, my husband and I have finally realized something -- we enjoy puttering. I...

Aug 6, 2007

Lazy Sunday afternoons in a cozy spot

Sunday afternoons, when the rain is drizzling outside like it is today, I love a cozy place to sit...

Aug 5, 2007

Birthday Party Idea: Giant Cup Cake

Just saw this in the new Sur la Table catalog. LOVE this GIANT cup cake pan! This would surely...

Aug 4, 2007

The Way to Personal Happiness

Try to forget yourself in the service of others. For when we think too much of ourselves and our...

Aug 4, 2007

Beauty through authenticity

As I mentioned in my previous post, I used to suffer from Magazine Cover-itis. If you look it up...

Aug 3, 2007

Magazine Cover-itis

Most decorating books, blogs, websites & magazines deal with products and design. What are the...

Aug 2, 2007

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