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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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Coastal Cottage Amazon Decor Finds (Mood Boards)

I am always on the hunt for cozy coastal cottage decor and love sharing my favorite finds with you. Today I’m sharing three new mood boards featuring recent Amazon finds I think you’ll love. You can find even more of my latest curated favorites (from a variety of shops!) in my new Cottage by the Sea Home Shop. And be sure to follow my Amazon storefront to...

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5 Spring Rooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

These beautiful spring rooms caught my eye and I hope they’ll inspire you, too!

Mar 19, 2023

Come Along for a Stroll Through Target! Target Spring Decor 2023

Come along for a little stroll through Target today…It’s so fun to see such cute spring decor. I love looking to see what’s new, what I could add to my existing decor, or what is similar to what I already have that I should bring out for spring, and what inspiration I can take away, too!

Mar 16, 2023

Our Pretty Spring Dishes and Easter Table Accessories + 6 Table Setting Tips!

I have always loved having pretty dishes and table settings, especially in SPRING! Today I wanted...

Mar 15, 2023

Inspired By: Eclectic Coastal Style (+ Serena & Lily Sale)

Get inspired by these eclectic coastal inspiration rooms, and see my favorite Serena & Lily sale finds!

Mar 14, 2023

5 Inviting Outdoor Spaces: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

I am so looking forward to spending more time outside as the weather gets a bit warmer here in Washington. These 5 lovely outdoor spaces are inspiring me today, I hope you enjoy!

Mar 12, 2023

Pretty Spring Kitchen Accessories

Now that my kitchen remodel planning is behind me and the space is coming together, I finally have time to think about which accessories I want in it! Here are pretty spring kitchen accessories I found on Amazon–I ordered a few for our new kitchen!

Mar 9, 2023

Bistro Table and Chairs: 6 Mood Boards with Simple Swaps (Walmart)

6 outdoor mood boards swapping out just a few elements to create different looks! Which one is your favorite?

Mar 9, 2023

Kylee’s Home Office Guest Room Makeover

Take a tour of Kylee’s cozy and collected guest room and home office (and find sources to get the look!).

Mar 7, 2023

Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation Update! Projects Have Begun!

I’m here with a renovation update! The projects have begun on our kitchen and dining room (and the addition, too, which I’ll share more about in a separate post, soon!). Today I thought you might enjoy seeing what’s going on around here!

Mar 6, 2023

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