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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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Cottage by the Sea: Cozy Coastal Mood Boards

Toward the end of last year, we started our Cottage by the Sea Shop—a curated collection inspired by life near the water and the calm, cozy feeling of seaside homes, wherever you live.

Today I’m sharing a few new mood boards featuring recent pieces from the shop I think you’ll love!

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2 Cozy Room Mood Boards

They say every room needs a touch of black. Do you agree? Whether it's actually a black or just a...

Apr 28, 2023

The Charm of Onion Lights for a Cottage or Seaside Home (+ Sources)

I’ve always loved onion lights! In this post I’m sharing a variety of onion light options in various price points, as well as inspiration photos!

Apr 27, 2023

Blue and White Decor (132+ Pieces I Love on Amazon!)

Do you love decorating with blue and white? Me, too! It’s a classic color combination. Today I am sharing over 132 lovely blue and white decor pieces I found on Amazon!

Apr 25, 2023

5 Blue Green Doors for Spring + Summer: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

Blue green doors dressed up for spring and summer!

Apr 23, 2023

Tiny Cottage Kitchenette Design Mood Board (My Parents’ Addition)

Come see the tiny cottage kitchenette mood board! This kitchenette will be in the addition to our home for my parents.

Apr 19, 2023

A Peek at Our New Coffee Station Cabinet with Pocket Doors!

If you've been around here for awhile now, you know I LOVE having a kitchen coffee station. I...

Apr 17, 2023

Cozy Library Nooks and Bookshelves: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

Do you love to see books in rooms? I do! Today in our Sunday Strolls + Scrolls inspiration post we’re sharing some ways to incorporate cozy book nooks and bookshelves.

Apr 16, 2023

Cottage Style Etsy Home Decor Finds (Antiques, Blue + White, Coastal!)

I love the thrill of hunting for vintage and antique treasures for my home, whether it’s in person or online! Today I’m sharing some recent finds that caught my eye from small antique shops on Etsy.

Apr 13, 2023

A Tiny Backyard Cottage (progress on the addition for my parents!)

Sharing exciting progress on the addition for my parents (a tiny backyard cottage!).

Apr 10, 2023

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