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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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12 Thoughtful Etsy Gift Ideas: Unique Finds for 2025

I love finding unique, handmade gifts for the people I love. Today we've rounded up a few charming Etsy finds that would make such thoughtful presents this year! Many of them can be personalized, too—so if you’d like them in time for Christmas, it’s best to order sooner rather than later! You can browse even more ideas in our Gift Guides here. Click here...

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An Organized Space of Your Own: Monday Mood Board

Do you have a place in your home that inspires you to work, create, or dream? Or perhaps a functional space to keep track of the household and family? Here is a mood board to inspire you!

Jan 9, 2023

Charming Wood and White Kitchens: Sunday Strolls + Scrolls

A mix of wood and white in a kitchen, with metal accents and a bit of color (or a shade of black) for contrast has always felt like a classic formula me. Today’s post features 5 charming wood and white kitchens I love!

Jan 8, 2023

My New Kitchen Floor Plan + Parents’ Addition and Exterior Elevation

Our remodel should begin in the coming weeks! Sharing plans for our new kitchen and dining space, the addition, exterior elevations, and lots of details of how this space will come together!

Jan 4, 2023

My Pleated Patterned Lampshades + Sources

Patterned lampshades are a fun way to refresh old lamps and give them a new but still very classic look! Here are 3 pleated lampshades in our home and more sources!

Jan 3, 2023

Pleated Patterned Lampshades: Sunday Strolls and Scrolls

I love the classic English cottage look of pleated patterned lampshades. Today’s Sunday Strolls and Scrolls features several pleated patterned lampshades in rooms I love.

Jan 1, 2023